Dangerous Game
Bowhunting Lion
The king. Hunting the great cat with a bow is as serious and as thrilling as bowhunting gets, and demands total commitment.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 65 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 20 – 30 yd
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Body weight
- 120 – 250 kg
- Where to hunt
- Tanzania · Mozambique
Bowhunting notes
Heavy poundage, dangerous-game arrows, and an experienced professional at your shoulder. There is no room for error.
Enquire about hunting LionBowhunting Lion: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt lion?
We recommend a minimum of 65 lb draw weight for lion, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. Heavy poundage, dangerous-game arrows, and an experienced professional at your shoulder. There is no room for error.
How close do you get to lion on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 20 – 30 yards. Lion is rated extreme to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt lion?
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 lion in Africa?
We hunt lion in Tanzania · Mozambique. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
