Anyone on here hunt around or near Concan?
We had more axis than we wanted starting in about 2001-2013. Ever since 2013 the population has gradually declined to virtually non existent.... only a rare sighting or two now.
In 14 seasons we shot 21 axis and I personally watched herds of 40-50 in one sitting. Pressure on our place wasn't the issue.
I'm wondering if people in the area are seeing a decline in the axis numbers as well?
Part of me thinks:
Someone built a high fence and cutoff the passage to and from our ranch
Or
The shift from sheep to cows from our landowner maybe increased competition for grazing
Or
Continued brush control/bull dozing lowered cover and they dont like the more open areas
Or
The rapid increase in Aoudad population has pushed them out
Really have no idea and was hoping someone might have some insight on the area axis population (which directly in Concan is flourishing) or other things that may push them out of the area, despite year round feeding and limited pressure.
All feedback is greatly appreciated!
We had more axis than we wanted starting in about 2001-2013. Ever since 2013 the population has gradually declined to virtually non existent.... only a rare sighting or two now.
In 14 seasons we shot 21 axis and I personally watched herds of 40-50 in one sitting. Pressure on our place wasn't the issue.
I'm wondering if people in the area are seeing a decline in the axis numbers as well?
Part of me thinks:
Someone built a high fence and cutoff the passage to and from our ranch
Or
The shift from sheep to cows from our landowner maybe increased competition for grazing
Or
Continued brush control/bull dozing lowered cover and they dont like the more open areas
Or
The rapid increase in Aoudad population has pushed them out
Really have no idea and was hoping someone might have some insight on the area axis population (which directly in Concan is flourishing) or other things that may push them out of the area, despite year round feeding and limited pressure.
All feedback is greatly appreciated!