Legend. Never seen goats being used as packed mules.
@stillhunterman
7 жыл бұрын
Steve, excellent video. Thank you for doing this for us, strangers to you in many ways. I started hunting Blacktails in western Oregon in my mid-40s and now I'm in my early 60s -- I'm with you! I really, really enjoy it! I'll go out next week for my third hunt of the year and I would really like to take a buck this year. Those goats are grand. We have raised some for milk; I really need to think about this pack goat idea; horses are just not reasonable for most of us. It is gorgeous here in western Ore. for Blacktails, whether in the coast range, the Cascade mountains, or the Willamette Valley. The Lord is amazingly creative and grand and it can be seen in all His creation.
@damongoatpacktweedy8209
7 жыл бұрын
stillhunterman I live in the Rogue valley area and have taken some nice blacktail here Oregon can provide some really nice bucks
@StevenRay64
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, not sure if I replied early. You'll love pack goats, make sure their bottle fed
@damongoatpacktweedy8209
7 жыл бұрын
I grew up in humboldt county and hunted blacktail all my life now I live in Oregon and still hunt blacktail and still love hunting them I just got into pack goats that I'm training now hoping to have them ready for this season love your goats and the videos you guys are taking some nice big blacktails .
@steveray6002
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really do think that the pack goat is the ultimate pack animal for blacktail hunting. :)
@merton58
6 жыл бұрын
Don't what is more impressive, the goats, the buck, or the dog. Country is not so bad either. Great video
@MasterTheHunt23
7 жыл бұрын
Great video man! I'm from AZ and grew up hunting coues and muleys, but a blacktail has always been on my list
@StevenRay64
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, :)
@AgainstTheWindOutdoors
6 жыл бұрын
You put out a great video that was entertaining to watch! Love watching blacktail videos. We have gotten a couple of our blacktail kills on film and they are so fun to go back and watch over again. Once again great video!
@StevenRay64
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@58harwood
6 жыл бұрын
Right on, got your pack goats and your “best friend” up on the mountain. Man......living the life! Killer picture of a “Lenny” there 3:25 too, got a good strong “wave” going on over head. Nice 😎
@phishersmith7592
6 жыл бұрын
That's actually pretty smart to bring goats. They can pack gear and just eat the bushes and shrubs. So they're pretty easy to take care of as pack animals.
@MrBuns-yi2hk
6 жыл бұрын
Steve Raised down river from H Camp as a kid, on the cost now. I go back every fall to walk around the wilderness. It is so awesome in there. Few years I did not make it over there 😭. Never a good feeling when one misses a season in the high country. Nice vids, good luck in the years to come,maybe we will bumb into each other in there some day.🙂
@StevenRay64
6 жыл бұрын
Happy Camp was a great area back in the 50s and 60s. I love the Marbles! Just got back from a trip on the Lost Coast Trail, what a beautiful area.
@dmsentra
6 жыл бұрын
And when you're done deer hunting you have great cougar bait along with you.
@clavy5420
5 жыл бұрын
Great video! I sure hope to see more hunts from you. This was great.
@StevenRay64
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, working on one for 2019 season!
@kentuckyburbon1777
3 жыл бұрын
Your narration has that Endless Summer vibe
@mrsockeye
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I will buy a copy of your book.
@ausfuhrpramienjagar
7 жыл бұрын
Very cool video and highly interesting using the goats..
@yangslife-publicoutdoorpas6640
8 жыл бұрын
nice hunt and love them buddies of yours...thanks for sharing your hunt true passion
@steveray6002
8 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks!
@lorenagalvan5022
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this awesome video, great hunt.
@steveray6002
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@ralphwells695
5 жыл бұрын
Great video and awesome goats , what a blessing
@wanderingbardoutdoors7151
7 жыл бұрын
Haha, those pack goats were funny! Great video.
@steveray6002
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks:)
@troyrussell3370
8 жыл бұрын
My favourite Video on KZitem
@steveray6002
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rolandomota1128
4 жыл бұрын
Props to you Sir you are true Hunter may our Lord Always guide your Path peace my Bretheren
@SheepdogsHeart
7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Being in the city I cant keep goats so I am my own pack animal. You sure put yours to good use. Thought they might be skittish about the blood smell, but they looked like they didnt even notice. I guess if you took a nanny you could have milk for your coffee too! Well done!
@StevenRay64
7 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks
@ThePreditors818
8 жыл бұрын
This vids beats most of all these ppl vid they have on KZitem ppl need to take notes from you great vid keep doing more . Some one sponsored this guy !
@steveray6002
8 жыл бұрын
Hey! thanks but I'm just one of those avg. hunters that loves to hunt.:)
@ThePreditors818
8 жыл бұрын
Steve Ray avg?? you guys are pro keep up the good work !
@beautyler7316
7 жыл бұрын
Great video! The goats are Awesome!!! A buddy and I did an 8 mile in and 5 days of hunting and on the way out we were talking about how nice it would be to have a pack animal. Never thought of a goat but after watching this video it seems they are perfect! Are there regulations about them being on trails? Such as the PCT?
