Plains Game
Bowhunting Lichtenstein's Hartebeest
The hartebeest of the miombo, a tawny bull with a rich rufous saddle and flat, bracket-shaped horns, keeping watch from a termite mound at the edge of a dambo. A woodland specialist of remote, wild country, it is a trophy earned on a true wilderness safari.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 50 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 20 – 35 yd
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Body weight
- 155 – 205 kg
- Where to hunt
- Tanzania · Mozambique · Zambia
Bowhunting notes
50 lb and up with a heavy, well-built arrow, as hartebeest are tough for their size. Woodland cover allows a close stalk, but the herd always has a lookout, so move slowly and be ready when a bull stops to look back.
Enquire about hunting Lichtenstein's HartebeestBowhunting Lichtenstein's Hartebeest: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt lichtenstein's hartebeest?
We recommend a minimum of 50 lb draw weight for lichtenstein's hartebeest, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 50 lb and up with a heavy, well-built arrow, as hartebeest are tough for their size. Woodland cover allows a close stalk, but the herd always has a lookout, so move slowly and be ready when a bull stops to look back.
How close do you get to lichtenstein's hartebeest on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 20 – 35 yards. Lichtenstein's Hartebeest is rated moderate to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt lichtenstein's hartebeest?
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 lichtenstein's hartebeest in Africa?
We hunt lichtenstein's hartebeest in Tanzania · Mozambique · Zambia. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
