Conservation and Management
Colorado Mountain Goats
'Livin' The Wildlife': Colorado Mountain Goats
It's a species that lives in a land of sheer cliffs and perpetual snows. Colorado's alpine tundra is home to the mighty mountain goat. These natural mountaineers are one of the state's most unique and cherished species. This video offers an intimate look at the mountain goat in its natural habitat where it spends most of the year at 13,000 feet!
Conservation Success Story
Mountain Goats
Mountain goats are relative newcomers to Colorado: They were introduced during six transplant operations between 1948 and 1972. The 55–60 original transplant animals grew to a statewide population estimate of almost 2,000 by 2005. As populations have increased, hunting has become more important for keeping mountain goat numbers in balance with available habitat. Either-sex licenses have been issued for several years; however, in a few units it has been difficult to meet population objectives without overharvesting males. Consequently, female-only mountain goat licenses may be issued at times in selected hunting units.