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Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.
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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.
I've traveled through B.C. and I think it has to be one of the most beautiful places on this planet. Your post reaffirms it. What a wonderful hunt, to boot. Very impressive. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.
Hey All,
Nice adventure! If a 30-06 is a bit much for a Columbia blacktail just think what it would do to a sitka blacktail on Haida Gwaii!!
Anyway were you on the sunshine coast somewhere?
-Ed-
Nice adventure! If a 30-06 is a bit much for a Columbia blacktail just think what it would do to a sitka blacktail on Haida Gwaii!!
Anyway were you on the sunshine coast somewhere?
-Ed-
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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.
Thanks NCG! We are very lucky to live here! There are many beautiful spots in this world but it’s true that BC is a special place.
Yes Ed, we were on Nelson Island. My folks used to live in Sechelt and kept our boats at Secret Cove so I know the area well. Are you in the area?
Yes Ed, we were on Nelson Island. My folks used to live in Sechelt and kept our boats at Secret Cove so I know the area well. Are you in the area?
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SGC .22 LR Stripped and oiled up
BBSC .357 w Skinner Express & Patridge
BBSC .44 Magnum with Skinners
Marlin 1895GS .45-70 w RPP Cloverleaf
Marlin 336BL .30-30 w Skinner LoPro 2 and Sig 2-7x
1912 Winchester 1894 .30 WCF
BBSC .357 w Skinner Express & Patridge
BBSC .44 Magnum with Skinners
Marlin 1895GS .45-70 w RPP Cloverleaf
Marlin 336BL .30-30 w Skinner LoPro 2 and Sig 2-7x
1912 Winchester 1894 .30 WCF
Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.
Hey All,
Nanaimo. I've not been to many of those islands but have likely flown over them in a heli at some time or other.
-Ed-
Nanaimo. I've not been to many of those islands but have likely flown over them in a heli at some time or other.
-Ed-
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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.
Congrats on cutting those two tags. That pic of the steaks in the pan is making my gut rumble.
I’ve lived in eastern Washington state for my entire life and I have NEVER traveled to costal BC. What a fool I am. I will change that in the near future, COVID permitting.
Thanks for sharing your pictures, that terrain is very appealing in this inlander. Beautiful......
I’ve lived in eastern Washington state for my entire life and I have NEVER traveled to costal BC. What a fool I am. I will change that in the near future, COVID permitting.
Thanks for sharing your pictures, that terrain is very appealing in this inlander. Beautiful......
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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.
Ed, what do you do for the heli time? I’ve spent a fair amount of time in the egg beaters myself. I’ve got a couple of stories to tell...
Hatchdog, the dry side is nice too. I was born about a 1/2 mile north of the border above Spokane in Rossland, and hunt turkeys out there every year. If you head to the Olympic Penninsula you can get a taste of similar country.
Hatchdog, the dry side is nice too. I was born about a 1/2 mile north of the border above Spokane in Rossland, and hunt turkeys out there every year. If you head to the Olympic Penninsula you can get a taste of similar country.
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SGC .22 LR Stripped and oiled up
BBSC .357 w Skinner Express & Patridge
BBSC .44 Magnum with Skinners
Marlin 1895GS .45-70 w RPP Cloverleaf
Marlin 336BL .30-30 w Skinner LoPro 2 and Sig 2-7x
1912 Winchester 1894 .30 WCF
BBSC .357 w Skinner Express & Patridge
BBSC .44 Magnum with Skinners
Marlin 1895GS .45-70 w RPP Cloverleaf
Marlin 336BL .30-30 w Skinner LoPro 2 and Sig 2-7x
1912 Winchester 1894 .30 WCF
Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.
Hey All,
Wildfire for the government. However I've been in helis off an on since 1977. Only 3 or 4 near death parts of flights an only 2 of those real close.
-Ed-
Wildfire for the government. However I've been in helis off an on since 1977. Only 3 or 4 near death parts of flights an only 2 of those real close.
-Ed-
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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.
Science I posted here last I’ve finished the butchering process (my first time doing it all) and am pleased with the results. Only got 30+ lbs of meat, but mostly steaks and roasts. Very little went to ground. I’ve always had a butcher on standby, but mine had a family “crisis” occur and bailed out. I think it was fortunate in some ways as it forced me to do it alone. I enjoyed the process, and the ability to manage exactly what cuts you get etc is priceless. The front shoulders were both pretty shot up, so probably lost 8-10 lbs of meat there. I gave the least shot up one to a friend’s dad who hasn’t got anything this year as a thank you for past deeds. He is pushing 80 and still goes out on his own for deer every year.
A stew fit for royalty with some fresh sour dough and a nice wine:
A stew fit for royalty with some fresh sour dough and a nice wine:
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SGC .22 LR Stripped and oiled up
BBSC .357 w Skinner Express & Patridge
BBSC .44 Magnum with Skinners
Marlin 1895GS .45-70 w RPP Cloverleaf
Marlin 336BL .30-30 w Skinner LoPro 2 and Sig 2-7x
1912 Winchester 1894 .30 WCF
BBSC .357 w Skinner Express & Patridge
BBSC .44 Magnum with Skinners
Marlin 1895GS .45-70 w RPP Cloverleaf
Marlin 336BL .30-30 w Skinner LoPro 2 and Sig 2-7x
1912 Winchester 1894 .30 WCF