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Hunting The Bate's Pygmy Antelope

Bate's pygmy antelopes have delicate horns and a soft, reddish-brown coat.

The Bate’s pigmy antelope, also known as the Bate’s dwarf antelope, is a small antelope found in Central and West Africa. It is known for inhabiting tropical forests in the central African forest rain block and thrives in habitats of secondary forests or areas with low-level vegetation, such as agricultural plantations.

They are known to enter plantations to feed on certain crops and enjoy a wide range of plant matter, such as leaves, shoots, buds, and roots.

Young are born throughout the year after a 6-month gestation, but there are two peak periods noted. Females give birth to a single fawn.

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed it with a status of least concern.

AT A GLANCE

Name:
Neotragus batesi

Male Weight:
4-7,7 pounds

Horns:
Yes, male only

Gestation Period:
6 months

Life span:
No records found

Hunting Bate's pigmy antelope

Bate’s pygmy antelopes are known for their secretive nature and their ability to navigate quietly through thick vegetation

Size and Appearance

These antelope are about the size of a rabbit, making them a tiny target when game hunting in Africa. Only the male of the species have horns that tilt backward over their heads. Males are slightly larger than females, and they both have a chestnut-colored coat.

Hunting Methods

It must be stressed that this a challenging hunting adventure that will see you in the heat, in the middle of rain forests, frantically tracking the Bates Pigmy Antelope, with many bugs and critters heading your way. Game hunting in Africa can be a testing time! They are usually hunted by walk-and-stalk but may also be an opportunistic hunt. If you get the opportunity and one crosses your path, take the shot!

Challenges and Rewards

The heat, humidity, and critters in the rainforests may be quite challenging on this hunting adventure, but no adventure is worth going for without some discomfort! The reward of a tiny game hunting trophy to add to your collection and the tales that can be shared over a beer or braai relating to the successful hunting of this pigmy antelope would be legendary!