Where can I hunt Blacktail in Washington?
District 10: Cowlitz, Lewis and Wahkiakum Counties. District 10 offers some of the best blacktail hunting in the state. Several Game Management Units, (GMU’s), repeatedly register good harvests of quality bucks. These include GMUs 550 (Coweeman), 520 (Winston), 530 (Ryderwood), 501 (Lincoln) and 505 (Mossyrock).
Where is the best deer hunting in Washington state?
District 1. The mountains and valleys of District 1 (Game Management Units 101 through 121) offer the best whitetail hunting in Eastern Washington. With 37% of the land public, there’s plenty of opportunity for the enterprising hunter.
Are there black-tailed deer in Washington state?
Common deer of Washington Two species and four subspecies of deer occur in the state. Columbian black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) are our most common deer subspecies. They occur from the crest of the Cascades west to the ocean, preferring brushy, logged lands and coniferous forests.
What is the best bait for Blacktail Deer?
Apples and corn. They can be finicky. They either love it or they won’t touch it. The buck below is the only one that I have ever had touch apples or corn.
Where do you find Blacktail bucks?
The best time to find a blacktail buck is right before a heavy rain, or especially right after, Love says. “During the heavy rain, deer tend to get inactive, but shortly after the rain or right before it starts, deer can get really active,” Love says. “Put more of your effort into the time just after the rain quits.”
Where can I find a big Blacktail Deer?
Ambush Hunting Blacktails are best ambushed from tree stands. Rather than agricultural fields that are so familiar to hunters who target whitetail deer from tree stands in the East, blacktail hunters along the West Coast typically hunt near well-used deer trails in terrain that is often brushy or heavily timbered.
Where are the most elk in Washington?
The elk herds of Washington are now found in ten major areas of the state. The two biggest herds are the Yakima (12,000 animals) and Mount St. Helens (11,000–13,000 animals).
Where are elk in Washington?
Elk are found throughout Washington, with two sepate subspecies primarily occupying opposite sides of the cascade range. Roosevelt elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti) are found in the coastal ranges of the Olympic peninsula and western slopes of the cascade range.
Can I shoot a deer on my property in Washington?
Killing wildlife to address private property damage is subject to all other state and federal laws including, but not limited to, Titles 77 RCW and 220 WAC. (1) It is unlawful to kill protected wildlife or endangered species (as defined in RCW 77.08.
What deer can be hunted in Washington state?
Washington State is home to four subspecies of deer. Of those four, hunters are able to hunt three, black-tailed, white-tailed, and mule deer. The fourth is the Columbian white-tailed deer, which is currently on the endangered species list.