Where to hunt Black-Fronted Duiker
Duikers are found throughout sub-Saharan Africa and split into two main groups, the forest duikers and those that inhabit the savannas. Black-fronted Duikers are a forest duiker species that prefers poorly drained marshy dense rainforests of the Congo Basin and montane areas in Kenya where they may not be hunted. Numerous Outfitter listings for Cameroon can be found on BookYourHunt.
Price distribution
Cameroon offers the greatest variety of huntable Duikers, however, most hunters add Black-fronted Duikers to their trophy wish list during an 8 -15 day package hunt which normally includes Bongo and/or Forest Sitatunga. The additional trophy fee will cost between $500-700. This also excludes a hunting/license fee of €1600 per hunter. Prices for these hunts are often quoted in Euro.
When to hunt Black-Fronted Duiker?
In the forested territories of Cameroon, the season runs from March 1 until the end of July. The best months for hunting Black-fronted Duiker are the dry months of April to June although their preferred habitat in Cameroon is wet marshy rainforest. Being diurnal animals they are best hunted at dawn or dusk when they are likely to be found feeding in a marshy area.
Hunting methods
Two successful hunting methods can be used if a trophy is not found during a walk and stalk. The first method is to conceal yourself in a likely place that may be visited by a Black-fronted Duiker and wait patiently for one to arrive. The alternative method is likely to be more successful and that is to have the trackers imitate the distress call of a small antelope. These inquisitive antelope are likely to come to investigate and you will have an opportunity to take your shot.
Why hunt Black-Fronted Duiker?
Of the 22 Duiker species, 17 are huntable. Although not big and dangerous, the Duikers take some serious hunting. Black-fronted Duiker takes time and patience to hunt often testing your resolve in the damp humid forest conditions. Owing to their size, Black-fronted Duikers make marvellous full mounts, especially when mounted with a little bit of habitat. A Duiker collection may also comprise of skull mounts but to truly appreciate the efforts you need to consider full mounting most of your trophies to appreciate the different Duiker sizes and colours.
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