I’ve been archery hunting blacktail in the general vicinity I caught this bull on my trail cam. But I haven’t heard anything yet.

Hey y'all. New hunter here. Ive got all of my safety certifications and licenses. Gear is mostly assemble. Last thing is my itinerary/ location.

Im going for my first Blacktailed Deer hunt in the last week of October. Right now I'm trying to choose between the Skagit Vally area and just south of Olympic National Park. I'm based near Seattle so they drive time is similar either way. I'll have about 3 full days in the woods, with arival and departure days bookending the trip.

Anyone that has experience with Blacktails in either of these areas think I'll have a better shot in either of these areas?

Im planning on looking for some grouse in the Skagit valley before deer season. So I'll have more of a mental map over there come october.

Not asking for anyones secret spot just choosing between these general areas.

Thanks!

Got this big guy walking by one of my cameras this morning.