The land varies from the river bottom and hay meadows to rolling sagebrush hills and high mountain plains. We highly recommend renting a vehicle. We try to schedule our hunts during early October which allows for better hair on the goats, yet we still have decent access to the rugged high country before the heavy snows blanket the rocks and make goat hunting very treacherous. Average horn lengths for adult males range from 8 to 10 inches (20.3 to 25.4 cm), and adult females from 7.5 to 10 inches (19.0 to 25.4 cm) depending on the area of the state from which they are taken. Even though season opener fell on the first of September, Brice chose to wait until October to start his huntgood, thick hair is a major part of the trophy when hunting mountain goats. Drawings are mid-May. The moment had come, I looked at his horns and although I knew bigger existed on the mountain this day had been an experience that embodied what I wanted the hunt to be. has left an impression on me that wont ever be forgotten. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Please post this on your webpage to let others know how they can benefit from your experience with guided hunts. Females occasionally will indulge in similar behavior, so a dirty coat is not a foolproof indication of a goat's sex. The first three digits most often represent the hunting district number. The plan was to wake up first thing and look for our billy, if he didnt show wed make a long push along a ridge we believed was safe to travel along, leading us into a remote basin that seemed a sure bet to find a goat. database forMontana Mountain Goat opportunities, Bow and Arrow License (required for all archery hunts). All hunts are offered under Montana License #34041, Patrick M. Tabor Jr. 26356 Soup Creek Road, Swan Lake, MT 59911 (406)-387-4405. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. MT FWP has 3 different packages for nonresident hunters through a random computer draw system: General Deer | $704 | [] We are located in hunting areas 330,324, 326 & 322 which offers some of the best elk hunting in the state of Montana. Some patience was necessary but eventually we got to 300 yards. Thanks for a great month of fellowship, fun, and great times. The billy soaked up the impact from the 200-grain ELD-X fire from his 300 win. Its now been over a month since I embarked on my first ever mountain goat hunt. With wonderful memories and great times, wed like to thank you for having us join you and your family at UCO. Thank you again for everything. Mountain Goat Hunting in Montana | Hunting In Montana Remember that mountain goats live in big, steep, rocky country, so be mentally and physically prepared before you apply for your hunt. Custom Hunts, Goat and Moose Hunting (2023) Hunter Choice Sep 15 - Nov 30 $1,100/day Special Permits required for Moose HD 130 and Goat for HDs 132 and 134, call for details Licenses Deer/Elk (2023) Season - Combo Deadline March 15, 2023 $1,208 Not Included in price of hunt.