Let's see some Zebra pics

ftrovato

AH fanatic
Joined
Apr 28, 2023
Messages
572
Reaction score
1,651
Location
Pennsylvania USA
Media
27
Hunting reports
Africa
1
Member of
SCI
Hunted
Mozambique/Canada/US - 10 States
I'm told some like a black and yellowish pelt/hide more than white and black.

I was really happy with this stallion because the white was snow white and I thought the contrast was spectacular.

What's your preference?

IMG_8226.jpeg
IMG_8169.jpeg
IMG_8167.jpeg
IMG_8133.jpeg
 
Yours looks great. Mine from last year had a lot of shadow stripes but I was just glad to get him for the leopard baits! Funny how they are around when you don't want one but if you NEED one, they disappear. I would like a really clean example sometime...particularly a Hartmann's. The Selous zebra in Moz is beautiful as well. I will also say if you haven't had zebra steak, you are missing out. Just trim that yellow fat first.

IMG_0480.jpeg
 
I've shot both Burchell and Mountain Zebras, and my answer is I like all of them. Each hide is unique, and that's what makes them interesting. Looking through the herds to find the one you like best is the fun part of hunting zebras.

In contrast to the original post, one of the darker zebras I have taken.

Africa 2014-3542.jpg
 
If you like them large and without a shadow, a Namibian Hartmann's stallion is not only a magnificent animal, but also a challenging hunt.

Mountain Zebra
 
To be honest I’m not concerned, just so happy I got to achieve a lifelong ambition and hunt Africa. Now I can’t wait to go back, I’m hooked on the country, the people and the hunting
94d75e6b-3d9e-4d8c-9f7f-039cd526c3ce.jpeg
 

Attachments

  • 3813fbf1-8d8a-4b50-ac4a-41d6b47d0d1c.jpeg
    3813fbf1-8d8a-4b50-ac4a-41d6b47d0d1c.jpeg
    485.2 KB · Views: 13
This July will be my first cape buff in S. Africa and zebra is on the planned agenda!!
While I'm going to be happy to put a rug or table cover in my reloading room, I'm primarily interested in zebra so I can EAT one. I've heard so much about how good they are. Some say better than Axis or Nilgai or Elk.

I'm in Texas, so if I like the taste of them as much as I hope that I will during this safari, in the future I'll focus my Africa trips for DG. I can drive about 1.5 hours West in Texas and take future zebras for filling the freezer.

I'm probably the oddball on this forum as I rarely keep trophies and am primarily a meat hunter.
However, for things like elk, cape buff, hippo, croc, and zebra, I'm hanging them up.

So the thread is timely and I'll enjoy looking at your pictures so I can sharpen my eye's ability to pick out a good one. Thanks to all for the pics.


Watching with interest!
 


Here’s an interesting zebra. Any guesses on the subspecies?

Image1740193410.822877.jpg
 
Last edited by a moderator:
I almost didn't hunt zebra but it was the most amazing hunt I've ever experienced. I don't know when or if I'll ever go back to Africa, but if I do and no matter how many times, I will always make time for a zebra hunt.

IMG_6215.jpeg
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Many hunters refuse to hunt zebras during their first hunting trip because they compare them to horses. But once they have seen how wary this animal can be in the wild, many hunters change their mind.
I love hunting zebras and it is one of my favourite plains game with wildebeests and elands. I was extremely lucky to have hunted many of Burchell and Hartmann zebras. Once, I tried the Chapman in the Caprivi, but we failed to find the right stallion.
I would say I find the skin of the Hartmann more beautiful if I have to choose between both. But what I like with the Burchell is the huge difference of patterns.
Here are some of my zebras.

1.5.jpg
1.jpg
2.jpg
3.jpg
4.jpg
5.jpg
6.jpg
7.JPG
8.JPG
9.JPG
10.JPG
11.JPG
12.JPG
 

Forum statistics

Threads
59,230
Messages
1,282,514
Members
107,269
Latest member
Jerry31M0
 

 

 

Latest profile posts

VonJager wrote on Mauser3000's profile.
+1 Great to deal with. I purchased custom rifle. No issues.
ghay wrote on Buckums's profile.
I saw you were looking for some Swift A-Frames for your 9.3. I just bought a bulk supply of them in the 285g. version. If Toby's are gone, I could let 100 go for $200 shipped you are interested.
Thanks,
Gary
Ferhipo wrote on Bowhuntr64's profile.
I am really fan of you
Bighorn191 wrote on Mtn_Infantry's profile.
Booked with Harold Grinde - Gana River - they sure kill some good ones - who'd you get set up with?
85lc wrote on wvfred's profile.
Fred,
If youhave not sold your 11.2x72 Schuler, I will take it.
Just PM me.
Roy Beeson
 
Top