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02-01-2019, 12:00 AM
Hi everyone. I'm a Backcountry wilderness hunter. I'm new to the packgoat world and am learning as much as I can before I get into this. I've read John Mionzynki's book, watched a ton of videos and listened to podcasts.
I'm looking at starting a string to help me stay in the mountains long as I can.
My top packgoat choice is Saanens, for their size and temperament. I am worried about them overheating.
2nd is Alpine for their medium size and better heat tolerance.
3rd Oberhasli for their reputation of being hardworking and are more accepting of water, but are a little small for my liking.
4th choice are Toggenburgs, but they might be too independent for my liking.
I am open to crossbreeds. Endurance is my top priority.
99% of the time I'm hunting above 5-6000' up to 10000' plus. I'm not too worried about overheating. I usually hike in 2-5 miles and hunt from my spike camp 1-3 miles.
Steep, gnarly country is where I hunt most often. Hence the need for packgoats
Does anyone have suggestions, thoughts and tips?
I'm looking at starting a string to help me stay in the mountains long as I can.
My top packgoat choice is Saanens, for their size and temperament. I am worried about them overheating.
2nd is Alpine for their medium size and better heat tolerance.
3rd Oberhasli for their reputation of being hardworking and are more accepting of water, but are a little small for my liking.
4th choice are Toggenburgs, but they might be too independent for my liking.
I am open to crossbreeds. Endurance is my top priority.
99% of the time I'm hunting above 5-6000' up to 10000' plus. I'm not too worried about overheating. I usually hike in 2-5 miles and hunt from my spike camp 1-3 miles.
Steep, gnarly country is where I hunt most often. Hence the need for packgoats
Does anyone have suggestions, thoughts and tips?