Author Topic: Blacktail rut's not quite over... (Read 9747 times)

smithkl42 · « **on:** November 29, 2018, 02:45:14 PM »

... at least, not in my backyard.

If my neighbor wasn't such a ... well, let's just say that if we had a better relationship, I might be filling my archery tag. That buck's been out there for the last hour. Won't get more than 20 feet from the doe he's with.

Milkman · « **Reply #1 on:** November 29, 2018, 02:57:16 PM »

Good looking buck!

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #2 on:** November 29, 2018, 02:58:38 PM »

I'd probably send it

banishd · « **Reply #3 on:** November 29, 2018, 02:59:20 PM »

Thats a good sign. Took my cousin out all day yesterday but wasn't able to turn anything up.

2MANY · « **Reply #4 on:** November 29, 2018, 03:01:03 PM »

Quote from: Jonathan_S on November 29, 2018, 02:58:38 PM

I'd probably send it

Now dat is some up to date lingo there.

Tradhunter · « **Reply #5 on:** November 29, 2018, 04:46:11 PM »

Saw the same thing today. i procrastinated on shooting a big heavy 3 and my opportunity slipped pretty quick. there was another buck with the doe as well but he slipped away clean haha.

Axle · « **Reply #6 on:** November 29, 2018, 06:16:02 PM »

Ya, well - I've never left my doe either. And my rut activity continues year-round.

Tradhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** November 29, 2018, 06:43:06 PM »

Still rubbing your skull on your door casings? I do too haha

millerwheeler · « **Reply #8 on:** November 29, 2018, 06:49:05 PM »

Video record the shot , if he runs on neighbors property u have every right to retrieve as long as there is a blood trail

Wanttohuntmore · « **Reply #9 on:** November 29, 2018, 06:53:26 PM »

I missed a buck like that on Sunday, had its nose up a doe. Got a bad range with the range finder and shot under it. Had 10 minutes of watching it at 40 yds before it gave me a broadside shot. Was definitely rutting.

UrbanTrapper · « **Reply #10 on:** November 29, 2018, 07:06:10 PM »

Millerwheeler, Honestly is that how it works? You can retrieve an animal from someone else's property, even if they object, as long as it was shot legally on another property? I might have to have the right some day.

Tjv28 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 29, 2018, 07:58:01 PM »

You definitely “don’t” have every right to retrieve it... even though you should. The property owner could refuse access even if a game warden was involved.

smithkl42 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 29, 2018, 07:59:24 PM »

Quote from: UrbanTrapper on November 29, 2018, 07:06:10 PM

Millerwheeler, Honestly is that how it works? You can retrieve an animal from someone else's property, even if they object, as long as it was shot legally on another property? I might have to have the right some day.

My understanding is that it's more complicated than that. I've been told you need to try to contact the landowner, and if they won't let you retrieve the animal, then you need to contact WDFW, and they'll try to talk the landowner into allowing them to retrieve it. I don't know what WDFW does if the homeowner still refuses permission.

fishnfur · « **Reply #13 on:** November 29, 2018, 08:05:24 PM »

I think the property owner wins in the end. He can let it rot if he desires.

JimmyHoffa · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2018, 06:06:31 PM »

Saw a forky chasing a doe around this afternoon. Haven't seen them chasing this late before.

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