Small Game
Bowhunting Yellow Baboon
The baboon of East Africa and Zambia's Luangwa Valley, slender and long-legged, sandy-yellow above and pale below, and built lighter than the dark chacma of the south. A troop keeps lookouts on every termite mound and low branch, so slipping into bow range of a big, long-fanged male is a real contest of wits.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 45 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 20 – 35 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 11 – 30 kg
- Where to hunt
- Zambia
Bowhunting notes
45 lb is ample for the light frame. They miss very little, so use cover and wind on the stalk or wait them out from a blind, and a baboon taken early in a Zambian safari often doubles as leopard bait.
Enquire about hunting Yellow BaboonBowhunting Yellow Baboon: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt yellow baboon?
We recommend a minimum of 45 lb draw weight for yellow baboon, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 45 lb is ample for the light frame. They miss very little, so use cover and wind on the stalk or wait them out from a blind, and a baboon taken early in a Zambian safari often doubles as leopard bait.
How close do you get to yellow baboon on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 20 – 35 yards. Yellow Baboon is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt yellow baboon?
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 yellow baboon in Africa?
We hunt yellow baboon in Zambia. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
