The blacktail deer rut has finally started in my area of SW BC.

I have been watching a couple different does seeing them every 2 - 3 days since early September up until yesterday all I have seen is a 2 1/2" spike hanging out with his mom I don't shoot little spikes so watched him for about 10 minutes.

Finally yesterday morning after a light snowfall one of my does popped out right in front of me with this good looking little guy following behind her.

My rifle is a single shot 14" barreled T/C G2 Contender carbine in 338JDJ #2 loaded with 180gr Accubonds @ 2500fps OAL is 28.5".