Hunting Blue Duiker in Africa
 Want a real challenge … try hunting Blue Duiker! The Blue Duiker is the smallest of the specie and one of Africa’s smallest antelopes. A member of the Duiker Tribe of bovid's, he weighs in at only 10 to 12 pounds. He sports a poorly developed crest of hair between his 2-inch horns, which are often absent in the female (ewe). His hair is a blue-gray with a white belly and short tail with a white underside. His muzzle is a bit trunk-like and the eyes are placed a bit more forward than other of the small antelope.
Hunting Blue duiker can be a difficult proposition as this little guy is usually solitary, secretive, silent, and extremely difficult to spot. If caught or startled, they will be heard to make a loud cat-like meow. They confine most of their movements to the dense forest and thicket creating well-worn paths between their lying-up, feeding, and drinking places. Being shy and timid, they bolt for cover at the least threat of danger.
Hunting Blue Duiker is most likely best-done using a shotgun. While any caliber rifle would certainly be adequate, the hunter can only expect to get a fleeting glance at this tiny antelope, which would make a rifle shot extremely difficult. Classic shot placement of course would be on or just behind the shoulder however, when hunting blue duiker, one may have to settle for a hit wherever it can be made.
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