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04-02-2014, 05:05 PM
Here are a few things I have come up with that are positive attributes and reasons why packgoats are GREAT!
Practice Leave No Trace.
Packgoats tread lightly on the earth. The impact of their hoof print and feeding habits are minimal.
Packgoats are trained to look to their herd leader (a human) for guidance and support. They do not want to disperse. They want to stay together in a herd for safety.
Packgoats are not commercial herds of goats. They are well trained animals who assist us in our hiking, hunting, fishing and camping by carrying supplies, gear, game we have harvested and even our children.
Packgoats can subsist on available vegetation. Hay and other feeds which may contain invasive weeds or non-native vegetation do not need to be carried in for feed.
Hiking/walking is listed as one of the top 5 uses for all three national forests. Hunting is the activity with the greatest percentage of engagement. (USDA Forest Service 2004). Packgoats are used for both of these activities.
Goats are small enough to be manageable by anyone and can adjust their gate to anyone's length of stride. A goat can carry the load for young or old, those who are healthy or disabled (like me).
I also think it would be excellent PR to invite them to the Rendy. They could see and hike with packgoats firsthand rather than just being told about them. This has worked VERY well in the falconry community where we invite the Wildlife Commissioners on hunts and to our meets.
It would also be good to mention John Mionczynski.
With the meeting only two evening from now please give me feedback as quickly and concisely as you can.
Thanks!
Practice Leave No Trace.
Packgoats tread lightly on the earth. The impact of their hoof print and feeding habits are minimal.
Packgoats are trained to look to their herd leader (a human) for guidance and support. They do not want to disperse. They want to stay together in a herd for safety.
Packgoats are not commercial herds of goats. They are well trained animals who assist us in our hiking, hunting, fishing and camping by carrying supplies, gear, game we have harvested and even our children.
Packgoats can subsist on available vegetation. Hay and other feeds which may contain invasive weeds or non-native vegetation do not need to be carried in for feed.
Hiking/walking is listed as one of the top 5 uses for all three national forests. Hunting is the activity with the greatest percentage of engagement. (USDA Forest Service 2004). Packgoats are used for both of these activities.
Goats are small enough to be manageable by anyone and can adjust their gate to anyone's length of stride. A goat can carry the load for young or old, those who are healthy or disabled (like me).
I also think it would be excellent PR to invite them to the Rendy. They could see and hike with packgoats firsthand rather than just being told about them. This has worked VERY well in the falconry community where we invite the Wildlife Commissioners on hunts and to our meets.
It would also be good to mention John Mionczynski.
With the meeting only two evening from now please give me feedback as quickly and concisely as you can.
Thanks!
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