Glacier National Park Goat Count 2022
08/23/2022 07:00 AM - 08/26/2022 09:00 PM CT
Category
Goat Count
Admission
- Free
Location
Glacier National Park
East Glacier Park Village, MT
East Glacier Park Village, MT
Summary
Goat count and data collection for a ongoing research project being conducted by the Park.
Description
Days for the count: Aug 23 to Aug 26, 2022
Aug 23, 2022 is a full day of training on data collection. Starting time to be confirmed closer to the event date. 26th counting will be dependent on the data collected on the 24/25th.
There will be two groups for this count:
Group 1 | Group 2 | |
Tasks | Off trail hiking longer distances to collect goat pellets | Hiking on trails to conduct goat surveys |
Accommodations |
Staying overnight in the back country |
Camping at the Two Medicine Campground |
Hiking ability | Advanced backcountry experience | Medium to advanced experienced hikers |