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Heard of the blacktail coach?

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Longfield1:

--- Quote from: addicted1 on June 02, 2025, 06:18:26 PM ---Thanks for the info, they seem like good guys. Do they send you home with materials from the class, or do you have to write everything down so you don’t forget something? My memory and attention span are not what they used to be :chuckle:.

I am definitely willing to pay if it helps me become a better hunter faster, had to figure out this hunting thing on my own. I have finally started to find the BT in my spot, but only locating does and 1.5 YO bucks. Until the rut is in action, then the bigger boys show up for week and are gone again. These guys are making it sound like they have a specific habitat they target and most people over look. I don’t know, I think it is nice to hear people passionate about BT and trying to build up a community within their course alumni.

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Big bucks stay hidden until the rut. So if your seeing them in daylight for only a week that is how they survived to be big. They like the big thick areas (forget about clearcuts dont waste your time) it makes them feel safe because no predators can really sneak up on them without alerting them. Look for edges on a sat image where deciduous and conifers meet. Usually some trails right there.

I havent been in a few years but i got a handout but you have to fill it out as your taking the class. In the military i learned that the more ways your brain processes the information the easier it is to retain. Listening is level 4 retention, Listening while reading the words is level 3 retention, Listening while writing (and you reading the words as you write them) the words is level 2 retention, and the best way to retain information is to teach it with reading, speaking, and engaging the audience with questions.

I took notes the entire time with my head down more than up watching the powerpoint slides even if i didn't get the whole slide and i still remember a good chunk of the class. I also have my notes that i took that i can look back on.

JakeLand:
Blacktails aren’t that hard to get all it takes is boots on the ground and some time . Some figure things out quickly some don’t its chess

Bogie85:
I took the class. I started hunting about 7 years ago and struggled to get a buck even a spike. Learning these deer during prime hunting time is a very limited window. Dave and his group are good people. And he talks about how it’s not for everyone. I did the hike and hope method for years with very little opportunity. Last year I got my first buck a solid 3x3. They do give you documents and you can reach out to Dave and the crew even after your classes are done. You’re welcome to take notes which I did as well. Your classes start roughly in may and go through the entire year. I learned a lot about deer and their paths, how to identify trails better. I am but one person, but for me it was worth it.

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