Posts by Cougar Digital
Proposed packgoat ban in Colorado
Recently a working draft preview came out for the revised forest plan for three major National Forests in southwest Colorado: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison. What we learned: – The working plan is currently in pre-draft stage, which means we have a chance to change it before the official objection process begins. The Forest Service is…
Read More2019 Rendezvous, Buffalo, WY
This year’s Rendezvous in Elgin Park near Buffalo, WY was smaller than Rendys in recent past, but it was a very dedicated group and camaraderie was high. The weather was cold but the scenery was stunning and the location perfectly suited to accommodate humans and packgoats alike.  On Friday, Marc Warnke of www.packgoats.com gave an…
Read MoreCurtis King and Marc Warnke team up for “NAPgA’s Best Management Practices” video
Curtis King recently teamed up with Marc Warnke of packgoats.com to bring us a video about NAPgA’s Best Management Practices for hiking and camping with goats. These practices are how we avoid losing goats and prevent goat-wildlife interactions. Enjoy the video!
Read More2019 Rendy Schedule
The 2019 Rendy schedule is here! Please CLICK HERE to view the schedule and also find out where to send your donations to the annual fundraiser auction! Also please be sure to read the Rules of the Rendy. These are updated every year and are in place to ensure that everyone stays safe and has…
Read MoreLone Star “Hoofenanny” Location Update!!
Due to thunderstorms in the area on Saturday, we will be moving to a different camping area with a pavilion. We’re going to be at Ratcliff Lake camping area right off Hwy 7 near Ratcliff, TX. It’s very easy to find and has all the facilities (including electrical hookups, running water, and showers in the…
Read MoreLone Star Hoofenanny
A NAPgA Rendezvous for Texas! Howdy folks! We’re planning a mini-Rendy for Texas the weekend of April 5-7. We’re meeting at Ratcliff Lake Campground in Davy Crockett National Forest off Hwy 7 near Ratclif, TX , with activities planned for Saturday, April 6th. Come for the weekend or just for the day! Saturday schedule includes:…
Read More2019 Rendy – Save the Date!
Rendy 2019 will be held in Elgin Park, WY June 20-23. Elgin Park is about half an hour west of Buffalo, WY in the Bighorn NF. We do not have a schedule or work project lined out yet, but we will get those details in place as the date approaches. Please be thinking about donations…
Read MoreNAPgA meets with The Wild Sheep Foundation in valuable collaborative workshop meeting.
A message from NAPgA President, Curtis King… I wanted to take a moment to reflect and share with all of you the positive and productive experience we had in meeting with the Wild Sheep Foundation and a panel of experts August 27th and 28th at the Ramada Inn in Spokane WA. During a two-day workshop…
Read MoreNAPgA 2019 Calendar Photo Contest is LIVE!
It’s that time of year for the celebrated annual NAPgA Calendar photo contest! Look through this past year’s photos and pick out your five best. Your goat could be famous in 2019! Photo submissions will be taken through September 30th. These are the rules: -Participants must be current NAPgA members -Participants must put their name…
Read MoreNAPgA Rendezvous in Island Park, ID a Success!
The 2018 Rendezvous at Island Park was very successful despite a bit of damp weather. The Board was grateful for some good tent cover during their meeting. The “Country Store” and Saturday night auction were a great success, with over $3000 generated! Talks were very well-attended. Marc Warnke shared his wisdom and experience hunting with…
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