September 2025 in Alaska
GO-AT TIME!
4 Up 4 Down
All 10" plus
(If You Know ~ You Know)
2025 Mountain Goat season was another AMAZING year!
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Goat hunters hunting with Barela's Alaskan Outfitters are achieving 100% Kills
B&C Trophy animals!
2024 Mountain Goat season was another AMAZING year!
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Goat hunters hunting with Barela's Alaskan Outfitters are achieving 100% Kills
B&C Trophy animals!
Alaskan Mountain Goat Hunting Package Pricing
Mountain Goat in Alaska is quite the challenge. Mountain Goats are an animal that I believe are truly underrated. The beauty in these magnificent creatures is absolutely breathtaking and the country they live in is absolutely stunning. We've worked hard to harvest Billie’s 10"or larger, we know their location, all Billys taken in 2025 were 10" plus.
Mountain Goat Hunt Dates are August 20th-November 15th. 7-day hunts. You start your hunt the day after you arrive at camp.​ All hunts include airport pickup, air taxi to and from camp, professional licensed guide, food/gear for that camp for $25,500. Non-Hunter Mountain Goat Hunting Companion can be added to your hunt for $7,500/00 and a 5% Sales Tax Will Be Calculated and Added to Your Final Bill.
Mountain Goat Hunting Recommended Weapons
The weapon you choose is completely up to you either a rifle or Bow. It's important to hunt with the right weapon for your Mountain Goat Hunting Trip. I recommend a 6.5 or larger, we have observed this caliber and the 28 Nosler perform very well on mountain goats. The most important thing is that you have chosen a weapon that you are MOST COMFORTABLE and PROFICIENT WITH. Shot placement is especially important on Mountain Goats. Ideally, we try to get within 100 - 200 yards of our target, no further. You need a good quality, low power scope, because in some situations we are relatively close to the target. If you are a bow hunter, then I suggest a draw weight no less than 65 pounds and a FIXED blade broad head. We want you to have the heaviest arrow possible for your bow to get the highest kinetic energy and still be able to shoot proficiently. Our shots will be from 20 - 50 yards when bow hunting for Mountain Goat.
Alaskan Mountain Goat Season Temperatures September through November
Alaskan Mountain Goat Hunting temperatures usually are between 40–50-degrees and proceed to cool off as we get into the season where it can in be 20 degrees or lower. Typically, it doesn't get colder; however, it can, and the wind makes it feel like it is down in the teens. Late October a pair of mittens would be smart to have and a few of those hand warmers.
Alaskan Mountain Goat Gear List for September through November
September through November - we recommend warm hat and gloves, light gloves, sun glasses, sun screen, ChapStick, light and medium weight long underwear, Great rain gear, light wool pants or gortex pants/bibs/fishing pants, warm coat, underwear, sweater, hunting shirts, wool blend socks (pair for each day of your Mountain Goat hunt), hip boots or light chest waders/hiking boots/camp shoes, (spare shoe laces), toothbrush, personal hygiene supplies, lighter, headlamp, flashlight, camera, backpack water bottle, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, skinning knife, journal, weapon of choice, hunting license, tags, game bags, bug dope. There is no shower at spike camp we will be bathing in the rivers only.
You will fly to a base camp on one of the river bottoms then spike out up the mountain on your Mountain Goat Hunt. If you’re in shape it will only take a couple hours to get to where you will spike out your camp. You will have to be in good shape because you will be climbing up 500 feet to possibly 2,200 feet from base camp. You might encounter both brown and black bears up on the mountain with the goats so have all the appropriate hunting licensure with you in case you do get a bead on any one of them. Foods up on the mountain are mountain house or Peak freeze-dried food. Also, I will send up with you a block of cheese, lunch meats, bread, oatmeal, granola bars. Water is usually up there but you will carry your water bottle with you full before you leave. You will bring your favorite two-man tent or I will supply you with one. Your Mountain Goat Hunting guide and your packer will split tents going up, but you will need to pack your own gear and food. Mountain Goat hunts are scheduled for 7 days but usually are tagged out in 2 days with riffle and maybe 3-4 days archery. That then gives you time to hunt one of the black bears while up there. Or one of the brown bears down back at base camp on the river bottom. Bring a pair of walking sticks they are helpful. I will supply crampons to you for the spots that are steep and slippery. Some of the Mountain Goat areas we hunt are a registration and require taking a quiz. Your Guide is there to keep you safe, explain tactics and judging the best Billy for you and will know which trophy animal to shoot. Communication is critical during this phase of the hunt. Great Glass is crucial!
Hunting Licenses, Fees, and Tags are not included in the package prices listed above. All hunters are required to purchase a Nonresident hunting license: $160.00.
You will also be required to purchase a Nonresident Locking Goat tag for $600 or a Nonresident Alien Locking Goat tag for $800.
​Additional Big Game animals that can be added to your hunt include Brown Bear Hunt ~ Black Bear Hunt ~ Moose Hunt Wolves are huntable in the fall and spring, but the season ends April 30th.
