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I'm trying to decide whether to go and take the boys to either the Colorado or Arkansas rendy this year... and am wondering who else is going to which of those.  Looking forward to a year of hiking with the boys after a year off.

Take care,
Dean.]]>
I'm trying to decide whether to go and take the boys to either the Colorado or Arkansas rendy this year... and am wondering who else is going to which of those.  Looking forward to a year of hiking with the boys after a year off.

Take care,
Dean.]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5857 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:31:27 -0600 Sunshinegoatherd]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5857 https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5805 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:45:19 -0600 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5805
On June 13, 2024, the USDA forest service released the final revised land management plan and final Record of Decision regarding the long-term management of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison national forests in southwest Colorado.

We are extremely pleased to learn that the Forest Service has adopted a reasonable, science-based approach to the management of packgoat use on the GMUG. Specifically, the Forest Service has made it a priority to “Coordinate with recreational pack goat user groups to educate (the) public about best practices within bighorn sheep habitat, including but not limited to the following: When recreation pack goats are being used in bighorn sheep habitat, any direct contact with bighorn sheep should be prevented while on the trail and in campsites by 1) keeping pack goats under control at all times by the owner and 2) discouraging bighorn sheep from approaching domestic goats.” FW-MA-SPEC-16.f

The NAPgA Board of Directors, our members, and other supporters of recreational packgoat use on public lands worked countless hours over many years to stay involved in the GMUG Forest Plan revision process and it has paid off in a very big way!

We extend a huge, heartfelt “Thank You” to the Forest Service for their willingness to work with NAPgA and packgoat users to reach this reasonable management objective supporting the responsible use of packgoats on the GMUG.

Please remember to always follow NAPgA’s Best Management Practices while recreating with your packgoats, follow Leave No Trace principles, be good outdoor wildlife and land use stewards, and represent all packgoat users in a positive and responsible manner.

There are currently other Forest Plan Revisions that are taking place and more will soon be under way. The Nez Perce – Clearwater Forest Plan revision will be released in the next couple of months and NAPgA and its members have been working extremely hard to maintain the rights of the public to recreate with packgoats on this forest. The Blue Mountain Forest Plan Revision has just begun, and your public comments and support will be critical. We need your help to continue to achieve successful outcomes! Please join us in these efforts by renewing or joining NAPgA, becoming and staying involved in all forest plan and land use revisions regardless of where they are located or whether you visit those lands or not, donate your time, special skills or monetarily to NAPgA’s efforts.

We would also like to thank all the individuals that stepped up to work so very hard to achieve this success for the goatpacking community. Special thanks to Nan and Phil Hassey for attending in person planning meetings, taking their goats to meet Forest Service personnel, and maintaining a constant line of communication with the Forest Service and NAPgA.

Stay tuned for future notifications from NAPgA regarding opportunities for you to get involved in these critical land use issues.

Chris Gifford
President - NAPgA]]>
On June 13, 2024, the USDA forest service released the final revised land management plan and final Record of Decision regarding the long-term management of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison national forests in southwest Colorado.

We are extremely pleased to learn that the Forest Service has adopted a reasonable, science-based approach to the management of packgoat use on the GMUG. Specifically, the Forest Service has made it a priority to “Coordinate with recreational pack goat user groups to educate (the) public about best practices within bighorn sheep habitat, including but not limited to the following: When recreation pack goats are being used in bighorn sheep habitat, any direct contact with bighorn sheep should be prevented while on the trail and in campsites by 1) keeping pack goats under control at all times by the owner and 2) discouraging bighorn sheep from approaching domestic goats.” FW-MA-SPEC-16.f

The NAPgA Board of Directors, our members, and other supporters of recreational packgoat use on public lands worked countless hours over many years to stay involved in the GMUG Forest Plan revision process and it has paid off in a very big way!

We extend a huge, heartfelt “Thank You” to the Forest Service for their willingness to work with NAPgA and packgoat users to reach this reasonable management objective supporting the responsible use of packgoats on the GMUG.