@steveray6002
7 жыл бұрын
No problems with PCT only place I know their not allowed is Lassen Park
@freitag314
7 жыл бұрын
Steve, thanks for posting this up. We have pack goat enthusiasts up in WA. I ran into a bunch of them while hiking just outside of MRNP, apparently there was a pack goat convention at Ranger Creek. What a great way to carry loads into the mountains! You mentioned warm conditions several times in your video. After boning out the deer, how do you get the venison cooled (and keep it cool) in that warm climate?
@steveray6002
7 жыл бұрын
It was warm in the afternoon in the 80s which can be hot when you are climbing around in steep country. The meat will cool down at night and as long as you keep it in the cool shade it's fine. I had a 5 hour pack out and a four hour drive home and the meat was still cool when I got home.
@freitag314
7 жыл бұрын
Steve Ray Thanks for your response. I plan to hunt bear next August but I have been wondering about how the meat will hold up in the heat.
@steveray6002
7 жыл бұрын
Bear meat is a little different than deer meat. Bear is a lot like pork and it will spoil on you if you're not careful with it.
@freitag314
7 жыл бұрын
I've tasted it but I've never harvested one. Looking forward to it.
@nomapb481
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, great video. Saw in the comments that you mentioned you're from Happy Camp. Do you ever hunt the Siskiyou Wilderness to the west of HC or do you always stick to the Marble Mtn Wilderness? Just curious as someone who wants to hunt in that area this fall. Thanks!
@StevenRay64
4 жыл бұрын
I've been in there couples times. Some hard hunting some big bucks. Me and my son killed two big four points.
@TheDkd6
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, first, great vids! thx! question about your goats if you don't mind...are your goats a certain breed or just random types?
@StevenRay64
3 жыл бұрын
I have one Alpine, two Alpine Kiko, and one Saanen. Random breeds are okay as long as they have been bottle-fed. They should weigh at least 175lbs when mature.
@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908
7 жыл бұрын
very cool
@copelandpainting2985
7 жыл бұрын
too cool steve love the use of the goats. did you have to train them to stay with you?
@steveray6002
7 жыл бұрын
Not much! They were bottle fed so they have bonded real well to humans. They will follow you anywhere you go even to the outdoor outhouse. LOL
@madman432000
7 жыл бұрын
Were you carrying a pack as well as the goats having their packs? If yes how much were you carrying and how much were the goats carrying? Do you have to keep them with you all the time to avoid predation?
@steveray6002
7 жыл бұрын
"Pack" Yes I was just for my rifle was all. Goats can carry 25% of their weight. My two big goats weigh 180 to 190 lbs. So they can carry up to 45 lbs. There are pack goats out there that are in the 250 to 300 lbs. Yes they stay with me at all times because of predators, and also they do not like to be separated from you. They were bottle fed when small so they bonded to humans.
@brettd530
7 жыл бұрын
great video. your goats are very cool. I live in Yreka way up in far northern California. where abouts were you on this trip?
@steveray6002
7 жыл бұрын
Right in your backyard almost. I was raised in Happy Camp. I hunt the Marbles a lot Trinities and the Russian.
@ausfuhrpramienjagar
7 жыл бұрын
I was about to say "uh, he's in your backyard" as well, when Brett stated he lived in Yreka!... LOL
@THEWILDLIFEOV
7 жыл бұрын
Do the goats just graze on what's available?
@steveray6002
7 жыл бұрын
Yes they are browsers just like deer. In my area there is some toxic plants that I have to watch out for. Usually that's in the spring and summer months. So if I'm going though a place that might have some toxic plants I put muzzles on the goats. Not a big problem.
@mrsseasea
6 жыл бұрын
where is this? we have a marble mount in Wa. State as well?
@StevenRay64
6 жыл бұрын
Its in Siskiyou County northern Ca.
@dustinh4175
5 жыл бұрын
Goats seem just a bit overloaded
@StevenRay64
5 жыл бұрын
Nope! I have never overloaded my goats.
@darkcyd2332
7 жыл бұрын
Where in the Marbles were you? Curious since that is my back yard :)
@StevenRay64
7 жыл бұрын
I've been hunting the Marbles for 40 years. I grew up in Happy Camp. :)
@averagejoe7333
6 жыл бұрын
How much weight can a goat carry.
@StevenRay64
6 жыл бұрын
25% of their body weight. My goats can pack up to 55 lbs. a piece.
@teamnoodle8868
7 жыл бұрын
nice job, sir. you make me want it to raise some goats for my backcountry hunt now. lol
@coltonc8367
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Let everyone know where to go. Bet it's been worse since these videos
@StevenRay64
4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't worry about it too much fella, because it takes a real man to hunt where I hunt.
@xxkasperxx
7 жыл бұрын
what zone is this brother?
@steveray6002
7 жыл бұрын
B6
@xxkasperxx
7 жыл бұрын
is it a tough tag to draw
@whataboutredlorry
6 жыл бұрын
Cool goats. Gross seeing a grown man showing off a dead body like that though.
@StevenRay64
6 жыл бұрын
whataboutredlorry just be thankful it wasn't you dead body you clown.
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