Hunting & Fishing West Texas Part 1 (Free Range Axis and Corsicans)

[mulie_mike]

I just spent 11 days straight on the road doing a bunch of back to back hunts. The first 2.5 days were spent chasing Free Range corsicans in Val Verde county. The Corsicans were just about as hard to hunt as an Aoudad this time around but everyone still got there ram. A hog was solidly hit but lost in the brush and quite a few free range Axis were seen. Total Corsicans seen were over 200.

In between the hunts we ran over to one of my ranches with some Axis on it and right into the hunt (106 degrees by the way) I spotted this beautiful buck sleeping in the oaks. A quick stalk and great shot and he was DRT. Spensor (the client) had a blast.

Stay tuned for part 2 and 3. I had the pleasure of having outdoor writer Mark Hampton out on a hand gun hunt....

 

[5280EM!]

Re: West Texas Part 1 (Free Range Axis and Corsicans)

Great photos! I like that last one showing the bullet impact.

 

[killborn]

Re: West Texas Part 1 (Free Range Axis and Corsicans)

Awesome pics, I need to hook with you to find out about a hunt.

 

[mulie_mike]

Re: West Texas Part 1 (Free Range Axis and Corsicans)

It would be great to have you out. Message me or call me anytime.

 

[killborn]

Re: West Texas Part 1 (Free Range Axis and Corsicans)

Just sent you a mail. Thank you

 

[snave58]

Re: West Texas Part 1 (Free Range Axis and Corsicans)

very nice Mike, those damn sheep can get very elusive when they turn wild or are born wild. that is one fine Axis buck, did he go over 30 in. wide? gonna guess 33 tall 32 wide outside. beauty either way.

 

[mulie_mike]

Re: West Texas Part 1 (Free Range Axis and Corsicans)

Thanks Kimmel
The axis buck was 33in length and almost 34 wide so almost spot on with your guess.

Those sheep can be just as hard to hunt as a free range Aoudad at times. They are pretty darn wild.

 

[PatrickChewing]

Re: West Texas Part 1 (Free Range Axis and Corsicans)

Looks like a great time!

 

[snave58]

Re: West Texas Part 1 (Free Range Axis and Corsicans)

just picked up my 2 axis cull bucks I shot in june in the hill country, from the processor. had several kinds of brauts made in the mix. cooked up some of the german ones with green chillies mixed in. out freaking standing. any one who has never tried Axis deer. put it on your bucket list....