Please remember to always follow NAPgA’s Best Management Practices while recreating with your packgoats, follow Leave No Trace principles, be good outdoor wildlife and land use stewards, and represent all packgoat users in a positive and responsible manner.

There are currently other Forest Plan Revisions that are taking place and more will soon be under way. The Nez Perce – Clearwater Forest Plan revision will be released in the next couple of months and NAPgA and its members have been working extremely hard to maintain the rights of the public to recreate with packgoats on this forest. The Blue Mountain Forest Plan Revision has just begun, and your public comments and support will be critical. We need your help to continue to achieve successful outcomes! Please join us in these efforts by renewing or joining NAPgA, becoming and staying involved in all forest plan and land use revisions regardless of where they are located or whether you visit those lands or not, donate your time, special skills or monetarily to NAPgA’s efforts.

We would also like to thank all the individuals that stepped up to work so very hard to achieve this success for the goatpacking community. Special thanks to Nan and Phil Hassey for attending in person planning meetings, taking their goats to meet Forest Service personnel, and maintaining a constant line of communication with the Forest Service and NAPgA.

Stay tuned for future notifications from NAPgA regarding opportunities for you to get involved in these critical land use issues.

Chris Gifford
President - NAPgA]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5803 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:53:39 -0600 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5803
www.napga.org/events/rendezvous]]>
www.napga.org/events/rendezvous]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5797 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:17:28 -0600 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5797
Going to the Rendy? Here's a chance to wear your very own limited edition t-shirt at the 2024 Rendy in Utah!

We’re offering the t-shirts at a special reduced price of $20 plus shipping (Youth $16) when picked up at the Rendy! Your order must be received by June 12th.

Orders after June 12th will revert to the regular price and be shipped directly to your home with standard shipping costs.

Visit the NAPgA Store to order your t-shirt now!

https://napga.printify.me/products


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Going to the Rendy? Here's a chance to wear your very own limited edition t-shirt at the 2024 Rendy in Utah!

We’re offering the t-shirts at a special reduced price of $20 plus shipping (Youth $16) when picked up at the Rendy! Your order must be received by June 12th.

Orders after June 12th will revert to the regular price and be shipped directly to your home with standard shipping costs.

Visit the NAPgA Store to order your t-shirt now!

https://napga.printify.me/products


  T-Shit.jpg (Size: 130 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5759 Thu, 09 May 2024 16:24:08 -0600 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5759 www.napga.org/rendezvous]]> www.napga.org/rendezvous]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5729 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:30:36 -0600 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5729 Youth Scholarships!
 
The North American Packgoat Association (NAPgA) offers two monetary awards especially for youth! A $150 Annual Rendezvous attendance stipend and a $500 Academic Scholarship! Please feel free to share this information with any individuals or organizations that might be interested in these opportunities. If you have any questions please email us with Youth Awards as the subject. The deadline for the submission is May 1st of each year.
 
https://napga.org/resources/helpful-docu...-programs/]]> Youth Scholarships!
 
The North American Packgoat Association (NAPgA) offers two monetary awards especially for youth! A $150 Annual Rendezvous attendance stipend and a $500 Academic Scholarship! Please feel free to share this information with any individuals or organizations that might be interested in these opportunities. If you have any questions please email us with Youth Awards as the subject. The deadline for the submission is May 1st of each year.
 
https://napga.org/resources/helpful-docu...-programs/]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5726 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:32:23 -0600 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5726
There's still time to place your bids on over 50 great items!

Support the organization that supports goatpackers and goatpacking!

https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/3584]]>
There's still time to place your bids on over 50 great items!

Support the organization that supports goatpackers and goatpacking!

https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/3584]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5715 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:41:19 -0600 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5715 New items have been added and there are a lot of great items waiting for another bid.  With over 50 items to choose from there is something for everyone!  Remember, shipping is free!  (kid pickup will need to be arranged.)
 
