1) there ain't no quaranteed Goat hunts.
2) he best get in real good shape-about one of toughest hunts around
3) there ain't no cheap goat hunts.
Hunts in BC and AK are only places i know where a person can buy tags over the counter--but in both places non res must use a Guide- last time i looked cost was $6000 minimum- might be some cheaper but for goats you want a good outfit.
4) one contact would be Muskeg outfitters in South East ,AK-They seem to know their business and give value for dollar spent.

Cabela's offers a AK hunt for around $4500, but there's no guarantee.

With a few exceptions, It is pretty much impossible for a good reputable outfitter to guarantee any real hunt, and goat would certainly not be one of the few exceptions.

Of the outfitters I know and have booked for, all are in BC and all are well over $6000 US.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Thanks for your input, Windux. I've come to realize that this may not be the gift to give him.

Maybe he can pick up aluminum cans on the side of the road. This way he can make money and get into shape for the hunt.

I'll look into Muskeg Outfitters and see if they have something for when he can go.

Thanks Snowman0813. I'll look into Cabela's.

Thanks, Makwa. I'll keep looking or save more money

We offer one of the best goat hunts in Alaska but they ahve been telling you the truth. Really good goat hunts are not cheap. The 12th largest mountain goat ever harvested in the world was taken on this hunt by this outfitter.

Southeast Alaska Mountain Goat Hunts
September 7th-14th / September 15th-22nd / September 23rd-30th
Hunts are 5 days of actual hunting 1X1 guided $7,500
Charter airfare from Ketchikan is approximately $800 round trip.
Black Bear can be added to this hunt for a Trophy Fee $ 1,500
2x1 hunts are availabe for a 20% discount of the 1x1 prices listed above.

This outfitter personally took from his hunting area the 12th largest mountain goat ever harvested in the world.

Thanks for the info, SJ. I'll keep your outfitters in mind when I save up the money.