Posted By: Steve from GA
Deciding on my first Axis hunt - buck vs. doe? - 12/17/20 03:42 PM
I plan on booking my first 2 day Axis hunt for this summer (driving from GA), and I want to make sure that I'm booking this hunt in such a way to align with my interests. I suppose the easiest way to do this is to try and answer the question - does an Axis doe offer significantly better quality meat as compared to an Axis buck?
While I certainly wouldn't shy away from shooting an Axis buck, as a guy who loves to cook, my real "trophy" is a freezer full of quality meat. The mount is probably secondary to me. Though having said that, I still want the challenge of a unique spot and stalk hunt. If there's very little difference in the meat, then perhaps I will treat myself to an Axis buck (and a European mount) for this first hunt. But if the doe meat is significantly better, then maybe it makes more sense to shoot a doe or two and save some money in the process?
What is your experience with Axis doe vs. buck meat? Is there a big enough difference in the meat or the type of hunt to go one way or the other for a first timer? Appreciate the input.
While I certainly wouldn't shy away from shooting an Axis buck, as a guy who loves to cook, my real "trophy" is a freezer full of quality meat. The mount is probably secondary to me. Though having said that, I still want the challenge of a unique spot and stalk hunt. If there's very little difference in the meat, then perhaps I will treat myself to an Axis buck (and a European mount) for this first hunt. But if the doe meat is significantly better, then maybe it makes more sense to shoot a doe or two and save some money in the process?
What is your experience with Axis doe vs. buck meat? Is there a big enough difference in the meat or the type of hunt to go one way or the other for a first timer? Appreciate the input.