This was very representative of Coast Range Blacktail hunting, especially the last part where you fell in the brush and was grunting while trying to stand back up; I could relate, that's Coast Range payment to have the opportunity of hunting it. I found a good area around McGuire Reservoir in the Trask, it's mostly Rosie territory, but there's great habitat for Blacktails as well. I also hunt up the Molalla River corridor, where I got my young buck on the last day, not a half hour after leaving my vehicle. I just wish the shooters would respect the seasons and hold off in the morning and evening, it gets ridiculous hearing ARs and even .50 BMGs; but the deer are always there the next season, so they're strangely accustomed to it.
Awesome videos man, thank you for sharing. I just got stationed in Oregon and am trying to teach myself to hunt. I swear I am doing the things I see you doing but I have yet to see a deer or elk haha When you’re hunting these clear cut lands do you park a mile away and walk in? 500 yards? Do you immediately drop into the reprod or glass it from a distance first? I see lots of roads in the video so how are you avoiding all the road hunters I hear about? I’ve been looking for closed roads on motor vehicle use maps to try and get to some less pressured areas. Anyways. I know that’s a lot and I don’t expect you to take the time to help a stranger; but I’m plum stumped. Keep up the great work on the videos!
It really depends. We hunt a fair amount of state land and private timber company land. Some has drive-in access and some doesn’t. You just have to find the out of the way hidey holes. Blacktail hunting is as much about conditions and timing as it is location. Later in the season and changes in weather patterns help. And of course glass, glass, and glass some more. When you finally spot your first blacktail bucks white face you will be forever addicted.
Maybe so. Creek is definitely an overstatement here though. Dry in the summer until the rain hit. “Bottom of the clearcut” would have been a more accurate description.
Some day all that logged off country is going to grow new timber tall enough that you won't have the visibility you have now. ENJOY it while it's available.
What area of Oregon? I live on the coast near siuslaw and spend alot of time in the woods. Never ever see deer, loads of elk though. Next season will be my first hunt and I'm gonna get an elk tag. Originally wanted my first animal to be a deer but since I haven't seen any signs of them I'm going with elk.
We hunt a lot of units for blacktail, primarily the northwest area of the state. Im sure you will start seeing more as you spend more time in the woods. Find sign, feed, and does to put yourself in the zone.
Dude that’s beautiful terrain I’m not from Oregon but went to hunt out there with no luck just went into a random area anyone have any advice on what are good areas the look like this?
Scouting the various map options online is a good start. Look for areas with clearcuts and older timber. There are great spots on public and private timber land.
"I am on the ground" Great video! Thanks, guys!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was very representative of Coast Range Blacktail hunting, especially the last part where you fell in the brush and was grunting while trying to stand back up; I could relate, that's Coast Range payment to have the opportunity of hunting it. I found a good area around McGuire Reservoir in the Trask, it's mostly Rosie territory, but there's great habitat for Blacktails as well. I also hunt up the Molalla River corridor, where I got my young buck on the last day, not a half hour after leaving my vehicle.
I just wish the shooters would respect the seasons and hold off in the morning and evening, it gets ridiculous hearing ARs and even .50 BMGs; but the deer are always there the next season, so they're strangely accustomed to it.
Glad you enjoyed it, and congrats on your success!
Congratulations! This is why I love Oregon!
We definitely have variety and opportunity here
Jay, John & Marshell, Great job guys! Love the video and yr stories behind yr hunts.🎯. Keep up your good work out there.
Thanks Bo! Great job on that cool buck you got last year too!
Nice work fellas, I was happy when I got my first black tail buck this fall. Definitely a different hunt than for mullies.
Congratulations! Hunting blacktails is one of our favorite hunts and definitely different then just about anything else.
nice bucks!
3 really good bucks right there, and that's a good season!!!
Yeah it seems this was a good blacktail season in general based on what we have heard from most people we have talked too.
Awesome videos man, thank you for sharing. I just got stationed in Oregon and am trying to teach myself to hunt. I swear I am doing the things I see you doing but I have yet to see a deer or elk haha
When you’re hunting these clear cut lands do you park a mile away and walk in? 500 yards? Do you immediately drop into the reprod or glass it from a distance first? I see lots of roads in the video so how are you avoiding all the road hunters I hear about? I’ve been looking for closed roads on motor vehicle use maps to try and get to some less pressured areas.
Anyways. I know that’s a lot and I don’t expect you to take the time to help a stranger; but I’m plum stumped. Keep up the great work on the videos!
It really depends. We hunt a fair amount of state land and private timber company land. Some has drive-in access and some doesn’t. You just have to find the out of the way hidey holes. Blacktail hunting is as much about conditions and timing as it is location. Later in the season and changes in weather patterns help. And of course glass, glass, and glass some more. When you finally spot your first blacktail bucks white face you will be forever addicted.
Not sure if I’d leave the gut pile in the creek nut nice buck and great country.
Maybe so. Creek is definitely an overstatement here though. Dry in the summer until the rain hit. “Bottom of the clearcut” would have been a more accurate description.
👍 awesome bucks. Good wor.
Hey thanks much appreciated!
Love the content western Oregon is all I know and love the area hunt now in valsetz area all the time
Glad you enjoyed it!
Looks like your team had a good 2021 season. Never shot a black tail deer need to give it a go.
Blacktail hunting our area is pretty tough. Lots of pressure. Have to spend the time and capitalize on opportunities.
Nice buck! Awesome video.
Thanks! Appreciate the support!
Some day all that logged off country is going to grow new timber tall enough that you won't have the visibility you have now. ENJOY it while it's available.
Get it while the gettin’s good!
Then they cut more and it starts over.
Nice job leaving the guts in the stream.
Sounds like a war zone in the background!
There is a lot of target shooting on public lands here.
Looks like coastal bucks. 👍🏻
In the Coast range for sure.
Awesome job guys
Thanks!
Bro I can't wait to hunt! .223 rem or 270 win for white tail?
Personally out of those two options I would say the 270 for a bigger diameter bullet.
What area of Oregon? I live on the coast near siuslaw and spend alot of time in the woods. Never ever see deer, loads of elk though. Next season will be my first hunt and I'm gonna get an elk tag. Originally wanted my first animal to be a deer but since I haven't seen any signs of them I'm going with elk.
We hunt a lot of units for blacktail, primarily the northwest area of the state. Im sure you will start seeing more as you spend more time in the woods. Find sign, feed, and does to put yourself in the zone.
Bulls have horns. Deer have antlers.
Very true. But sometimes it is more fun to say horns.
Antelope have horns. A horn is hallow.
Great video...stay simple
what hunt unit were you guys in?
This was in several of the NW units.
Did you make that deer cart or did you buy it?
That is an older Cabelas model.
Lol whats with all the gun shots after you downed your buck, are you hunting next to a shooting range?
Great footage and beautiful deer, nicely done!
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, there is a lot of public land target shooting in this unit
What camo pattern do you wear?
We wear kind of a mixed bag of kuiu, sitka, and under armor mostly.
Dude that’s beautiful terrain I’m not from Oregon but went to hunt out there with no luck just went into a random area anyone have any advice on what are good areas the look like this?
Scouting the various map options online is a good start. Look for areas with clearcuts and older timber. There are great spots on public and private timber land.
Clear cuts and rain.