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Axis Deer

Scientific Name: Axis axis

Subspecies: None.

Distribution: India, Sri Lanka and southern Nepal. Introduced into Queensland and Victoria (Australia) in 1813 and 1866. Introduced into New Zealand in 1908. Also introduced into Argentine, Brasil, Uruguay, Hawaii, Texas, California and the former Yugoslavia.

Habitat: Open forest with good cover in lowland and hilly regions.

Description: Medium sized deer weighing up to 90 kg and measuring up to 95 cm over the shoulder. It may reach a total body length of 1.75 m without tail (15 cm). General colour rufous brown with white spots. The antlers are forked and have several points.

Hunting method: Stalking and lying in wait, driven hunt from the back of hunting elephants.

Hunting available in: Mainly in the areas of introduction

We offer this specie on the following tours

Mixed bag program for ducks, partridges, doves & fishing

Argentina

Argentina has for many years been known as the world's leading wing shooting destination. We can offer a combination hunt for ducks, partridges, doves and pigeons, which must be said to be a totally unique and complete hunting experience. We are also offer

5 days hunting stay

$6,495

Per. person

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Rifle hunting at La Pampa

Argentina

Exciting rifler hunting with endless possibilities! Argentina’s La Pampa region is home to a wide range of hunt able species. Most of these animals are descended from game animals that were introduced into the country over a century ago -it is a real parad

6 days hunting stay

$8,750

Per. person

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Australian hunting adventure with Kingham Safaris

Australia

Kingham are a family-owned company who have been offering some of Australia’s best hunting and wildlife adventures for over 37 years. They are renown for their high level of service and excellent hunting for 12 different big game species. They have delivered more top-10 trophies than any other ou...