Being as sitka deer are a subspecies of columbian blacktail, any deer cartridge suitable for the latter will also be suitable for the former. They have a reddishbrown coat in the summer and a brownish gray coloring in the winter. The primary challenges are steep and technically challenging terrain, drifting fog banks, and nearly. Finally, a long overdue book on bowhunting the elusive blacktail. Boone and crockett boundaries, minimum scores, and records.
They are smaller than the black tailed deer of the pacific north coast. The more rain and snow the better, at least if youre holding a controlled muzzleloader tag for a november blacktail hunt. Blacktail deer range up the pacific coastline from northern california to juneau, and have been introduced to yakutat. Klawock is only 6 miles from craig, ak and they are both located on the west coast of prince of wales island, which is the southernmost island in alaska. This vessel based hunt on the extreme southern end of the island puts you in the most productive hunting grounds in the state. Deer population is stable in alaska and is monitored by alaska fish and game to prevent decline due to over harvest and predations. My wife had just spotted a doe with a couple of fawns. Blacktail deer wall calendar by vancouverislandoutdoor. Two forms of blacktailed deer or blacktail deer that occupy coastal woodlands in the pacific northwest of north america are subspecies of the mule deer odocoileus hemionus. Additional financial support for the study has been provided by the california deer association cda and the mendocino county blacktail association mcba. A couple buddies and i are trying to figure out a good place to go going deer hunting. Sitka blacktailed deer antlers are fairly small compared to other species of deer and typically have three or four points on either side, including the eye guards. The book of deer, illuminated manuscript written in latin, probably in the 9th century, at a monastery founded by st.
Two local oregonians, scott haugen and gary lewis have written a few good books on blacktail deer hunting. I have done my research but want to get some help for those whove hunted the areas before. Two more deer from prince of wales island were added in 1930. However, sitka blacktailed deer are smaller in size, weighing up to 3654 kilograms. Mendocino county blacktail association current projects. Deer dancer by mary lyn ray, fire bringer by david clementdavies, the antlered ship by dashka slater, the only child by guojing. Blacktailed deer change their coat color according to the seasons. Muzzleloader blacktail hunts are better when its wetter. In 1924 fourteen blacktail deer captured from the sitka area on baronof island in southeast alaska were released on long island adjacent to kodiak. Hunts are taken in november, during the peak of the rut, or december, postrut. The deer s tall, heavy, perfectly symmetrical 4 by 4 antlers were a blacktail hunters dream.
The sitka blacktailed deer odocoileus hemionus sitkensis is smaller, stockier, and has a shorter face than other members of the blacktailed group sitka blacktailed deer are closely related to the larger columbia blacktailed deer of the pacific northwest, and both are considered subspecies of the even larger mule deer of the american we. Alaska deer hunting kodiak sitka kodiak adventures lodge. I do know the bag limits are liberal, seasons long and deer licenses less expensive than regular mule deer blacktail licenses. Related to mule deer, sitka blacktailed deer are smaller and stockier than the columbian blacktailed deer found in the pacific northwest. The boat barely has enough range to make it to montague island, so. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It has gotten to the point where kodiak island is not only known for its giant bears, but also its giant bucks. Trophy books also recognize baja blacktailed deer, which is hunted in the southmost part of its range. New tactics, better understanding, cutting edge equipment discussions, techniques some ne.
Sitka blacktailed deer odocoileus hemionus sitkensis adjust habitat selection and activity rhythm to the absence of predators. How to get started bowhunting blacktails oregon outdoor council. Review the deer and elk boundary maps for reference to the various subcategories regular divisions. Frost has taken three pope and young record book blacktail with his bow. Northwest big game record books record books for big game. It is a long drive from where i live, and a long, expensive ferry ride to the island, but sounds like fun with 5 deer tags. Then in 1934 nine additional deer from near petersburg were released, and the rest is as they say history. The sitka blacktailed deer odocoileus hemionus sitkensis is smaller, stockier, and has a shorter face than other members of the blacktailed group. Its not as hard to get an average blacktail as compared to one that has lived more than two or three years. Join facebook to connect with blacktail deer and others you may know. Grant woods and company do a terrific job of tackling the somewhat complex topic of properly.
