protecting my goat

[hihobaron]

I usually just high line mine close to where I camp, and I always carry my .357 with me. Although next year I might just carry a heavy duty can of bear spray. To me there is more of a issue with peoples dogs than having to deal with cougars bears or wolves.

Hello All
Protecting your Livestock on the Trail Be it horses (My Experience) or Goats ( Just starting with them)
High tie close to camp and with goats Bell them. A good Magnum Pistol for in camp or carried close to hand when in the saddle. 
For my goats when on the trail , I have a couple very good High Power Air soft pistols. 
You would need to check your local firearms regulations for details on legal carry in Parks and such.
Here in SC I have a Concealed Weapon Permit and as they have "Conflicting rules" with Open Carry Law.
 It is just easier to carry concealed. If they can not see it they can't complain.
As to my hiking with goats I'll carry one of the air soft guns holstered and covered up. Dog's realy do not like getting shot with a 20 caliber plastic BB at 10-15 feet. If I need something bigger there is a 357 Mag in a shoulder holster. At night and Goat Pack able I have a nice Take Down Rifle that will use 22 Long Rifle/410 shotgun/and 45 Long Colt Pistol ammo,. 
I am not a fan of Dog Dazers, Or Bear spray. If in Bear or here Wild Hog Country it will be my 44 mag pistol teamed up with its matching rifle in the same round.
Happy Trails
Keep Safe
hihobaron