Vaal Rhebok experience

[Pheroze]

I am hunting Vaal Rhebok with @KMG Hunting Safaris and I know it will be an amazing experience, but it's now time to obsess on the trip

If you have hunted Vaal Rhebok what was your hunt like? What gear would you take or leave behind next time? Any advice? And, of course, pictures!

 

[gillettehunter]

Here is a link to my hunt where I got one in Sept 2019.

SOUTH AFRICA: ZAMBIA: Back To RSA & Zambia

So I'm on my way back to Africa. We'll see how good internet is for this hunt. We all evolve somewhat as hunters. Sometimes we go back to africa for new species and new experiences. Sometimes to see old friends and try to better other trophies. Sometimes to just go hunt. This trip for me is...

www.africahunting.com

Flat shooting accurate rifle is a great help. Practice at longer ranges. They have great eyes and are spooky. Soft skinned and relatively easy to kill with a decent body shot. They are small in size, maybe 2/3 the size of a pronghorn so accuracy is important. Most of all trust your PH. Be in good shape and have fun!
Bruce

 

[Pheroze]

Here is a link to my hunt where I got one in Sept 2019.

SOUTH AFRICA: ZAMBIA: Back To RSA & Zambia

So I'm on my way back to Africa. We'll see how good internet is for this hunt. We all evolve somewhat as hunters. Sometimes we go back to africa for new species and new experiences. Sometimes to see old friends and try to better other trophies. Sometimes to just go hunt. This trip for me is...

www.africahunting.com

Flat shooting accurate rifle is a great help. Practice at longer ranges. They have great eyes and are spooky. Soft skinned and relatively easy to kill with a decent body shot. They are small in size, maybe 2/3 the size of a pronghorn so accuracy is important. Most of all trust your PH. Be in good shape and have fun!
Bruce

Great report, thanks. That was a lot of work!

 

[gillettehunter]

It was a interesting trip. Going back to hunt with Willie in May. Likely another Vaal Rhebuck plus some other interesting critters. Good luck on your hunt.
Bruce

 

[AZDAVE]

Good very well broke in boots, physcial condition for mountain hiking, (you are going to be going UP and down chasing them), and plenty of patience. Listen to Marius and have a good time. Here is a link to my hunt. https://www.africahunting.com/threads/south-africa-kmg-hunting-safaris-intrepid-apnr-hunts.62767/

 

[Fabnosh]

Certainly the boots comment is well as is the need for fitness. Take you PH's advice about clothing and accessories on the day but generally keep it as light as safely possible. I would also suggest you take a little time to understand the changed aiming point when shooting very significantly downhill and, if you're able, get some practice doing it. Shooting down a 40 degree slope can also present some challenges for stock weld and finding a steady position.

Probably some of the best and most physical hunting to be had......and worryingly addictive.

FN