Mountain Goat Hunting

Mountain Goat hunting in the winter is something to behold! Imagine hunting a magnificent winter-haired Mountain Goat in the Ice fjords of Southeast Alaska... We have exceptional trophy quality on these hunts. Our hunters’ trophies often average well over 9 inches! Goats range from sea level to around 2,000 foot elevation depending on the rut and snow. This is a spot-and-stalk hunt conducted primarily from skiffs launched from the mother vessel that serves as “base camp”. Climbing is required to ensure your success. Shooting distances range from 150 to 500 yards. This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, like no other Mountain Goat hunting available. Our Goat hunts are 6 days of hunting, travel days extra.

A typical day begins with breakfast around 6:30am as it gets light this time of year around 7:30am. We depart the base camp vessel with lunches for the day around first light and begin our cruise in 16 or 18 foot skiffs in search of “reachable” goats. We slowly work our way through the icebergs as we glass the steep slopes for goat. When a goat is spotted that might be in range we work at getting a spot to scope him to determine size and access. We then make a plan. Depending on the time, position and attitude of the goat, and weather, we may climb that day or the next. We are back to the big boat by 4 pm as darkness has returned by then this time of year. Dinner is served around 6:00 pm and we do it all over again the next day. This hunt is at times, more mentally challenging than physically challenging. Most likely, we will not climb everyday. A climb is planned only when the chance for success on a trophy-quality Billy is very high. Simply put, the Hunter must be patient - things will happen quickly when all the elements line up as they should.

Travel We recommend that all travelers get full-flex tickets as you are traveling to the Last Frontier and weather will at times play a big part in getting in or out of Alaska. Glacier Guides’ Mountain Goat hunters fly into Juneau, Alaska. From there, hunters proceed to a pre-designated Air Charter company, to be flown via float plane to our vessel awaiting your arrival in the field. Please take note of the travel details and dates included on your contract for booking of flights. Call us with any questions to ensure you are arriving and departing as necessary.

Hotel Recommendations Juneau: Best Western: Grandma’s Feather Bed Reservations: (800)780-7234 or (907)789-5566
Gold Belt Hotel Reservations: (888)478-6909 or (907)586-6900

Checklist for Winter Mountain Goat/Deer Hunting Expect Rain/Snow mixture with temperatures in the low teens to low 40s.
Daylight is low, morning light arrives about 7:30am with evening darkness returning by 3:30pm.

Hunting Equipment Needed Insulated Leather Hiking Boots (Kennetrek boots)
Calf-length Rubber Boots; ankle fit/insulated for hiking and warmth (for Deer hunt)
Raingear, Pants and Coat (High quality - expect possible heavy rain)
Insulated Coveralls (Must fit under rain gear if needed; for Skiff travel only - shed when stalking)
Gaiters
Snow Camouflage (Pants and Jacket)
Hunting Pants (preferably Wool or Polar Fleece; King of the Mountain)
Hunting Shirt (preferably Wool or Polar Fleece - Long Sleeved; King of the Mountain)
Sweater/Coat/Vest
Silk or Polypropylene underwear (medium to heavy weight)
Wool Socks with light-weight liners for comfort in hiking boot
Billed Hunting Cap and Wool Hat (Dark or Camo-colored)
Gloves (Wool Liners work well inside rubberized and/or waterproof Gloves)
Face Mask and Light Shooting Gloves
Casual Clothes (for relaxing on board)
Deck or Tennis Shoes or Slippers (for on board)
Rifle/Scope/Sling - .300 or similar flat shooting caliber (200-500 yard shots for Goats)
Scope Covers (Important!)
Waterproof Rifle case (rain not an issue, for protection from Sea Spray)
2 Boxes Ammunition
Binoculars - Swarovski 10X42
Gun Oil, Rag, Rod
Flashlight, Batteries, Extra Bulb (Surefire)
Camera, Batteries (Power available to charge batteries), Memory Card or Film
Hand and Toe Warmers
Day pack (Internal Frame, for items to go up the mountain with you, and meat to come down)
Dry Bag (for skiff travel - sea spray/rain - to store personal items out of the weather)
Personal Toiletries/Medications
Wine/ Liquor/ Beer (none furnished aboard)


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