Blesbok
Blesbok / Damaliscus philipsi
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Habitat: |
A common species. A beautiful animal. Endemic to and plentifully available in RSA, Namibia and Botswana |
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Size: |
A typical male is 100 cm tall at the withers and weighs up to 70 kg. The record of horns is 51 cm. |
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Habits: |
Forms herds. A solitary individual is rather an exception. |
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Hunting advice: |
It is most often hunted by stalking on land or by drinking pools. Aim at the chest. |
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Caliber: |
We recommend a caliber of minimum .30-06 with 11,7-gram bullet. |
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Trophy: |
The horns, some also process the skin but we do not consider it fit. A chest mount is very beautiful. We do not recommend taxidermy preparation in Africa. The Blesbok has two glands on its face /bleses/ which constantly ooze secretion, thus its name. |
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Location: |
In all of our hunting destinations in Botswana and Namibia. Very similar as an exterior and trophy is the Bontebock antelope. |