Plains Game
Bowhunting Blue Wildebeest
The poor man's buffalo, and they earn the name. Deceptively tough and famous for soaking up a hit and running. A wildebeest teaches respect for shot placement.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 50 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 20 – 30 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 180 – 250 kg
- Where to hunt
- South Africa · Namibia · Tanzania · Mozambique
Bowhunting notes
50 lb minimum. Aim tight behind the shoulder, low, and be ready to follow up.
Subspecies & colour variants
Bowhunting Blue Wildebeest: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt blue wildebeest?
We recommend a minimum of 50 lb draw weight for blue wildebeest, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 50 lb minimum. Aim tight behind the shoulder, low, and be ready to follow up.
How close do you get to blue wildebeest on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 20 – 30 yards. Blue Wildebeest is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt blue wildebeest?
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 blue wildebeest in Africa?
We hunt blue wildebeest in South Africa · Namibia · Tanzania · Mozambique. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
