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(Tragelaphus strepsiceros)

Majestic, strikingly beautiful, striped , spiral-horned antelope.  Nicknamed the “Gray Ghost of Africa”. They prefer rocky, hilly or mountainous areas. They are excellent jumpers .  One of the African animals that any hunter should at least take once. 

Only the bulls carry horns.  Females are more brownish and Males more grey in color.

The Hunt: 

Walk and stalk with a 30-06 onwards.

Acknowledgement

Information regarding the placement of shots and animal spoor were obtained from "The Perfect Shot" by Kevin Robertson.

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