Dangerous Game
Bowhunting Nile Crocodile
A living dinosaur, armour-plated and prehistoric. Stalking a big croc off a sandbar for a single precise arrow is one of the most nerve-racking hunts there is.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 60 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 20 – 40 yd
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Body weight
- up to 750 kg
- Where to hunt
- Tanzania · Mozambique
Bowhunting notes
A tiny kill zone and a very tough hide mean heavy poundage and pinpoint accuracy.
Enquire about hunting Nile CrocodileBowhunting Nile Crocodile: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt nile crocodile?
We recommend a minimum of 60 lb draw weight for nile crocodile, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. A tiny kill zone and a very tough hide mean heavy poundage and pinpoint accuracy.
How close do you get to nile crocodile on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 20 – 40 yards. Nile Crocodile is rated extreme to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt nile crocodile?
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 nile crocodile in Africa?
We hunt nile crocodile in Tanzania · Mozambique. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
