I just got my Montana goat back and it has incredible hair. I shot it on November 1st. I've seen goats shot the first week to the middle of October and they are almost bald compared to mine. If I could do it all over again, I'd wait til after the 1st of November and then hit it hard, depending on the weather of course. A lot of times the weather is mild towards the end of November. Just watch the weather. A bald goat isn't pretty in my book, so just wait and scout. Also, make sure you are in great shape and expect to spend a few nights out.