Columbian Black-tailed Deer

The black-tailed deer obviously gets its name from its black tail. They are also characterized as the smallest and darkest deer of the three deer species.

There are two species of black-tailed deer, the Columbian and the Sitka. The Sitka resembles white-tailed deer and are larger and more reddish than the Columbian black-tailed deer.The Columbia black-tailed deer inhabits the area between Central California to British Columbia. The Columbia Black-tailed Deer is found only along the coastal mountain region (from Queen Charlottes in British Columbia south to California). These deer prefer grassy fields at forest edges, recently burned or logged-over areas (where the bracken grows quickly).

Anyone who has hunted Blacktails knows what a difficult proposition it can be. Blacktails are every bit as sneaky as their ancestors, the Whitetail. There are even those that claim there is no comparison between the two, saying without a doubt, the Blacktail is the most difficult deer species of all to hunt.

Tags for Blacktail hunters in Oregon are easily obtained either over the counter or via the internet from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.  With our secured land leases, we can guarantee you 100% opportunity at a nice Columbian Black-tailed buck.