Great job Sam! You did a video that people have been asking me to do for a while, just haven’t had the time to do it, this will be helpful for a lot of hunters! And thanks for the mention bro!
That was great! Thanks for sharing. I bought some calls for me and my friends in Washington. My buddy told me he spooked a doe and fawn he was watching with the call...now I know why. They were close and he called loudly, plus they were in his backyard which I think had them nervous to begin with. His brother called to a 2 point behind his house, and it just kept eating, although he said it peed right away. I'm sure the call didnt make him urinate, but although it didn't react, it didn't send him running either. I will pass on the tips, thank you for them and for your successful demonstration!
thanks U for this:) Im asking santa from one... ol' ma is on her late bow tag. Ive been shooting every day for months and started a note pad on my range # and do them when i get home for the extra confidence. i have been hunting for four years now on the oregon coast. I plan on going on scouting with that call during the off season. Many close calls but no cigar YET- trying my ace off.
Great info. Thanks. Your hunting my dream hunt. Sitka Blacktail. We do ok here in the People’s Republic of Oregon, but not as good as people do in Alaska.
Thank you ! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I called in a nice columbian blacktail in Elma, Wa back in 2009 with one like this. You can practice on the doe right now and see if they come to it. They should come running if they have fawns nearby. If you can get a doe to come to it, you can get a buck to come in with a doe when the rut starts
thanks for the tips! My Question is does this call work best when the bucks are in the Rut! Im gonna go give it a try with the mulies on the eastside tomorrow im feeling confident in the sound these calls make! last year i used a plastic fawn bleat and they seem to like it.
I would give it a shot it can’t hurt. I think you’ll get some sort of reaction. They come to these in the rut primarily, I’ve never used them really in the early season.
So I ordered the deer call at the end of October, after watching your video, and still haven't received or heard from them sense placing the order. I'm sure they are busy, but at least answer your emails. Was wondering if you knew anything or how long it takes to receive orders. Anyway Merry Christmas.
Dude, this is amazing! As I've commented in your other videos...This Dawn Call is a serious game changer, I can't believe more guys don't use this where I hunt. Have you had subscribers comment that this will work for Columbian BT as well...I would have to assume that Coastal WA bucks and does would respond in the same fashion right? What is your opinion when people say that using this during the rut might deter some bucks in certain areas, as it would indicate to them that the doe thats in the area has a fawn and isn't looking to breed...Obviously your videos are proof, but would love to hear feedback. Have you had bears come in on you during the rut? Always thinking about that situation as well!!! Keep em coming man! Can't wait to see your 2020 Buck!
Yes this will call bears in , ive done it lots. As far as it working on Columbia’s it works . I called one in when I lived in Elma, Wa. I shot a real nice one. I honestly don’t know why it’s not a thing anywhere else .
I grew up whistling with a piece of blade grass for WA blacktail... same sound (grandpa, dad, and self proven many times)... seen deer lose their mind to this kinda call.... purchased and hope its similar
Anyone else having issues with wolves this season? seems to me the bear activity due to low hunting spring / fall (Covid nonsense) and now the growing issue with wolves seems to be causing the blacktail hunts on POW to suffer.. I've come across more wolf tracks this season than in any other season.. I am hearing many others having issue as well...
@@Sitka_Blacktail_Hunter yeah it's really bad, been in all the right areas plenty of sign, they were up in the alpines late, sub alpine late and now rubbing branch and dropping low, not coming to the call for me? missed several giving me the slip by a few minutes :-) frustrating, then I see why... wolf tracks all over the place, never been a trapper but have some traps on the way hope they get here in time :-) going to watch your next video :-)
Keep in mind the rut starts in different places ant different times. For instance, it’s always earlier in Ketchikan compared to POW. Between all the trail camera pictures I have and two other who have a ton of cameras, the rut always starts over there earlier than here for some reason, even though they are just 40 miles away on a different Island. I’ve seen so many people come here too early and not see anything and then right about Halloween time it kicks off
I had a large herd of mule deer does busting out and going up the mountain with the buck taking up the rear. I called and to my surprise he left his does and did a 180 and came running right to me from about 200 yards away. He came to within 25 yards of me.
