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 Re: $750 Axis
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07/11/10 11:15 PM
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don k
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We would do it if we could get on him with archery. What happened to your black powder?
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Re: $750 Axis
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07/12/10 12:39 AM
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Haven't got them in yet. And we were looking for a place to film on this next week.
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Re: $750 Axis
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07/16/10 12:03 PM
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don k
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All I can say is that things must really be bad out there. I really feel sorry for those of you that do hunting for a living. If I can't even sell a axis buck for $750 I don't see how the outfitters can make a living in hunting anymore. We used to get $750 and more back in the 80"s for them. We had to pay the land owner $500 for Axis, blackbuck and fallow. Aoudad cost us $800. Hopefully the economy picks up soon or there are going to be some real cheap hunts or a lot of people out of business.
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Re: $750 Axis
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07/16/10 01:35 PM
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He would be in the freezer already with us... But you are correct the economy is in a bad way and folks have had to cut back on extra things to pay bills....
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Re: $750 Axis
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07/16/10 01:36 PM
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I want this axis, but I'm not sure if a 25 inch is what I want on the wall......
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Re: $750 Axis
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07/29/10 11:15 PM
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don k
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Finally got a semi good picture today. 
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Re: $750 Axis
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07/29/10 11:20 PM
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All I can say is that things must really be bad out there. I really feel sorry for those of you that do hunting for a living. If I can't even sell a axis buck for $750 I don't see how the outfitters can make a living in hunting anymore. We used to get $750 and more back in the 80"s for them. We had to pay the land owner $500 for Axis, blackbuck and fallow. Aoudad cost us $800. Hopefully the economy picks up soon or there are going to be some real cheap hunts or a lot of people out of business. Agree on the above. With the exception of my doe hunts and Koeing, I cant get hardly any hunters to book. I do think the economy has a majority to be the Reaper of Bad news.
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Re: $750 Axis
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07/30/10 12:20 AM
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I am interested in this hunt as well as a couple of whitetail hunts.
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/01/10 02:06 PM
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That buck in the picture sure does look bigger than 25". I have killed a few and they were that size and measured at least 30". I might have to jump on this one though.
Where is the ranch located?
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/01/10 04:46 PM
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don k
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About 3 miles out of Bandera. I would rather guess him low than say he is longer. He won't make 30" though. He probably would in a year, but I don't want to keep him that long. It is a wonder he and one from outside haven't started working on the fence yet.
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/04/10 12:29 AM
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Pm Sent
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/04/10 04:36 AM
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/07/10 07:22 PM
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I see he is still around... Would have never guessed... We would have already made him Hollywood... 
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/07/10 10:24 PM
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I can't believe no one has taking you up on this offer Don. That is a nice looking buck for $750, I will pass the info around.
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/08/10 02:08 AM
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I have some people coming this next weekend for him.
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/12/10 09:37 PM
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Prayer is the "ultimate" wireless connection .
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/12/10 09:59 PM
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Make sure you post trophy pictures and measurments after the hunt. I'd be interested in how he finally measured out.
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/12/10 11:33 PM
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Sat. is the day. Will take measurements and pictures. I have about 5 acres here at the house where I have a couple of my Ibex breeding males and the males that I have taken away from the nannies. A couple of days ago 2 spike axis showed up in the pasture. Also a 2 year old axis male showed up in the pasture where there were only whitetails before. If something doesn't happen one of these days there will be more axis than whitetail in the hill country.
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/13/10 01:32 PM
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That's the truth. A friend started with 4 a few years ago on a 600 ac high fence place. There were whitetail there as well. Now they estimate 40~50 axis, and whitetails are almost never seen.
The does frequently have twins, and they've even had a couple cases of triplets. Breeding multiple times per year. Won't take long for LOTS of Axis.
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/13/10 01:44 PM
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/13/10 04:37 PM
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You think its great until you have to keep fixing the fences they tear up.
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/13/10 04:41 PM
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I'd prefer to keep the Whitetail. Just ask the Aussies about the effects of invasive species.
Guess the only good news is that Axis hunts should get cheaper.
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/13/10 07:43 PM
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Here is Kerrville you'd be amazed at the number of free range axis. I live not far from the middle of town and have seen axis at the bottom of the hill near my house.
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/13/10 09:01 PM
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Here is Kerrville you'd be amazed at the number of free range axis. I live not far from the middle of town and have seen axis at the bottom of the hill near my house. You're absolutely right. I'd say the highest concentration of free-ranging Axis is around Kerrville/Bandera and in Junction along the Llano River. TONS of Axis there!!
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Re: $750 Axis
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08/14/10 12:12 AM
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I took an axis doe off a low fence place west of Hunt, Texas in 2003. I saw at least 75 animals in two distinct herds within a hour. It's good they're so tasty.
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