Plains Game
Bowhunting Springbok
South Africa's national animal, dainty and lightning-fast, famous for its pronking leaps. In wide-open country, getting a springbok in bow range is an art.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 40 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 25 – 40 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 30 – 48 kg
- Where to hunt
- South Africa · Namibia
Bowhunting notes
40 lb suffices, but the open plains make close shots rare. Fieldcraft is everything.
Subspecies & colour variants
Bowhunting Springbok: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt springbok?
We recommend a minimum of 40 lb draw weight for springbok, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 40 lb suffices, but the open plains make close shots rare. Fieldcraft is everything.
How close do you get to springbok on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 25 – 40 yards. Springbok is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt springbok?
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 springbok in Africa?
We hunt springbok in South Africa · Namibia. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
