Hunting for Klipspringer

Black speckles on a brown background offer excellent camouflage for this mini antelope in rocky habitats. Distinguished by these speckles and large black 'tear marks,' females are slightly heavier but lack horns. A sought-after member of the 'small five' (klipspringer, duiker, grysbok, steenbok, oribi), it has dense short hairs. Found in rocky, arid areas, it forages on leaves and grass, independent of water but will drink if available. Klipspringers are excellent rock climbers, grazing early morning and late afternoon. When hunting, approach from below and look for them in rocky terrain. A shrill whistle when alarmed often reveals their position. Use heavier calibers for hunting, aiming well behind the shoulder with expanding bullets or farther forward with solids. Klipspringer hunting requires physical fitness due to challenging terrain. Translated from Afrikaans, their name means 'Rock Jumper.' Their goat-like hooves and curiosity make them easier to approach, though you’ll often shoot uphill. They enjoy a midday drink, making bowhunting from a blind effective. With a coarse coat and hollow, brittle hairs, they make impressive mounts on artificial rock or with other small antelope species.