Life history during most of the year blacktailed and mule deer. Jan 01, 2017 this video is about 2016 hunting season. Our company was established in 1990 and operates in 6 territories a definitive leader of the muzzleloading contingent, jim is the first and only hunter in the world to complete the north american super slam and ultimate slam with a muzzleloader and took home scis professional hunter of the year award in 2009. Through iwifrs vancouver island deer project, we spent 9 years deciphering movement patterns and habitat use of blacktailed deer. Most blacktail prefer cover and will more likely come out of cover when it is raining or at night time. Hunting trips from vancouver island guide outfitters. Vancouver island provides the perfect habitat for black bears and they grow to trophy size here. Resident deer made seasonal shifts in their home range centres but their seasonal home ranges.
Columbian blacktailed deer qdocoileus hemionug cplumbianus richardson were radiotagged in a deep snowfall region on northern vancouver island, british columbia. In the top 50 alltime canadian moose entries into the record books, bc has. Vancouver island blacktail deer hunting blacktail deer are plentiful on vancouver island, canada and. The directors of the wildlife records club of bc regretfully announce that the 17th awards banquet and fundraiser scheduled for may 12, 2020 in cranbrook has been postponed due to concerns over the covid19 virus. As well, we incorporated deer movement patterns and. My sons first vancouver island sitka blacktail buck november 7, 2016 by bchunting 2 comments my oldest son just turned a few months ago and with the start of deer season in close proximity he asked me if he could go deer hunting this year and possibly get his own buck. Vancouver island hunters, columbian blacktail hunters and those in the pursuit of game species on vi. Since it is a fairly remote location, getting to the islands can be quite a task. February fishing in british columbia bc winter fishing trips. From the wild and wet west coast, to the warm, gentle southern slopes, we are the discriminating hunters choice for big game hunting on vancouver island. Check out our game chart below to decide when to plan your trophy hunt for big game in british columbia, canada. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. Best known for the city of victoria, the capital of bc, vancouver island is a trove filled with fishing treasures.
Backroad mapbooks vancouver island bc fishing mapbook. Deer hunting is probably the most popular hunt in north america as they populate most of the continent in all types of areas from thick woods, open desert, high country alpine, farmers fields, and even urban areas. Victoria news local breaking ctv news vancouver island. Roosevelt elk, black bears island bears, mountain lion cougar and blacktail deer. Wildlife control at canadas biggest airport can congratulate itself on a good year, if an editorial in the vancouver sun is to be believed the newspaper reported vancouver international airports wildlife programme chased away more birds than ever in 2017. That said, one of the truly unique aspects to both elk and mule deer hunting in. They have a small rump patch and a tail that is mostly brown or black. My sons first vancouver island sitka blacktail buck. The number of deer on some of the gulf islands is threatening native plants and is a headache for farmers and gardeners.
This northwestern rain forest denizen just might be the toughest trophy in deer hunting. As a result, deer in some intermediate valleys have hybrid characteristics. Bc by the book part 2 an objective analysis of bcs trophy. Massive nearrecord sitka spruce tree found on vancouver island. Jul 27, 2015 87 68 columbia blacktail deer in courtenay vancouver island brithish columbia canada by bryn matfin by hunting network july 27, 2015 share this story. River levels are still low but are on the rise as temperatures warm and fish become more active. Deer exhibited either resident or migratory movement patterns. Share this on facebook opens in new window share this on twitter opens in new window. Brian crumblehulme, a mayne island trustee, leans on a deer fence. Vancouver island blacktail hunters association facebook. I hunted bt deer all my life on the island and they are not as hard to hunt as you would think,early season as for the rut you see them out in the open slashed,lens creek port renfrew,gold river,woss lake north island,cowichan area,robertson main,nitinat area cowichan lake,vernon lake north island,bonanza lake north island,sayward area,adam river north of sayward. These deer were monitored to determine seasonal movements and habitat use. Seasonal movements of blacktailed deer on northern vancouver.
