Black-Tailed Deer Hunting

The Black-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) is a mule deer subspecies found along the Pacific Coast of North America, including Alaska and California. Three subspecies exist: Sitka, Columbian, and Baja Black-Tailed Deer. These deer have dark coats and black tails. Males weigh 125 to 250 pounds, while females are 90 to 180 pounds. They thrive in coastal forests and prefer areas with good cover and food sources. As herbivores, they eat leaves, grasses, and shrubs. They typically mate in the fall, with fawns born in late spring or early summer. While populations are mainly stable, habitat loss and hunting present threats. Black-Tailed Deer are vital for managing vegetation and supporting predator species in their ecosystems.