NO-DRAMA LLAMAS

A CRASH COURSE ON TRAINING LLAMAS TO SERVE AS BACKCOUNTRY BEASTS OF BURDEN

By Matt Church

I was feeling surprisingly spry after the 8-mile backcountry hike, with just my bow, camera and water on my back. The llama I led up the craggy wilderness trail, one of a train hauling the rest of our hunting and camp gear, may have felt differently but showed no signs of weariness. Arriving at this juncture, however, was not easy. Training llamas to be reliable pack animals can be frustrating … but not impossible. If you’re a do-ityourselfer and up for the challenge, here’s an overview on what it takes. THE BREAKING PROCESS Assuming you have space and resources for livestock, the primary objective is to befriend your new llama. A lariat rope is useful for catching them when they are young and is also helpful for older “project” llamas…

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Game & Fish West (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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