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best bait for axis? #6614782 01/03/17 10:26 PM
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I was chosen on a state WHITETAIL anterless/spike/exotic hunt this month. From what I have read, axis deer like alfalfa. I bought some in pellet form, along with sweet feed. Baiting is allowed on the property. Any input on what axis prefer? Also bringing corn. Thanks in advance!

Re: best bait for axis? [Re: retiredrailroadguy] #6614792 01/03/17 10:29 PM
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alfalfa, sweat feed, chaffhaye, over ripe mangos.


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Re: best bait for axis? [Re: retiredrailroadguy] #6614865 01/03/17 11:10 PM
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I have had them respond to corn as quick as whitetails. What state hunt did you draw?

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Re: best bait for axis? [Re: retiredrailroadguy] #6614876 01/03/17 11:14 PM
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Axis travel a lot. They are more of a herd type deer than WT. If the are around you will see them. If not? A few days of hunting in my opinion it is a hit or miss situation. What you throw out really doesn't matter. Good luck.

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I don't have any direct experience with Axis but a good friend swears he puts out alfalfa in a bale feeder and it doesn't last 24 hours. Near Kerrville.


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Originally Posted By: Erny
I have had them respond to corn as quick as whitetails. What state hunt did you draw?
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Alfalfa pellets and mangoes didn't work for me overtwo day hunt confused2

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Thanks for all the replies. It is a hunt at Guadalupe River State Park near Boerne, Texas

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Re: best bait for axis? [Re: retiredrailroadguy] #6617567 01/05/17 02:33 PM
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I have harvested several axis deer using alfalfa hay and corn at South llano state park, schrieners state park in Kerrville, and on private property. If I get an opportunity for axis deer and baiting is allowed, I would try to find some sweet alfalfa hay to put out with corn. Alfalfa has a very strong odor that seems to attract all deer.

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