Columbia blacktailed deer are found on vancouver island and along the coastal territory from the international boundary to rivers inlet. An attempt to introduce deer to the kenai peninsula in 1923 was unsuccessful. Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early. Mountin hunter record book 20 by guide outfitters of bc issuu. Vancouver island hunters, columbian blacktail hunters and those in the pursuit of game species on vi. We also hunt these deer in local farmland pastures.
Vancouver island provides the perfect habitat for black bears and they grow to trophy size here. The habitat consists of rolling oak woodlands that surround fertile valleys plentiful with. The hardestwon deer in america are the rainforest wraiths of the pacific northwest and californias central coast. Treasure hunter lodge specializes in conducting fully guided, lodge or boatbased, trophy sitka blacktail deer hunts out of klawock in southeast alaska. The majestic roosevelt elk is indigenous to vancouver island and is the purest strain of roosevelt elk left in north america.
This area neighbors some very rich farmland, which combined with the heavy cover of the forest provides natural game funnels and superior habitat to grow these deer to enormous boone and crocket and sci record book size. Maintaining a permanent record of outstanding game taken in the province of bc. The sci record book has established precise boundaries for the columbia blacktail deer, and the super tensuper slam adhere to those boundaries except that vancouver island deer are considered as sitka blacktails at present for the super tensuper slam. Big game accepted in the boone and crockett records program. Roosevelt elk hunts vancouver island trophy elk hunting on vancouver island. Minimum scores wildlife records club of british columbia. This event has been rescheduled for next year at the same location cranbrook curling center and timing april 30may 1, 2021. The research identified the early blacktail deer migration from a single refuge along the pacific northwest coast and recolonization northward following the glacial retreat. Mountain hunter record book species, categories, minimums, and page index. Due to the migration and isolated marine environment of the island, grand slam clubovis gsco recognized the vancouver island blacktail deer as sitka for the super ten and super slam trophy record books.
More recently, the handsome vancouver island blacktail has been drawing hunters to. These rainy forest wraiths are cousins of mule deer, but nothing except their forked antlers resemble their opencountry kin. Native to the pacific coast of western america, columbia and sitka blacktailed deer o. Black tailed deer hunting on vancouver island hunt wild. Through iwifrs vancouver island deer project, we spent 9 years deciphering movement patterns and habitat use of blacktailed deer. Renowned worldwide as a big game hunting destination, vancouver island guide outfitters provides the best that vancouver island has to offer. On the southeast coast of vancouver island and the islands in georgia strait, oldgrowth cover is not critical because. In response to public interest generated by the clubs national collection of heads and horns in the 1920s, and increased hunting by the general public, the club established.
Steve arguably has harvested the most record book class black tail bucks in the. Big game records deer hunting elk hunting big game hunting. They provide shelter, intercept snow so that it is shallower, and provide forage in the form of broken branches and the lichens that grow on them. Treasure hunter lodge blacktail deer hunting on prince of. C and from afognak and raspberry islands of alaska. Blacktailed deer goabc guide outfitters association of. Sep 24, 2010 the blacktail rut ive been fortunate to hunt numerous deer species across our great country, and honestly believe the blacktail rut is the least understood of all north american deer ruts. Vancouver island blacktail deer are plentiful on vancouver island and the neighboring small islands. Alaskas trophy blacktail deer, alaska department of fish and. Alain goes back to where he first started hunting big game. Treasure hunter lodge offers fully guided, lodge based and boat based hunting trips for trophy sitka blacktail deer from klawock, ak on prince of wales island in southeast alaska. Oak stone outfitters offers fantastic blacktail deer hunting in central california. Where to chase columbia blacktail bucks now that the spring turkeyhunting season is nearly upon us, you should find the right shotgun.
As well, we incorporated deer movement patterns and habitat use in a model of deer habitat quality. Vancouver island offers one of the true, pure, indigenous populations of blacktail deer on the pacific coast, in an easy to access southern locale. For the super tensuper slam, the blacktails of vancouver island are considered as sitka blacktail deer. We have access to roughly 60,000 acres of private land in san luis obispo and monterey county as well as 150,000 continuous acres near the bay area out of hollister, ca. Aka sitka deer not long ago, due to the migration and isolated marine environment of the island, grand slam clubovis gsco recognized the vancouver island blacktail deer as sitka for the super ten and super slam trophy record books. Game records show the vancouver island region to have produced more successful black bear hunts than any other area in british columbia. Vancouver island blacktail hunters association home. In early 1972 work began on compiling a record of outstanding deer antlers taken on vancouver island. Maintaining a permanent record of outstanding big game taken in the province of british columbia. Blacktail hunter this is the first app of its kind dedicated to successfull west coast deer hunting in north america. Boone and crockett club boundary descriptions deer hunting.
