BLACKBUCK
THE BLACKBUCK
March to November: El Carrizal La Pampa
The blackbuck (antelope cervicapra), also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope found in India. The blackbuck is the sole extant member of the genus Antelope. The blackbuck antelope was introduced to Argentina in the early 1920s and quickly became one of the most successful imports. Blackbucks are small, weighing in at around 90 lbs. with jet black coats and straight spiraled horns. The horns can sometimes make three or four complete turns and can measure up to 22 inches with exceptional trophies exceeding 22 inches.
PACKAGES FEATURING THE BLACKBUCK
Season: March – July
- 6 Nigths and 5 Hunting Days
- One free range Red Stag trophy (no limit on score)
- Full board lodging – Open Bar
- One-on-one guiding
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BLACKBUCK FAQ's
La Pampa is a popular area in Argentina to hunt Blackbuck. The terrain of La Pampa is mostly flat with some areas of rolling hills, so hunters tend to find this region much easier for hunting than other regions of Argentina. Blackbucks are herbivores that graze on low grasses. They can generally be found in grassy plains or in thinly forested areas. Read The History of Blackbuck Hunting in Argentina.
About the Blackbuck
- Black and white coat
- Fast and agile runner
- Open grassland habitat
- Male horns up to 28 inches
- Approximately 6,000-8,000 Blackbuck in Argentina
- Best time to hunt is March to October
- Primarily found in the provinces of La Pampa and Santiago del Estero
- Blackbuck have a lifespan of up to 16 years in the wild
- The ideal shot placement is in the chest area, directly behind the shoulder. Aim for the center of the chest to hit the vital organs, including the heart and lungs, for a quick and effective kill. It's important to avoid shooting too far forward or too far back, as this can result in a non-fatal wound that may be difficult to recover. For larger Blackbuck, a shot placed slightly higher in the neck area can also be effective. The recommended range to hunt Blackbuck is between 50-150 yards, depending on the terrain and your shooting ability.
- 30-40 pounds of usable meat
- Hide ~5-7 sq ft
- Horns for knife handles or ornaments
- Taxidermy Trophy
The History of BLACKBUCK Hunting in Argentina
THE BLACKBUCK
March to November: El Carrizal La Pampa
Blackbuck populations have been as high as 10000 animals in Argentina. Blackbucks are some of the fastest animals in the world. The blackbucks have long ringed horns and these make beautiful mounts. These animals are active mainly through the day when it is not summer. Blackbucks tend to graze on low grasses and browse in forests. Blackbucks need daily drinks of water and herds will often travel long distances if need be for water.
What We Provide Our Hunters...
As to plains game, we suggest riffles such as 7 mm RM or 300 WM caliber, fitted with a good scope. For water buffalo we recommend 375 HH caliber or bigger. For birdshooting 20 Ga. semi-automatic models are specially recommended. South American Adventure Safaris will provide premium quality ammunitions in 12 or 20 Ga. For 16, 28 and 410 calibers, please, order them in advance.
Munitions and cartridges will have to be dispatched in a hard box by separate as a registered baggage.
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