Predators
Bowhunting Side-striped Jackal
The secretive woodland cousin of the black-backed jackal, grizzled grey with a pale stripe down each flank and a white tip to the tail. Seldom seen and mostly abroad at night, a side-striped jackal taken with a bow is a rare and hard-won prize.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 40 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 20 – 35 yd
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Body weight
- 6.5 – 14 kg
- Where to hunt
- Tanzania · Zambia
Bowhunting notes
40 lb is plenty for the light frame. Mostly a dusk or night chance over bait or to the call, so quick, quiet shooting at a small target in low light.
Enquire about hunting Side-striped JackalBowhunting Side-striped Jackal: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt side-striped jackal?
We recommend a minimum of 40 lb draw weight for side-striped jackal, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 40 lb is plenty for the light frame. Mostly a dusk or night chance over bait or to the call, so quick, quiet shooting at a small target in low light.
How close do you get to side-striped jackal on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 20 – 35 yards. Side-striped Jackal is rated extreme to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt side-striped jackal?
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 side-striped jackal in Africa?
We hunt side-striped jackal in Tanzania · Zambia. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
