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Tell me about axis hunting in TX
Posted on 1/18/19 at 9:03 pm
Posted on 1/18/19 at 9:03 pm
Me and the cousin have been tossing g around the idea of going on a axis hunt during the spring.
We were thinking about TX once we learned that they are pretty much a problem out west. Also read they have an open season in some parts.
Can anyone give some insight? Looking for a bow hunt
We were thinking about TX once we learned that they are pretty much a problem out west. Also read they have an open season in some parts.
Can anyone give some insight? Looking for a bow hunt
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Posted on 1/18/19 at 9:06 pm to ChandlerB03
Amazing experience, not really much of a problem though as you stated. Absolutely beautiful deer and some of the best tasting meat for sure.(10x better than whitetail) if you know how to cook it. Season should be year round too.
Spring/Summer is a fun time to go.
Spring/Summer is a fun time to go.
This post was edited on 1/18/19 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 1/18/19 at 9:07 pm to ChandlerB03
Non native species. Always open season. Big animals. Don’t have a set annual breeding schedule like whitetail, so very common to shoot a buck in full velvet or pregnant doe. Better eating than whitetail and overall just beautiful animals. We had a ton on our company deer lease. Rancher/landowner is 93 and sold it last year as soon as the season was over. Pisses me off. Loved that place.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 9:25 pm to ChandlerB03
Beautiful animal and eats good. I’d put the back strap against beef filet any day and way better eating than white tail.
Cool horns and if you find one with a nice hide I recommend tanning it.
Can be hunted year round and you can probably find a more cost effective hunt during the summer months.
I have a vendor taking is out next week for an Axis Hunt.
Cool horns and if you find one with a nice hide I recommend tanning it.
Can be hunted year round and you can probably find a more cost effective hunt during the summer months.
I have a vendor taking is out next week for an Axis Hunt.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 9:26 pm to ChandlerB03
I've got a hunt booked for March 2020. Kerrville. My first hunt. Gonna try and combo axis and rios.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 10:02 pm to jgthunt
Wear your snake boots
Posted on 1/18/19 at 10:03 pm to ChandlerB03
About the first week in June is when you should go
Posted on 1/18/19 at 10:17 pm to OhFace55
Anyone have any recommendations as far as area and outfits?
Posted on 1/18/19 at 10:18 pm to OhFace55
We have 200 acres outside Brady . Occasionally an Axis and Fallow will show up . I’ve seen several very nice Black bucks that have gotten out of high fence. I saw a buck a couple weeks ago standing on the side of the road next to the high fence that had to score 200 or better. Wish that sucker would get out.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 10:21 pm to ChandlerB03
What quality of buck are you looking for? Also, you looking free range or high fence?
And what kinda price you have in mind?
I've talked to a ton of outfitters in the last year.
And what kinda price you have in mind?
I've talked to a ton of outfitters in the last year.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 10:52 pm to ChandlerB03
We have some beautiful axis deer on our property out in west texas. There rut is late june
Posted on 1/18/19 at 11:35 pm to ChandlerB03
The Rocksprings area is a great place to go. No need to go high fence around there. They are plentiful and good number of large bucks. June July for the rut and they will be growling/bugling. Did a hunt this past July and killed a stud. Low fence ranch was overrun with them. Just hunted the water holes. Also you can visit Texas Hunting Forum for even more insight. A lot of knowledgeable people on there. A good outfitter is Mike McKinney who owns West Texas Hunt Organization. He runs a great outfit and has a lot of land access. I can give you the name and number for the guy I call when I want to get a hunt set up too. He is a guide for other outfitters and knows a lot of people. It wouldn’t be a super posh set up, but he’s a great guy and works hard to get you on animals. Also does arrow head digs in the off-season.
Posted on 1/19/19 at 4:43 am to jgthunt
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What quality of buck are you looking for? Also, you looking free range or high fence?
And what kinda price you have in mind?
Doesn't have to be a trophy, but also don't want to shoot a spike. Would perfer free range. Haven't really looked into it to check prices.
Posted on 1/19/19 at 6:42 am to HTownTigerFan
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Rocksprings
Went there 2 years ago to help a friend's dad run some livestock water lines. Definitely different terrain than I was used to, and riding around after dark we saw plenty Axis. Would definitely go to that area if I were to hunt, even though it was quite a drive
Posted on 1/19/19 at 6:44 am to ChandlerB03
The antlers make really cool knife handles if you are in to that sort of thing
Posted on 1/19/19 at 6:52 am to ChandlerB03
I wonder how an axis would do in South Louisiana/Mississippi? Seems to be doing great in Texas?
Posted on 1/19/19 at 8:16 am to Tigerpaw123
I go every year on a combo rio amd axis hunt in sonora, texas. I go with judd martin of martin hollow outfitters. Great guide and great accomadations. I think he is originally from louisiana
Posted on 1/19/19 at 8:35 am to Tigerpaw123
Our old neightbor in Kingston had some in his high fence. They did fine
Posted on 1/19/19 at 8:41 am to Tigerpaw123
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I wonder how an axis would do in South Louisiana/Mississippi?
There were quite a few of them on Cat Island before Katrina. After Katrina, there were quite a few on the beach in MS...smelling pretty bad too.
Posted on 1/19/19 at 9:10 am to ChandlerB03
Free range with no price issue I'd talk to Judd Martin or Mike McKinney. If you want a little cheaper check with whack n stack with jack gerstein.
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