Travel at your own pace to ensure that you get the most of the wilderness interior, with hikes, sea kayaking and boat excursions to watch grey whales, orcas and black bears. The deer s migration route colonized vancouver island first and then northward to the alexander archipelago, where the sitka blacktail subsist. February marks the beginning of spring in british columbia and the start of some exciting fishing to be had around the province. The fishing maps found in backroad mapbooks vancouver island bc fishing mapbook cover all the details of region 1 vancouver island, showing you everything you need to know to fish the waters of vancouver island. Investigate deer survival older intact forests a low elevations are essential to rebuild dwindling populations of columbian blacktailed deer on vancouver island. Book vancouver blacktail deer hunt 1x1 20 directly from an outfitter now. Vancouver island blacktail hunting 2010 november, 2010 by bchunting 18 comments the blacktail season opened for rifle hunters on the 10th of september, but busy with work, i had very little time to hunt or do much scouting in the early season. We also looked at the effects of winter habitat removal and the effects of predators. Vancouver island region has a broad array of vertebrate and nonvertebrate wildlife species. Vancouver island blacktail hunters association home facebook. An adventure so great that it belongs on your bucket list.
Vancouver internationals wildlife control sets new record. Welcome to the premier group for blacktail deer hunting enthusiasts. We also hunt these deer in local farmland pastures. As spring progresses on the coast, the bears will eventually leave the estuaries and move to higher ground and newer, fresher vegetation. North island guide outfitters is licensed to conduct guided hunts for. Mountain hunter record book species, categories, minimums, and page index. Where their ranges meet, these two subspecies will interbreed. Black tailed deer hunting on vancouver island hunt wild. The blacktailed deer or blacktail deer is subspecies of the mule deer found in western north america, specifically in the pacific northwest and northern california regions. Blacktailed deer occur along the entire coast of british columbia, west of the summit of the coast and cascade mountain ranges. Due to the migration and isolated marine environment of the island, grand slam clubovis gsco recognized the vancouver island blacktail deer as sitka for the super ten and super slam trophy record books.
Late november blacktail hunting on vancouver island duration. In british columbia, the coast range largely separates the ranges of blacktailed and mule deer, particularly in winter. You have one of two options drive to prince rupert and take bc ferries across to skidegate located on graham island, or you can fly into sandspit located on moresby island in which case you would have to rent a car and go from there. This event has been rescheduled for next year at the same location cranbrook curling center and timing april 30may 1, 2021. Pair of vancouver island blacktail deer mule deer sub species. Vancouver island hunters, columbian blacktail hunters and those in the pursuit of game. This two week selfdrive itinerary takes in the mountains, dense forests and coastlines of vancouver island. Game records show the vancouver island region to have produced more successful black bear hunts than any other area in british columbia.
Black bears island bears, mountain lions cougar, blacktail deer, roosevelt elk and wolf on vancouver island, bc, canada. Keep an eye out for more species and how to hunt them here on the hunting blog. It has been treated as a species, but virtually all recent authorities maintain it is a subspecies of the mule deer. Vancouver island guide outfitters boasts a guide territory of over 4,000 sq. In the trophy west guiding area nearly 100% of our black bears qualify for the sci record book each year. They are found in the high alpine meadows down to the forest clear cuts and beaches.
These rainy forest wraiths are cousins of mule deer, but nothing except their forked antlers resemble their opencountry kin. Dec 16, 2017 massive nearrecord sitka spruce tree found on vancouver island back to video. Massive nearrecord sitka spruce tree found on vancouver island back to video. In some cases you must hire experienced outfitters or guides to. If your trophy qualifies to the minimum score it will be entered and your name will appear in every record book produced by the club. Maintaining a permanent record of outstanding game taken in the province of bc. Blacktailed deer do not move in large groups like some other deer, though can be seen together feeding around clearcuts and cleared areas and they will hang around others of the same sex.
