The vast plains of the South African savannah are home to the copper blesbok, which is primarily a grass-eater. The majority of copper blesbok herds consist of females and their young, with males usually roaming solitarily.
The copper blesbok can reach a height of 95 cm and a weight of 70 kg. A copper blesbok would be a wonderful addition to your trophy room, especially when paired with a common blesbok or white blesbok.
The Afrikaans word for a white blaze (or “Bles”) on the forehead gave rise to the name “blesbok”. Historically, this native species was almost exterminated due to hunting for its delicious flesh and exquisite hides.
This once-rare species is now common throughout South Africa’s central plateau due to the country’s great conservation efforts, and it has even been introduced to the area’s bushveld and semiarid savannas.
Copper blesbok prefer the freshly sprung green grass after a veld burn when they are feeding on short grass. The blesbok can be found in the expansive veld or plains of South Africa. A large area of grassland near a body of water is their optimum habitat. They often live in spaces that range in size from 2.5 to 6.0 acres.
The copper blesbok is a rare species that is typically hunted by dedicated collector of colour variant trophies. Since they will flee endlessly if disturbed or when there is any threat, hunting copper blesbok in wild areas can be rather challenging. Your patience and shooting abilities will certainly be put to the test.
The common and copper blesbok differ significantly from one another when mounted on the shoulder and make for an eye-catching contrast in any trophy room.
The easy-to-identify copper blesbok are seen on the open plains. These animals may cluster in large herds with every member on the lookout for danger, making stalking them difficult if there is no cover or broken terrain to use in your approach.
Once you are close enough to fire a shot, your Professional Hunter will point you in the direction of a suitable trophy and help you find your target. Because there is frequently no landmark that may be used as a marker while in an open area, this is easier said than done.
Because these animals have a parasite called a nasal bot living in their sinuses and causing them to frequently shake their heads, there is typically a lot of disturbance and movement throughout the heard.
The males are also frequently more active during the rut. Make sure you are aiming at the target that your guide has indicated to prevent shooting the incorrect animal. Copper blesbok are easily available to bowhunters when they are near water and can be targeted from a blind.
The copper blesbok can be hunted all year long in South Africa. That said, the best times to do so are from May to August when the weather is substantially cooler since it is winter rather than the sweltering summer months.
Due to the males’ wooing behaviour during the rut, which lasts from March to May, it is easier to determine trophies and gender.
Shooting distances of up to 200 metres from the copper blesbok are likely necessary, hence heavy cartridges with strong bullets, like the .270 or .300 Magnum, are most often recommended.
The most crucial aspect of choosing a scope is how well it can tolerate recoil when the trigger is pushed. A 2-12X50 rifle sight ought to be adequate for your needs.
Hunt24 offers year-round world-class copper blesbok hunting in South Africa. Due to the fact that South Africa does not have any seasonal hunting restrictions, the copper blesbok makes a good trophy year-round.
It’s common practise to hunt the South African copper blesbok during a 7–10-day safari in Africa. One of our knowledgeable and experienced professional hunters will serve as your guide during your copper blesbok hunt.
Hunting for copper blesbok frequently involves spot-and-stalk techniques or still hunting if you’re a bow hunter. All methods of hunting for copper blesbok, including handgun, crossbow, black powder, and rifle, are acceptable. The copper blesbok can be hunted at any age or skill level.
