Axis Deer Hunts in Texas
Axis axisThe Hill Country's favorite exotic, and some of the best venison there is.
- Family
- Deer
- Native range
- India
- Weight
- 150–250 lb
- Antlers
- 30+ in antlers
- Trophy fee
- $5,000+
- Lodge & guide
- $350 / hunter / day
About the Axis Deer
The axis deer, or chital, keeps its white spots for life and carries tall, lyre-shaped antlers. Trophy bucks top 30 inches. Axis were brought to Texas in the 1930s and the Hill Country has been prime axis country ever since.
Axis venison is lean, mild, and tender, and many hunters rate it the best-eating deer in the world.
Hunting Axis Deer at Black Eagle Ranch
Axis bucks don't all follow the same antler calendar, so there are hard-antlered bucks on the ground for much of the year. The heart of the rut in Texas usually falls in early summer, when the bucks bellow and move.
Look for long main beams, long brow tines, and good back points. A buck over 30 inches is a wall-hanger.
Axis Deer Hunting FAQ
When is the best time to hunt axis deer in Texas?
Axis can be hunted year-round in Texas since they are an exotic species. Peak hard-antler season and the rut usually run in early summer.
Is axis deer good to eat?
Yes. Axis is widely considered some of the best venison there is: lean, mild, and tender.
Where can I hunt Axis Deer in Texas?
Black Eagle Ranch in Harper, Texas offers guided axis deer hunts in the Texas Hill Country, about 25 minutes from Fredericksburg and under two hours from San Antonio.
How much does a axis deer hunt cost?
The trophy fee for axis deer at Black Eagle Ranch is $5,000+, plus the lodge and guide rate of $350 per hunter per day. The trophy fee is paid only for animals taken, and the balance is due at the completion of your hunt.
How do I book a axis deer hunt?
Request your dates on our online reservation calendar and select Axis Deer, or call Daniel at (830) 928-3161 or Todd at (409) 300-0575.
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Reserve your Axis Deer.
Only eight hunters a day, and the rarest animals go first.