Axis to the East?

[Limbwalker]

I want to hunt some where not to far from me. I live east of Houston and would like to find a relatively close place to take the family to hunt. I'm just curious to see how close to Houston they have come.

Bow_nut 81....."Asia" that is hilarious! I guess I had that one comming. :-)

We have some in Northern Colorado County, but good luck finding a place to hunt there. Those families run deep and there's a gun behind every tree in that area.

[kparker158]

Oh, I didn't realize there was an Asia, Texas.
I was thinking they originated from Asia but they are from India. I've lost my mind.

There's a China Tx too haha. Before Beaumont

[MLank]

Oh, I didn't realize there was an Asia, Texas.
I was thinking they originated from Asia but they are from India. I've lost my mind.

And India is in Asia. So you're correct.

[Rack Ranch]

I hunt in South Texas and an Axis will get an arrow if it comes under my feeder as well. The Kid ain't gonna pass up no Axis backstrap.

That being said, I think I have a better chance of seeing a mountain lion

Exotics would be all over the state, but in east texas, if one walked out to under a feeder, you know they'll get popped. So I don't think east texas will ever have a good sized population of exotics. In rocksprings, we pass up axis deer and fallow all year round unless it's a beast. On low fence property.

[Firecuss]

Where

Asia is right outside Corrigan.

No Moscow is right out side Corrigan

[CURTIS250]

There's a China Tx too haha. Before Beaumont

Pass through it on the way to mother in laws house.

[CURTIS250]

And India is in Asia. So you're correct.

Sweet!

[kparker158]

Pass through it on the way to mother in laws house.

We always go to the sprint car races at the dirt track

[Cooter]

My dad saw 14 in the yard in Anderson County outside of Palestine a couple of months ago. There is a high fenced place about 5 miles down the road. I have never seen animals in there, but I would expect that's where they came from. They have only been seen one time, but my son asks every time he talks to Paw if they have been back.

[Txnrog]

Exotics would be all over the state, but in east texas, if one walked out to under a feeder, you know they'll get popped. So I don't think east texas will ever have a good sized population of exotics. In rocksprings, we pass up axis deer and fallow all year round unless it's a beast. On low fence property.

I'd be willing to bet to the contrary, it's not like game management was well practiced in the western hill country back in the 70s and 80s when they really started to take hold. I think having them further east is just going to be a matter of time. You've only started to see significant growth in exotic ranches east of 35 in the last 10-15 years. As those fences get old and pig holes get left unchecked, you're going to have a lot more escapees.

Add to that more and more 'sanctuary' properties where they either wouldn't get hunted, or the owners are amiable to them, you have an environment where they can take hold. Seen that in the Boerne area, as more country land turned residential, the axis really took hold.

One limiting factor will likely be terrain - I just don't see axis doing that great in the thickest stuff and piney woods in Far East tx - that's just not their preferred habitat. The more open stuff west and north of Houston, absolutely.

Now Sika is a different story - if they start getting out, I can see them reAlly taking hold in east Texas. They are also nocturnal and prolific enough to make it even with really heavy hunting pressure. You don't know you even have Sika until you have a bunch of them.

[CURTIS250]

My dad saw 14 in the yard in Anderson County outside of Palestine a couple of months ago. There is a high fenced place about 5 miles down the road. I have never seen animals in there, but I would expect that's where they came from. They have only been seen one time, but my son asks every time he talks to Paw if they have been back.

This is the best news I've heard in a long time. My family has property in Oakwood. Just to the west of Palestine, across the river.

[CURTIS250]

I thought I would dig this tread back up and see if anybody has any new spots they are seeing axis. Closer to Houston the better.

[bow_nut81]

I suppose you are looking for free range?

[carp]

Montgomery County, buddy took the pic. Doubt they land owners want exact location given out.

[CURTIS250]

Free range yes.

Montgomery county...... I would have never guessed they would be there.