Wildlife Systems

09/01/2026

To all of our family and friends in Texas...

Hunting = Food
Hunting = Conservation
Hunting = Human Health

08/26/2026

Hunting seasons are opening up across the country, and we are looking forward to what should shape up to be a great fall season in Texas.

Each year, we are reminded of the grand scope of work that goes into preparing for the fall season; from assembling camp staff schedules to pre-season ranch work, the to-do list is long and diverse.

For the hunter, it should be no different. Whether you're going on a single hunt or looking forward to an entire season, hunting requires preparation. From the outfitter perspective, we see a wide range of "preparedness levels" in our camps, from clients unboxing guns for the first time to those who seem to never stop honing their skills.

Inspired by our observations, here's a list of some things to focus on to make your season more successful. And remember, time afield is never wasted!

Hunting = Conservation
Hunting = Food
Hunting = Human Health

08/18/2026

Wildlife Systems, Inc. had its annual staff meeting last weekend in Kerrville, TX. We use this event to connect, learn, and share important updates for the upcoming business year.

The weekend - attended by 30 or so of our guides, cooks, and admin staff, ranch managers, and landowners - began Friday evening with a co****le tournament, a great dinner, and a little karaoke at the hotel bar.

The next morning brought a day of classroom time covering topics ranging from company policies and harvest photography to legal updates and emergency medical training, led by Greg Simons, Peter Ewald, Jennifer J Jezek, Jason Powell, Don Richardson, and Craig Bowen.

In a business that takes our staffers to all corners of the state and beyond, this yearly in-service gives us a chance to build camaraderie, celebrate the past year's successes, learn from each other's experiences, and build momentum for the coming season.

Hunting = Conservation
Hunting = Food
Hunting = Human Health

08/06/2026

Fantastic news about East Foundation's new facility focused on ocelot conservation!

Hunting = Conservation
Hunting = Food
Hunting = Human Health

07/09/2026

One of the last before a short summer break, but what a dandy! Another great hunt with Jackie Murphy.

Hunting = Conservation
Hunting = Food
Hunting = Human Health

07/04/2026

06/30/2026

We had a fruitful weekend in Edwards County hosting one of our favorite corporate groups.

Great guys, solid animals, and a fun time all around!

Hunting = Conservation
Hunting = Food
Hunting = Human Health

06/23/2026

More beautiful axis bucks!

Here are a few lesser-known facts about one of Texas' most fascinating introduced species:

1️⃣ The name "axis deer" is actually a bit of a mystery. By the time Carl Linnaeus established the species' scientific name, Axis axis, in 1758, Europeans were already referring to the animal as an "axis deer." The exact origin of the word has been lost to history. Today, we're effectively using the animal's scientific name in everyday conversation, which is fairly uncommon.

In their native range on the Indian subcontinent, axis deer are known as "chital," a Sanskrit word that translates roughly to "the spotted one." Early Texas game ranches often used the name chital after the species was first introduced in 1932, but "axis" eventually became the more common term.

2️⃣ Their breeding cycle doesn't follow the same rules as our native deer. Unlike North American cervids, axis deer evolved in a tropical environment where day length changes very little throughout the year. As a result, their reproductive cycle is chiefly dependent on an individual buck's hormones and not tightly synchronized across the population.

On the same ranch, it's possible to see one buck in hard antler and actively rutting, another in velvet, and another that has recently shed his antlers...all standing in the same herd. This year-round reproductive capability is one of the reasons axis populations can expand rapidly under favorable conditions.

3️⃣ They're not just browsers. Most people think of deer as animals that primarily feed on brush, forbs, and woody vegetation. Axis deer are different - while they certainly browse, they also utilize grasses much more heavily than white-tailed deer and often behave more like elk in their feeding habits.

That ability to efficiently convert grass into body weight helps explain why axis deer perform so well on improved pastures and productive Hill Country rangelands. It also explains why wildlife managers and ranchers pay close attention to population levels, particularly during drought conditions, when competition for forage can intensify among livestock, native wildlife, and exotic species.

Hunting = Conservation
Hunting = Food
Hunting = Human Health

06/17/2026

Our free-range axis country is still producing some beautiful bucks. These hunts are winding down for the summer, but we will have a few more pics to share before we wrap up!

Hunting = Conservation
Hunting = Food
Hunting = Human Health