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About Axis Deer Hunting in Texas

Chital or “Axis Deer” Hunting in Texas has been popular since the deer were introduced to Texas in 1932. By 1988 Axis Deer were found in 27 different counties. Now thousands of Axis Deer can be found roaming free and on high-fenced hunting ranches throughout the state.

Reasons, why Axis Deer hunting in Texas has become so popular, are because of their beautiful reddish color with white spots, fantastic tasting meat, and their high numbers of the population due to their hardy and resilient nature.

Axis Deer are also very vocal creatures and have very distinct barking sounds. During mating season the male Axis deer have even been known to bugle during mating season. Mating season can occur year-round and females have been known to give birth 2 times per year.

  • Popular Hunting Methods

    Popular methods for Axis Deer hunting are archery, crossbow, and rifle. Depending on which hunting trip you choose you can hunt these amazing animals on a high fenced and privately managed property or choose to hunt them on low fenced or public hunting spots.

  • Free Range Axis Deer Hunts in Texas

    Free-range Axis Deer hunts in Texas are a great choice when selecting a hunting trip. Free-range Axis Deer hunts in Texas also tend to be some of the more affordable hunting trips you can book.

  • Axis Deer Hunts in Texas Prices

    Pricing for Axis Deer Hunts in Texas can vary depending on the level of accommodations and the size of deer you are wishing to harvest. 3 day and 2-night hunting trips will typically start out between $500 and $1000. However, many of these hunts will include a “Trophy Fee” for a price dependant on the size of the animal you shoot. A Trophy Fee is a fee provided to the hunter before they harvest a particular animal. For example, a trophy Axis Deer would cost more than an older doe.

  • Axis Deer Hunting Facts

    If you shoot and miss your Axis Deer of choice, then you might not get another shot. Axis Deer have been known to run up to 40 miles per hour! If you run up on an Axis Deer and spook it then you might hear a barking sound, which it uses to alert the rest of their herd.

    Many exotic species are now living in the state of Texas. However, the Axis Deer is the most abundant species in the state. A huge reason for this is people raising Axis for their great tasting meat and many hunters will claim it as their favorite game meat to enjoy.

  • Axis Deer Hunting Season in Texas

    In Texas, you can hunt Axis Deer in Texas whenever you like, as long as you have a valid hunting license. This species is an exotic species to the state and so it doesn’t have a limited hunting season. Unlike Whitetail Deer hunting in Texas, a bag limit doesn’t exist. So as long as you can afford it, chances are you Axis Deer you can bag as many as you like.