Plains Game
Bowhunting Fringe-eared Oryx
The gemsbok's tawny East African cousin, with black tassels on its ear tips, a bold black-and-white mask and long rapier horns. Found only in south-eastern Kenya and north-eastern Tanzania, a good bull stalked across the dry Maasai Steppe is a prize you can only hunt in Tanzania.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 50 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 25 – 40 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 115 – 210 kg
- Where to hunt
- Tanzania
Bowhunting notes
Built like a gemsbok and every bit as tough, so 50 lb and up with a heavy, sharp arrow. It lives in open, dry thornbush and steppe where it sees a long way, so the stalk and a good range call make the shot.
Enquire about hunting Fringe-eared OryxBowhunting Fringe-eared Oryx: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt fringe-eared oryx?
We recommend a minimum of 50 lb draw weight for fringe-eared oryx, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. Built like a gemsbok and every bit as tough, so 50 lb and up with a heavy, sharp arrow. It lives in open, dry thornbush and steppe where it sees a long way, so the stalk and a good range call make the shot.
How close do you get to fringe-eared oryx on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 25 – 40 yards. Fringe-eared Oryx is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt fringe-eared oryx?
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 fringe-eared oryx in Africa?
We hunt fringe-eared oryx in Tanzania. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
