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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Boot on November 16, 2017, 12:33:44 PM

Title: Blacktail Questions...
Post by: Boot on November 16, 2017, 12:33:44 PM: Calling for help from the Blacktail gurus out here. I have been hunting elk and mule deer for about 15 years and just getting started hunting Blacktail. I have a targeted area in mind that I plan to focus my activity towards. Went out yesterday to get some boots on the ground and other than that haven't had a lot of time to put towards scouting. So, unfortunately, Im heading into the late season knowing that I will be using a couple of the first muzzle-loader days to do some combined scouting/hunting.

My question is how would you guys approach hunting a new area like I am. Would you plan to sit the clear cuts hoping something gets pushed into the open or spend your time still hunting through the denser woods? Any suggestions on how I should generally spend my day and what terrain to look for would be greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: Blacktail Questions...
Post by: Mallardmasher on November 16, 2017, 01:32:00 PM: As of today, still heavy rut activity, so concentrate on area’s you see doe’s and bucks will appear. As the season progresses, focus on high food source area’s as the bucks will shift from the rut to the fridge, to replenish before winter, and the colder days the better to post up on clear cuts. Or Apples😳
Title: Re: Blacktail Questions...
Post by: Boot on November 16, 2017, 01:39:28 PM: Thanks for the info!!
Title: Re: Blacktail Questions...
Post by: JakeLand on November 16, 2017, 05:36:30 PM: Me ? I'd be looking for Does first am and keeping tabs on them the bucks will still be close on them
Does are going to be in the cuts or alder benches
Title: Re: Blacktail Questions...
Post by: Turner89 on November 16, 2017, 08:55:02 PM: I'd try to find high ground on a clearcut, and glass. Special attention to the tree line. I wouldn't waist your time still hunting in an area your not familiar with. Good luck.

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Title: Re: Blacktail Questions...
Post by: N7XW on November 16, 2017, 09:43:46 PM: Tagging along on this one :tup:
Title: Re: Blacktail Questions...
Post by: Alchase on November 17, 2017, 11:55:22 AM: Find a clear-cut with does in it. Then setup or spot and stock about 50 yards inside the tree line, next to the clear-cut.
I have had more luck searching for "core-zones" small clearings inside the timber where blacktail bucks bed.
Bring good binoculars and search for ears and tail twitches in these zones.
Title: Re: Blacktail Questions...
Post by: JDHasty on November 20, 2017, 08:20:47 AM: Quote from: JakeLand on November 16, 2017, 05:36:30 PM
Me ? I'd be looking for Does first am and keeping tabs on them the bucks will still be close on them
Does are going to be in the cuts or alder benches

I'll go along with that advice... although after last weekend I don't know why anyone would listen to a word I have to say on the subject.