Hunting red duiker in South Africa is a very specialized hunt, with the red duiker forming a part of the elusive Tiny Ten. This is more of a collector’s hunt and Somerby Safaris specializes in red duiker hunting for the experienced hunter looking to add to their growing collection. Red duiker hunting in Africa usually takes place during the morning hours or late afternoon. Hunters look for activity or spoor along roads or open areas where the duiker is known to be feeding. Red duikers are often "called" in. Somerby Safaris will take you on an adventure to hunt red duiker in the Zululand and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa. Our areas are diverse and we take the utmost care to select the best area for your red duiker hunt. Our experienced professional hunters have years of experience in hunting red duiker and will take you on the hunt of a lifetime to complete your Tiny Ten hunt.
The red duiker is smaller than the common/grey duiker. The upper parts are a deep chestnut-red and the lower parts of the flanks and under parts are a pale chestnut colour. The nape and throat turn ash-grey as the animal ages. Both sexes carry short, straight horns. These small antelope have an average shoulder height of 17 inches and an average weight of 33 pounds.
the Zululand and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.
Red duiker can be found in forests and dense bush with high humidity. Dense riverfronts, dense mountainsides and general bushy areas are optimal habitats.
Hunting red duiker in South Africa is best done with a 375 with a solid bullet. Any shotgun will do, but try and stay away from high velocity calibers. The average shooting distance for the red duiker is between 20 and 35 yards.
As with most antelope species, the heart-lung shot is ideal for red duiker hunting. When faced side-on, place the shot in the high heart-lung position, which is just below the antelope's midline, straight up the foreleg.
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