Region 3 - Blacktail or Muley Buck?

[Roots]

Just wanted to share a few pics and ask for help.

I'm a bit confused whether this is a Blacktail or Muley? This guy is from Region 3, didn't have a large white rump patch, and only had a short, non-ropey tail, with only a black tip. Thought I'd ask the more experienced hunters here - thanks guys...

[Jelvis]

--> It's a monster muley Whoa, what road was that you were on? Hahahahaha the tail gives it away -- it has a black tip and blacktail has black tail all the way down
Jelly Monster Mule -- Monster Mule Road ----> Just drive by or whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa? MONSTER MULE DRIVE BY --> check map - Hahahahahah

[IronNoggin]

While possible, I sincerely doubt this buck is a hybrid.

... the tail gives it away -- it has a black tip and blacktail has black tail all the way down...

Jelly pointed out the tell-tail.
Between that, antler and body size, I find myself congratulating you on a rather fine Mule Deer.

Cheers,
Nog

[Wild one]

While possible, I sincerely doubt this buck is a hybrid.



Jelly pointed out the tell-tail.
Between that, antler and body size, I find myself congratulating you on a rather fine Mule Deer.

Cheers,
Nog

Brown tail with a black tip on this buck and no white rump that does not match MD

Mule deer white tail black tip white rump. Black tail black/dark brown tail no white rump. The buck in ? Is not a perfect match for either

Parts of 3-13 does produce hybrid MD/BT part of this MU was actually dominated by BT but has been pretty much bred out over the years. My grandpa/Dad used to hunt this MU often and watched it transition.

[IronNoggin]

Brown tail with a black tip on this buck and no white rump that does not match MD.

You got that from those two pictures?
Must be a lot better / younger eyes than mine.

Would like to see a full on shot of it's back end.

And btw, I have seen many a mulie with the description you suggest is not typical of them.
And a lot of those were in Alberta or Saskatchewan.
Not a lot of blacktails make it over there.

I'll stick with Mulie.

Cheers,
Nog

[Wild one]

You got that from those two pictures?
Must be a lot better / younger eyes than mine.

Would like to see a full on shot of it's back end.

And btw, I have seen many a mulie with the description you suggest is not typical of a them.
And a lot of those were in Alberta or Saskatchewan.
Not a lot of blacktails make it over there.

I'll stick with Mulie.

Cheers,
Nog

last pic shows the tail and OP mentions the lack of white rump

Never seen a mule deer without a white rump in BC or Alberta myself and never been to Saskatchewan. Seen enough strange animals I won’t say it’s impossible

We will just have to agree to disagree on this one

[RackStar]

Love those antlers.
Looks like a MD to me.
What a cool looking old buck, I love the way the 4pt side is configured.

[stixnstones]

Looks like you borrowed the wife’s ride and shot a beauty. Well done

[Roots]

This guy is from 3-13. I ditched the car and just quietly walked the roads on foot until I found this guys bedded down with a doe in a clearing about 60 yards. He stood up to take a look, and he got hit in the front of the neck. Took one step, and he was down, and tonight he's venison stroganoff : )

[Kilwinning]

I can't say if it's a black tail or not but it is a nice bloody buck��