Many seek to chase the spotted ghost and few have the opportunity to harvest one successfully. That all changes in the expert guidance of Aynimana. Experience the magnificence of Texas Hill Country while chasing one of the world's most exotic species. Known for their excellent taste, Axis deer are one of the most sought-after species in the world.
This guided trip set in the Texas Hill Country is designed to connect guests with nature through the harvest of an Axis deer. These trips fill your freezer with some of the best game meat known to man. The 2-day trip is located three hours west of Austin, and guests will be provided with transportation to and from the private 2,000 acre ranch. Accommodations:
The axis deer, also known as the chital (from the Bengali word for “spotted”), is native to India and Sri Lanka. In the U.S., axis populations have been established in Hawaii, where they were introduced in the 1860s, and Texas, where they were stocked in the 1930s. Unlike North American ungulates, different female axis come into estrous at different times of the year; accordingly, the bucks go into rut at different times. However, most of the breeding takes place in late spring and early summer.
Axis deer are easily identified by an orange coat with white spots similar to a whitetail fawn. Mature males and females have white patches on their throat while only mature males have antlers with an average of 6 points per antler. Female axis deer do not grow antlers and have a mature body size of 90 to 150 lbs while males weigh an average of 150 to 250 pounds. Behavior of axis deer is nearly identical to native whitetail deer with majority of activity occurring at dusk and dawn. Herds are comprised of males and females of various ages throughout the year.
Aynimana is hunting with reverence. This experience empowers and teaches you how to hunt and process an animal with the highest respect for life.
