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03-07-2018, 08:47 AM
Update: I did get a reply from NPS/North Cascades after they re-opened, to my question of "why no pack goats in North Cascades National Park." Basically, because
1. Park Superintendent has not included the goat in the official list of what a pack animal is
(list here: https://www.nps.gov/noca/learn /management/superintendent- compendium.htm#horses ] )
2. Fear of disease transmission to mountain goats.
I have sent a reply back, specifically asking about allowing usage on Little/Big Beaver & East Bank trails around Ross Lake. And of course officially recognizing the pack goat as a pack animal
1. Park Superintendent has not included the goat in the official list of what a pack animal is
(list here: https://www.nps.gov/noca/learn /management/superintendent- compendium.htm#horses ] )
2. Fear of disease transmission to mountain goats.
I have sent a reply back, specifically asking about allowing usage on Little/Big Beaver & East Bank trails around Ross Lake. And of course officially recognizing the pack goat as a pack animal