Many dont know that maryland actually has both whitetails and sitka deer. A very large buck might have five points on each side, including the eye guards. Hunting blacktail deer paperback december 8, 1997 by john higley author 3. Species profile alaska department of fish and game. How to get started bowhunting blacktails oregon outdoor. The study is intended to provide information that is necessary for the management of blacktailed deer in the area. If you were to shoot a quiver full of flaming arrows in my direction to make me choose only one biggame species to bowhunt for the rest of my life, id select alaskas sitka blacktailsbefore i ever got singed. Under the boone and crockett clubs scoring system, the gross score for a typical mule deer is the sum total. Deer management 101 manage your way to better hunting by dr grant woods, bryan kinkel and robert bennet. This 22page booklet is a great resource of alaska moose hunter, regardless of experience level. This book is a book for trophy blacktail deer hunter, in contrast to the recreational, though all deer hunters will benefit greatly from reading trophy blacktails. Sitka blacktail deer hunting if you are wondering where blacktail deer are found in alaska, kodiak island has a good population of blacktail deer.
To gain access to pristine ground, he charters a float plane to drop him high in the alpine zone of alaskas coastal rainforest at a little used landing spot. The alaska moose hunting guidebook is now available. The average october live weight of adult sitka blacktails is about 80 lbs 36 kg for does and 120 lbs 54. Ditto traditional eastern whitetail deer cartridges.
Deer on the drive by lucy daniels, deer in the darkness by ben m. If i could pick one word to describe western oregon in november, that word would be wet. Sitka blacktailed deer hunting information, alaska. May 30, 2012 6 books every whitetail hunter needs to read im an admitted book reading fanatic and the addiction is especially noticeable when it comes to whitetail hunting related reading. Alaska coastal marine po box 3143 soldotna, alaska 99669 telephone.
Absolutely delightful facts about the blacktailed deer. The nontypical sitka blacktail deer category was established in 2001 with a minimum score of 118 awards minimum 118. I doubt they will do it, but the island would benefit by bringing some. The blacktail deer is by far the most difficult game animal in north america to successfully harvest on a regular basis. Bowhunting blacktail deer can be one of the most frustrating hunts you can have and can also be one of the most rewarding, regardless if youre a seasoned hunter or its your first time. Sitka blacktailed deer are also called sitka deer and are the subspecies of columbia blacktailed deer. Solstice, gram, and miles are solos offspring, with solstice being born in 2014 and gram and miles born in 2015.
Mule deer developed as a hybridized species between blacktail deer and whitetail deer, probably on the rocky mountain front. Later, medford taxidermist dennis king officially scored them at 15418 points, placing it at number 58 alltime in the boone and crockett record book. Im an admitted book reading fanatic and the addiction is especially noticeable when it comes to whitetail hunting related reading. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A blacktail may not be the biggest of all deer but i can say he is without any question the. Does anyone know of any outfitters that offer nonresidents the chance to hunt sitka blacktail deer in. Sitka blacktailed deer hunting we are known primarily as a kodiak bear hunting camp, but over the years, with the sitka blacktail deer population so prolific, there has been more and more interest in trophy deer hunts. Like blacktail and eastern whitetail, sitka deer prefer heavily wooded areas that offer plenty of cover. Solo, our oldest male, was orphaned in the summer of 2012 and now has offspring that are just as curious as he was at a young age. Scientific publications the sitka blacktailed deer.
Blacktail deer range up the pacific coastline from northern california to juneau, and have been introduced to yakutat, prince william sound and kodiak island. Their population is healthy, and they can often be seen on the roadsystem around the city of kodiak, as well as in the refuge. You will have the opportunity the hunt trophy sized sitka black tail deer, a variety of sea ducks, and all three types of our local fox red. Despite this, the mtdna of the whitetailed deer and mule deer are similar, but differ from that of the blacktailed deer.
Ive read more deer hunting books than i can remember, but a handful do stand out. Old school passing of knowledge has finally caught up to technology. My wife and 8yearold son were with me, helping me to look for deer. Most of that habitat is administered as public land by the federal government united states forest service, bureau of land management, national park service, and military or is privately owned timber holdings and ranches. Author, keith smith, has spent two years taking 1,500 photographs of blacktailed deer and researching everything he could find on california blacktailed deer in preparation for his book blacktailed deer of california. Finding and harvesting a mature blacktail buck is what this app specializes in. Treasure hunter lodge blacktail deer hunting on prince of. Blacktail deer hunting in klawock alaska for sitka deer. This app is the only truly helpful hunting app available today for blacktail deer hunters from alaska through to california. The book of deer includes the whole of the new testament gospel of st. The blacktailed deer usually has a stocky body with long, slim, and sturdy legs. Hunting the secretive sitka black tail deer in the rainforests of southeastern alaska is a relaxing, yet rather stimulating hunt. Hairloss syndrome in blacktailed deer of the pacific northwest.
