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Bowhunting Sitatunga
The swamp ghost. A shaggy, splay-hooved antelope that lives in the papyrus and vanishes into water at the first hint of danger. A true specialist's prize.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 50 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 20 – 30 yd
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Body weight
- 50 – 125 kg
- Where to hunt
- Uganda · Tanzania
Bowhunting notes
Hunted from raised machans over swamp channels at first and last light. 50 lb and up, with real patience.
Subspecies & colour variants
Bowhunting Sitatunga: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt sitatunga?
We recommend a minimum of 50 lb draw weight for sitatunga, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. Hunted from raised machans over swamp channels at first and last light. 50 lb and up, with real patience.
How close do you get to sitatunga on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 20 – 30 yards. Sitatunga is rated extreme to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt sitatunga?
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 sitatunga in Africa?
We hunt sitatunga in Uganda · Tanzania. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
