Bushbuck

DESCRIPTION  

The bushbuck ram is regarded by sports hunters as the most dangerous medium-size antelope, as it will hide in the bush after being wounded and charge the hunter when he comes looking for it, impaling the hunter with its sharp horns. Bushbuck stand about 90 centimeters at the shoulder and weigh from 45 to 80 kilograms (depending on sex). Bushbuck have a light brown coat, with up to seven white stripes and white splotches on the sides. The white patches are usually geometrically shaped and on the most mobile parts of their body such as the ears, chin, tail, legs and neck. The muzzle is also white and horns are found only on the males and they can reach over half a meter with only one twist.  The Bushbuck is part of the spiral horn antelope with two distinct species. In the northern parts of South Africa you will find the Limpopo Bushbuck and in the South Eastern parts the Cape Bushbuck. The Cape Bushbuck is smaller in size.  

WHERE TO HUNT  

Bushbuck are widespread across Africa and many sub-species have been recorded mostly with very little variation except for color. The most commonly hunted sub-species are Chobe, Limpopo, Cape and East African. Grootpan Hunting Safaris hunt the Limpopo Bushbuck which is found in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.  

TROPHY SIZE  

Limpopo Bushbuck   Roland Ward = 8"   SCI = 33"  

RIFLE CALIBRE  

Any medium caliber from .270 Magnum and upwards is sufficient. However, many prefer hunting bushbuck with shotgun and buckshot.