Prospective Goat OwnersNeed :To Know:

Goats need good fencing, adry barn or shelter,companionship, (2 or moregoats together), feed,Worming and vaccinations.They are prone to over-heating when not properlyconditioned.

They have distinctpersonalities and ownersneed to enjoy their"capriciousness". Dogs andgoats need to be carefullyintroduced to each other.

Any animal is a commitmentof time, money and energy.Gather information from theseand other resources first.Spend some time with goatsand research goat carerequirements BEFORE youbuy.

RESOURCES:North American Packgoat Association-http://www.napga.org/

Your source for information aboutgoatpacking and activities for goatpackers,;working hard to serve the goatpackingcommunity.

BOOKS AND MAGAZINES:GOAT TRACKS--A magazine dedicated topacking and harness information, managementand land use issues, 503-637-3021,carolyn@goattracksmagazine.col11,http://www.goattracksmagazine.com

GOAT magazine--General management &some packing information. HRC 2, Box 23,Nixon, TX 78140"PRACTICAL GOATPACKING" by CarolynEddy--The "how-to" book about goatpacking.See the Goat Tracks webpage above"THE PACK GOAT" by John Mionczinski--Theoriginal packgoat book. Available at campingand Packgoat supply stores.

PACKGOAT CLUBS:. Cascade--Oregon--Carolyn Eddy, 503-637-

3021,carolyn@goattracksmagazine.col11

Evergreen--Washington--Donna Semasko,360-923-1451, edelweissacres(ii1attbi.com

Montana--Meggen Ryan,charitypeak@blackfoot.net

INTERNETPackgoat Email List-All Things Packgoat,http://groups. vahoo.co nt/gro up/packgoat

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WHY PACK A GOAT?

* Relatively easy to train; whenproperly managed, easy oncampsites and trails* Goats are personable, efficient loadhaulers* Where allowed, goats can travelwithout a lead, moving gear in anefficient manner over rough terrain* Goats are excellent for use byhunters as they don't scare game* Goats and their gear are much lessexpensive than horses and llamasand their gear* Goats are ideal companions forseniors who can no longer carry abackpack and for families with smallchildren* Goats will haul in a trailer or apickup with a canopy

THE GOAT (and the dog) are thetwo animals first domesticated byman. Goats have been used asbeasts of burden in European andAsian countries for centuries, buthave only recently joined thepackstock scene in this country.

Goats, like dogs, bond withhumans at a young age and willfollow anywhere. Unlike dogs, they donot chase squirrels and deer, andmay even put wildlife at ease,allowing you to approach closely.

Goats Eat Like Deer....

They forage and browse for a widevariety of food, so there is no need topack much extra food for them. Youmay need to pack feed in areas whereyour goats must be kept tied. In areasnot requiring tying, your goat willwillingly follow along the trail, browsefor his own food and sleep next to yourtent or rainfly.

Goats Are Easy To Train .....

They can start with light loads asyearlings. When properly conditioned,you can expect your goat to carry 30-60 pounds ( or 25% of his body weight) over 5-15 mountain miles per day.

Goats can be trained at an earlyage to cross streams. When hiking inareas that require a lead on your goat,they can be trained to tether or highlineand lead.

The Family Goat.....

Goats are easily led by children andare easy to pack for all ages, as youneed not lift your load very high. Theyare affectionate, playful, and no...theydon't stink!

Where Can I Take My Goat?

Goats can utilize areas that areinaccessible to horses, relievingcongestion on crowded trails. Goats cantravel over a wide variety of terrain suchas packed snow, downed logs and rock.

Goats are used in the National Forestsand BLM lands on packstock designatedtrails and in remote trailless areas whereallowed.

In some states goats are used by theForest Service in support of trailmaintenance. Many State Parks alsoallow packgoats but they must be onleads. Currently, goats are not allowed inNational Parks.

Check regulations with your local landmanager in the area you wish to go.

Vackina~llentiall:

_1st Aid Kit (for humans & animals)-Water!!!·-Map & Compass- Waterproof Matches- Whistle & Signal Mirror-ID (on humans & animals)-Knife-Rope-Rain and/or Snow Gear-Space Blanket-Emergency Food (human & animal)-Spare Clothing-Sunscreen & Bug Repellant