Spiral Horns
Bowhunting Bushbuck
Pound for pound one of the most exciting bow trophies in Africa. Secretive, sharp and quick to slip away, a spot-and-stalk bushbuck in the riverine thickets is a proper hunt.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 45 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 15 – 25 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 40 – 80 kg
- Where to hunt
- South Africa · Tanzania · Mozambique
Bowhunting notes
45 lb is enough for the body size. The real difficulty is the close, thick-cover stalk.
Subspecies & colour variants
Bowhunting Bushbuck: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt bushbuck?
We recommend a minimum of 45 lb draw weight for bushbuck, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 45 lb is enough for the body size. The real difficulty is the close, thick-cover stalk.
How close do you get to bushbuck on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 15 – 25 yards. Bushbuck is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt bushbuck?
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 bushbuck in Africa?
We hunt bushbuck in South Africa · Tanzania · Mozambique. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
