Post by: Rainier10 on April 12, 2022, 02:45:35 PM
My guess is both elk, all whitetail and mule deer permits will all be gone. That leaves a ton of blacktail permits that I know nothing about. I can hunt during any open general or permit season with the weapon that is allowed for that season.
Looking for input on what permit I should go for to try and get a decent blacktail. Some of the units I can probably get close to the PCT and get a benchleg I would imagine. I have never shot a blacktail buck. Back in the day I shot a few does during archery in Ryderwood, Winston Creek and Coweeman.
Feel free to pm me if you prefer.
Area Season & dates Restrictions GMUs Permits
Region 1 See season information* Any white-tailed deer Any 100 series GMU except GMU 157 1 permit
Region 2 See season information* Any white-tailed deer GMUs 204, 215, 233, 239 1 permit
Region 2 See season information* Any white-tailed deer GMUs 218, 224, 231, 242 1 permit
Region 2 See season information* Any deer GMUs 218, 231 1 permit
Region 3 See season information* Any deer GMUs 335-368 1 permit
Region 4 See season information* Any deer Any 400 series GMU expect GMUs 485 and 490 3 permits
Region 4 See season information* Any elk GMUs 454, 460 1 permit
Region 5 See season information* Any deer all 500 series GMUs except GMUs 522 and 578 3 permits
Region 6 See season information* Any deer Any 600 series GMU 2 permits
Region 6 See season information* Any elk GMUs 618, 638-648, 654, 658, 663, 672, 699 1 permit
Post by: teanawayslayer on April 12, 2022, 04:18:39 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on April 12, 2022, 04:55:10 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 12, 2022, 05:54:13 PM
:chuckle:
Post by: Rainier10 on April 12, 2022, 06:33:46 PM
Blah blah blah. You poor thing! Another incentive tag. :chuckle: :chuckle:. On a serious note congrats. That one I’d like to have a lot of time on to try and figure it out. But the damn rain that’s the only time I’ve killed a blacktail.The luck is amazing. I am not looking forward to the rain at all. When I was younger it didn’t bother me at all hiking around Ryder wood in the wet brush. I should know by the end of the week what I end up with.
Post by: Rainier10 on April 12, 2022, 06:34:14 PM
Pm comingGot it, thanks. :tup:
Post by: Rainier10 on April 12, 2022, 06:36:25 PM
You could always just shoot a really small mule deer, euro it, and tell people its a huge blacktail..... :peep: :hello:Not a bad idea.
:chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on April 12, 2022, 06:51:31 PM
Post by: longtrails on April 17, 2022, 11:43:34 PM
A big mature blacktail is the hardest animal you’ll ever hunt. Mule deer and elk are easy compared to big blackies.I concurr, there called ghosts of the forrest, for good reasons!
Post by: Rainier10 on April 18, 2022, 07:55:36 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 19, 2022, 10:13:11 AM
Decisions decisions.
Post by: Pete112288 on April 19, 2022, 10:17:34 AM
Post by: bobcat on April 19, 2022, 10:31:45 AM
Post by: grundy53 on April 19, 2022, 10:35:14 AM
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Post by: bobcat on April 19, 2022, 10:38:50 AM
Post by: Farmer72 on April 19, 2022, 10:56:28 AM
For blacktail I'd probably go with region 4 as well. The problem with the late blacktail seasons in much of region 5 and 6 is most of that time overlaps with modern firearm elk season, so you won't be alone out there. The only dates you'd have it to yourself would be November 1-4.
I would see the biggest blacktails when I was rifle elk hunting and ouldnt shoot them.
Post by: bobcat on April 19, 2022, 10:59:03 AM
For blacktail I'd probably go with region 4 as well. The problem with the late blacktail seasons in much of region 5 and 6 is most of that time overlaps with modern firearm elk season, so you won't be alone out there. The only dates you'd have it to yourself would be November 1-4.
I would see the biggest blacktails when I was rifle elk hunting and ouldnt shoot them.
Yeah I know it's certainly a possibility. It's just that with the choices he has I'd choose one in which there wouldn't be ten thousand other hunters in the woods at the same time hunting a general season.
Post by: trophyhunt on April 19, 2022, 12:25:38 PM
Post by: Matth on April 19, 2022, 02:32:30 PM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on April 19, 2022, 02:50:51 PM
Post by: skagitsteel on April 19, 2022, 03:45:04 PM
Post by: Matth on April 19, 2022, 04:31:57 PM
Pick a region close enough to you that you can scout and learn some spots, and be in the woods on the days you have prime weather. Blacktail make a very tough 'destination hunt' for a DIY hunter.
:yeah:
Near impossible, if your looking for a real good one.
Post by: trophyhunt on April 19, 2022, 06:26:40 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 19, 2022, 10:02:46 PM
How much time do you have to decide?Thursday morning at 8:45am is the deadline to decide.
Post by: trophyhunt on April 20, 2022, 06:30:21 AM
Post by: JakeLand on April 20, 2022, 06:44:20 AM
Post by: Jpmiller on April 20, 2022, 08:44:42 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 20, 2022, 01:17:29 PM
The 200 units are tempting, I believe they probably hold bigger deer but they are also tougher to get to those units and there are less units.
A big blacktail would be great but I just don't have the time to commit to a hunt like that this year.
For me it is about a quality hunt and I don't define quality by inches of antler. I define it as time in the woods with lots of opportunity, ease of access, being able to hunt with friends and having lots of options. For those reasons the 100 units make the most sense to me. If you are lucky you can shoot a great deer in the general season in the 100 units and have an even better chance in the late hunts.
Thanks for all the input. I will keep you all posted as the hunt progresses.
Post by: trophyhunt on April 20, 2022, 01:51:28 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on April 20, 2022, 01:58:56 PM
I’d be chasing blacktails !
Of course you would! So would I though...
Post by: Jpmiller on April 20, 2022, 02:00:51 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 20, 2022, 02:12:27 PM
If I'm reading it correctly this is an "im addition to" tag correct?
Yes.
All of the incentive, raffle and auction tags are an "in addition to" tag.
Post by: Rainier10 on April 20, 2022, 04:58:00 PM
:yeah: additional deer tag. I do have to buy the tag for $45 or something like that I believe.If I'm reading it correctly this is an "im addition to" tag correct?
Yes.
All of the incentive, raffle and auction tags are an "in addition to" tag.
Post by: Jpmiller on April 21, 2022, 07:47:03 AM
:yeah: additional deer tag. I do have to buy the tag for $45 or something like that I believe.If I'm reading it correctly this is an "im addition to" tag correct?
Yes.
All of the incentive, raffle and auction tags are an "in addition to" tag.
Boy I bet your freezer salesman loves you lol
Post by: Ghost Hunter on May 06, 2022, 08:56:14 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on December 13, 2022, 01:29:38 PM