Bay Duiker hunting
2 hunting trips from 1 outfitter starting from $40,150
Where to hunt Bay Duiker
Duikers are found throughout sub-Sharan Africa and split into two main groups, the forest Duikers and those that inhabit the savannas. Bay Duikers, also known as Black-backed or Black-striped Duikers are a forest Duiker species that prefer old-growth or primary forests of Western Africa. Numerous Outfitter listings for the Cameroon can be found on BookYourHunt.
Price distribution
Cameroon offers the greatest variety of huntable Duikers, however most hunters add Bay Duikers to their trophy wish list during an 8 -15 day package hunt which normally includes Bongo and/or Forest Sitatunga. The additional trophy fee will cost between $500-700. This also excludes a hunting/license fee of €1600 per hunter. Prices for these hunts are often quoted in Euro.
When to hunt Bay Duiker?
In the forested territories of the Cameroon the season runs from March 1 until the end of July. The best months for hunting Bays Duiker are the dry months of April to June when the moist equatorial and lowland forests have as few leaves as possible in this evergreen forest allowing the light to penetrate onto the forest floor. Being a small nocturnal animal they are best hunted at dawn or dusk.
Hunting methods
Two successful hunting methods can be used if a trophy is not found during a walk and stalk. The first method is to conceal yourself in a likely place that may be visited by a Bay Duiker and wait patiently for one to arrive. The alternative method is likely to be more successful and that is have the trackers imitate the distress call of a small antelope. These inquisitive antelope are likely to come investigate and you will have an opportunity to take your shot.
Why hunt Bay Duiker?
Of the 22 Duiker species, 17 are huntable. Although not big and dangerous, the Duikers take some serious hunting. Bay Duiker take time and patience to hunt often testing your resolve in the damp humid forest conditions. Owing to their size, Bay Duikers make marvelous full mounts especially when mounted with a little bit of habitat. A Duiker collection may also comprise of skull mounts but to truly appreciate your efforts you need to consider full mounting most of your trophies to appreciate the different Duiker sizes and colours.
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