Sitting over a water hole in 90 degree weather is not my cup of tea. Yes I understand some guys like that, but for me the challenge of a spot and stalk on Antelope would be more appealing. On September 16 J-Rome and I headed to Jordan Montana in quest of my first speed goat with my bow.
The hunt started with a phone call to Jerry Mcphearson of Montana decoy. Jerry graciously sent me 2 antelope decoys and a cow. These decoys according to Brett Landwehr(my guide) would entice a big buck goat to run in and give me a clean shot. I have had a few friends who went on this hunt and said, there is nothing like it. This would be a true test to our Medalist gear, as well, as the true flight of my Innerloc broadheads in the wide open windy prairie ground.
I practiced with my Pearson bow, at long ranges and had my 100 grain carbon tuners tuned to perfection. All of my Medalist was washed and in scent free bags for the long 2200 mile drive to Montana. On the way J-Rome (Innerlocs Outthere producer) stopped off at Treetop outfitters and hunted for a day. I shot a doe, for confidence and we continued toward Montana.
As we got closer and headed through South Dakota Wyoming and into Montana, the Antelope were everywhere. The drive was so much fun, to see Mule deer, whitetails antelope, and coyotes made the time go by fast. When we arrived in camp at there lodge, one of the hunters had taken a once in a lifetime goat. He would score close to 80 inches and was over 16 inches long. This made my nights sleep very long.
The first morning out I was teamed up with Rich Gumberg who would be my guide for our adventure. Rich had a very good idea were a lot of good goats were and wasted no time putting us on them. The first goat we stalked up on, was with 22 does. We had a 1 mile stalk, and got within 119 yards. He got J-rome in place, and me in place and popped open the Montana Decoy. In seconds this goat was on us. I missed….And that was not the last goat I missed. 4 total the first day. The problem was The terrain was tuff for me to judge and I had no time to look through my Leopold range finder.
I could see the frustration in rich and J-Romes face. The next day they told me if I miss they were going to strip me down naked and put me on a fire ant hill, and leave me. The next morning I did not miss. I shot a goat at 18 yards that attacked the decoy, practically. The Innerloc hit its mark and the goat died 25 yards later on film. I was so pumped. In fact I even had a Stan Potts moment needing a minute to collect my thoughts.The Montana decoy, the Medalist and the Innerlocs proved to be to much for them Speed goats.
Rich , Brett JimBob Steve Donnie and Josh, Thanks for such a great hunt. Landwehr Outfitters is 100 percent this year on shot oppunity and on 2 people did not connect with there shots all year. The spot and stalk during the rut is the way to go. Give them a look for your next Antelope Mule deer or Elk hunt. Before you go I would check out the Innerloc line of broadheads. You may have to shoot up to 60 yards, and its important to make sure your heads are tuned well. Medalist clothing is a must. The silvermax kept us cool during the high temps during the middle of the day, and with a great nose, the goats never knew we were there. And don’t forget your Montana decoy…Them Goats can’t resist.
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