Dangerous Game
Bowhunting Elephant
The ultimate. There is no bigger animal to hunt with a bow, and nothing that compares to drawing on one inside twenty-five yards. The pinnacle of the sport.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 80 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 15 – 25 yd
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Body weight
- 4,000 – 6,000 kg
- Where to hunt
- Tanzania · Zambia · Mozambique · free-range concessions on enquiry
Bowhunting notes
Maximum draw weight and the heaviest arrows built, on a tightly controlled close-range hunt with an experienced professional.
Enquire about hunting ElephantBowhunting Elephant: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt elephant?
We recommend a minimum of 80 lb draw weight for elephant, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. Maximum draw weight and the heaviest arrows built, on a tightly controlled close-range hunt with an experienced professional.
How close do you get to elephant on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 15 – 25 yards. Elephant is rated extreme to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt elephant?
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 elephant in Africa?
We hunt elephant in Tanzania · Zambia · Mozambique · free-range concessions on enquiry. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
