Both of these bucks are from northern California. The first one is my first archery buck taken in 2009. The second buck I took last season 2010. Both are nice now lets see some of your Blacktail bucks. DIY
Actually no more than 2 of any of those are off the same ranch. Monterey and Mendocino Counties. I do well on the NF also. About every 3rd buck is a public lander. Never hired a guide or payed a trespass fee for any deer I've taken.
Well we started off @ 8000 ft and saw some good bucks, had good stalks, but the buck brush had other plans with my arrow at about 16 yards, but ended up pokeing this guy @ about 4000.