Photos of Columbia Blacktail Deer?
Contributors to this thread:Mule Deer
From: IronMike
07-Jul-15
Heading to CA in a few weeks to hunt Blacktail deer - a species I've never laid eyes on before. Please post any photos you have with your assessment of the quality of the buck. Thanks in advance! Mike
From: Charlie Rehor
07-Jul-15
Good Luck. A true Columbian Blacktail is a very tough trophy!!
From: cityhunter
07-Jul-15
good luck a great species to chase in July .
From: cityhunter
07-Jul-15
From: Bowboy
07-Jul-15
Have fun and good luck!
From: 'Ike'
07-Jul-15
From NorCal, Mendocino Co...
From: 'Ike'
07-Jul-15
Blacktail country...
From: 'Ike'
07-Jul-15
Good buck...
From: 'Ike'
07-Jul-15
Want dead ones, track down Matt...
;-)
From: elkmtngear
07-Jul-15
The big ones are much easier to get on trailcam than they are to kill ;)
Best of Luck, Jeff
From: IronMike
07-Jul-15
Very helpful, thanks for posting.
From: Zackman
07-Jul-15
Quality Columbian Blacktail
From: Zackman
07-Jul-15
Young blacktail
From: Zackman
07-Jul-15
Nice Forky
From: Zackman
07-Jul-15
Very nice 3-point
From: Zackman
07-Jul-15
Good 4x3
From: Zackman
07-Jul-15
another young forky
From: Zackman
07-Jul-15
Big 4x3 Columbian blacktail. I would say shoot this one if you see it
From: Zackman
07-Jul-15
There are a few really nice blacktails above, especailly with archery equipment. If you want to see some close pics of Columbian blacktail with scores attached to get a better idea of scoring, let me know.
From: IronMike
07-Jul-15
Zackman, thanks. I don't need to know scores...not that important to me. I just wanted to get a sense of what a "mature" buck looks like, and this does that perfectly. I hope to have pics to post in a few weeks!
From: Zackman
07-Jul-15
Good luck Mike! Depending on where you are hunting, the most "mature" buck you see may only be a forked-horn. We have that problem along the coast range with blacktails never becoming more than 2x2. However, if you are hunting on a quality ranch, where they manage the trophy quality, then you should be able to look over some really nice deer.
Blacktails are a blast to hunt. Hope you have a good time!
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
07-Jul-15
Nice Zack...
From: cityhunter
07-Jul-15
Mike if u wait for that last big buck i hope you have a ton of time and years
From: BOHNTR
07-Jul-15
Wilderness in B zones. Backpack in 8-10 miles and you'll see some deer like these......and better.
From: Zackman
07-Jul-15
Very true Roy. The biggest Blacktail I have ever seen alive was in a northern wilderness area
From: Zackman
07-Jul-15
From: 'Ike'
07-Jul-15
I need to go after one in Velvet...A-zone in three and a wake up!
From: BOHNTR
07-Jul-15
George.....you and I need to combat the wonderful A zone before I get out of here. Next year, amigo!
From: 'Ike'
08-Jul-15
Deal Roy, would be a blast...
From: KTH
09-Jul-15
From: Mark Watkins
09-Jul-15
Great idea if you guys post up pics with final scores so us flatlanders can get a better idea of what we're looking at:)
Thanks,
Mark
From: Mark Watkins
09-Jul-15
Nice buck Kyle! Seems like I've been saying that (or ram or bull or boar a lot lately)! You are on a roll! Score?
Mark
From: KTH
09-Jul-15
I think he was around 130". I'm going back next year to Oregon. This was a really fun hunt. Thanks.
From: Zackman
09-Jul-15
Here are a few Mark. I'll post with gross green and net scores.
113" Gross Green 104 2/8" P&Y
From: Zackman
09-Jul-15
105" Gross Green 100 1/8" P&Y
From: Zackman
09-Jul-15
110" Gross Green; 107 1/8" P&Y
From: Zackman
09-Jul-15
130" Gross Green; 125 7/8" P&Y
From: Zackman
09-Jul-15
120" Gross Green; 114 2/8" P&Y
From: Zackman
09-Jul-15
102" Gross Green; 96 4/8" P&Y
From: Zackman
09-Jul-15
105" Gross non-typical. Sorry for the old pic (pre-digital). Try not to be jealous of my bandana...
