Bigman and Dogfish hit the nail on the head.....

Typically blacktail will bed down during mid day and hang in the thickest stuff you can find.... If you're making a ton of noise walking through it, that's where they're likely at. I can't tell you how many will just get up and let you walk by just out of eyesight...

Extremely smart animals... That's why the rut is so nice to hunt. Where the does are the bucks will be...