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Where to hunt Saddleback Blesbuck
The saddle-backed blesbuck is a unique and visually striking color variant of the common blesbuck, distinguished by its darker saddle-shaped marking across its back. This rare variation can primarily be found on well-managed game farms and hunting reserves in South Africa, particularly in the Limpopo, Eastern Cape, and Free State provinces.
Price distribution
Saddle-backed blesbuck is one of the rarest color variants of the blesbuck. Trophy fees reflect the rarity and may reach $3,000, depending on the region and outfitter. The daily rates are the same as for other plains game hunts, and at the time of writing range between $250 and $600 per hunter per day.
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When to hunt Saddleback Blesbuck?
The saddle-backed blesbuck can be hunted year-round in South Africa. However, the winter months from May to August are widely regarded as the best time for plains game hunting.
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Hunting methods
Saddle-backed blesbuck are most often hunted using the spot-and-stalk method, a classic plains game approach. These animals prefer open savannahs and grasslands, making them easy to spot but challenging to approach due to their keen eyesight and wariness. Long-distance glassing is essential to locate a trophy ram, followed by a careful, strategic stalk using available terrain and natural cover to close the distance. Shots are typically taken at medium to long range, so hunters should be prepared with a flat-shooting rifle and quality optics to ensure success.
Why hunt Saddleback Blesbuck?
The saddle-backed blesbuck is pursued by dedicated plains game trophy hunters, interested in rare and unusual color variants, or simply wanting to add diversity to their trophy room. Its distinctive dark saddle marking and proud horns make it a standout choice for full or shoulder mounts, showcasing both its rarity and the hunter’s achievement.
2:1 Premier Desert Plainsgame Safari
Northern Cape, South Africa
Saddleback blesbuck, Baboon, Bat-eared fox, Black impala, Black springbok, Black wildebeest, Black-backed jackal, Blue wildebeest, Bontebok, Burchells zebra, Cape eland, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common springbok, Copper springbok, Gemsbuck, Genet cat, Giraffe, Golden gemsbuck, Golden wildebeest, Hartmanns zebra, Impala, Kings wildebeest, Kudu, Nyala, Ostrich, Porcupine, Red hartebeest, Red lechwe, Roan, Royal wildebeest, Sable, Springhare, Steenbok, Tsessebe, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck, White springbok
Bow Hunting, Hunting From a Blind, Muzzleloader, Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Feb 1, 25 - Nov 30, 25
Daily rate fee
$2,750
for 7 days, 1 hunter
Blesbok Slam Package
North West, South Africa
Saddleback blesbuck, Common blesbuck, Copper blesbuck, White blesbuck, Yellow blesbuck
Bow Hunting, Crossbow Hunting, High Seat, Hunting From a Blind, Muzzleloader, Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Feb 1, 25 - Nov 30, 25
Package price
$7,990
for 5 days, 1 hunter, 1 guest
Colour Combination - Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Saddleback blesbuck, Black impala, Black springbok, Black-backed jackal, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape bushbuck, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common springbok, Copper blesbuck, Copper springbok, Eastern cape kudu, Egyptian goose, Francolin, Guineafowl, Impala, Nyala, Porcupine, Sable, Springhare, Vervet monkey, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck, White-flanked impala, Yellow blesbuck
Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Jan 6, 25 - Jan 6, 26
Price from
$4,275
$4,750
for 4 days, 1 hunter

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