Average Mass |
250 – 270 kg (Bulls) |
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Rowland Ward Minimum Measurement |
28” |
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Record Measurement |
39 1/4” |
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Distribution |
Waterbuck occur patchily in eastern southern Africa. Waterbuck have also been introduced onto some game farms. |
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Habitat |
Always associated with water, preferring areas with reed-beds or tall grass as well as woodland. They will utilize open grassland adjacent to cover. |
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Food |
Principally grass but will take browse. |
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Recommended Minimum Caliber |
.30-06 |
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Bullets |
165gr core bonded bullet or Barnes-X |
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Hunting Tips |
Waterbuck have a strong “goat-like” odour, often detected before visual contact is made.
Fairly thick skinned, tough |