Columbia Blacktails Are the Toughest Deer to Hunt
The author shot his first Columbia blacktail 49 years ago and he ranks them among North America’s most challenging big game animals.
Darkness consumed the Douglas fir forest in Oregon’s Cascade Range. The author had been hunting for 31 of the 35-day season, but was unable to kill the buck he wanted.
After the season ended, the author scouted the mountains multiple times, seeing the buck two more times: once chasing does in the middle of a late muzzleloader season, and again in late December.
The author notes that it is common for big blacktails to be the only deer seen in a day, highlighting their elusive nature.
The conditions for hunting were perfect, with pouring rain and wind, but the season had come to an end.
Perfect blacktail deer hunting conditions, but the season had come to an end.
Author's summary: Columbia blacktails are challenging to hunt.
- Hunted 31 of the 35-day season
- Saw the buck two more times after the season ended
- Big blacktails are often the only deer seen in a day
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