Vaal Rhebok
The Vaal Rhebok (Pelea capreolus) is a medium-sized antelope native to the mountainous and grassland regions of South Africa's Eastern Cape. This elegant antelope is known for its gray-brown coat, slender build, and distinctive straight horns, which are present in both males and females. The Vaal Rhebok's precise coloring provides excellent camouflage in its natural habitat, making them a challenge to spot.
Hunting the Vaal Rhebok
Hunting the Vaal Rhebok in the Eastern Cape offers an exciting and challenging experience. Our hunting grounds span vast areas of rugged terrain and lush grasslands, where these animals are in their natural element. The hunt often takes place on foot, requiring good physical condition and patience. It is a hunt that demands the hunter's ability to remain unseen and adapt to the animal's movements.
Optimal Shot Placement
To ensure a quick and humane dispatch of the Vaal Rhebok, the optimal shot placement is one that targets the animal's vital organs, particularly the lungs. Aim for the area right behind the shoulder, where the shot can penetrate both lungs. This placement will ensure the rhebok is brought down quickly and humanely, minimizing the risk of the animal running off wounded.
Optimal Rifle for Hunting
For hunting Vaal Rhebok, we recommend a rifle chambered in .243 or .270 caliber, as these calibers combine precision with adequate stopping power. The rifle should be equipped with a scope offering good magnification to allow for precise shots at longer distances, which is often necessary in the open terrain where the Vaal Rhebok thrives.
Facts - Vaal Rhebok
NAME: VAAL RHEBOK
SCIENTIFIC NAME: PELEA CAPREOLUS
WEIGHT MALE: 20 KG
WEIGHT FEMALE: 18 KG
SHOULDER HEIGHT MALE: 75 CM
SHOULDER HEIGHT FEMALE: 72 CM
MATING SEASON: APRIL
