Hunting Baboon in South Africa

Hunting Baboon in South Africa - Hunter's Notes

When hunting baboon in South Africa, we generally hunt the chacma species of baboon. Baboons can be very aggressive. It is a known fact that they would viciously counter-attack their predators when threatened. Baboons are also very socialized and it is this fact that makes it such a difficult hunt – baboons always have a sentry on duty that never sleeps. Due to the high intelligence of these animals, they are generally able to tell the difference between a game hand on a reserve and an armed hunter.

Hunting baboon in South Africa is therefore an extremely rewarding hunt, being one of the most difficult animals to hunt. Somerby Safaris will offer you a baboon hunt experience unlike any other, With the diversity of our hunting areas and the high level of skill and experience of our professional hunters, baboon hunting with us is a thrilling and fulfilling adventure.

Hunting Baboon in South Africa - Characteristics

Identification

Chacma baboons are large, hairy, terrestrial monkeys that have a dog-like head, with a prominent muzzle and a heavy brow above beady, close-set eyes. Males have long, razor-sharp canine teeth and a dark mane on the neck and shoulders. A mature male measures 1.5 m from head to tail and weighs up to 33 kg, whereas the more slender female measures 1.1 m and has a mass of about 15 kg.

Hunting Areas -

Throughout South Africa, but requires a CITES permit.

Habitat -

Chacma baboons inhabit a wide range of habitats and are common in woodland, savanna, steppes and sub-desert, montane regions. They normally occur in areas with adequate food and water supply and suitable night resting places such trees or high, rocky outcrops.

Habits -

Although they are a protected species, they are generally seen as pests as they are very destructive to lodges and homes. Males can be very aggressive and a have a very loud bark. Diet consist of grass, roots, tubers, fruits, nuts, invertebrates, small birds and mammals, and scorpions.

Weight
UP TO 100 POUNDS

Hunting Baboon in South Africa - Shot Placement and Caliber

The best baboon hunting caliber is a small- to medium bore rifle for accurate shot placement. For shot placement on baboons when quartering to, aim at the inside of the closer shoulder.

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Hunting Baboon in South Africa - Enquire

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Hunting Baboon in South Africa

Hunting Baboon in South Africa - Hunter's Notes

Hunting Baboon in South Africa - Characteristics

Hunting Baboon in South Africa - Shot Placement and Caliber

Hunting Baboon in South Africa - Gallery

Hunting Baboon in South Africa - Enquire

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