Small Game
Bowhunting Porcupine
Africa's great quilled rodent, armoured in black-and-white spines and strictly a creature of the night. An unusual, characterful little trophy and a true after-dark hunt.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 40 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 15 – 30 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 10 – 24 kg
- Where to hunt
- South Africa · Zambia · Tanzania
Bowhunting notes
40 lb is plenty. A low-light hunt from a blind, where a calm, well-placed arrow matters more than power.
Enquire about hunting PorcupineBowhunting Porcupine: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt porcupine?
We recommend a minimum of 40 lb draw weight for porcupine, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 40 lb is plenty. A low-light hunt from a blind, where a calm, well-placed arrow matters more than power.
How close do you get to porcupine on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 15 – 30 yards. Porcupine is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt porcupine?
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 porcupine in Africa?
We hunt porcupine in South Africa · Zambia · Tanzania. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
