The mountain East of camp.  A little steep!!

The engine roared from the Beaver, as the pilot launched off the lake and headed back to town.  We did some glassing, and saw a herd of goats on the far side of the mountain.  There had to be 40 goats grazing on the hill side!  Most of them were nannies and kids though (some billies).  After the tease of the unreachable goats, we were excited to go through our gear and load our packs.  The first thing we grabbed from our bags was the Deet.  The bugs were eating and feasting on our flesh.  IT WAS CRAZY!  I sprayed Deet on my exposed flesh, but the bugs were still flying into my mouth and eyes.  I threw my pack over my shoulders, and I  had to escape the "attack of the nats."  
As we bush wacked through the jungle, my heart rate increased, and sweat started to beed from my forehead.  I trained hard for this goat hunt, and I felt I was capable of getting the job done.  The ground was a drenched, 6 inch sponge that tour away with every step.  After beating the bush, and sponge skating up the moutain we found a camping spot.  The spot was level, it had a little creek, and it provided a great view for spotting goats.  I was ready to set my tent up, but my buddy over packed and had to leave some gear down on the trail.
Here is a picture of the mountain above camp.
I will add more later.  IT'S TOO LATE, time to hit the sack.
Chuck

One more for tonight.
Here is a picture of a beautiful nanny and kid.  Very cool.  This was my first goat hunt, and I wasn't going to be picky.  I was looking for any legle goat.  A mature billy would be great, but I wouldn't pass on a dry, mature, nanny.
Chuck

man oh man, what beautiful country, them photo's are making a flatlander like me breathe hard just looking at them. can't wait to here the rest of the story.

One of the great things about this site is you can witness the hunts you can only dream about.  

Can't wait to hear the rest of the story!

Bill

Awesome photos Chuck!  I've got some from around Juneau.  I'll try and post them soon.  I did a solo one night goat hunt/scouting trip to a place on the road system here in Juneau.  Goats were in some nasty terrain so I spent just one night and packed out.

I'll ask it..

What camera are you using???

I have a Cannon Power Shot A95.
Here is some other pictures of some goats.

Wow!

After camp was set up and we consumed some water went went up above camp and took some pictures.  We did a little glassing and scouting for the next day.  The season wasn't open yet, so we armed ourselves with our cameras.  
Here is a picture of a goat with one horn.  

Here they are altogether.  They're just hanging out, and wondering what we are doing.

Tuttu , Your frickin killing me here  

I will post the last pictures and the rest of the story in the next 2 days.  I don't mean to tease, I just have to down pictures to photo bucket and transfer over.
Chuck

Great pics

Thanks...what great pics      

Great, now I have drool all over my keyboard!

Great pics Chuck! Can't wait to see more and hear the rest of the story. Beautiful country.

Great pics man!  can't wait to hear the rest of the story.

Awesome scenery, and good pictures of the goats.  It must have been a blast just being there.