I rattled a Western Oregon blacktail in last year, 3rd week of November. I know many people who have called lower 48 black tail deer in using an assortment of doe bleats, buck grunts, rattling.
Yup. Well aware, we have about a 90% chance of drawing our EO muley tag in 2023. 2024 I will be buying a general any weapon tag instead of the archery tag.
I came here to say the same thing. My buddy and I run them and they are pretty awesome. He did slightly bend one but he was fully loaded and put all of his weight on top of one of the poles downhill. Probably one of the best budget gear items out there. Not everything has to be $100+
Black tails love apples but unless you're baiting on a consistent basis, it doesn't seem to keep them around - if they are not already there. I will use them come late season to bring the does in. My plan is to drop some the week before and then bring some in with me each morning when I get to...