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re: Reasonable Axis Hunt
Posted on 1/31/24 at 11:54 am to WM_Tiger
Posted on 1/31/24 at 11:54 am to WM_Tiger
Can you define reasonable? If you are looking for a meat hunt and to shoot Axis does then on the very cheap end you will be paying 400 a piece, but more than likely over 500 a piece. If you are looking for a decent buck then on the very cheap end you will be paying 2500 dollars, but more than likely over 3000 dollars.
The freeze of 2021 completely decimated some Axis and black buck herds so the supply and demand is lower on the supply side.
If your heart isn't set on an Axis and its the meat you are more interested in then I would recommend searching for a broken horn Scimitar Oryx hunt. Once their horns are broken they are sold at a discount and to me their meat is better than Axis. You can get a broken horned Scimitar Oryx hunt for 900-1200 dollars and they are a good bit bigger than an Axis.
The freeze of 2021 completely decimated some Axis and black buck herds so the supply and demand is lower on the supply side.
If your heart isn't set on an Axis and its the meat you are more interested in then I would recommend searching for a broken horn Scimitar Oryx hunt. Once their horns are broken they are sold at a discount and to me their meat is better than Axis. You can get a broken horned Scimitar Oryx hunt for 900-1200 dollars and they are a good bit bigger than an Axis.
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Posted on 1/31/24 at 12:53 pm to mtb010
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The freeze of 2021 completely decimated some Axis and black buck herds so the supply and demand is lower on the supply side.
100% spot on. Prior to the 2021 freeze, you could find axis doe hunts in the $350 price range. Now you're gonna spend $500 ~ $750 if you can find a reputable hunt. Additionally, the outfitter or "Hunting Ranch" may require you to book a 2-day min. hunt with lodging and a guide fee. Currently land/ranch owners are trying to build up their herds. IMO, the best eating animal is a red deer hind (doe) which can weigh up to 300 lbs. Unfortunately, those are 2x's the price of an axis doe.
Posted on 1/31/24 at 1:18 pm to mtb010
Having had Oryx and Axis, can confirm everything you said, including the Axis being hit so hard. My buddy did the broken horn hunt a few weeks ago South of San Antonio and was shocked at how much meat he ended up with.
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