Impala Hunting
An Impala is probably the first animal a trophy hunter takes in Africa.
Impala Trophy Minimums
| Aepyceros melampus melampus (Southern Impala) | ||||||
| RW Minimum | RW Record | RW Measurement Method | SCI Minimum | SCI Record | SCI Measurement Method | |
| 235/8" | 307/8" | 7 | 52" | 58" | 1 | |
| Aepyceros melampus petersi (Angolan, Black-faced Impala) | ||||||
| RW Minimum | RW Record | RW Measurement Method | SCI Minimum | SCI Record | SCI Measurement Method | |
| 207/8" | 263/4" | 7 | 47" | 534/8" | 1 | |
| Aepyceros melampus rendilis (East African Impala) | ||||||
| RW Minimum | RW Record | RW Measurement Method | SCI Minimum | SCI Record | SCI Measurement Method | |
| 263/8" | 361/8" | 7 | 60" | 663/8" | 1 | |
Impala Facts
Habitat and Requirements
- These antelope favour open woodland bordering grassland.
- Impala graze when grass is fresh growing and browse when the grass is dry.
- Impala usually live near water but can go without drinking.
Social Structure
- The impala live in mixed herds, batchelor herds and female and young only herds.
Gestation Period
- After a gestation period of around 7 months, one offspring is born.
Impala Gender Identification
- The lyre-shaped horns are found only in males.
- Mature rams are larger and more heavily-set than females
Impala Hunting Methods
- Walking and stalking in the likely habitat.
A Good Impala Trophy
- Look for good horn length and thick bases. The tips should be smooth, sharply-pointed and rise vertically, rather than tilt inwards. If the horn tips turn outwards, it should be great trophy impala.
Impala Hunting Shot Placement
- As impala antelope shot placement is similar to other antelope plains game species, go to Shot Placement On Plains Game.
Impala Pictures
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