Small Game
Bowhunting Vervet Monkey
Quick, clever and endlessly alert, the vervet is a small-target challenge that will humble a bowhunter. Catching one still for a clean shot takes real patience.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 40 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 20 – 35 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 3 – 8 kg
- Where to hunt
- Zambia · Tanzania
Bowhunting notes
40 lb suits the small frame. The difficulty is a calm, quick shot at a restless, sharp-eyed little primate.
Enquire about hunting Vervet MonkeyBowhunting Vervet Monkey: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt vervet monkey?
We recommend a minimum of 40 lb draw weight for vervet monkey, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 40 lb suits the small frame. The difficulty is a calm, quick shot at a restless, sharp-eyed little primate.
How close do you get to vervet monkey on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 20 – 35 yards. Vervet Monkey is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt vervet monkey?
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 vervet monkey in Africa?
We hunt vervet monkey in Zambia · Tanzania. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
