As a colour mutation of the common blesbok, the yellow blesbok exhibits the same ecological and behavioural traits. Before being introduced to Namibia, the blesbok was a huntable indigenous species found only in South Africa.
The blesbok was almost hunted to extinction in the 19th century but has made a spectacular comeback thanks to the conservation efforts of both hunters and game ranches.
A medium-sized antelope of the plains, the yellow blesbok has a sloping back due to shoulders that are higher than the hind quarters.
The distinctive white blaze on the forehead and snout have given the blesbok its name, which is derived from the Afrikaans work for this distinctive marking.
The rest of the coat often varies from light to dark golden brown but lacks the bontebok’s distinctive dark plum colouring. It has a yellow-brown colour on the saddle and the back of the buttocks. An off-white colour covers the bottom of the body and portions of the lower legs.
Feeding on short grass, yellow blesbok prefer the newly emerging green grass following a veld burn. In South Africa’s broad veld or plains, you can find blesbok. Their ideal habitat is broad grassland with a body of water. They frequently occupy areas that are only 2.5 to 6.0 acres in size.
In South Africa, the Eastern Cape, the Free State, the southern regions of the Highveld, a small portion of KwaZulu-Natal along the upper reaches of the Tugela River, and into Lesotho west of the Maluti Mountains are all included in the yellow blesbok’s historic range.
Only the serious collector of colour varieties hunts the yellow blesbok, which is not a common species. In areas where they are wild, they can be quite difficult to hunt since they will run indefinitely if disturbed or when there is any threat. This puts your patience and shooting skills to the test.
When shoulder mounted, the common and yellow blesbok are distinctly different from one another and present an intriguing contrast in any trophy room.
Yellow blesbok live in the broad plains and are quite simple to identify. If there is no cover or broken terrain to employ in your approach, stalking these animals might be challenging, because these animals may gather in vast herds with every member on the alert for danger.
Your Professional Hunter will direct you to a suitable trophy and assist you in locating your intended target once you are close enough to fire a shot. This is easier said than done because there is frequently no landmark that can be utilised as a marker while in an open region.
There is constant activity in the herd because these animals have a parasite called a nasal bot that dwells in their sinuses and causes them to bob their heads often. Additionally, during the rut, the males are frequently on the pursuit. To avoid shooting the wrong animal, make sure you are covering the target that your guide has pointed out. In close proximity to water, where they can be pursued from a blind, Blesbok are easily accessible to bowhunters.
In South Africa, yellow blesbok can be hunted all year long. Although it is possible to hunt blesbok year-round, the optimum months to do so are May through August when it is significantly cooler because it is winter rather than the scorching summer months.
Since both males and females have horns, it is considerably simpler to choose trophies and gender during the rut, which lasts from March to May, thanks to the males’ wooing behaviour.
With regards to scope choice, the most important factor is how well a gun scope can withstand recoil when the trigger is pulled. As a result, a 2-12X50 rifle scope should be sufficient for your needs.
Strong cartridges with strong bullets, such as the .270 or .300 Magnum, are advised because shooting distances of up to 200 metres from this wild animal are likely to be required.
World-class South African yellow blesbok hunting is available year-round with Hunt24. The yellow blesbok is a good trophy year-round because there are no seasonal hunting limitations in South Africa.
The South African yellow blesbok is often hunted in conjunction with a 7–10-day safari in Africa. During your yellow blesbok hunt, one of our knowledgeable and qualified professional hunters will serve as your guide.
Yellow blesbok are often hunted in a safari-style, spot-and-stalk fashion, or by still hunting if you are a bow hunter. We can accommodate all hunting techniques for yellow blesbok, including handgun, crossbow, black powder, and rifle. Any age or level of experience is acceptable for hunting yellow blesbok.
