Common Reedbuck

Common Reedbuck , sometimes called the Southern Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum) is hunted in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. There are hunting packages available from Mkhamba Safaris which include Common Reedbuck hunting opportunities.

Description

This animal is one of the medium sized antelopes. It is greyish brown to buffy yellow in colour with white underparts. It has a characteristic bushy white tail, which is raised in alarm if danger is near. Only the males have horns which curve evenly forward, and are ridged and corrugated at their bases.

Size

Males reach a shoulder height of 90cm and can weigh up to 80kg.

Habits

These antelope are found where there is open water with reed beds or tall grass cover for them to hide in during the day, hence their name Reed buck. They live in pairs or small family groups. During summer months they tend to be nocturnal. When startled they give out a loud shrill type of whistle, and bound away displaying their bushy white tails, as a warning sign to others.

The Hunt

In our hunting areas these buck are best hunted early in the morning or later on in the afternoon. The best method is to glass with binoculars the suitable area very thoroughly as they are very well camouflaged in the winter grass. They are renowned for lying perfectly still for long periods of time. Once they have been spotted a stalk follows. Alternatively, watching their feeding grounds can be helpful.

Minimum Caliber Rifle Required

They are not very tough animals and go down easily if hit in the right place. A 270 caliber rifle is ample for the hunting of Common Reedbuck.

Minimum Requirements for:

S.C.I. - 21 inches

Roland Ward - 14 inches

Cites Restrictions

There are NO cites restrictions on the hunting of Common Reedbuck.