I hope this helps any of you guys coming out to hunt these deer. If you haven't hunted them, I highly recommend it. Beautiful and humbling, Columbian blacktail are a blast to hunt with bow and arrow. Good luck everyone!
From: Mark Watkins
09-Jul-15
Holy cats Zack! Great bucks for sure...that 130" is a toad! That spot and stalk scenery isn't bad either...wow!
I will display my ignorance (and laziness)...what is P&Y minimums?
The bandana and the facial scruf is classic...college genre?
Mark
From: Waterfowler
09-Jul-15
right at 105 I think
From: Zackman
09-Jul-15
Mark,
P&Y was 90" until about 10 years ago when it was raised to 95" for typical.
I was much cooler in my college days...not!
From: JTreeman
09-Jul-15
Zack is the man. I better pick up a bandana for my trip in a coue weeks. I want to fit in with the locals ;)
--Jim
From: Zackman
09-Jul-15
Better wear tie-died shirts and make sure to have plenty of "herbs" then Jim!
From: cityhunter
09-Jul-15
Zack didnt u kill the big one on the miller ranch ?
From: Panhandle Bob
09-Jul-15
City, the one on the website logo is Matt's
From: cityhunter
09-Jul-15
Yea Bob Rich finally got a website!! Bob have u ever hunted the Miller ranch great place to score a good blktail without breaking the bank . Matt, Gus and Ike have killed some dandys on the Miller ranch . Blktails were made to be hunted in a spot and stalk type hunt. A great July hunt
From: Panhandle Bob
09-Jul-15
Not yet, spoke with Richard a lot last summer & fall for this year...just couldn't work things out with his openings and my schedule...so, maybe next year.
From: Zackman
09-Jul-15
City,
Yes. The 4x4 was with Richard
From: cityhunter
09-Jul-15
great buck congras
From: MBMule
09-Jul-15
I got this one in August 2012 in California. I hunted with Jim and TinaMarie Schaafsma at Arrow Five Outfitters. He scored 100 7/8" gross and 99 5/8" net.
From: DL
09-Jul-15
Yes its a Blacktail
From: 'Ike'
09-Jul-15
Some great Buck's Zack...
From: MBMule
09-Jul-15
This one came from Oregon in November of 2013. He scored 128 2/8" gross, 124 0/8" net P&Y.
From: cityhunter
09-Jul-15
DL ITS a big blktail
From: MBMule
09-Jul-15
If I didn't already have a blacktail on my Oregon hunt, I would have taken any of these ones earlier in the hunt.
From: MBMule
09-Jul-15
From: MBMule
09-Jul-15
From: KTH
09-Jul-15
MB Mule I figured you'd jump in at some point.
From: DWarcher
09-Jul-15
My first and largest...127 5/8 P&Y
From: DWarcher
09-Jul-15
All the rest of these would make P&Y minimum but are un-scored and are all CA wilderness bucks.
From: DWarcher
09-Jul-15
From: DWarcher
09-Jul-15
From: DWarcher
09-Jul-15
Buddy's wilderness buck from last year.
From: DL
09-Jul-15
From: DL
09-Jul-15
Sorry for the double post.
From: Matt
10-Jul-15
From: Shug
10-Jul-15
^^^^ show off...
Great collection!
From: Mark Watkins
10-Jul-15
Yikes! Nicely done Matt!
Mark
From: Zackman
10-Jul-15
Now that's a serious collection of archery blacktails! You need a wide-angle lens just to fit them all in. Very impressive Matt. Thanks for sharing.
From: MBMule
10-Jul-15
KTH, I lurked for a while and then couldn't help myself.
From: BOHNTR
10-Jul-15
My hunting partner's Columbian Blacktail from a B zone wilderness. Grossed 160" and netted 151 2/8" P&Y / B&C. It was the state record for a while and is currently #2.
From: BOHNTR
10-Jul-15
This is the current #1 archery Columbian Blacktail from the Golden State. It officially measured 157" net P&Y.
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
10-Jul-15
Some great Columbians...
From: DWarcher
10-Jul-15
Very nice Matt...are those all CA bucks?
