Plains Game
Bowhunting Mountain Zebra
A rarer, mountain-dwelling cousin of the plains zebra, at home in rugged, broken country. A tough hunt for a tough, beautiful animal.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 55 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 25 – 35 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 240 – 370 kg
- Where to hunt
- Namibia · South Africa
Bowhunting notes
Thick-hided and heavy, so 55 lb and up, often after a demanding stalk in steep terrain.
Subspecies & colour variants
Bowhunting Mountain Zebra: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt mountain zebra?
We recommend a minimum of 55 lb draw weight for mountain zebra, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. Thick-hided and heavy, so 55 lb and up, often after a demanding stalk in steep terrain.
How close do you get to mountain zebra on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 25 – 35 yards. Mountain Zebra is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt mountain zebra?
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 mountain zebra in Africa?
We hunt mountain zebra in Namibia · South Africa. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
