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[snowninja]

first year hunting blacktails, saw alot of sign, trails, rubs, and big fresh tracks so know we were close but never scored. the vision of antlers and a clear shot still haunts me. it was a learning experience, i know now that more scouting is needed, more patience, and more time in the field.. sooo.. i also know i am not alone, congrats to those that did fill their tag but know there are others out there that are eating tag soup with me.. tell me i am not alone!  

[coldsteel3d]

I'm sure your not alone, don't worry the late season is better for blacktail. 

[markts]

It aint over til its over, chin up, shoulders back, stand tall Mark

[Track-er]

Hang in there,you still have some late hunts coming up. I went 2 years eating tags but not this year.


                         Mike

[GUscottie]

Stick it out, you'll def find some deer late season. I wish you the best of luck, and remember, it ain't over til last light has faded on the last day of the season

[Birdguy]

Good advice here snowninja. Late season four days can be and usually is better then the regular season. Keep scouting and get after them in a couple weeks .

[MooseStock]

There are usually as many Blacktail killed in the four days of late Buck as there are in the entire regular season and there are usually way more bigger bucks. Your still in the game....Good Luck........................Les

[snowninja]

thanks for the encouragement, was just hoping to get something close to home in 448 (not open for late season). i've gone thru the regs to see what areas are open for the late hunt seems almost all except those just west of the cascade range. what is the reason they don't see the late hunt?

[turkey buster]

I know of a few guy's that dont hunt till late season (not me ) but you'll getem

[Firstlight]

Keep on keep,n on snowninja. As more leaves fall of the trees you will get that clear shot. You have a couple of weeks to seek out a spot for the late season. Do some homework and it will pay off. Im looking forward to seeing your pics.

[Savage3006]

I'm right there with ya! Late season will be our time...

[Gobble]

Never give up.

I'll be going out next weekend to get my son a WT buck, then I get to hunt muleys in the methow at the end of the month  I can't wait