From: Matt
10-Jul-15
DW, they are all from Mendocino County.
Congrats to you on your fine collection of wilderness blacktails - there is a whole other element to those hunts.
From: trkyslr
10-Jul-15
Hi guys!
Great bucks by everyone.... Good luck this year!
From: BOWUNTR
11-Jul-15
I saw this one hanging on the wall this morning. .. 172 2/8.... Ed F
From: BOHNTR
11-Jul-15
Yeah, baby! The Holy Grail of Columbian Blacktail hanging on a wall in Chatfield.
From: OregonTK
11-Jul-15
Don't see any big northern bucks in this thread? :)
From: OregonTK
11-Jul-15
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11-Jul-15
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11-Jul-15
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11-Jul-15
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11-Jul-15
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
11-Jul-15
There he is, great Bucks Ron!
From: Cazador
11-Jul-15
There was a guy out of Cali that used to post on another site, a bunch of recurve kills (widow) king be me or something like that was his handle. Man he had killed some giants.
Great buck guys, great bucks.
From: Willieboat
11-Jul-15
Nice deer guys !! Gotta love left coast deer !
From: Mark Watkins
11-Jul-15
Way to go you guys! Very impresssive! Congrats!
Mark
From: Zackman
12-Jul-15
It has been a very longtime since I have seen this many posts on a Columbian blacktail thread. Excellent blackies everyone!
From: Pole Mtn
12-Jul-15
From: Pole Mtn
12-Jul-15
From: Pole Mtn
12-Jul-15
From: Pole Mtn
12-Jul-15
From: Pole Mtn
12-Jul-15
From: Pole Mtn
12-Jul-15
Not the biggest but by far the best wilderness blacktail hunt I've had.
From: DL
12-Jul-15
Oregon Blacktail, don't know who the lucky Hunter was. Impressive Blacktail.
From: Ron Murphy
12-Jul-15
Here is a Calif Blacktail I took last July with 5 Arrow Outfitters(Jim and TinaMarie) My one and only Columbian Blacktail.Gross 120&3/8, Net 117&6/8.
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
12-Jul-15
Gross close to 130" nets 127"...Not bad for a straight 3X! ;-) Mendocino County
Great bucks gentlemen...
From: Zackman
12-Jul-15
Nice blacktail George. You can tell an "Ike" buck because it doesn't have any eye guards :)
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
13-Jul-15
"Nice blacktail George. You can tell an "Ike" buck because it doesn't have any eye guards :)"
Hate you...Lol
Damn Matt, always shoot's 'em before I could get there...
From: Matt
13-Jul-15
Here is a field photo of my largest blacktail to date, he grossed 160 2/8" and officially netted 152 4/8".
From: Waterfowler
13-Jul-15
show off
From: 808bowhunter
13-Jul-15
Kauai Blacktail
From: 'Ike'
13-Jul-15
That's awesome 808...
From: JTreeman
13-Jul-15
Those guys ain't easy to come by on Kauai, congrats. Hard earned I'm sure.
--jim
From: IdyllwildArcher
13-Jul-15
Dang, there's some great blacktails on this thread.
Getting me revved up. I'm gonna spend a couple days in A North on public land in a couple weeks on my way to my annual abalone/salmon trip.
I've been wanting to do a B zone wilderness trip really bad. I think that's going to have to happen next year.
From: JTreeman
27-Jul-15
Well, I was hunting with Ironmike, and we are just finishing up. Thought I would post a pic of my deer. Mike killed a nice one as well and suspect he will be posting as well.
--Jim
From: IronMike
27-Jul-15
Thanks for all the help guys. It paid off!
From: Zackman
27-Jul-15
Beautiful Columbian Blacktails gentlemen! Congrats
From: IdyllwildArcher
27-Jul-15
Grats guys!
There's a blacktail meat pole thread, you should post them there too.
From: 'Ike'
27-Jul-15
"Beautiful Columbian Blacktails gentlemen! Congrats"
Amen, true as true can be...Awesome!
From: Matt
27-Jul-15
Great bucks guys. We've seen the pics, tell us the stories.
From: Jim/WA
25-Aug-15
Oregon Cascades Blacktail, around 6000'
