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KNOW YOUR SPECIES. KNOW YOUR GROUNDS. KNOW YOUR QUARRY.
KNOW YOUR SHOT
The Gold Wildebeest is recognised for its striking golden-brown coat, which is a result of selective breeding by wildlife ranchers in South Africa.
KNOW YOUR SPECIES
Hunting Shot Placement
They can weigh up to 600 pounds and stand up to four feet tall at the shoulder. Gold Wildebeests are grazers and feed on grasses and herbs, and can travel long distances in search of food and water.
They are social animals and live in large herds, sometimes numbering in the thousands, which helps them defend against predators such as lions and hyenas. Interestingly, like the Blue Wildebeest, the Gold Wildebeest also engages in mass migrations, moving across the savanna in search of food and water.
Gold Wildebeests are primarily bred for hunting purposes and are not found in the wild, though they are the same species as the Blue Wildebeest.
It is important to use an appropriate caliber and ammunition that offer sufficient power and expansion for hunting a Golden Wildebeest.
How To Aim From Different Angles
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION
THE GOLDEN WILDEBEEST
KNOW YOUR SHOT
When the Golden Wildebeest presents a broadside position, aim for the center of the shoulder, just behind the front leg. This shot placement allows for maximum penetration into the vital organs, ensuring a swift and clean kill.
THE GOLDEN WILDEBEEST
KNOW YOUR SHOT
For a broadside or slightly quartering-away shot, targeting the high chest area is effective. Aim just above the front leg, aiming to reach the heart and lungs. This shot placement ensures vital organ damage and leads to a quick expiration of the animal.
THE GOLDEN WILDEBEEST
KNOW YOUR SHOT
If the Golden Wildebeest is quartering away from you, aim slightly behind the shoulder on the side facing away. This shot placement provides an opportunity to reach the vitals, including the lungs and heart.
Caliber Fo Golden Wildebeest Hunting
While personal preferences and specific hunting conditions may vary, the following calibers are commonly recommended for hunting Golden Wildebeest:
.270 Winchester: The .270 Winchester is a popular choice for medium-sized game and offers good accuracy, flat trajectory, and manageable recoil. With appropriate bullet selection, it can be effective for hunting Golden Wildebeest.
.30-06 Springfield: The .30-06 Springfield is a versatile and widely available caliber that provides excellent performance for a variety of game, including Golden Wildebeest. It offers a good balance of power, accuracy, and manageable recoil.
2. .300 Winchester Magnum: The .300 Win Mag is a powerful and popular choice for hunting larger game, including Golden Wildebeest. It delivers greater power and increased velocity, providing excellent long-range performance and penetration.
33. 7mm Remington Magnum: The 7mm Rem Mag is another effective choice for hunting Golden Wildebeest. It offers high velocity, flat trajectory, and good energy transfer, making it suitable for medium to long-range shots.
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