jigsaw 11,863 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Due to being unemployed I took a hike up the hills today.The local landowners are on to me for months to reduce a herd of ferral goats that are roaming amongst the cattle and sheep and are generally being a nnuisance.So Taz the kelpie and I went up to see if we could find the buggers.I searched for 3 hrs and was just about to give up when I got the stench of the herd.I crept up and spotted them on the open heather.I sat trying if I could approach them but If I left my position I would have been out in the open.They were about yards away and i decided to take anice sized white out and hope fully eat it.I rested and put the cross hairs just under its ear and pulled the triger.The distinctive sound of the bullet hiting its target was heard and the rest of the herd took off post haste.I made my way up to my victim and when i saw the sight before me i couldnt believe it.On the front of its face was a tumor the size of a small football.there was a choice of roughly 20 goats and I pick the bloody one thats infected with a strange growth.3 friggin hours of searching and I shoot the basterwerd thats fcuked typical..I went after the rest of the herd but they vanished into thin air.A few pics below Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,477 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 What you going to use it for mate dog food ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,863 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 No I left it for the foxes,it was a pityfull sight.I will get out again next week.saw 3 deer today as well but I dont bother with them as I dont have a licence or the right caliber gun,I have enough p[roblems without geting caught with a derer.There are now 2 herds of goats there,theres over 50 in the big herd and 20ish in the smaller but crikey theyre hard to find.Ive had 7 trips out and have come across them twice.For such a big animal you'd think you'd find them handy enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 you need a Judas goat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hello mate -Any decent billies in that herd ?.Oh and good luck when you decide to eat one lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,863 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 there are a few big billys with good horns but im fecked if i can find em.I want a few small ones first foe the table.the smell from the big ones is stomach wrenching. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steviemann 5 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 there are a few big billys with good horns but im fecked if i can find em.I want a few small ones first foe the table.the smell from the big ones is stomach wrenching. Curried goat isn't bad. Had some at a few carrabean funerals. They love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trev 4 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Kid goat is perfect for eating and nice to but wild goat is a whole different ball game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steviemann 5 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Kid goat is perfect for eating and nice to but wild goat is a whole different ball game. Have heard it's strong high tough stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MADRA DUBH Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Plenty Bodhran skins there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marky r 25 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 i wouldnt eat one if you paid me had it in spain once :sick: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,863 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 well i wouldnt touch curry,never ate it but i'm going to try and sample a young un if i can fint the little horrors.i expect once theyre young and eating all the herbs and natural goodness that abounds in the woods/hillside theyre defo worth a try.i ate some kid goat in Lanzarote lately and it wasnt too bad.I did think it was a bit stringy/tough but hell I'm fairly adventurous in the food department,besides you can come visit me in the hospital if it backfires. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild_and_Irish 11 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Plenty Bodhran skins there. That's the first thought that came into my head! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sikastag_1 689 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 nice one mate, shot 1 a few years ago you could smell it before you could see it walking up after i had shot it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micheal rennicks 17 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 well i wouldnt touch curry,never ate it but i'm going to try and sample a young un if i can fint the little horrors.i expect once theyre young and eating all the herbs and natural goodness that abounds in the woods/hillside theyre defo worth a try.i ate some kid goat in Lanzarote lately and it wasnt too bad.I did think it was a bit stringy/tough but hell I'm fairly adventurous in the food department,besides you can come visit me in the hospital if it backfires. what u call adventurous dude,you dont eat curry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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