BT Debate

[littlebuf]

the title said "debate" so figured id pull out all the arguments  

[boneaddict]

Shoot one in the Klick and haul it across the line and take a pic.    There are some big ones in Eburg too

[littlebuf]

careful now bone you might get a thread on here with your name in the title and when ya open it up its just a bunch of butt pictures

[Red Dawg]

 

[singleshot12]

If you really want a good blacktail go to southern Oregon or Northern California.



if you want to call those blacktails

Not much of a challenge in those wide-open spaces though.

And yes it's drives me nuts that they call those scrawny deer blacktail.

[Track-er]

careful now bone you might get a thread on here with your name in the title and when ya open it up its just a bunch of butt pictures

        At least they were Blacktail butts.

[littlebuf]

three of um were 

[bow4elk]

What is "nice".

A. Would the rack sit in a box in the garage?
Most counties on the westside have these decent bucks.

B. Be put on a plaque?
Look for units with limited access.

C. Full shoulder mount?
Lewis County and south of there.

Perfect summary BTKR.

Add add that Darrington and that country up that way has always produced massive bucks...Coke can bases kind of mass.  Clark County is right up there with Lewis for 150"+ potential.  And for what it's worth, I don't think WA can really complete with OR for genetics and numbers of deer.  The Willamette Valley, especially around Eugene/Springfield is a well-known core area for big deer and lots of them.  Hairloss has taken it's toll on certain areas down there as it has up here in recent years.  This El Nino winter we're having will help yearlings get through their first winter.  After the first winter, survival rate goes way up, especially in bucks.  Side topic but what the heck...I'll put a cork in it!

[Dmanmastertracker]

 The Willamette does produce some hogs, unfortunately it's mostly private land, though you can buy a permit for one of the better tree farms in that area, but it does get crowded. I would head to Eugene, or south of there if you go to Oregon. Oregon, or Wa. hike-in if you want a better than average shot at a good buck, buy a cart if you don't have one, get back there over 2 miles, unless you have friends good enough to help with a pack out. Hancock does have some good bucks on occasion, but I think Littlebuf shot them already... .

[jackelope]

there's no good blacktails north of I-90. all you guys keep on believing that and everything will be ok.
I  guess you all should stop hunting those deer that are anywhere near the cascades because they would all be those friggin mutant deer. I'm ok with that.

[KimberRich]

I agree with most everyone..  You can find a great buck in almost every unit if you put in the time and do some hiking. 

I live it Kitsap/Mason area and have always thought a decent 3x3 to be a great buck in our area and I've hiked all over creation and back hunting them around here and never got a shot at one.  I've killed some nice WT and Mulie bucks in my life but honestly the deer I'm most proud of was a medium sized forkie I shot on the last day of the season in a canyon I wouldn't wish on anyone, after hunting hard every single day of the season. 

Depends on what a trophy buck is to you..


This buck showed up out of nowhere in my yard a couple years ago.. Three days before archery season..  Of course.

[jwroberts]

wow, I haven't been able to get on here for a few days but you guys have put up some great posts.  You guys have definitely given me some things to look into.  I am more than willing to hike.  Two years ago I shot a nice WT in MT.  We left the truck before 7 and got back to it after 8.  Shot the deer at 1 and packed out the rib cage and shoulders/neck on my shoulder while my brother in law packed out the hind quarters and head/cape in his pack.  I enjoy the hard work part of hunting.  Couple of you asked so... for me I would love to get a big three point or better to make a shoulder mount.  Thanks again, may have to look into OR, have some family down ther, maybe something will work out

[Blsum]

Heres and idea for figuring out trophy potetial for areas. If you look in the record books they will tell you which counties had how many entries. Figure out which counties have the most entries and you figure out where most of the big deer are coming from. Next take a look at some maps of those counties and see if you can figure out what area's look like they would be the best deer habitat.

[Alchase]

Kimber Rich, that is a Black tail of my dreams, droptine and all, lol

Must be a McCormick golf course buck, lol
Just kidding.

[KimberRich]

Kimber Rich, that is a Black tail of my dreams, droptine and all, lol

Must be a McCormick golf course buck, lol
Just kidding.

Double Drop!!  I agree..  Best BT I've ever seen and it was in my yard..  Go figure.  Not a McCormick buck but not to far away..  Mullenix Road in Port Orchard.