South Dakota’s southern Black Hills mountain goats face an uncertain future

By: Nicole Schlabach

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 2,311

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Daniel Milks, the founder and lead guide at My XO Adventures, has introduced many visitors in South Dakota’s Black Hills to mountain goats.

“It’s an eye-opener, and a jaw-dropper,” he said. “I’ve had adults just lose their minds when they see a mountain goat.”

Some wildlife photographers enjoy seeing the goats more than the bison on his tours. “They look like something out of a children’s storybook,” Milks said, “like little magical creatures from a …

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