HUNTING TALE
A noble and worthy quarry
The largest of the southern African antelope, eland can weigh in at over 2,000 pounds. One of the four spiral horned antelope in South Africa, eland are incredible athletes despite their massive bulk and can survive without drinking for long periods by feeding on gemsbok cucumbers and sama melons for survival.
Vital Statistics
Latin name
Taurotragus oryx
Eland Bull
Weight: 900-2,100lb [400-950kg]
Shoulder Height: 5.2ft [158cm]
Horn Length: 17-26in [43-66cm]
Eland Cow
Weight: 660-1,300lb [300-600kg]
Shoulder Height: 4-5ft [120-152cm]
Horn Length: 17-26in [43-66cm]
COME HUNTING
One of the largest of the southern African antelope
We hunt Cape Eland in three areas, the Kalahari, Bambisana Limpopo and the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. A 300-win mag is the ideal Caliber to use but hunters are welcome to opt for a more powerful rifle, provided they can take long shots with it. Hunters can expect to have an enjoyable and rewarding hunt which may involve tracking and sometimes crawling those last few yards to get into the best position for a clean shot.
Eland Trophies
Distribution
Eland are found in open grassland, sub-desert, savannah and acacia woodland areas across southern Africa. They prefer semi-arid climates, avoiding swampland and desert, and do well at altitudes of up to 15,000ft (4,600m).
