Distribution:  Simpson’s Blue Duiker – Southern Congo Basin, north western Zambia and eastern Angola.

North Eastern Blue Duiker – Central Africa, north-eastern Zambia and Katanga into Malawi and northern Mozambique.

Size: SH:35cm. W: 5kg.

Description: There are 3 species classified under Philantomba: Blue Duiker (twelve subspecies), Maxwell’s (three subspecies) and Walter’s (no subspecies).

Simson’s Blue Duiker – As its name suggests, it is a blue to slate grey colour with reddish brown legs.

North Eastern Blue Duiker – Similar to the Simpson’s with a slight difference in coat colour being slightly more grey than blue. 

Sex Determination: Both male and female carry horns, normally the female will have a bigger body than the male. Best way to determine is to look for the scrotum.

Trophy Assessment: Anything from 1” is a trophy.

Shot Placement: A broadside shot with a small caliber is always recommended, shotgun with birdshot can also be used but not recommended.