My sons first vancouver island sitka blacktail buck. Deer hunting for columbia blacktail deer on vancouver island, bc and is offered as a stand alone hunt. Vancouver island, bc roosevelt elk trophy west is world renowned for producing record book size bucks. We also looked at the effects of winter habitat removal and the effects of predators. Nov 07, 2016 my sons first vancouver island sitka blacktail buck november 7, 2016 by bchunting 2 comments my oldest son just turned a few months ago and with the start of deer season in close proximity he asked me if he could go deer hunting this year and possibly get his own buck. It all started on vancouver island with this great 4x5 archery harvested buck. Predation is a dramatic influence, but porter pointed out that its an interaction of different factors. Blacktail deer range up the pacific coastline from northern california to juneau, and have been introduced to yakutat, prince william sound and kodiak island. In international hunting circles north west saskatchewan, canada, has been known for our trophy class whitetail deer. Nov, 2010 vancouver island blacktail hunting 2010 november, 2010 by bchunting 18 comments the blacktail season opened for rifle hunters on the 10th of september, but busy with work, i had very little time to hunt or do much scouting in the early season. Information found here contains excerpts from the online and printed version of safari club international sci record book of trophy animals and is used by permission. Deer in british columbia and are critical for their survival. If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all. The directors of the wildlife records club of bc regretfully announce that the 17th awards banquet and fundraiser scheduled for may 12, 2020 in cranbrook has been postponed due to concerns over the covid19 virus.
Sitka blacktail deer extended animal information page grand. Vancouver island, a few hundred miles south of prince of wales island, has wolves, bears and mountain lions all preying on the islands population of sitka blacktail deer. Blacktailed deer do not move in large groups like some other deer, though can be seen together feeding around clearcuts and cleared areas and they will hang around others of the same sex. The islands game vancouver island guide outfitters. Vancouver island blacktail deer hunting is also available.
In the trophy west guiding area nearly 100% of our black bears qualify for the sci record book each year. California blacktail deer hunts blacktail deer hunting guide ca. There are two subspecies of blacktail deer, columbia blacktail. This area produces many book quality sitka deer we think a higher average score then kodiak deer, since kodiak sees much more pressure and more hunters. Rifle, black powder or archery the choice is yours when it comes to trophy elk hunting on vancouver island. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Our moose hunting tips book is written with not just the novice in mind, there are tips in the book that even. Tags are limited, as these elk are managed intensively and conservatively, so plan well in advance if you wish to book a roosevelt elk hunt with north island guide outfitters. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education.
They are found in the high alpine meadows down to the forest clear cuts and beaches. Keep an eye out for more species and how to hunt them here on the hunting blog. The largest of the elk species, a mature bull can weigh in access of pounds. Bc roosevelt elk hunting vancouver island, bc roosevelt elk trophy west is world renowned for producing record book size bucks. The boone and crockett club maintains the records of native north american big game as a vital conservation record in assessing the success of wildlife management programs. Vancouver island blacktail hunters association facebook. Most blacktail prefer cover and will more likely come out of cover when it is raining or at night time. Hunt with vancouver island guide outfitters for coastal black bear, roosevelt elk, and columbian blacktail deer. The deers migration route colonized vancouver island first and then northward to the alexander archipelago, where the sitka blacktail subsist. Undoubtedly, the most dangerous place to hunt deer in the world due to the rough seas, icy waters and huge brown bear that thrive on kodiak island alain is hoping the deer hunting is just as good as it was when he first started there in the 70s.
Eight blacktail deer over 200 pounds field dressed were recorded on the trophy during the years of competition which ended in 1973. Huge record book blacktail follow more on fb,howtohunt. Hunting trips from vancouver island guide outfitters. Sitka blacktailed deer are slightly smaller and darker and are only found on the queen charlotte islands, other islands in the hecate strait and along the coast of northern vancouver island. Columbia blacktail deer extended animal information page. Apr 08, 2010 huge record book blacktail deer,follow on fb. The deers migration route colonized vancouver island first and then northward to the alexander archipelago. As turkey hunting has become increasingly popular, more and more manufacturers have developed shotguns that have more features. The handsome vancouver island columbia blacktail deer are becoming a. You should also know that these black bears on pow island are classified by sci as island bears. Hunting big game the victoria fish and game protective. Vancouver island hunters, columbian blacktail hunters and those in the pursuit of game. Thats no surprise to blacktail fanatics, wholl agree patterning a blacktail buck, even during the rut, can be next to impossible.
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