Red Hartebeest hunting
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Where to hunt Red Hartebeest
Red Hartebeest is a relatively large African antelope. Of the eight subspecies of Hartebeest, the Red Hartebeest is second biggest, has the largest horns, and is darker in color. It can be recognized by peculiar dark muzzle, with a lighter hair line between the eyes. Red Hartebeest live in small bachelor groups or family groups with female and young, which may or may not also include a mature trophy animal, in the south-western part of the African continent. You can hunt Red Hartebeest in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.
Price distribution
Red Hartebeest hunting is more affordable in South Africa and Namibia. Shooting fees start at $500, and a complete Hartebeest hunt in South Africa or Namibia may cost well under $2,000. In Botswana, Red Hartebeest hunting is a bit more expensive, with shooting fees starting at $900. The most expensive Hartebeest hunts are the old-fashioned safaris in Tanzania, which are not available for less than $20,000.
Learn more from our blog story
A hunter considering his or her first African adventure has many questions that aren’t always covered by the hunt descriptions. How does the “daily rate plus trophy fees” system work, and what’s the difference from a package hunts? How much to budget for travel, tips, taxidermy? Are there other expense items I don’t yet know about? This post covers the basics of the budget for a South African safari, door to door.
17 Aug 2017 All said and done: What’s the bottom line for an average South African hunt?When to hunt Red Hartebeest?
In South Africa and Botswana hunting is open all year, however, the months of March to November are more comfortable to hunt from the climate point of view. In Namibia hunting is open from February to November. Red Hartebeest’s behavior is not greatly affected by change of seasons, but an abundance of food usually stimulates mating activity, making old and mature animals easier to identify and approach.
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