Travel to the Purcell Mountains of southern British Columbia to hunt Mountain Goats with well-established, top-notch outfitter. The outfitter and his lovely wife are great people with 35+ years in the outfitting business. This is a full-service, all inclusive hunt with a hard working staff, home-cooked hearty meals and beautiful lodge.
A typical hunt will start when you spot your goat from the valley floor. Your guide will determine that the lone Goat with distinct black horns is probably a mature Billy. He’ll want a closer look to confirm his 2-mile assessment, so you spend a few hours climbing into a better position for the final evaluation. In most cases, the guide will confirm the target as a mature Billy and you slide into a good shooting position to finish the deal.
Most Goat hunts are tough physically and mentally and this is no different. Hunters should come in good physical condition and expect some time in or around the cliffs. I find Goats to be a fun bow-hunt, as hunters can approach a bedded goat from above with good success. Our outfitter is not what I’d describe as focused bowhunter, but they’re certainly able to guide a bowhunter on a successful Goat hunt, as he’s taken plenty bowhunters after various species thru the years.
This is one of the most game-rich areas in North America, with good huntable populations of Black Bears, Grizzlies, Whitetails, Mule Deer, Moose, Elk and Mountain Goats. We suggest hunters add Mule Deer & Whitetail tags as they can be taken while (trophy fees included) hunting goats.
Goats are pretty common in this area and we do not expect hunters to have problems locating a Billy. It’s all about the climb. We expect all the hunters that are able to climb to kill a nice Goat.
Hunts are scheduled mid-October thru mid-November when goats have excellent hair and make a beautiful trophy. They are flexible with regard to hunt dates and can accommodate most schedules (if needed)
Cost: 7-day fully (1x1) guided hunt - $13,000 US
Deposit: $6,500
Hunt Schedule: 2020 is full with limited openings for 2021
· October 15 – November 15 (good deal of flexibility)
What is included in hunt cost :
· Services of licensed professional guide (1x1) for 7 full days
o Field preparation of trophy
§ Transport animal back to camp
§ Cape for taxidermist
· All the (home-cooked) meals and (main lodge) accommodations needed during the hunt
o Arrive afternoon prior to contracted hunt dates
o Departure morning after contracted hunt dates
· All equipment needed once in the hunting area
o 4x4 Trucks & quads
· Government royalty for the Mt Goat
What is not included :
· Hunting license: $220
· Nonresident fee: $200
· Mt Goat Tag: $400
· Mule Deer tag: $150
· Whitetail Deer tag: $150
· Cougar tag:
· Trophy fee for Cougar: $5,000
· Government royalty for additional animals: $150 per animal
· Personal packer (if requested) - $200 / day
· Meat processing & shipping
· Canadian Goods & Service tax (GST)
o 5% of hunt cost
· Non-hunting companion - $250 / day
· Taxidermy work
· Crating and Shipping of trophies
· Gratuity to the guide and staff
Prices subject to change without prior notice
Contact Close Encounters for the current pricing and availability
Tom Close (715) 554 – 3302
Trophy Goats near Telegraph Creek – Stikine River area in northwestern British Columbia. This is a rugged, remote 8,000 square miles of wilderness where most of the area is untouched by professional outfitting. It’s the oldest established outfitting area in the northern BC, established in 1884 by F.C. Galbreath, and famous for producing fine trophies.
Goats are the most prolific animal in this area and you can expect multiple opportunities on good (8 ½” – 10”) Billies. If you are willing to hold out, truly exceptional animals are available. One of the (2008) bowhunters shot what may be the new world record with a bow.
Good hunting can be expected the entire season, and it’s your choice between an early season alpine hunt or later in the season when the Billies hair is thick and luxurious. I would recommend the early season hunt when focusing on an exceptional P&Y trophy, and I’d hunt late September if you’re interested a good Billy with great hair. I Shot my P&Y Goat on Sept 13th(’98) and It’s got decent hair and I was happy with the appearance of the mount.
Goat hunts are always a challenge physically, but this outfitter has areas accessible by boat and horse-back. He also has areas accessible only by backpack.
Where: Telegraph Creek, Northwest BC
Cost: 9-day fully (1x1) guided hunt - $12,000 US
Deposit: $4,000
Hunt Schedule for 2020
9 day hunt
Hunt #1) Aug 15 – Aug. 23 Hunt #2) Aug 23 – Aug 31
Hunt #3) Aug 31 – Sept. 8
12-day Hunts
Hunt #4) Sept 8 – Sept. 19 Hunt #5) Sept 19 – Sept 30
Hunt #6) Sept 30 - Oct. 11
What is included in hunt cost :
· Services of licensed professional guide (1x1) for 9 full days (7-days of hunting)
· All meals and accommodations during the hunt
· All equipment needed once in the hunting area
What is not included :
· Government royalty - (Currently $150 for Goats)
· Round Trip Charter from Juneau, Alaska: $1500
· Personal packer (if requested) - $300 / day
· Cost of shipping meat
· Trophy fees for 2nd animal (different species)
· Canadian Goods & Service tax (GST)
o 2.5% of hunt cost
o 12% of license & tag costs
· Non-hunting companion - $300 / day
· Extra hunting days - $500 / day
· Penalties for shooting Sow, Nanny or young Ram
· Hunting Licenses - $180
· Tag for Goat - $350
· Taxidermy work
· Crating and Shipping of trophies
Trophy Fees for additional animals on the Goat Hunt
Trophy fee includes - Golden Bear Trophy Fee + Government royalty + Tag
Grizzly: N/A
Mt Caribou: $4,355
Black Bear: $2,255
Wolf : $75
Moose: $6,375
Prices subject to change without prior notice
Contact Close Encounters for the current pricing and availability
Tom Close (715) 554 – 3302
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