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#285192 - 07/28/17 06:14 PM Hiking Safely in Mtn Goat country
clearwater Offline
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Registered: 03/19/05
Posts: 1177
Loc: Channeled Scablands
More about safety around wildlife from Rich Landers.

Basic rules of interaction with goats:

Don't feed them anything.
Don't urinate on or near the trail (good practice whether goats are present or not).
If a goat approaches you and can't be dissuaded, it's up to the human to retreat.
Don't leave your pack unattended. The goats will chew the straps in search of salt.
Be polite and respectful of all wildlife.

http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/outdoors/...less-hikers/#/0

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#285210 - 07/31/17 05:27 PM Re: Hiking Safely in Mtn Goat country [Re: clearwater]
hikermor Offline
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Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 7705
Loc: southern Cal
Just goats? Leave the wildlife alone,even the adorable chipmunks (hard to believe though it may be....).
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#285213 - 07/31/17 11:31 PM Re: Hiking Safely in Mtn Goat country [Re: clearwater]
Phaedrus Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 04/28/10
Posts: 3148
Loc: Big Sky Country
Goats can be pretty dangerous.
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#285215 - 07/31/17 11:44 PM Re: Hiking Safely in Mtn Goat country [Re: Phaedrus]
Jeanette_Isabelle Offline
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Registered: 11/13/06
Posts: 2946
Loc: Nacogdoches, Texas
Originally Posted By: Phaedrus
Goats can be pretty dangerous.

They can bite. I know that from experience.

Jeanette Isabelle
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