Dylan the Goat Guy | His Top 3 Reasons Pack Goats are the Best Pack Animal for Backcountry Hunting

The committee welcomes Dylan to the team for his supreme goat herding skills. In this edition of The Committee he shares his top 3 reasons to bring goats into the backcountry (and how he got into it).
Goats are often thought of as strange and quirky, true enough. But they are true utilitarian's. Where most pack animals need leading, goats follow their human through deadfall, across streams, and over scree fields. They are amazing creatures, really, and quite a hoot to have in camp. Along the way the forage eating grass and weeds, and need little to drink. A trailer isn't even necessary, as they are happy to ride in the back of the truck.
We were a little skeptical at first, having them along on this years archery elk hunt in the backcountry. But we are pleased to say it was a success, except for punching a tag. Maybe next year.

[@vikingmountainranchlife7447]

Cool I just found your Channel I am also a fellow KZbinr and goat lover I raise Alpine goats myself! I would love to do the pack goat thing one day but I am just doing the dairy thing right now. I love watching the way the goats interact and I love the scenery I'm enjoying watching your videos!😊

[@smithandrogue]

Thanks Viking Mountain! Where are you from?

[@vikingmountainranchlife7447]

@@smithandrogue you are very welcome! Originally from Florida but moved up to the Ozark Mountains last year.😀

[@smithandrogue]

@@vikingmountainranchlife7447 looks beautiful! What is your favorite season there?

[@vikingmountainranchlife7447]

@@smithandrogue I like autum. The ticks are gone, it's cooler and the trees are amazing red, orange and yellow. In Florida there are only 2 seasons. Where are you from?

[@smithandrogue]

@@vikingmountainranchlife7447 that's awesome. Yeah we are from Great Falls Montana, on the eastern side of the Rockies. Spring has to be my favorite. To see everything bounce back from tough winters, and tulips sprout up out of nowhere. Pretty cool!

[@ruralroute1]

that is awesome.

[@smithandrogue]

Hey thanks for the watch Rural Route.

[@Noname-bw1qx]

Nice

[@shelleypilcher3812]

Hey Dillion. Can u recommend some good vidoes to learn out to pack them.. Al the saddles and stuff?

[@smithandrogue]

Dylan used Mark Warnke almost as a sole resource when first getting started. Check out his channel @PackGoatscom

[@Xaivkaus]

Smith you have baby gaots for sale

[@fireprooof101]

Goat Guy? have you heard of Mark Warnke?

[@smithandrogue]

For sure. @PackGoatscom has a pretty rad channel. Dylan is The Committee's (what we call our little group) Goat Guy. I think he used Mark's channel as a resource for getting into it. @Fireproof do you have goats?