Plains Game
Bowhunting Ostrich
The largest bird on earth, all legs, eyes and nervous energy, and surprisingly hard to approach across open ground. A bow-shot ostrich is a quirky, cracking plains challenge.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 50 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 25 – 40 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 90 – 130 kg
- Where to hunt
- South Africa · Tanzania
Bowhunting notes
50 lb and up. The vitals are small and set low on a tall frame, and their eyesight is superb, so the stalk is the hard part.
Enquire about hunting OstrichBowhunting Ostrich: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt ostrich?
We recommend a minimum of 50 lb draw weight for ostrich, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 50 lb and up. The vitals are small and set low on a tall frame, and their eyesight is superb, so the stalk is the hard part.
How close do you get to ostrich on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 25 – 40 yards. Ostrich is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt ostrich?
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 ostrich in Africa?
We hunt ostrich in South Africa · Tanzania. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
