Spiral Horns
Bowhunting Cape Eland
The largest antelope on earth, a bull the size of a small ox that moves like a shadow. Bringing the biggest of them all to bow range is a hunt you will never stop telling.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 60 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 25 – 40 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 500 – 900 kg
- Where to hunt
- South Africa · Namibia · Tanzania · Mozambique
Bowhunting notes
Enormous body, so 60 lb minimum with heavy arrows for penetration. They cover ground fast, so patience is key.
Subspecies & colour variants
Bowhunting Cape Eland: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt cape eland?
We recommend a minimum of 60 lb draw weight for cape eland, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. Enormous body, so 60 lb minimum with heavy arrows for penetration. They cover ground fast, so patience is key.
How close do you get to cape eland on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 25 – 40 yards. Cape Eland is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt cape eland?
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 cape eland in Africa?
We hunt cape eland in South Africa · Namibia · Tanzania · Mozambique. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
