Distribution: Southern Bush Duiker – From the Cape, northwards to Orange River, north-eastwards through Gauteng, western Limpopo and into south-western Zimbabwe. 

South African Bush Duiker – From Kwa-Zulu Natal, to eastern Mpumalanga and Limpopo, into Mozambique, south of the Zambezi and into south-eastern Zimbabwe.

Size: SH: 50cm. W: 18kg

Description: There are fourteen subspecies of Bush Duikers which is divided into four groupings: Southern Bush Duiker (3 subspecies), Angolan Bush Duikers (one subspecies), East African Bush Duikers (seven subspecies) and West African Bush Duiker (three subspecies). 

Small antelope. Greyish-brown coat. Black marking on nose and under the eyes and black stripe on the tail.

Like in most subspecies the main difference is the colouration.

Sex Determination: Only males carry horns. Females are heavier than the males.

Trophy Assessment: 4”+

Shot Placement: Broadside – in the middle of the body straight-up with the front legs.

Frontal – Centre line in the chest