Predators
Bowhunting Golden Jackal
The tawny-gold jackal of the East African plains, long-legged and bushy-tailed with none of the black-backed jackal's dark saddle, and by its DNA closer kin to the grey wolf, which is why science now calls it the African golden wolf. Wary, sharp-eyed and quick to read a hunter in open country, a big golden jackal called or baited into bow range is a genuine test of stealth and patience.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 40 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 20 – 35 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 7 – 15 kg
- Where to hunt
- Tanzania
Bowhunting notes
40 lb is plenty for the light frame. Usually a dawn or dusk chance over bait or to the call on open ground, so a fast, quiet shot at a small target counts for everything.
Enquire about hunting Golden JackalBowhunting Golden Jackal: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt golden jackal?
We recommend a minimum of 40 lb draw weight for golden jackal, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 40 lb is plenty for the light frame. Usually a dawn or dusk chance over bait or to the call on open ground, so a fast, quiet shot at a small target counts for everything.
How close do you get to golden jackal on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 20 – 35 yards. Golden Jackal is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt golden jackal?
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 golden jackal in Africa?
We hunt golden jackal in Tanzania. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
