Alaska Mountain Goat Hunts
2025 Mountain Goat season was another AMAZING year!
Goat hunters hunting with Barela's Alaskan Outfitters are achieving 100% Kills
B&C Trophy animals!
2024 Mountain Goat season was another AMAZING year!
Goat hunters hunting with Barela's Alaskan Outfitters are achieving 100% Kills
B&C Trophy animals!
Alaskan Mountain Goat Hunting Package Pricing
An Alaska mountain goat hunt is one of the most challenging and rewarding adventures in North America. These incredible animals live in some of the most rugged and breathtaking country Alaska has to offer, requiring hunters to test their strength, endurance, and determination in pursuit of a mature billy.
Mountain goats are truly one of Alaska's most underrated big game animals. Their striking appearance, remote mountain habitat, and the demanding terrain they inhabit make every successful hunt a remarkable achievement.
Through years of experience hunting these mountains, our guides have developed extensive knowledge of prime goat habitat and the areas where mature billies are found. We work hard to provide hunters with the best opportunity possible, and our 2025 mountain goat season produced exceptional results, with all harvested billies measuring 10 inches or larger.
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.
Hunt Details
Season Dates: August 20 – November 15
Hunt Length: 7 days
Hunt Begins: The day after arrival at camp
Your hunt package includes:
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Airport pickup
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Air taxi transportation to and from camp
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Professional Alaska licensed guide
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Camp accommodations, food, and gear provided at camp
Mountain Goat Hunt Price: $25,500
Non-Hunter Companion: $7,500
Sales Tax: 5% added to final invoice
Pursuing a mountain goat in Alaska is more than a hunt—it is a true wilderness adventure through some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth.
What to Expect on Your Alaska Mountain Goat Hunt
Your adventure begins with a flight into a remote Alaska river-bottom base camp. From there, you will travel into the mountains and establish a spike camp in prime mountain goat habitat. For hunters who arrive in good physical condition, reaching your mountain camp may only take a few hours, but the terrain is steep, rugged, and demanding.
Mountain goat hunting requires endurance and preparation. Depending on the area, hunters may climb from 500 to more than 2,200 vertical feet above base camp while navigating steep slopes, rocky terrain, and changing mountain weather. A good pair of walking sticks is highly recommended, and we provide crampons when conditions require additional traction on steep or slippery terrain.
Mountain Goat Spike Camp
Once in the mountains, you will be living in a true Alaska wilderness environment. Food is lightweight and practical, including Mountain House or Peak freeze-dried meals, along with additional items such as cheese, lunch meat, bread, oatmeal, and granola bars.
Water is often available near camp, but hunters should carry a full water bottle when leaving camp each day. You may bring your own favorite two-person tent, or we can provide one. Your guide and packer will carry their own tents, while hunters should be prepared to carry their personal gear and hunting equipment.
Hunting Strategy & Safety
Mountain goat hunts are scheduled for 7 days, giving hunters the time needed to carefully pursue a mature billy. Many successful hunts happen early, but every hunt is unique and depends on weather, animal movement, and hunting conditions.
While hunting mountain goats, it is possible to encounter both brown bears and black bears in the same mountain country. Hunters are encouraged to carry the appropriate Alaska hunting licenses and tags in case an unexpected opportunity arises.
Some of our mountain goat hunting areas are registration hunts and require completion of a required quiz before hunting.
The Importance of Experience
Your guide's role is critical to your mountain goat hunt. Your guide will help keep you safe, explain hunting strategies, judge trophy quality, and help you make the right decision when selecting a mature billy.
Communication between hunter and guide is essential. Patience, careful glassing, and quality optics are some of the most important tools for successfully hunting these incredible animals.
A mountain goat hunt in Alaska is not just about the harvest—it is about the challenge, the scenery, and experiencing one of North America's greatest wilderness adventures.
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.
