Posts by NAPgA Admin
NAPgA is Conducting a Survey!
One of NAPgA’s main priorities is preserving your right to recreate with your goats on public lands. We are conducting a survey  to gather “real world” experiences from the goatpacking community which will provide valuable information that NAPgA’s Board of Directors and Advocacy Committee can use when responding to land management actions that may impact your ability…
Read More2026 Calendar Contest Voting is Live!
NAPgA’s annual Calendar Contest is live! The Calendar Contest was one of our very first fundraisers and continues to support our organization and mission. NAPgA members, sort through photos of your packing adventures and submit them for consideration. Members will then vote on their favorite photos and the top photos will be included in the…
Read MoreNAPgA is seeking nominations!
Did you know that NAPgA is an all volunteer organization?  It is amazing what we are able to accomplish with our dedicated volunteers. The NAPgA Nomination Committee is currently seeking nominations for 4 open positions on the Board of Directors. You may nominate yourself or nominate someone else to serve in one of these positions. Nominations…
Read MoreNAPgA UC Research Study Update
Phase 1 of the NAPgA Citizen Science Epidemiological Research Study of Urinary Calculi in Wethered Goats is nearing completion. Phase 2 of the UC study will begin June 1, 2025. All NAPgA members will have the opportunity to join Phase 2. Whether you are interested in participating in the study or not, we are asking…
Read MoreNAPgA’s Virtual Auction is live!
This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and a really important – and fun – way to support YOUR Packgoat Association! You don’t need to be a NAPgA member to participate in the auction so share this post with your friends! Keep checking back more items will be added as they are received. Start…
Read More2025 Youth Awards!
NAPgA Offers Two Youth Awards! When it comes to building our future there is no greater asset than our youth. Whether attending a Rendezvous and experiencing the beauty of nature while in the company of packgoats or planning for their future education, NAPgA believes these awards will help our youth build leadership skills,…
Read MoreNAPgA is Turning 25!
Twenty-five years ago a group of goatpacking enthusiasts officially formed the North American Packgoat Association in order to promote our sport and to keep public lands open to goat packing. You can read more about NAPgA’s history here. As we mark our 25th Anniversary, we will be celebrating in a variety of ways that we’ll…
Read MoreThe Votes are in!!
2025 is NAPgA’s 25th Anniversary! Help us celebrate this huge milestone with historical NAPgA photos, photos from years past and current photos. (Don’t worry about the resolution of old photos, we can fix that. You can even use your phone to take a picture of your pictures and we will adjust the resolution.) You can…
Read MoreNAPgA Needs You! Please consider serving your organization.
NAPgA is a member driven all volunteer organization. It is amazing what we are able to accomplish with our dedicated volunteers. The NAPgA Nomination Committee is currently seeking nominations for the Board of Directors. You may nominate yourself or nominate someone else to serve in one of these positions. Nominations close October 10th.  A slate…
Read MoreWin a pair of Kenetrek Boots!
WIN A PAIR OF KENETREK BOOTS! Take advantage of this opportunity to win a pair of Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 400 Boots. Every $20 donation you make gets your name entered in the drawing and supports the North American Packgoat Association. Click or copy this link to donate and get entered in the drawing: https://donate.stripe.com/dR6g0FbPId3U4V2145 Each…
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