Distribution: Southern Sable – Northern South Africa, northern and eastern Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, and Tanzania.

Size: SH: 1.3m. W: 260kg

Description: Large antelope with backwards curved horns, black coat with white markings.

Sex Determination: Both sexes carry horns. Males’ are longer and heavier; males are pitch black when they reach maturity. Females stay red brown to dark brown throughout their lives. Males are  heavier than females.

Trophy Assessment: Mature male bulls with horns around the 40”+ mark is a good representative.

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

Frontal – Centre line in the chest