History of the Fallow And Axis Deer

Fallow deer were brought to Marin in 1948 when the San Francisco Zoo donated them to Doc Ottinger, who created a hunting club on his ranch at the foot of Mount Vision.

Article by
David Mitchell

Photos by
Janine Warner

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