The Gemsbok - AfricaHunting. com The Gemsbok The Gemsbok is a large antelope native to the Kalahari, and adapted to live in this hot, dry habitat - a desert specialist With their long spear like horns and striking coloring species make it a favorite with trophy hunters Taxonomy notes: The name "Gemsbok" in English is
Judging Gemsbok Oryx - AfricaHunting. com Judging Gemsbok The Gemsbok is the most difficult animal that I know of for the paying client to judge I have shot many Gemsbok and I still am not totally confident in my ability to judge them It is the only animal that I totally refer to my PH as to shoot or not to shoot
Favorite Gemsbok mount - AfricaHunting. com Ok, lads, I have the gemsbok I shot last year arriving in the next month, or so, planning on a full shoulder mount But, still unsure of wall pedestal some pic's of what others have done would be much appreciated
Judging Gemsbok Oryx - AfricaHunting. com Judging Gemsbok Oryx Skyline is right, anything over 40 inches (101 6 cm - one meter) for a Gemsbok Oryx bull is exceptional In terms of trophy size, when it comes to mature Gemsbok Oryx bulls, I would say that horns above 35 5 inches (90cm) make for an amazing trophy, horns above 31 5
Gemsbok hunting question - AfricaHunting. com Gemsbok are wonderful animals to hunt and make great memories hanging on the wall A big bull will make a perfect main target for a first hunt I do agree with @Justbryan in that it is a long and expensive flight for a one animal hunt
HUNTING Gemsbok - AfricaHunting. com Hunting Gemsbok Shot Placement Post your questions, comments or pictures relating to hunting shot placement Hunting Gemsbok Hunting Gemsbok
Of all the African game meat, which is your favourite? How would you . . . Some of the best are eland (as long as bulls are not in the rut) Also desert type game like gemsbok and hartebeest are excellent Sable meat is good also Of the smaller animals, most are good to eat, particularly reedbuck Nyala are also good A lot depends on the condition of the animal, and if it is shot well and not wounded before killing
African Game Meat - the good the bad and the ugly! Shocking Gemsbok smells like our Antelope on the hide, etc and does not taste like it (Although, I love Pronghorn, but I make sure they have not been chased at all One that's been run at all, eeesh ) Eland Liver is the only liver I have liked in about, well ever It was actually awesome Eland Tail stew, pretty awesome
Gemsbok or red lechwe? - AfricaHunting. com The gemsbok is native to Namibia and the Kalahari and are a great hunt in that native environment (and a very affordable one) The Lechwe is a creature of riverine swamps and savannahs It is that environment that makes the hunt special - otherwise it is a bit like taking plugging one off a game farm in Texas