My experience with judging Axis is none. I appreciate the advice. I would absolutely love to shoot a larger Axis or one in hard horn. BUT...my time is limited, flying in this Thursday(21st) and leaving Tuesday(26th) afternoon. Where I am hunting is NOT a ranch for these type hunts. It is a 10 acre property, behind a business where these Axis frequent and we have access. Most likely because a feeder is maintained by my buddy there. I am not even counting on seeing that buck since it is free range and someone else might have shot him since these pics were taken. I will gladly shoot a doe if the opportunity presents itself. A trophy would be nice but meat is sweet:).
It is not set up for a bow hunt either, which I would prefer. I will be using a rifle.
BTW...welcome to the forums, and those are some really nice Axis your wife and you harvested.
I hope I am as blessed.