Thanks for watching ! Good thing I know what a person looks like compared to a deer and I Never have one in the chamber or ever have my finger on the trigger until I’m ready to shoot 👍🏻
I can’t find that anywhere in the Alaska’s state regulations book. I read that it’s not advisable though. If you know where that is in the book can you point me in the right direction . Thanks for watching
@@Sitka_Blacktail_Hunter hey man, love your videos. just moved to Ketchikan and am looking forward to trying to kill some blacktail. I was wondering if I could email you or Facebook message or anything to get some helpful tips on hunting up here. I'm from the south in Mississippi and have always hunted but I'm new to this hunting in southeast Alaska. any help would be gratefully appreciated. my email is marc4msu@gmail.com.
I needed to find your channel before I moved out of blacktail country. This was an amazing demonstration.
Just came across your channel a few hours ago, by far the best videos out there….real hunting!
Thank you !!!!! I appreciate it a lot
Great job Sam! You did a video that people have been asking me to do for a while, just haven’t had the time to do it, this will be helpful for a lot of hunters! And thanks for the mention bro!
Thanks Amos, I learned from the best
That was great! Thanks for sharing. I bought some calls for me and my friends in Washington. My buddy told me he spooked a doe and fawn he was watching with the call...now I know why. They were close and he called loudly, plus they were in his backyard which I think had them nervous to begin with. His brother called to a 2 point behind his house, and it just kept eating, although he said it peed right away. I'm sure the call didnt make him urinate, but although it didn't react, it didn't send him running either. I will pass on the tips, thank you for them and for your successful demonstration!
Thanks for video! Just in time, heading back to Sitka right now. I’m excited to hunt my first SBT rut. Good luck out there
thanks U for this:) Im asking santa from one... ol' ma is on her late bow tag. Ive been shooting every day for months and started a note pad on my range # and do them when i get home for the extra confidence. i have been hunting for four years now on the oregon coast. I plan on going on scouting with that call during the off season. Many close calls but no cigar YET- trying my ace off.
Great info. Thanks. Your hunting my dream hunt. Sitka Blacktail. We do ok here in the People’s Republic of Oregon, but not as good as people do in Alaska.
As you said.... patience is the hard part. Starting to get cold. Cant wait for the end of the month! Well done video. Thanks!
Love your videos, I hunt in the same kind of wilderness. I hunt out of Sitka on Baranof island.
Right on ! Southeast Alaska is heaven on earth
Excellent Sam
Thanks a Jim, one day closer!
So Jim concurs? That’s all I need to know.
Thanks for the video, from Haida Gwaii your southern neighbors. It works great if your patient ... lol
Also from the Gwaii 🤙
@@owenbouwman5 we're in Charlotte, where are you ?
@@robintaylor1490 Sandspit
Thanks buddy for this information ...
Amazing video..👌
Yep glad to help !
AWESOME videos man! Can you make a video of how you bone out a deer in the field? Would be a huge help! Good hunting to you
I would but there’s already a lot of them out there .
Thanks
Do those type calls work for Columbian blacktail deer native to California or Oregon. Thanks again great video!
Thank you ! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I called in a nice columbian blacktail in Elma, Wa back in 2009 with one like this. You can practice on the doe right now and see if they come to it. They should come running if they have fawns nearby. If you can get a doe to come to it, you can get a buck to come in with a doe when the rut starts
Nice! Well done.
Thank you ! Im glad a deer actually came out.
thanks for the tips! My Question is does this call work best when the bucks are in the Rut! Im gonna go give it a try with the mulies on the eastside tomorrow im feeling confident in the sound these calls make! last year i used a plastic fawn bleat and they seem to like it.
I would give it a shot it can’t hurt. I think you’ll get some sort of reaction. They come to these in the rut primarily, I’ve never used them really in the early season.
Great video! I’ll be hunting POW November 19-22 is calling still effective?
Thank you ! It will
Still be good then !
Thanks!
Hi - I am hunting Thorne Bay 10/25 - 11/2 this year.
Any suggestions? Is calling effective at that time of year?
Good stuff Sam...
Thanks George.
So I ordered the deer call at the end of October, after watching your video, and still haven't received or heard from them sense placing the order. I'm sure they are busy, but at least answer your emails. Was wondering if you knew anything or how long it takes to receive orders. Anyway Merry Christmas.
Dude, this is amazing! As I've commented in your other videos...This Dawn Call is a serious game changer, I can't believe more guys don't use this where I hunt. Have you had subscribers comment that this will work for Columbian BT as well...I would have to assume that Coastal WA bucks and does would respond in the same fashion right? What is your opinion when people say that using this during the rut might deter some bucks in certain areas, as it would indicate to them that the doe thats in the area has a fawn and isn't looking to breed...Obviously your videos are proof, but would love to hear feedback. Have you had bears come in on you during the rut? Always thinking about that situation as well!!! Keep em coming man! Can't wait to see your 2020 Buck!
