Oribi Hunting

Oribi resembles a tall gazelle - a graceful, slender-legged, long-necked antelope found in grassland almost throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Their hindquarters slightly higher than their forequarters.

Oribi Trophy Minimums

Ourebia ourebia (Common Oribi)
RW Minimum RW Record RW Measurement Method SCI Minimum SCI Record SCI Measurement Method
57/8" 71/2" 7 13" 154/16" 1

Oribi Facts

Habitat and Requirements

  • They typically inhabit open grasslands or thinly bushed country.
  • Oribi are highly water-dependent and tend to avoid steep slopes.

Social Structure

  • Oribi social structure varies depending on habitat.
  • They may live in monogamous pairs or temporary groups.

Gestation Period

  • After a gestation period of 6-7 months, one offspring is usually born.

Oribi Gender Identification

  • Only the rams have short, straight horns which are ringed at the base.

Oribi Hunting Methods

  • Walking and stalking in the likely habitat.

A Good Oribi Trophy

  • Look for solid bases and good horn length.

Oribi Hunting Shot Placement

Oribi Pictures

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