Black or Blue Wildebeest

[Jody]

Where are you hunting?

Near Kimberley SA.

I wish I could take all three beests. Then again I wish I could hunt more of just about everything. Hell I got caught hunting a mouse in the basement. My wife's only question was how long till deer season starts?

 

[CAustin]

Both of course. But one my first safari I got the blue. Then last year I went for a black and get a red hartebeest as well. So some would call this a beest slam. As mentioned above the blue wildebeest is a tough customer and can present a big challenge.

 

[Bert the Turtle]

Well the price of a second animal is less than another round trip ticket...

The blue has a prettier hide, so if you are thinking skull mount and rug, I'd advise blue. The black is a bit smaller and maybe a bit cooler looking for a shoulder mount.

The black seemed like a harder hunt to me. Perhaps because my wife shot the blue.

 

[Brent in Az]

If I ever get to go on safari, I would choose the Blue Wildebeest first. It just seems to be one of those Iconic type of plainsgame. Those videos I have seen of the BW migration up on the Serengeti, are spectacular.

 

[woods1126]

I really like the Black Wildebeest.

 

[jeff]

Woods I really like your black wildebeest! Awesome bosses!

 

[35bore]

Blue has always been my favorite. Migration with the zebras just implies Africa.

 

[BWH]

I took both.... Glad I did. Neither one was on my original hit list. However, they are both awesome & ugly in their own special way. Hindsight I would have busted a Red Hartebeest while there. mad that I didn't.

 

[woods1126]

Thanks Jeff, I'm getting to really like the Beeste's!!

 

[Divernhunter]

I took 2 Blue Wildebeest when we went. One was free. I do wish I had taken a Black also. It is on my list if I ever get back to Africa.

 

[Nyati]

I´ve got both, but prefer the black. It was a harder hunt too, as they are continually on the move, jumping all over the field.

Blues are nice too

 

[woods1126]

Nyati, Outstanding pair of Beeste's!!. Kevin

 

[Norwegianwoods]

As others said, take both if possible.
Personally I prefer the Black Wildebeest.
Specially with a bow.

I have a Black Wildebeest that I shot with a gun and I really want to get one by spot and stalk with my bow too.
I want a Blue as well, but the Black is still higher on my wish list with my bow

My Black.

 

[redriver]

both are very tough plainsgame but I love the blue, hard to turn down a wide hard-bossed blue bull,
it is also my favorite African game meat. Cow or bull it is extra fun with a double!

 

[UKHunter]

I was fascinated by the Black Wildebeest, the way they charge around and behave I could have watched them for hours.

However, I would rather shoot a blue. I think they look great, tough as old boots and an iconic African animal.

 

[G Skinner]

My Black with a bow 2011... but believe me I would have taken a Blue if it had presented itself .
Glen

 

[jeff]

G Skinner love your black! A black with my bow is on top of my list with my hunt with Bosendal this July. I would love to get one with big bosses like yours.

 

[ActionBob]

@Jody If you have to choose, go with the black for this time.

If you know a little history of these critters, you know that hunters brought them back from near extinction byt putting value on them.

Now I hear disgruntled talk amongst some breeders over the extra paperwork involved with them... As they have become more populous and prices have moderated, they are losing their luster to breeders/owners and as the regulations have not backed off with the increased numbers, they risk becoming more bother than they are worth. The owner of the property I just hunted them on had recently culled a couple hundred and plans to cull at least hundreds more. They could go full circle and decline in numbers if they are not removed from requiring a TOPS permit. But lots of them around now and prices are reasonable so take advantage of it!

 

[Diamondhitch]

I don't understand this "or" nonsense

 

[flatwater bill]

Beeste Boys: On a dollar per pound basis, the blue is one of the best 3 deals in Africa.........but Jeff is right on................it will still be hunting, not a supermarket trip....................take the target of opportunity.............................FWB