Mountain Goat in Montana Unlimited Sheep Areas

[Montana_Wanderer]

I'm not getting any younger so I was planning to start applying for mountain goat districts with slightly better odds than where I usually apply. Looking at the districts around the park as 18 points gives me a chance at least. I have never participated in the unlimited sheep hunt, but have heard areas can get a bit crowded. Solitude is at top of my list when I hunt so I tend to hike far and choose less desirable hunting destinations to get away from people.

Curious, if any of you have some insight on what the pressure is like in the unlimited sheep units. If you were applying for a goat tag would you avoid these areas for a better experience? Or is there so much country it really isn't an issue?

Appreciate the help!

 

[MTGomer]

You can get away from people if you walk. If the dates are not like September 12 to the 20th, you can get away from people if you are next to the road.

 

[daltrix99]

Friend of mine killed a goat in one of those districts 7ish years ago. Big country. He went hard, archery, way back, had stock as backup. Lots of g-bears. Great hunt.

 

[rogerthat]

Avoid the days immediately preceding sheep opener and right after is my suggestion.

 

[Montana_Wanderer]

Thanks for the info! I would have a really hard time skipping rifle opener, but could hunt a few days, take a break and head back in later in September for a long hunt. Early snows do worry me a bit in there. Now hopefully I draw in the next 5 years or so!!