Blacktail are very elusive and mature bucks are very hard to come by without extreme scouting and finding an area that holds big bucks. Its best to scout in the summer when deer aren't afraid to feed into clearcuts. Get an idea of what's in the area and then really concentrate on finding a pattern. Also, Boyd Iverson's book on blacktails isn't bad, but you have to understand that he was caught poaching, out of season and after dark. So, I guess you can read it if you want, but don't give your money to a guy who made his by poaching bucks. Good luck.

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