I went back for three days this weekend. If possible, hunting got better but more frustrating. The area is 3 pt min or antlerless; I had permission to take only antlerless. So, what deer came closest? I called a little 3x2 to within 10 yds, broadside. Twice. had a big (antlers as wide as ears) 3x3 within about 15 yds, broadside. Had a 4x4 about 20. These deer are considered by WDFW to be mulies. They looked al lot like blacktail/mule crosses. If they were "pure" blacktail the two big bucks would have made at least P&Y.

Antlerless? Generally 60+ and walking away. They didn't respond one way or the other to calls.

I was on a different piece of property; actually seemed to have more deer. Lots of woods with small pastures. The deer seemed to generally be everywhere except close. Seemed that "spot and stalk" or just still hunting around would be the best way to go.

Maybe next year.