Specifically, this species list details the species present in the coastal western hemlock cwh, coastal douglas fir cdf and mountain hemlock mh. Indigenous big game species available include blacktail deer, roosevelt elk. Columbia blacktail deer are becoming a much desired vancouver island species thanks. Vancouver island blacktail deer canadian guide outfitters. Subject, mammals migration british columbia vancouver island mule. So concluded scott mcnay and joan voller,who worked on the integrated wildlifeintensive forestry research programs iwifr vancouver island deer project. Upload your best active weather photos and videos or watch them in our new searchable gallery. Check out our game chart below to decide when to plan your trophy hunt for. Hunters from around the world travel to the island to experience a once in a life time adventure. Habitat management for blacktailed deer must include provision of mild winter range as well as severe winter range. Bc roosevelt elk hunting vancouver island, bc roosevelt elk trophy west is world renowned for producing record book size bucks. Blacktailed deer goabc guide outfitters association of. Deer can harm homeowners gardens and commercial producers crops alike.
Deer can consume planted produce, trample gardens and, in the case of nurseries and orchards, can damage trees by antler rubbing. Vancouver island, part of region 1, offers hunting opportunities for rifle, black. More recently, the handsome vancouver island blacktail has been drawing hunters to. Huge record book blacktail follow more on fb, duration. Deer hunting for columbia blacktail deer on vancouver island, bc and is offered as a stand alone hunt. Nov, 2010 vancouver island blacktail hunting 2010 november, 2010 by bchunting 18 comments the blacktail season opened for rifle hunters on the 10th of september, but busy with work, i had very little time to hunt or do much scouting in the early season. Hunting big game the victoria fish and game protective. Hunting on vancouver island, bc, canada includes worldclass big game trophy hunting for. The deers migration route colonized vancouver island first and then northward to the alexander archipelago, where the sitka blacktail subsist. A comprehensive species list for the vancouver island region is available here pdf 86kb in pdf format. The handsome vancouver island columbia blacktail deer are becoming a. In some cases you must hire experienced outfitters or guides to ensure a legal, safe, and successful hunt.
Nov 07, 2016 my sons first vancouver island sitka blacktail buck november 7, 2016 by bchunting 2 comments my oldest son just turned a few months ago and with the start of deer season in close proximity he asked me if he could go deer hunting this year and possibly get his own buck. British columbias vancouver island is well known for its coastal black bears and our outfitter here holds the exclusive rights to a guide concession of over 4,000 square miles of prime bear habitat. Distribution the mule deer has the widest distribution of the deer found in british columbia, occurring as far north as the liard river valley and throughout the interior as far west as the coast mountains. Tips for reducing deer conflict in your yard and garden. This is when our crew turns our attention to our more inland area. Dec 11, 2008 vancouver island blacktail deer mboutdoor. As well, we incorporated deer movement patterns and habitat use in a model of deer habitat quality. Mountin hunter record book 20 by guide outfitters of bc issuu. Vancouver island mountain lion hunting our cougar hunting takes place during the winter months, when there is fresh snow on the ground or cold, dry conditions. Giant jetblack bears roam the island and are hunted with fair chase, spotandstalk hunting tactics. Blacktailed deer are a smaller subspecies of mule deer.
Vancouver island blacktail deer are plentiful on vancouver island and the neighboring small islands. The measurement and entrance into the book is free of charge. Vancouver island wildlife location in canada, north america. The whitetail deer resides in the lower southeast corner of the province. Vancouver island is widely recognized as a big game hunting destination. Vancouver island guide outfitters goabc guide outfitters. Avid novice hunters that wish to experience the excitement of black tail deer hunting in the north west pacific area of north america must first collect all details including hunting season, hunting zone areas, etc. Aka sitka deer not long ago, due to the migration and isolated marine environment of the island, grand slam clubovis gsco recognized the vancouver island blacktail deer as sitka for the super ten and super slam trophy record books. The islands game vancouver island guide outfitters. With this book we are offering the hunter an opportunity to showcase his prized trophy by purchasing photo and story space in full color. The island is synonymous with giant coastal black bears and trophy roosevelt elk.
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