The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is gearing up to offer a unique wilderness experience with a mountain goat viewing event on Aug. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Located in Beaver County's Tushar Mountains, at Big John Flat, this affair promises a rare glimpse into the world of these agile creatures, as obtained by Utah DWR. The free event is not just a chance to eye goats, but also offers a peek at the alpine-tundra ecosystem, a treasure seldom witnessed in southern Utah.
Adam Kavalunas, DWR Southern Region Outreach Manager, mentioned, "Participants can usually see quite a few mountain goats and other wildlife from Big John Road, which runs through the heart of where the goats spend their summer months," as per Utah DWR. The DWR hopes that attendees will not only see the mountain goats as they often are visible from the road, but also take away an appreciation for the Tushar Mountains provide some breathtaking views of mountain goat habitat in Utah, and the goat herd there is one of the largest in the state.
With the event being situated in a remote location, attendees are encouraged to come equipped with warm clothing, water, food, and optics. According to Utah DWR, while spotting scopes will be on hand for a better view, it would not be out of sorts for guests to bring personal binoculars. Moreover, know before you go: check with the Cedar City DWR office for weather updates that could sway the event's status.
