Plains Game
Bowhunting Blesbok
A handsome highveld antelope with a white blaze and ringed horns. Herds graze the open grasslands, making for a classic spot-and-stalk plains hunt.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 40 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 25 – 40 yd
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Body weight
- 55 – 80 kg
- Where to hunt
- South Africa
Bowhunting notes
40 lb is plenty. Open ground means judging distance and a patient approach.
Subspecies & colour variants
Bowhunting Blesbok: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt blesbok?
We recommend a minimum of 40 lb draw weight for blesbok, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 40 lb is plenty. Open ground means judging distance and a patient approach.
How close do you get to blesbok on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 25 – 40 yards. Blesbok is rated moderate to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt blesbok?
Costs vary by trophy size, area and the rest of your species list. Use our Build Your Hunt estimator for a ballpark total, then Danie confirms a clear, itemised quote for your hunt.
Where can you bowhunt blesbok in Africa?
We hunt blesbok in South Africa. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