This is NAPgA’s biggest fundraiser.  Proceeds from the auction support the Rendezvous, legal fees needed to keep public lands open to packgoats, our youth scholarships and much more.
 
The auction ends at 8PM PST on March 31st.  Bid NOW on at this FUNdraising event!
 
https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/3584]]> New items have been added and there are a lot of great items waiting for another bid.  With over 50 items to choose from there is something for everyone!  Remember, shipping is free!  (kid pickup will need to be arranged.)
 
This is NAPgA’s biggest fundraiser.  Proceeds from the auction support the Rendezvous, legal fees needed to keep public lands open to packgoats, our youth scholarships and much more.
 
The auction ends at 8PM PST on March 31st.  Bid NOW on at this FUNdraising event!
 
https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/3584]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5678 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:43:07 -0600 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5678
https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/3584]]>
https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/3584]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5643 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:36:42 -0700 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5643
Near Monticello, Ut

Read all about it! https://napga.org/events/rendezvous/]]>
Near Monticello, Ut

Read all about it! https://napga.org/events/rendezvous/]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5636 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:39:35 -0700 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5636 Friday March 15th to Sunday March 30th

NAPgA’s 2024 virtual auction is coming up soon.  Are you ready to place your bids? Get ready by signing up for your bidding numbers at https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/3584 where you will also see items have begun to be listed as they are donated.

Bidding will begin at noon on March 15th at 8AM PST and run until 8PM PST on the 31st.

We still need donations to add to our lineup.  If you or a business you know would be interested in donating auction items, reach out to info@napga.org.  Donations do not need to be packgoat related!  They can be anything you think people would be interested in bidding on.

This is NAPgA’s biggest fundraiser.  Proceeds from the auction support the Rendezvous (it is free to all members), educational opportunities and legal fees needed to keep public lands open to packgoats.

Let’s make this the best auction ever!  Donate today and bid beginning March 15th!]]> Friday March 15th to Sunday March 30th

NAPgA’s 2024 virtual auction is coming up soon.  Are you ready to place your bids? Get ready by signing up for your bidding numbers at https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/3584 where you will also see items have begun to be listed as they are donated.

Bidding will begin at noon on March 15th at 8AM PST and run until 8PM PST on the 31st.

We still need donations to add to our lineup.  If you or a business you know would be interested in donating auction items, reach out to info@napga.org.  Donations do not need to be packgoat related!  They can be anything you think people would be interested in bidding on.

This is NAPgA’s biggest fundraiser.  Proceeds from the auction support the Rendezvous (it is free to all members), educational opportunities and legal fees needed to keep public lands open to packgoats.

Let’s make this the best auction ever!  Donate today and bid beginning March 15th!]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5543 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:06:08 -0700 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5543
The calendar has gorgeous , full color packgoat photos, NAPgA Rendy & Virtual Auction dates plus it's great for scheduling your upcoming packgoat trips and all of those special dates you don't want to forget!

Only $20 including shipping!

https://napga.org/2024-napga-calendar/]]>
The calendar has gorgeous , full color packgoat photos, NAPgA Rendy & Virtual Auction dates plus it's great for scheduling your upcoming packgoat trips and all of those special dates you don't want to forget!

Only $20 including shipping!

https://napga.org/2024-napga-calendar/]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5528 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:45:20 -0700 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5528
These calendars will look great hanging in your home, barn or office. They make great gifts for friends, family and those who have purchased goats from you!

Only $20 each which includes shipping. Order yours today!
https://buy.stripe.com/6oE6q55rk3tkfzGfYY]]>
These calendars will look great hanging in your home, barn or office. They make great gifts for friends, family and those who have purchased goats from you!

Only $20 each which includes shipping. Order yours today!
https://buy.stripe.com/6oE6q55rk3tkfzGfYY]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5459 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:38:29 -0600 Taffy]]> https://www.packgoatcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5459
https://napga.org/account/calendar-contest/]]>
https://napga.org/account/calendar-contest/]]>