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Thread: getting started in New Zealand
Post: RE: getting started in New Zealand
khurl100 Wrote: (01-08-2017, 05:25 PM)
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Hi Rockman, new to the forum. Based in Christchurch and have been considering adding a goat to my hunting trips. How have you found it and any pointers for a... |
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Introductions and Networking
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01-13-2017, 07:38 PM |
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Thread: Tahr hunting with pack goats
Post: RE: Tahr hunting with pack goats
Nanno Wrote: (08-27-2016, 07:53 PM)
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Nice hunt! Congratulations on your success!
For feeding on the trail in winter: can you try a roughage-based pellet or a complete feed? I'm not sure what is... |
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The Hunter's Lodge
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08-28-2016, 12:16 AM |
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Thread: Tahr hunting with pack goats
Post: RE: Tahr hunting with pack goats
Dave-Trinity-Farms Wrote: (08-27-2016, 05:08 PM)
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If you dont wanna pack in food for them, then you have to be selective in your hunting area / base camp. No way around it.
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They love the mixed... |
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The Hunter's Lodge
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08-27-2016, 05:26 PM |
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Thread: Tahr hunting with pack goats
Post: Tahr hunting with pack goats
Hi All, took the Goats out for a Tahr hunt last weekend and managed to get a nice bull. The goats went very well. my main concern is they seem to stop eating while in the mountains, I take some goat n... |
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The Hunter's Lodge
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08-27-2016, 02:40 AM |
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Thread: Greetings from Australia
Post: RE: Greetings from Australia
Hi There, where about's in Aussy are you. I'm Located in Timaru New Zealand and think I might be the only one packing Goats In NZ. I Took An Old guy out Hunting from Melbourne area and he has now got ... |
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Introductions and Networking
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01-30-2016, 12:38 PM |
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Thread: keeping goats fit
Post: RE: keeping goats fit
Nanno Wrote: (01-10-2016, 09:08 AM)
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For a goat that pulls I always recommend training them in a halter. They can't lean into a halter and drag you like they can in a collar. Also, I really don't l... |
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Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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01-10-2016, 11:25 AM |
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Thread: keeping goats fit
Post: RE: keeping goats fit
Sanhestar Wrote: (01-10-2016, 04:06 AM)
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ok, need more information, still. Has he at some point been taught to lead? Or was it always more a dragging along? Please give as much details about his pr... |
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Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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01-10-2016, 11:16 AM |
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Thread: keeping goats fit
Post: RE: keeping goats fit
Sanhestar Wrote: (01-09-2016, 10:37 PM)
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does he do this all the time or only in certain situations?
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no took him for a walk tonight in the new paddock and he pulled a lot to start but settled ... |
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Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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01-10-2016, 02:04 AM |
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Thread: keeping goats fit
Post: RE: keeping goats fit
Sanhestar Wrote: (01-09-2016, 10:01 PM)
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well, walking in a packstring is really high art of goat walking. But the exercise alone will be fun and teach you and the goats a lot.
You will spend a ... |
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Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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01-09-2016, 10:30 PM |
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Thread: keeping goats fit
Post: RE: keeping goats fit
Hi again, had some good news, I met the farmer who owns the large paddock next to my house. He has agreed to let me walk my goats in his paddock when ever I wish. I think this would be a good chance t... |
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Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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01-09-2016, 11:34 AM |
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Thread: keeping goats fit
Post: RE: keeping goats fit
HI there, sounds like a good set up to me, I'm shore that would give them a good start. Perhaps a little work out with some weight and a good hill should get them there. |
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Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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11-29-2015, 10:37 PM |
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Thread: Elk hunting / Goat video
Post: RE: Elk hunting / Goat video
Marc Wrote: (11-28-2015, 09:11 PM)
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I thought you guys might enjoy the elk hunting video I just completed. It has a lot of fun goat action in it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ljyQODugxk
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rockman |
The Hunter's Lodge
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11-29-2015, 10:23 PM |
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Thread: Elk Hunting
Post: RE: Elk Hunting
Nice, good to see someone post here, Sounds like the freezer will be full for awhile.
What happened to the Goat you lost? |
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rockman |
The Hunter's Lodge
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10-16-2015, 11:30 AM |
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Thread: First Tahr hunt with pack goats New Zealand
Post: RE: First Tahr hunt with pack goats New Zealand
GPW Wrote: (06-22-2015, 01:55 PM)
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Cool video! looks like steeeeep country, just out of curiosity what elevation were you hunting at?
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HI , we were hunting around 2800 feet on this hunt. being ... |
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The Hunter's Lodge
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06-22-2015, 05:19 PM |
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Thread: First Tahr hunt with pack goats New Zealand
Post: RE: First Tahr hunt with pack goats New Zealand
Nanno Wrote: (06-21-2015, 07:53 AM)
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Great video! I hope you don't mind that I imbedded your video into your post so it shows up right here on the page. If you want me to I can change it back to ju... |
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rockman |
The Hunter's Lodge
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06-21-2015, 12:35 PM |
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Thread: First Tahr hunt with pack goats New Zealand
Post: RE: First Tahr hunt with pack goats New Zealand
nebs Wrote: (06-20-2015, 11:56 PM)
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Dang, the link won't let me see the video. Congrats on getting out with the goats. I was very intrigued when you talked about doing this. Can't wait to see some ... |
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The Hunter's Lodge
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06-21-2015, 01:04 AM |
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Thread: First Tahr hunt with pack goats New Zealand
Post: First Tahr hunt with pack goats New Zealand
Hi All
The video link below will get you to my first video. Ive kept this as a private video for interested people because of political concerns in NZ. There is some people who would think i'm damagi... |
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rockman |
The Hunter's Lodge
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06-20-2015, 06:02 PM |
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Thread: keeping goats fit
Post: RE: keeping goats fit
I like the idea of the revolving spool. looks like iv'e got some work to do.
Would be great to see some picks of others set ups. |
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Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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05-12-2015, 11:30 PM |
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Thread: keeping goats fit
Post: RE: keeping goats fit
That sounds a good idea. I have some pines in there paddock. I might use a big trunk to form a ramp? |
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Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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05-12-2015, 01:05 PM |
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Thread: keeping goats fit
Post: keeping goats fit
Hi all. I would love some advise for keeping my goats fit. I would like to get them into the hills packing once a month for two or three days. My problem is what to do to keep them in condition. I liv... |
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Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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05-12-2015, 01:49 AM |