Eastern Cape Kudu hunting

There are two kinds of Kudu that go by the name of “Eastern”. One is the East African Greater Kudu, the officially recognized subspecies that occupies the savannah of Eastern Africa. Within its natural range hunting opportunities exist in Tanzania. The other is Eastern Cape Kudu; this kind of animal is recognised by the SCI trophy book, but not singled out by biologists; it is found in the South African province with the same name.

The first choice for Kudu hunting is spot-and-stalk. The typical African way is to scout the area from vehicles or high ground, stopping to glass the area, and once the animal is located, to approach it on foot. In the case of Kudu, this is easier said than done, because the animal prefers broken terrain, which isn’t easily accessible on wheels. Add to that, the protective colouring of the Kudu makes it hard to see, and acute senses and natural wariness allow it to escape predators, of both two-legged and four-legged variety. Hunting from a blind over salt licks and water holes is also possible, and many hunters, especially bowhunters, find the opportunity to observe natural African wildlife behaviour from concealment an exciting bonus to the hunt itself.