Here in South TX, Axis bucks are likely to be "in hard antler" most any warm/hot month & at that same time some may be "in velvet".

Note: He in Bexar County one of the TX Master Naturalists, makes "invasive species chili" with 1/2 Axis scraps & 1/2 feral pork. = Nobody can eat just one large bowl.
(Three bowls with cornbread muffins is more my speed.)

For NON-Texicans, look up any real recipe for TEXAS RED CHILI on-line & substitute the axis/pork for the beef.
(The pinto beans are cooked separately, for those who want them to add to their bowl.)

yours, tex

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