Blacktail Seminars this weekend at Cabela's

[bow4elk]

I'll be putting on two Blacktail Strategies seminars this weekend at the Big Game Classic event at Cabela's in Lacey.

If you can't make it out this weekend, I'll be doing this Blacktail seminar and another one at the Deer Camp event on Oct. 1/2 & 8/9.  The other seminar is called "After the Hunt" which is essentially a field-to-freezer talk/slide show about proper field care of game in hot weather, transport, home butchering, taxidermy prep, etc.

Hope to see some Hunting-Washington folks there 

-Tom

[TheHunt]

Thanks for the heads up.   I suck at deer hunting.  I have killed them but I am no master.  So it is good to learn more.

[WA hunter14]

ill be there  what time saturday?

[sea2summit]

Very interested, what are the times?

[TheHunt]

Here is the link to the site of events at the Lacey Store.
http://www.cabelas.com/stores/store_info.jsp?pageName=026

I have asked Arlen at Cabelas for an RSS feed to this site to get updates rather then having to visit the site but they just do not get it and miss out on folks forgetting to visit it.  Well crap happens and life is not perfect.  I guess I am pissy today. 

[TheHunt]

Trophy Scoring
The Northwest Chapter of Safari Club International will have a qualified SCI trophy measurer in their booth located outside in front of the store. Bring your trophies by to be measured and receive an SCI score sheet. SCI Record Books will be available for viewing and score comparison. Safari Club International is the leader, in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide, through policy advocacy, litigation, and education.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Front of Store 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bear Education Trailer
Representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be here with their bear education trailer. Visit with our friends from the USFWS in front of the store. Learn from the biologists about bear and large animal species throughout the Pacific Northwest
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Front of Store 
Trophy Scoring with the NW Chapter, Safari Club International
The Northwest Chapter of Safari Club International will have a qualified SCI trophy measurer in their booth located outside in front of the store. Bring your trophies by to be measured and receive an SCI score sheet. SCI Record Books will be available for viewing and score comparison. Safari Club International is the leader, in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide, through policy advocacy, litigation, and education.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Front of Store 
Camp Cooking with Camp Chef Pro Staff Jerry Daschofsky
Camp Chef Pro Staff Jerry Daschofsky will be here cooking on the Camp Chef Pro 90, Camp Chef Explorer stove, Cabela's Camp Dutch ovens and providing delicious samples that you to can create with these fine products on your deck, camp ground or hunt camp.
Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Front of Store 
RMEF Elk Calling Contest
9:00 - 10:30 Registration at the RMEF Table
10:30 - 11:30 Elk Calling with Rick Barlin, Professional Montana Hunting Guide and active member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
1:00 - 2:00 Youth Calling: All contestants will receive a prize; 3rd Place $25 Gift Card; 2nd Place $50 Gift Card; 1st Place $75 Gift Card
2:00 - 3:00 Open Calling: 3d Place $50 Gift Card; 2d Place $75 Gift Card; 1st Place $100 Gift Card
3:00 - 3:30 Awards Presentation
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Front of Store 
Tips and Techniques for Successful Archery Elk Hunting
Learn from Mike Jenkins, Cabela's Big Game Pro Staff and owner, Upfront Outfitters, as he discusses proven strategies for becoming a successful archery elk hunter. Mike will discuss the importance of preparing for your hunt to finishing off your hunt with proper game care. It's a must attend seminar for the begginer and advanced archery hunter covering scouting, calling techniques for different stages of the rut and everything in between.
Saturday, 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Location: Archery Department 
Elk Hunting Strategies
Montana Elk Hunting Guide, Rick Barlin, will present locating, set up and use of calls for Archery and Modern Firearm seasons. Rick will explain what to do and when to do it. He will also review equipment you need every time you go afield.
Saturday, 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. / Sunday, 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Location: Archery Department 
Black Tail Tactics
Tom Ryle shares his proven approach to unraveling black-tailed bucks on pressured public lands. Whether you hunt with bow, muzzle loader, or modern rifle you'll gain a more comprehensive understanding of these elusive deer throughout their annual lifecycle. Tom covers: The Four Seasons of Blacktails, Year-round Scouting Strategies, Hunting Methods, Early Season Strategies, Late Season Rut Strategies, and a bit about Blacktails & Record Books, followed by a Q&A session.
Saturday, 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. / Sunday, 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Location: Archery Department 
Archery - Pre Season to After the Hunt
Rick Barlin, Montana Hunting Guide and member of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, will present archery hunting from pre-season to after the hunt. Rick will share his professional experiences to help insure you have a successful hunt this fall. Bring your children or grandchildren to this exceptional presentation. Certainly one you don't want to miss.
Saturday, 3:00 - 3:50 p.m. / Sunday, 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Location: Archery Department

[TheCrushFan]

That seminar was awesome!! I was there with my dad today and we learned a lot of new things so thanks!

[Sliverslinger]

I was at your seminar and very much enjoyed the information you shared. I learned a few new things and appreciated you taking some time to talk with me afterwards. I think mature blackmail are one of the hardest critters to hunt, especially in western Washington, so every bit of advice and info helps. Thanks again.

[pope]

Tom, I regret that I couldn't stay after today and talk with you (I had to race back to Bonney Lake and pick up my girls). I'm new to hunting and found your seminar to be excellent!

[bow4elk]

Thanks guys!   I appreciate the feedback, and as I mentioned at the start of my talk, I'm NOT an expert by any stretch.  I'm just a committed student of these deer.  I'm glad you found it insightful - thanks again!

For those who missed it, you can get a more detailed and thorough overview from my 6-part blog series on Post-Season Scouting.  I just posted part 5 and will be wrapping up part 6 before I leave for my hunts.  Cheers 

[atc250r18]

Thanks Tom, I wish I would have been able to stay to go over that Moon "cheat sheet" you had.  Do you got any more details on that stuff.  I've spent years trying to figure out what kind of effect the moon has on these ghost's.