The Big Axis Bulls Are More Difficult to Hunt!

The Big Axis Bulls Are More Difficult to Hunt!

Axis deer on The Patio Ranch are famous for enlightening hunters on the high difficulty level of a hunt when the quarry is smart, wary and well-versed in normal ranch activity patterns. Charles had arrived at the ranch to hunt Axis Deer and would soon learn what a...
Weldon’s Second Hunt…Keeps Getting Better!

Weldon’s Second Hunt…Keeps Getting Better!

Weldon was here earlier in the year and took a great 8-point Axis bull. This trip, his focus was on a Barasingha bull and, if time allowed, a Blackbuck Antelope. Weldon’s arrival time of about 4:30 in the afternoon, with the thermometer nudging close to 101 degrees,...

Farewell Gary!

Dear Friends of The Patio, We hope this note finds you in good health and good spirits. We are writing to let you know of a big milestone in the life of The Patio Ranch and in that of our family. This year, Gary Ploch celebrates his 39th year serving our family, our...
Axis Cam!

Axis Cam!

We had to move the stations a number of times in the last two weeks to photograph the bulls we know are in the pasture. Some with some interesting shapes and configurations! “…tell a different hunting story!!”

TESTIMONIAL ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE AT THE PATIO RANCH

I first would like to introduce myself to the viewers of this article. I am Gary M who served twenty years in the Marine Corps working in the capacity of a ground operator, specializing in Scout Sniper and Force Reconnaissance operations. During my odyssey as an...