Buffalo hunting has the reputation of being some of the most exciting classic hunting that can be done. I think this stems from the reputation of a buffalo when wounded, of attacking hunters and this reputation is well deserved!! Buffalo have an amazing resistance and keep going after what would long have finished a lesser animal.

All the areas that we have hunted buffalo have very healthy populations and a lot of contact with them can be expected as we look for the ideal trophy. Depending on the year, trophy bulls will either be alone or with large breeding herds.

Ideal shot placement for buffalo hunting.

Buffalo hunting is carried out in the traditional way of tracking the animals using trackers and once they've been spotted a careful approach is made to within shooting distance (no further than 80 yards is usual). A good trophy is selected based on the needs of the hunter, a big boss and a narrower spread can be ust as impressive as a wider spread and smaller boss. expect to do some good walking as we track the buffalo, at times for several hours a day. They require water everyday and water points are useful places to pick up tracks.

Buffaloes are always shot in the heart/lung area... due to their anatomy, a brainshot or even a neck shot is extremely difficult and the chance of an attempt like this ending in a wounded animal is high. The only time a brain shot is attempted is in a charge scenario where the animal needs to be dropped in its tracks!!!

I prefer to use controlled expanding bullets on a buffalo as they create a larger wound channel and more shock so the animal is less likely to be wounded. Barnes "X" points excel in this area and are well proven.