2025 blacktail rut thread

[craigapphunt]

Saw 3 bucks today. One tiny spike so he barely counts. A decent fork horn that was hot on a doe and a real nice 4x4 that was on a doe as well. Sounds like the rut is on in places. Where I was today I saw no rut activity the end of October but id say it's going full throttle now.

[Pete112288]

Watched a nice 3x3 chasing a doe across I-5 by Kalama tonight on my way home, car to the left and ahead of me hit the doe, I barely cleared the buck as he doubled back. He got to the shoulder and just stood there staring after the doe.

[Kingofthemountain83]

Back way earlier than planned... Didn't get in very far in this am and my Dad's foot started bothering him so we didn't get the cams hung but found out we can get above where our other cams are... So we drove around for a bit... Did come across a gut pile from a deer with a hawk eating on it... Only the stomach and hocks were left... Because of a previous thread I could only think hope it didn't get any lead!   Hopefully I can get in there tomorrow and hang the cams and get Dad a buck... Good luck everyone...

[dylan34_36]

Saw a spike with his nose up a does butt out coastal area in the national forest Thursday afternoon at like 2200' elevation.

[swanderek]

I'd say mostly done around me.

[redi]

10 does today no bucks. 11 yesterday two small spikes

[fowl smacker]

12 does today, all bedded, no bucks with them.  1 monster buck that I walked past in an absolutely $hit hole creek bed, I got about 20 yards past him and he busted off down into the crap I just came through.  Frustrating, 1 day left.  I may go back after him tomorrow.

[Kingofthemountain83]

My Dad gave up... His foot is bothering him... Now I have to wait till late muzzy... Good luck everyone...

[brew]

Saw a really nice buck around 430 this afternoon walking around the parking lot at the Big T bbq place in Centralia. Tried to coax him in the jeep but he just ambeled across the hiway and was walking the fog line headed north

[trophyhunt]

Miles today, sitting, going through thick stuff, looking at open areas for an hour.  I hate blacktails, they don’t play by the rules.  Zero animals seen today, was nice not being pelted by rain all day though.  Not sure what to say about this rut, last year I saw bucks every day!

[swanderek]

For me in 437
I saw more bucks doing buck things around Oct 18 ish to Oct 28 ish

[furbearer365]

Miles today, sitting, going through thick stuff, looking at open areas for an hour.  I hate blacktails, they don’t play by the rules.  Zero animals seen today, was nice not being pelted by rain all day though.  Not sure what to say about this rut, last year I saw bucks every day!

I couldn't agree more. This year, for whatever reason, is off.  I can't remember a year I worked this hard for deer. I know "thats hunting," but jeez.  I tagged a spike on Thursday, cuz I'm trying to get my son one, and i figured I better tag out so we at least get one.  He is 15 and we've pounded it hard, and he has yet to see a buck, all year. Its crazy

[tgray]

This one came running out of the timber to fight me at 7:05 am this morning. He lost…

[WSU]

Miles today, sitting, going through thick stuff, looking at open areas for an hour.  I hate blacktails, they don’t play by the rules.  Zero animals seen today, was nice not being pelted by rain all day though.  Not sure what to say about this rut, last year I saw bucks every day!

Sucked for me too.

[Boss .300 winmag]

This one came running out of the timber to fight me at 7:05 am this morning. He lost…

Love that rack, nicely done.👍