Join Leupold Pro Team member Hunter McWaters in “Blacktail Country” as he tackles the challenge of hunting elusive Columbian blacktail deer on public land in the Pacific Northwest. Joined by cameraman Luke Dusenbury, Hunter embarks on a relentless pursuit through Oregon’s rugged terrain, determined to find a mature Boone & Crockett buck.

Experience the grind of a western hunt and discover why blacktail deer are some of the most elusive game.

With the premiere of Blacktail Country, we're giving YOU a chance to win a new BX-4 RANGE HD rangefinding binocular.

After watching the film, drop a comment and subscribe to the Leupold Optics & Hunter's Quest Youtube channels to be eligible to win. We'll randomly select one winner on Monday, September 30th, so keep an eye on your comment to see if you won.

Gear Used On The Hunt



Leupold is proud to support The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) and we hope you will too.

In 2022, Leupold partnered with MDF and the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) to host the first-ever Black-Tailed Deer Summit at Leupold's headquarters in Beaverton, Ore. The Summit allowed an extensive group of biologists, state fish and game department employees, key non-profit organizations, and regional Federal program leads from across the region to visit typical black-tailed deer habitat, see an active habitat project, and observe new techniques in deer population management. Attendees shared information important to their own work but also explored opportunities for better collaboration. The event concluded with a discussion of the next steps that MDF can implement to help address the most pressing needs of black-tailed deer in specific regions.

Donate or become a member today.

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