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Hunting Mountain Reedbuck in African

The Mountain Reedbuck is a Worthy Opponent and a Prized Trophy of Specialized Plains Game Hunting

The southern mountain reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) is a member of Africa’s Tiny 10 antelope and native to most areas of sub-  Saharan Africa including Botswana, South Africa and Swaziland. They inhabit hilly, broken terrain with grasses and marshes dominating the ground cover. Their conservation status is listed as “least concern” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

There are three different subspecies of mountain reedbuck in Africa:

  1. The southern mountain reedbuck in South Africa, 

    2 Chandler’s mountain reedbuck in East Africa;

  1. Adamawa mountain reedbuck in Cameroon and Nigeria.  

The mountain reedbuck is fond of areas with scattered trees and water sources nearby, as it needs to drink every couple of days and even more frequently during hotter weather. They are herbivorous, feeding mainly on grass but they also forage for herbs, shoots, leaves and roots. 

Mountain reedbucks tend to be active both during the day and at night, with most activity taking place at dusk and dawn. They rest in the shade and stay hidden when temperatures soar, preferring to search for food and water when it cools down. They are social animals and form herds of 3-8 members, larger groups reaching 30 antelopes have been seen but these tend to be temporary with the larger herds dismantling.

The ewe gives birth to a single lamb after an 8-month gestation period. Breeding happens all year around but there is a peak in December and January each year

When it comes to predators, several large carnivores are topping the list of predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards as well as crocodiles, African wild dogs and spotted hyenas.

AT A GLANCE

Name:
Redunca fulvorufula

Weight:
63-70 pounds

Shoulder Height:
30 inches

Range: 
South Africa, Swaziland and Botswana

Mating Season:
Throughout the year, peaking in summer and autumn

Life span:
10-14 years

Hunting Mountain Reedbuck

The mountain reedbuck is fond of areas with scattered trees and water sources nearby

Size and Appearance


When on a hunting safari for mountain reedbuck, look for a medium-sized, shy and graceful antelope with a grayish color body and a reddish-brown head and shoulders. Its underbelly is white and it has a small, white fluffy tail. Only males have horns which curve forward, are ridged, and can reach up to 6 inches in length.

Hunting Methods


The mountain reedbuck typically inhabits areas at altitudes between 4,500-6,000 feet in elevation and when hunting in South Africa, the walk, climb and stalk method is used. Yes, there will be walking and climbing involved and yes, fitness is going to come into play. The mountain reedbuck is a pigmy antelope specifically targeted as a trophy because it is a member of the Tiny 10. While reaching them may require some heavy work on the part of the hunter, the antelope is a worthy opponent and a prized trophy of specialized plains game hunting in South Africa.

Challenges and Rewards


There is good news and bad news relating to hunting mountain reedbucks in Africa. The good news is that they are a member of the Tiny 10 and make a great trophy to commemorate a successful game hunting safari! The bad news is that the hunter is going to need to be very fit and prepared to walk (and climb) to get his prize!

Rifles and Requirements

Mountain Reedbuck are not very large or tough antelope. Often the hunter needs accuracy on longer shots that may be presented. Any caliber from a .243, .308 and of course the 30.06 will get the job done. The rifle needs to be equipped with a good set of optics that for potentially longer shots that may be needed when hunting mountain reedbuck as they often occupy rugged terrain.

MASTERING SHOT PLACEMENT FOR SMALL ANTELOPE

Duiker Side ViewDuiker Side View Shot Placement, Small Antelope

Available Mountain Reedbuck hunts

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Choose Your Trophies: South African Safari with a Twist

South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Exotic Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope , Small Antelope , Speciality Animals

Species:Black Wildebeest , Blesbok , Blue wildebeest , Bushbuck , Bushpig , Cape buffalo , Eland (common) , Gemsbok , Gray Duiker , Impala , Kudu (greater) , Mountain Reedbuck , Nyala (common) , Red Duiker , Red Hartebeest , Reedbuck (common) , Steenbok , Warthog , Waterbuck (common) , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:Hunters with PH guide or Dangerous Game guide

Booking Season:2025

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Easy , Extreme , Moderate

$1980 for 4 days
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10 days / 11 nights Africa Plains Game hunting package

Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope , Speciality Animals

Species:Black Wildebeest , Blesbok , Impala , Kudu (greater) , Mountain Reedbuck , Red Hartebeest , Springbok , Warthog

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Easy , Moderate

$6500 for 10 days
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7 days / 8 nights Trophy Plains Game Hunting Package

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope , Small Antelope

Species:Blesbok , Gray Duiker , Impala , Kudu (greater) , Mountain Reedbuck , Springbok , Steenbok

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$4500 for 7 days
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Hunting Safari in South Africa 7 Nights in the Eastern Cape 

Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Medium Antelope

Species:Blesbok , Blue wildebeest , Mountain Reedbuck , Red Hartebeest , Springbok

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x2 Hunters x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Bow hunting , Rifle hunting

Hunt Difficult:Moderate

$10900 for 6 days
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Zebra & Kudu Hunting & 5 additional Species: 8 x Days in KZN

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope , Speciality Animals

Species:Black-faced Impala , Blesbok , Blue wildebeest , Kudu (greater) , Mountain Reedbuck , Warthog , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly , Gun Rental

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$8550 for 8 days
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10 Day African Plains Game Hunt 7 Species in South Africa

Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Small Antelope , Speciality Animals

Species:Blue Duiker , Bushbuck , Cape Grysbok , Caracal , Kudu (lesser) , Mountain Reedbuck

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly , Gun Rental

Booking Season:2025

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Bow hunting , Rifle hunting

Hunt Difficult:Moderate

$18000 for 10 days
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