Zimbabwe is a destination rich in wildlife, offering game hunting enthusiasts many species and game hunting opportunities. The blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) is a common target on African plains game hunts and their resilience makes for a tough and challenging hunting adventure. The blue wildebeest is scattered in many countries across Africa, with five subspecies being evident. Scattered across most of southern Africa, the blue wildebeest is seen as a common African plains game trophy, with the common blue wildebeest available to hunt in Zimbabwe. The herbivorous antelope has disproportionally large forequarters, a large head, and a broad snout, together with a set of horns that curve inwards and upwards. Both sexes have horns in wildebeests. Males are larger than females, weighing around 600 pounds compared to 500 pounds. The blue wildebeest has a black mane that runs down the back of its neck, with a horse-like tail. Its coat has darker vertical lines or stripes that run from its neck to behind the rib cage. The best time to enjoy wildebeest hunting in Zimbabwean is during the rutting season which runs from May to July. This is the time when the males are more active and likely to be easily spotted. Private concessions and game ranches in the south and west of the country are popular game hunting locations, along with Matabeleland north and south.