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The Chobe bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus ornatus) provides hunters with an exciting African hunting safari complete with challenges when targeting this extremely alert, yet shy and elusive species.
A subspecies of the common bushbuck, this Chobe bushbuck inhabits southern Africa and is found in Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, amongst other countries.
They are herbivores, with their diet including a range of foods such as leaves, fruits, flowers, and grasses. The Chobe bushbuck is nocturnal and more active in the early mornings and late afternoons. They are often found near streams and water as they graze during these periods, while resting and sleeping during the day.
Predators include lion, leopards, hyenas, caracals, and wild dogs while pythons often target young offspring.
Bushbucks are shy, solitary antelopes that generally only meet to mate, but there are times when antelope pairs will stay together. Single calves are born throughout the year after a gestation of roughly 180 days. Offspring are hidden in dense foliage with the female returning often to nurse. At about 4 months the young join the female and will stay with her until they are weaned and independent at 12 months.
The International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the Chobe bushbuck’s status as “least concern.”
Name:
Tragelaphus scriptus ornatus
Weight:
88-132 pounds
Shoulder height:
32 inches
Mating:
Throughout the Year
Range:
Southern Africa
Life span:
8-9 years
The Chobe bushbuck is renowned for its dark red coat, with white spots on its flanks and stripes on its back, together with a white collar. Adult males top the scales at around 130 pounds, with females being smaller. This medium-sized African plains game antelope has spiral-shaped horns reaching up to 19 inches in males, while females are either hornless or may rarely develop small, straight horns.
A variety of hunting methods are used during this game hunting safari, including walk-and-stalk, bow hunting, ambushing, and hunting from blinds. Their preference for dense habitats makes it difficult for hunters to stalk them undetected, while their keen senses alert them to any danger.
This African hunting safari is not without its challenges! This shy and extremely alert African plains game species is well-versed in the art of camouflage, with their coat patterns blending seamlessly into their habitat. When threatened, they freeze, blending into the environment and effectively hiding from predators.
Time the hunt for the early morning or late afternoon when they are more active and out grazing or near water like rivers and streams in the area.
The reward is successfully harvesting Africa’s smallest spiral-horned antelope.
When Chobe bushbuck hunting in Africa a variety of calibers can be used on the hunt, and while anything from a .270 will work well, a popular option is the .260 Remington. Any 30-caliber rifle can be used for this hunting safari, with a suitable bullet tip of no less than 150 grain.
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