Hunting goats at first light

In the final instalment of a four-part series on goat hunting techniques, Mark van den Boogaart highlights the value of starting early and letting the country wake up around you. After five days hunting, with 17 goats taken for camp and meat in the eskies, he shows how sitting quietly near water, bedding cover and a well-used game trail can deliver results. Goats are vocal, especially in the morning, so listening can be as useful as glassing. It is a practical reminder that early starts, patience and close observation can put hunters in position before goats know they are there.

Click the links to watch part one, part two and part three.