Chital or cheetal, Axis axis, spotted deers or axis deer in nature habitat. Bellow majestic powerful adult animals.© Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock.com Invasive axis deer have become a widespread ...

In 1932, Texas landowners introduced axis deer from the Indian subcontinent into the state and initially kept the animals behind high fences as a new hunting attraction. However, nearly a century ...

Haleakala Ranch president Scott Meidell has noticed that new fencing and the culling of wild axis deer have contributed to a ...

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii, August 14, 2025 (ENS) – Hawaii Governor Josh Green, MD, declared an emergency caused by the overpopulation of axis deer plus an ongoing drought on the island of Maui two weeks ...

MAKAWAO -- Experts say axis deer numbers are rising on Maui, and lawmakers are looking for ways to manage an invasive species considered both environmentally destructive and desirable for hunting.

KAHULUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - There are growing concerns surrounding the abundance of axis deer on Maui. Officials are trying to get the population under control before someone gets hurt. Alarming videos ...

In 1961, Columbian black-tailed deer were introduced to Kauai primarily for sport hunting. Over the years, these non-native deer have proliferated significantly on the island’s western region. Their ...

One of the healthiest red meats in the world comes from Hawaii, and now it can be eaten in Denver thanks to Olivia in Washington Park and its partnership with Maui Nui Venison. That’s right: The ...

Male axis deer develop long, sweeping antlers up to 30 inches long! While whitetail deer grow an increasing number of antler points as they age, axis deer antlers ...