Mtn Goat Rug vs life-size mount

[gznokes]

As an alternative to a life-size mount for a mtn goat, I'm wondering some opinions on rugging a mountain goat.

I've only seen two goats done this way but I prefer the rug. I think it shows off their long hair.

These are photos of my cousin's goat rug.

 

[dslaughter]

The rug is interesting but I went with the lifesize mount. I think for a goat its more regal and shows off the big shoulders and hips more. Just my opinion. I guess I'll know more in about a year...

 

[crimedog]

while the rug looks nice and cozy with that long hair.... I would recomend being careful if you with a lady on the rug. You may get poked where you don't want to be poked

 

[littlejoe]

No rug for me. I don't care for mtn lion rugs either. Just bear rugs for me. Totally a personal preference.

 

[gznokes]

Crimedog, that is SO funny! Wrong but funny!

 

[woodruffhunter]

Well, if you really want my opinion (which isn't worth anything
anyway), I don't like it at all. It just doesn't seem right.

I think Mountain Goats are one of the best "life size" mounts of all N.American big game.

The most important opinion is yours.

 

[washingtonmuley]

I would go with the life size and if that was too expensive than maybe a 1/2 mount. I had mine life sized and it looks awesome. A rug with horns does nothing for me. That is my opinion.

 

[chewyman55]

It looks as though he jumped off a cliff and this is how he was found It's not bad. I haven't seen it before but, I agree...show off the bulk of the goat with a full mount if it's within the budget.

 

[jaburn]

Just remember they are hard to keep clean. smoke,dust ... lifesize is probably better but $$$$$ think about a shoulder mount ?less space, less$$$ less cleaning. ethier way its up to you.Just remember if you go rug or lifesize there different caping methods. good luck j

 

[DonVathome]

Never saw a mnt goat rug until now, I think I prefer life size mount, for a mnt goat I think a shoulder simply does not do them justice.

Also - never noticed a tag on horn like that, what state? Can you remove it? Small but still looks bad on trophy.

 

[gznokes]

Great to get the different opinions. Maybe I'm just wrapped up in the novelty of the rug.

As for the comment about the rug reminding a person of what he looked like he went off the cliff. That would be somewhat accurate in the case of my goat.

 

[crimedog]

haha I couldn't resist

I am sure most were thinking it but it had to be said

 

[west]

It i could actually draw a mountain goat tag here in wyoming there is no way you would get me to do a rug. Full body all the way. Save the rug for bears and zebra. A rug with horns looks goofy. Full body mounts show off the long hair just great.

 

[jims]

I have to agree with most of the others that it is hard to beat a life-sized goat...especially taken in late season w/long hair. Lifesize really show off the broad shoulders, long hair, pantaloons, beard, and if on a good rock overlook are mighty impressive!

 

[predator]

I agree with the full mount. Especially if it has a winter coat. I did mine a 3/4 mount to show off his 'pantaloons' and beard....it turned out awesome.