Oregon Blacktail Advice

[jw710]

Hey Everyone,

Beginner hunter thinking of doing a 3 day backpacking hunt in Oregon this season on public land. Totally new and ignorant on areas. Any specific zones/units you guys can recommend?

I heard I should be looking at Trask, Wilson, McKenzie & Indigo, Rogue & Evans Creek Units?

Any help or more specific direction greatly appreciated for a newbie outdoorsman.

Cheers,

Jeff

 

[Steve300xcw]

Any areas of those units that you are interested in?

 

[jw710]

I was looking at Evans and Rogue units. Looking for an area that is scenic, not extreme terrain. Though the goal is to get a buck, I'm also focused on the beauty and terrain difficulty of the area. Thx in advance if you have any imput.

 

[CaseyRyback]

What weapon? Rifle, bow, muzzleloader?

 

[jw710]

General rifle season.

 

[Thoytfish]

There are a few units in SW Oregon that have relatively recent burns. That’s where I would start. In my experience it’s actually pretty similar to hunting mule deer where you can spot and stalk them.

A scouting trip this summer but would beneficial. The rifle season goes until November 6th. The last week is the closest to the rut and is when I will personally be spending my time down there.

 

[jw710]

Thank you sir! Imput very much appreciated! Good luck this season.

 

[BlacktailTracker]

SW Oregon will be your' best bet. Look for areas with high levels of habitat diversity.

 

[CaseyRyback]

Many of the burns in the Dixon and Rogue Units were around 2017. They can be very brushy and past what I’d consider prime
hunting due to visibility. I’d really get boots on the ground before going blind.