Hunting a trophy gray rhebuck
Hunting Vaal (Gray) Rhebuck (Pelea capreolus)
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Best recommended caliber to hunt |
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Rhebok – vaal / gray |
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223, 243, 270, 308, 30-06 |
Hunting notes when hunting vaal rhebuck:
Hunting the vaal rhebuck is the most difficult antelope to hunt in South Africa. It has extremely good eyesight. Living mainly in mountainous open terrain, hunting the vaal/Gray rhebuck is a true test of skill, patience and shooting ability. This is the only antelope in it’s genus in the world. The vaal rhebuck ONLY occurs in the South central parts, and Cape region of South Africa. So if you are on a hunting trip in South Africa, take the time to try and hunt one.
The open terrain that the vaal rhebuck inhabits allows it to literally see a potential hunter from a mile off. Hiking high into the mountains and then seeking a possible ambush point is one of the ways to hunt these non-descript animals.
It is recommended that vaal rhebuck (also known as the vaal rebok/reebok or rhebok) be done in a life size taxidermy mount. This is a prized addition to your collection or hunt and if an opportunity presents itself at all, do not hesitate, take it because the chances of getting a second chance are zero – on the same hunt that is.
Description:
This is a non-descript smaller antelope with a gray and dense coat with short hair. The belly is a pure white. It has a wooly short tail that is gray on top and white underneath and on the tip. The ears are long and narrow and the horns of the male are vertical and almost completely straight. The black nose seems swollen.
Habitat:
Mainly mountainous regions but restricted to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.
Reproduction:
A single lamb is born during November – December.
General:
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Gestation period |
About 260 days |
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Average shoulder height |
23” – 25” |
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Average weight |
Males / rams |
42 lbs |
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Females / ewes |
35 lbs
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Horns |
Only males have horns |
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