Hunting zebra
Hunting Burchell’s zebra (Equus burchelli)
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Zebra – Burchell’s |
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308, 30-06, 7mm (all), 300 (all), 338, 375. Generally: the bigger the better. |
Hunting notes when hunting zebra (Burchell’s):
The same applies weather hunting the Burchell’s or the mountain zebra.
Hunting a zebra is in no way like hunting a horse. Horses stand still, zebras run. They are uncommonly wily and awake and will test the patience of the hunter to the fullest extent.
This is the one specie that is also incredible difficult to sex. The sexual organs of the stallion are situated far back on the abdominal area making it almost impossible to observe when the animal is relaxed and not urinating.
Approaching a herd of zebra undetected is a difficult task to say the least. The vital organs area is situated low in the chest making it rather easy to wound one of these striped animals. A personal opinion is that one should use the largest caliber the hunter feels comfortable using when attempting to hunt a zebra.
The best suggested caliber to hunt zebra with is the 300 cal and up (and preferably way up).
The average shooting distance when hunting zebra is between 80 – 180 yards.
Description:
This must one of a number of African animals that must be well known in any country of the world. Each zebra has a unique pattern to the black and white stripes on its body. This zebra normally has more shadow stripes between the white and black ones at the rear than in the front. The stripes continue down towards the center of the belly.
It has a tall upright mane that stretches from the top of the head to the shoulders. The stripes do not always extend down to the hooves. When hunting the zebra the hunter would expect to be in for an easy hunt. The contrary is quite true as this is an intelligent opponent in the bush that should not be taken on face value. Mostly the trophy would consist of a rug mount, but wall mounts are becoming more popular.
Habitat:
Prefer grass fields with availability of cover.
Reproduction:
A single foal is born during the wet summer months of November – January.
General:
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Gestation period |
About 375 days |
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Average shoulder height |
52” |
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Average weight |
Stallions |
550 lbs – 600 lbs |
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Mares |
Up to 550 lbs |
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