Distribution: From north-eastern South Africa to western Zimbabwe, northern and north-western Botswana, north-eastern Namibia, western Angola and southern D.R.C. 

Size: SH:1.2m. W: 145kg.

Description: There are only two recognize subspecies: Common Tsessebe and Bangweulu Tsessebe.

Medium/large antelope. Reddish-copper coat with black-grey markings on shoulders, rump and upper parts of the legs and face. Side sweeping horns. Sloping body to the back.

Sex Determination: Both sexes carry horns. Male’s horns are a lot thicker than the females and darker colouring on the coat. Also, a bit heavier.

Trophy Assessment: From 14”+.

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

Frontal – Centre line in the chest