Plains Game
Bowhunting Gemsbok
The desert warrior. Ghost-grey with a black-and-white mask and rapier horns that have seen off lions. A gemsbok on the red Kalahari sand is one of Africa's great images.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 50 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 25 – 35 yd
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Body weight
- 180 – 240 kg
- Where to hunt
- Namibia · South Africa
Bowhunting notes
Desert-hard, so 50 lb and up. Open-country stalking means judging distance well past twenty yards.
Subspecies & colour variants
Bowhunting Gemsbok: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt gemsbok?
We recommend a minimum of 50 lb draw weight for gemsbok, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. Desert-hard, so 50 lb and up. Open-country stalking means judging distance well past twenty yards.
How close do you get to gemsbok on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 25 – 35 yards. Gemsbok is rated moderate to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt gemsbok?
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 gemsbok in Africa?
We hunt gemsbok in Namibia · South Africa. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
