Thread: I Just want a bloody goat!

Originally Posted by MB

I must be one of the few people that like hunting goats in the bush. Mainly because of geography and lack of deer I suppose, but also because they aren't difficult to hunt a lot of the time. That said, bush hunting can be tricky and if the goats have been heavily culled, they can get skittish. My family lived on goat meat (and fish) for a few years at least. Not because we had to, but by choice. Ethical, organic meat etc. I select the kids and young nannies to shoot and usually pass on the big stinky billies unless they have a trophy head (few do in my area). A couple of trips to Taranaki was an eye opener in terms of number of animals. The OP could drive a little way north for some guaranteed action.

I am another that likes goat hunting/shooting. Probably knock over 2-300 a year at the moment north of Napier. Take a bit of meat when people want some but I find its great for improving my off hand shooting and shot placement being a target rich environment.