My son and I were out for blacktail last week on the North Island for a few days. We only found elk... including a big bull that I bumped coming around a corner. He squared right up to me on the trail before heading off with the cows...I thought I was going to have to dive for cover for a second while he contemplated his options... that was a highlight for the trip, too bad it's a 150:1 draw or something like that. Maybe someday.
Hiked up into the high timber too but couldn't connect with a ghost.
Been out locally around Comox Valley area too a few times, saw two does Thursday evening during that big storm in an area I like to check. Might go back in there tomorrow and see what I can find. Then going back North Island solo next week.
This is my 3rd year hunting blacktail on the Island. Really hoping to crack the code...
