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Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.

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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.

Post by North Country Gal » Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:29 pm

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.

Post by EasyEd » Mon Nov 09, 2020 8:52 pm

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?

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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.

Post by Redthies » Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:40 pm

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?
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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.

Post by EasyEd » Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:33 am

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.

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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.

Post by Hatchdog » Tue Nov 10, 2020 11:33 am

Congrats on cutting those two tags. That pic of the steaks in the pan is making my gut rumble. :D

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...... :D
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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.

Post by Redthies » Tue Nov 10, 2020 3:40 pm

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.
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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.

Post by EasyEd » Tue Nov 10, 2020 6:48 pm

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.

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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.

Post by Redthies » Sat Nov 14, 2020 1:20 pm

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:
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Re: Columbia Blacktail Deer backcountry trip.

Post by JEBar » Sat Nov 14, 2020 5:25 pm

nice .... very nice indeed .... :D
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