The Sitka black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis) is native to the wet coastal rainforests of Southeast Alaska and north-coastal British Columbia. Its range has expanded via transplants, and established populations now exist near Yakutat, in Prince William Sound, and on Kodiak and Afognak islands.

While they aren’t much in the trophy department, Sitka blacktails are tons of fun to hunt. So much so, that many of our hunters are surprised to list them as their favorite.

Sitka blacktail deer hunting in Alaska:

• Alaska has TONS of blacktail deer!
• VERY little hunting pressure in some of the more remote areas.
• Amazing archery hunting opportunities.
• You can take more than one deer on your hunt. In some areas up to five.
• Good combo options for sea ducks and fishing.
• Although there are lots other spots, certain areas stand out for bigger bucks. Prince of Wales Island, and Kodiak Island are a few of the hot spots for Sitka blacktail deer.
• Contact us for pricing and availability.

Pope and Young minimum is 75 inches, and Boone and Crockett is 100 inches for the three-year awards, and 108 for the all-time book. An average mature buck will score in the low to mid 80s, and are typically unsymmetrical with broken tines…bucks over 100 inches are VERY RARE. Keep that perspective in mind and you’ll have a ton of fun.