First buck... can it be 2021 yet?!

[dangertheis]

A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to harvest my first blacktail buck. Never thought I’d see a buck like this in the area I was hunting! What an incredible experience. I already can’t wait for next season.

[b0bbyg]

Nice work!  Welcome aboard

[JakeLand]

 Nice blacktail ! Welcome to the addiction of blacktail hunting

[Fl0und3rz]

Very nice blacktail.

[OutHouse]

Seriously. Love it when the antlers shine red like that. Great job!

[wadu1]

Seriously, dandy buck, How long is the brow tine in the left side, its covered with tape?

[RockChuck]

Well that’s a great first black tail!!

[fishnfur]

Very nice four point.  Hopefully your luck continues well into the future.  Most of us only see spikes, forkies, and three by somethings.  Homeboy did good!

[salt n sage90]

Beautiful buck. congrats. that right there is a perfect representation of the species that will lead to many sleepless nights in your future.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Heck of a first post. Nicely done, a lot of blackie hunters hunt along time for one like that.

Can you post a pic of his teeth please?

[h20hunter]

Totally a solid buck. Congrats.

[Alchase]

What a great first post!

Welcome, and nice Blacktail!

[Pacific Ghost]

Wow, congrats! I've gotten at least 15 blacktail, and passed over many more, and still dont have one that nice. Well, unless hybrids count, but that's a story for another day.

[Fatherof5]

Great buck!

[dangertheis]

Thank you all, I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to take a shot on this guy. I have spent the last 10 years or so salmon/steelhead fishing, and figured that I would enjoy hunting... finally pulled the trigger this year (no pun intended). I spent a lot of time studying and scouting, and it paid off. I couldn't have had a better way to start my hunting experience. I have no doubt I will be comparing every blacktail I see in my scope to my first!

I can't figure out how to respond to a specific post, but in answer to earlier questions - wadu1 the brow tine on the left side is just over 1/2" long.  Boss, unfortunately I didn't take a picture of his teeth and elected to do a skull cap mount so I don't have them anymore!

I can't wait to learn more from all of you! Thanks for the support and welcoming me to the forum!