White Blesbuck hunting

Blesbok was a huntable endemic species native only in South Africa but has now been introduced to Namibia. Originally due to its large numbers it was nearly hunted into extinction, however since it was protected in the late 19th century this animal has made an incredible comeback through the conservation efforts of hunters and game ranchers alike. The White Blesbok is not an albino but is simply a colour mutation of the Common Blesbok and share the same habitat and behavioural patterns. This species is now available throughout most of the Highveld (inland plateau) and semi-arid open bushveld regions of South Africa.

Living out on the open plains, these animals are quite easy to spot. The difficulty of hunting these animals is in the stalk if there is no cover or broken terrain to use in your approach. What often makes the stalk difficult is these animals may congregate in large herds with everyone on the lookout for danger. Once you are close enough to take a shot, your Professional Hunter will point out a suitable trophy and help you find your targeted animal. This is easier said than done as being in an open area there often is no landmark that can be used as a marker. These animals have a parasite called a nasal bot that lives in their sinuses causing them to bob their heads on a regular basis and during the rut the males chase each other on a regular basis, so there is always movement in the herd. Make sure you are on the right animal as pointed out by your guide, otherwise you could end up shooting the wrong animal. For bowhunters, Blesbok do not venture far from water where they can be hunted from a blind.