Mountain Goat Hunting

Guided Mountain Goat Hunting Trips



Mountain goat hunting puts you in pursuit of “the monarch of the mountain”. “His and her majesty” live in rugged country. This is big game hunting for strong hearts and sure shots. You have to hike and climb to chase your target on his territory – steep, rocky cliffs. The goats think terrain will shield them so they are not overly self-protective. It allows our hunting parties to bring back an exceptional trophy.

Mountain goat hunting is the hunt of a lifetime. Call 907-232-4620 now to reserve your guided tour. The Alaska Time Zone is four hours behind the Eastern Time Zone.

A magnificent prize that’s a challenge to nab
The mountain goat makes a truly distinctive trophy. The coat is shaggy, fluffy white hair that’s at least two inches long. Foot-long dark horns curl backward. A goat’s legs are relatively short, about 20 inches long – the better to navigate steep slopes. Here’s what makes man versus goat interesting. Mountain Goats have a lot of strength in their hind legs, so they jump great distances. Their hooves are flexible, like rubber, giving them superb footing as they jump from rock to rock. To borrow a term from tennis: advantage - goats. The chase is on!

The road to mountain goat hunting is paved with expert planning
Our mountain goat hunts usually take place in the Prince William Sound area, where the big goats live. All of your food and lodging while in the field, transportation upon arrival in Alaska and essential equipment (outside of some basic gear you bring) are included in the price of the adventure.

The ten step plan for your mountain goat hunting adventure

1. You will fly into Valdez or Cordova, where we will pick you up.
2. We take you to get your hunting license and game tag,
3. You are taken to test your rifle at a local range.
4. You board a Super Cub bush plane for a short flight to base camp.
5. Your guide welcomes you and briefs you on the hunt.
6. You camp in a top-quality mountaineering tent designed for all weather conditions; quite comfortable.
7. Your food will consist of mostly light fare (snack bars, bread, salami, cheese and special hiking provisions) because it is carried in backpacks during mountain goat hunting.
8. It will be a small group, for your safety and comfort.
9. Your guide is knowledgeable about the area where you will be hunting and will be very familiar with the terrain. He’s a local man steeped in knowledge of goat patterns.
10. You hike and climb to meet the goat on his turf. We have an excellent success rate at bagging a goat.

Mountain goat hunting is a choice between goat coats and rain coats.

• Mountain goat hunt season opens in mid-September and runs until the end of November. Early-season hunts may have better weather but shorter-haired goats.
• By late-season mountain goat hunting, the coats are longer but there is the possibility of increased rain, fog, and wind as the season progresses.

Handling your goat after the hunt
You will carry your capture back to camp on your back, secured to your backpack. We have partnerships with several taxidermists and expediters to ship where you want. Many of our guests choose to keep only the distinctive coat, and horns. If you want the meat, we have arrangements with local processors.

Mountain goat hunting is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Only your safety is more important than your satisfaction. Call 907-232-4620 now to reserve your place. We are in the Alaska Time Zone, which is four hours behind the Eastern Time Zone.

Mountain goat hunting in Alaska is always led by our local frontier guides.