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 Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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05/29/18 12:24 AM
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We had an axis get shot in the front leg by a hunter that was a supposed marks man. That deer disappeared and we assumed was dead until it showed up on camera 2 years later, his horns were all jacked up. For the most part he was able to avoid cameras but we would catch him about twice a year. He was offered as a freebee to all hunters, 4 years later a guest finally got him. He was severally diminished in body mass and antlers.
I am guessing that your's will be hunted soon.
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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05/29/18 11:50 AM
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As long as he stays here he will not be hunted.
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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05/29/18 12:18 PM
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 Haven't seen him in a while. Has a real good limp now. Glad he survived so far. Maybe he'll stay around & not jump too many more fences. Looking forward to more pics - it'll be interesting to see how his horns develop next year.
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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05/30/18 12:31 PM
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Haven't seen him in a while. Has a real good limp now. Beautiful buck!
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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06/02/18 07:05 AM
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Thank you for posting the pics. I have been watching this post since last year and it helps me out tremendously to estimate my axis's growth between my trips to the lease and a paid hunt that I went on. Had one that was exactly on the same schedule. Haven't seen him in the last couple of trips but I'm sure he will be running the does in a few weeks. What a great deer and thanks again.
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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06/04/18 02:48 AM
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Very cool set of photos!
Do you get his sheds?
It would be nice to have him taxidermied after he passes.
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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06/08/18 07:58 PM
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 He is starting to use the bad leg a little. He will put a little weight on it. The joint is now stiff and will not bend. But it could be worse. A stiff leg beats a bullet in the gut.
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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Good for him and good looking ibex as well
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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06/09/18 03:25 AM
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Great to see that Don 
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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06/09/18 03:06 PM
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Hey Don........you think it happened jumping the high fence back in?
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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06/09/18 04:46 PM
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Hey Don........you think it happened jumping the high fence back in? I really don't know what happened.He would usually come to where I feed the Ibex males. Then I didn't see him for a few weeks. Then he showed up with the broke leg. Either s fence or something got him. But it is a long way from his heart so he will make it. Maybe not very fast so if he stays around here close to the house he should be OK.
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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 He is getting around pretty good now. Can't run but is walking good.
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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07/03/18 11:27 AM
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Hey man, glad he's made it so far. Looks like you've definitely got another mouth to feed now.
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Re: Axis, I wonder how big this year?
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07/03/18 11:56 PM
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He sure is a fine looking buck Don. Great photo as well sir!
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