Bontebok hunting in South Africa is a hunt for the more experienced trophy hunter, looking to add something new to their collection. The bontebok is a medium-sized, dark brown antelope with a prominent, wide white blaze on its face, with a pure white rump, belly and hocks, and black-tipped tail. Both sexes have horns, although the horns of the males are heavier and longer than those of females. Bontebok have an average shoulder height of 35 inches and weight of 160 pounds. Bontebuck is the most beautiful in the trio of three, including the common and white Blesbuck. Bontebuck will cross breed with blesbuck. Each herd must be certified with Nature Conservation and a Certificate of Purity is to be issued by the same authority.
African hunting is an experience all on its own and hunting bontebok in South Africa with Somerby Safaris will be an excellent hunt for the discerning sportsman. We have a variety of hunting areas and concessions, always making sure that we do not overhunt and that we provide our hunters with the best quality trophies and hunts.
Distinct white blaze on the face. The belly, inner parts of the buttocks and the legs below the knees are white. The male is slightly larger and has thicker horns. Both sexes have horns.
are hunted in the Free State and Western Cape provinces of South Africa.
Trophy bontebok can be found in the open grass plains with sufficient water. Bontebuck prefers sweet grassveld but will survive sufficiently on sour areas. When hunting bontebok in South Africa with Somerby Safaris, we will generally hunt in the Free State and Western Cape provinces.
The best caliber for a bontebuck hunt in South Africa ranges from .270 to .300 magnums with 130-150 grain bullets; you can also opt for a .308 or 30-06.
Your PH will always assist you in shooting as accurately as possible but as a general rule, place your shot by following the back line of the front leg up to approximately a third of the body to puncture the lungs and heart. Even if it is not a kill shot, the animal will not get far with this kind of shot placement.
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