Waterbuck

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

Weight 270kg 230kg
Shoulder height 1.3m 1.3m
Roland ward 28″ -
SCI 67″ -

These antelope prefers waterways as their name indicates. They graze in small herds often with dominant bull. They have a distinctive musky smell and have long hair.

What a hunter may expect on a hunt

These solid animals keeps to denser areas, good stalking is needed. Spot and stalk method is common.

Equipment suggestion

Rifle:

  • Minimum of .30cal
  • Good quality bullet
  • Slower caliber

Bow:

  • Minimum of 55 pound draw
  • Good quality broad head