A guide to hunting blacktail deer meateater hunting. The book of deer scottish gaelic literature britannica. Columba at deer abbey now in aberdeenshire, scotland and containing 12thcentury additions in latin and an early form of scottish gaelic. Although mule deer and blacktailed deer are the same species, the mule deers mitochondrial dna, which is passed down through the maternal line, is very close to that of. Long range, flat shooting cartridges on the order of the. The rut one of the great things about hunting black tails with a bow is you get two seasons.
Considered as one of the nine species among the mule deer, the blacktailed deer is an elegant mammal that mostly inhabits north america. Two forms of blacktailed deer or blacktail deer that occupy coastal woodlands in the pacific northwest of north america are subspecies of the mule deer. Mar 12, 2009 this book is a book for trophy blacktail deer hunter, in contrast to the recreational, though all deer hunters will benefit greatly from reading trophy blacktails. The book covers the evolutionary history of the species, its anatomy, physiology, and nutrition, population dynamics, and ecology across its vast range from central canada through northern south america. Treasure hunter lodge specializes in conducting fully guided, lodge or boatbased, trophy sitka blacktail deer hunts out of klawock in southeast alaska. Sitka deer have a healthy reproductive rate, with does giving birth to twin fawns in late spring every year. Most sitka blacktail average in the 90 to 120 pound range, but big deer on prince of. Not many books on oregon blacktail but this book hits a home run. Weighing in on average between 48 and 90 kg 106 and 198 lb, sitka. Animalsake rolls out blacktailed deer facts that will catch your interest for sure. Blacktail deer category archive for blacktail deer home big game blacktail deer. The deer hunting outlook in 20 is about the same as last year. The sitka blacktailed deer are the friendliest animals at awcc. We offer kodiak islands finest deer hunting experience.
If anyone else suggestions or know of good companies to contact please let me know. And of those worth recalling, a select few come to mind as must read. The hardcover of the mule and blacktailed deer of north america. Adult sitka deer bucks can weigh up to 200 pounds while does are around 100 pounds. Blacktail deer hunting, blacktail deer hunting on prince of wales island alaska, prince of wales island alaska hunting, deer hunts in alaska, blacktail deer hunts, hunting deer in alaska, alaska deer hunting on prince of wales island, alaska hunting guides, blacktail deer guide, blacktail deer and seaduck hunting, sea duck guide, sea duck hunting. Habitat management is great, but if youre not properly managing the actual deer on your property youre really missing the boat. Lots of different size and color combinations to choose. Sitka blacktailed deer were introduced to kodiak in 1924, and are a favorite game species for hunters. In valerius geists book mule deer country he explains that by testing the mitochondrial dna of the three species blacktail, whitetail and mule deer. September 29, 2007, the morning following a snow storm, i made my way around a bend in the dirt logging road on which i was hunting.
Review the deer and elk boundary maps for reference to the various subcategories. Sitka blacktailed deer are closely related to the larger columbia blacktailed deer of the pacific northwest, and both are considered subspecies of the even larger mule deer of the american west. The sitka deer or sitka blacktailed deer odocoileus hemionus sitkensis, is a subspecies of mule deer odocoileus hemionus, similar to the columbian blacktailed subspecies o. This may be the result of introgression, although hybrids between the mule deer and whitetailed deer are rare in the wild apparently more common locally in west texas, and the hybrid survival rate is low even in captivity. Shop blacktail deer wall calendar designed by online store.
Alaskas trophy blacktail deer, alaska department of fish and game. Blacktailed deer, along with mule deer, inhabit about 75 percent of californias wildlands in a wide variety of habitats. Their coat is reddishbrown in summer and brownishgray in winter. Welcome to the premier group for blacktail deer hunting enthusiasts. Sitka deer hunting season usually begins at the end of september and continues up to middle of december. They have sometimes been treated as a species, but virtually all recent authorities maintain they are subspecies. The complete guide sitka blacktail deer hunting hunt. Blacktail deer are the most elusive and hardest deer to bowhunt due to the dense cover and their nocturnal behaviors. Biology and management of whitetailed deer organizes and presents information on the most studied large mammal species in the world. Our books accepts entries for up to 16 individual species that make up as many as 24 possible entries. Blacktail are closely related to the mule deer of western north america, and the species even hybridize where their ranges overlap.
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