Plains Game
Bowhunting Red Lechwe
A golden, water-loving antelope with lyre-shaped horns, built to splash through floodplains at speed. Beautiful, and a genuine challenge to stalk.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 50 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 25 – 40 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 70 – 120 kg
- Where to hunt
- South Africa
Bowhunting notes
50 lb and up. Hunted on the edges of water, where they are quick to bolt.
Subspecies & colour variants
Bowhunting Red Lechwe: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt red lechwe?
We recommend a minimum of 50 lb draw weight for red lechwe, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 50 lb and up. Hunted on the edges of water, where they are quick to bolt.
How close do you get to red lechwe on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 25 – 40 yards. Red Lechwe is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt red lechwe?
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 red lechwe in Africa?
We hunt red lechwe in South Africa. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
