Blesbuck hunting
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Where to hunt Blesbuck
Blesbuck, or Blesbok, is an antelope that is native to the southern part of the Afrcian continent. This is a medium sized antelope with beautiful dark brown color and a white ‘blaze’ spot on the forehead, which inspired its name. In addition to Common Blesbuck hunts, some outfitters also offer to hunt its color phase variants, Yellow and White Blesbuck.To hunt Blesbuсk, go to South Africa or Namibia.
Price distribution
The shooting fee for Common Blesbuck can be as low as $200 for cull/biltong hunts, and $300-$400 for a trophy animal. Package deals that include Common Blesbuck start at just over $1,500 for 2-3 trophies and hunting days, and average about $6,500 for 6-8 night, 5-7 trophy hunt. Color phase Blesbuck are a bit more expensive. Their prices are in the range of $600-$1,000 for the White and $1,500 for the Yellow Blesbuck. Do not forget to add daily rates to the trophy fee to get the complete price of the hunt.
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What are the most popular trophies? What is included in the “daily rates”? Do I have to tip the team? How about taxidermy? Is there anything else I should budget for? Hunters who are only considering their first hunt in Africa have many questions, but the financial one is among the most important. Here you will find all the basic info you need for planning your first safari.
17 Aug 2017 All said and done: What’s the bottom line for an average South African hunt?When to hunt Blesbuck?
Opportunities to hunt Blesbuck exist year round, although hunting is closed in Namibia in December and January, and these months may be too hot for hunting in the northern areas of South Africa. The best time for trophy hunting for Blesbuck is the rut, when bigger dominant rams are easier to identify. The rut usually occurs from March to May but they are easily huntable year round.
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