Steinbok Hunting

Steinbok are usually taken when a good one is spotted while hunting something else.

These small antelope are similar to the grysbok and the name 'steinbok' may also be found spelt as 'steenbok' or 'steinbuck'.

Steinbok Trophy Minimums

Raphiceros campestris (Steinbok)
RW Minimum	RW Record	RW Measurement Method	SCI Minimum	SCI Record	SCI Measurement Method
4¹/₂"	7¹/₂"	7	8"	13"	1

Steinbok Facts

Habitat and Requirements

Steinbok prefer dry savannah woodland for cover and forage.
They are browsers and grazers and are water-independent.

Social Structure

Steinbok live mostly in pairs. If you see one, the other one won't be far away. If a pair is disturbed they will flee in opposite directions.
The male steinbok will mark out an exclusive territory of which he will be protective.

Gestation Period

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

Steinbok Gender Identification

Only males possess a pair of very upright horns - these are never found in females.
The horns are simple spikes which are entirely smooth, lacking ridges over their entire length
The female is usually larger than the male.

Steinbok Hunting Methods

Walking and stalking in the likely habitat.

A Good Steinbok Trophy

Look for thick bases and good horn length. If the horns extend past the ears it will be a good trophy.

Steinbok Hunting Shot Placement

As steinbok shot placement is similar to other antelope plains game species, go to Shot Placement On Plains Game.

Steinbok Pictures

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