Yes this will call bears in , ive done it lots. As far as it working on Columbia’s it works . I called one in when I lived in Elma, Wa. I shot a real nice one. I honestly don’t know why it’s not a thing anywhere else .
@@Sitka_Blacktail_Hunter
Right on Sam! Too crazy, I hunt near Westport, WA. I know Elma very well! Thanks for your replies
I grew up whistling with a piece of blade grass for WA blacktail... same sound (grandpa, dad, and self proven many times)... seen deer lose their mind to this kinda call.... purchased and hope its similar
Really cool vid! Subbed up!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you
Hope it helps
Would this work for black tail in Washington?
Yes, when I lived in Elma, WA, I called in a really nice buck with a call like this.
Is that the clearcut right before Control Lake?
No, this is just outside of Thorne bay
I knew it looked familiar- just wasn't sure which one. Planning to drive north of Ratz harbor towards Coffman - heard snow level has dropped.
Anyone else having issues with wolves this season? seems to me the bear activity due to low hunting spring / fall (Covid nonsense) and now the growing issue with wolves seems to be causing the blacktail hunts on POW to suffer.. I've come across more wolf tracks this season than in any other season.. I am hearing many others having issue as well...
Ya the wolves are BAD. they’re out of control. Traps are set in the very short season they gave us.
@@Sitka_Blacktail_Hunter yeah it's really bad, been in all the right areas plenty of sign, they were up in the alpines late, sub alpine late and now rubbing branch and dropping low, not coming to the call for me? missed several giving me the slip by a few minutes :-) frustrating, then I see why... wolf tracks all over the place, never been a trapper but have some traps on the way hope they get here in time :-) going to watch your next video :-)
*points gun at unidentified object* gun safety 101
Thanks for the comment. But with no round in the chamber and weapon on safety I pose no risk to anyone.
What time of year does the rut usually start and end?
It’s always hard to tell exactly but you can’t go wrong from November 1st -20th. My favorite time is the 7th-15th or so.
it all depends, but a general rule is mid late Oct-mid late Nov.
Keep in mind the rut starts in different places ant different times. For instance, it’s always earlier in Ketchikan compared to POW. Between all the trail camera pictures I have and two other who have a ton of cameras, the rut always starts over there earlier than here for some reason, even though they are just 40 miles away on a different Island. I’ve seen so many people come here too early and not see anything and then right about Halloween time it kicks off
Sweet! Ill be there at the right time then!
Hey Sam, do you have an email you can provide...I wanted to ask you some questions about a particular spot where you used to live in WA.
I don’t know many spots there man. Only one spot I use to hunt and it was just outside Elma, Wa
Yoo I'm over in ketchikan
I wonder if this call works on mule deer?
I don’t know but that would be something I would try
I had a large herd of mule deer does busting out and going up the mountain with the buck taking up the rear. I called and to my surprise he left his does and did a 180 and came running right to me from about 200 yards away. He came to within 25 yards of me.
Thanks for sharing! Don’t use your scope as binoculars though please! You wouldn’t want someone pointing a gun at you
Thanks for watching ! Good thing I know what a person looks like compared to a deer and I Never have one in the chamber or ever have my finger on the trigger until I’m ready to shoot 👍🏻
Is your friend famous amous
@@JadenGrant-y7b maybe 😂
@@Sitka_Blacktail_Hunter nice he’s my uncle
@@JadenGrant-y7b That’s awesome. He’s a good man
I need to practice more patience for sure! 🤦♂️
get some binocs
I have some thanks
Illegal to scope deer without intent of shooting
I can’t find that anywhere in the Alaska’s state regulations book. I read that it’s not advisable though. If you know where that is in the book can you point me in the right direction . Thanks for watching
@@Sitka_Blacktail_Hunter hey man, love your videos. just moved to Ketchikan and am looking forward to trying to kill some blacktail. I was wondering if I could email you or Facebook message or anything to get some helpful tips on hunting up here. I'm from the south in Mississippi and have always hunted but I'm new to this hunting in southeast Alaska. any help would be gratefully appreciated. my email is marc4msu@gmail.com.
@@marcmann3348 yes no problem. My name is Sam Sawyer. Look me up on Facebook .