Axis Deer
NATIVE TO INDIA
AVAILABLE FOR HUNTING:
YEAR ROUND
CURRENT YEAR'S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Texas Resident:
Resident Hunting
Non-Resident:
Non-resident special hunting or Non-resident 5 day special hunting
This deer spece is commonly known as the most beautiful deer in the world. They are chestnut brown with white spots. They have a large white throat patch. The bucks grow long antlers, usually with 3 points per side. A large male will weigh 250 pounds while a female will weigh around a 100 pounds. Being from a tropical climate with no noticeable winters, axis deer evolved to grow antlers and breed during any month of the year. Most axis bucks are in hard antlers in the summer.
Trophy Game Records of the World Scoring Parameters
Bronze 309.9 & lower
Silver 310.0-329.9
Gold 330.0+