The elusive black impala
 South Africa is home to many wonderful species of antelope. Impala are especially beautiful animals, but their small size and extreme caution make them very difficult to hunt in the thicker brush of the area. After 5 days of frustration the dice rolled in my favor and the unexpected took place as we surprised this beautiful Black Impala after a failed stalk on an Eland.
Wade Robertson
Outdoors, Sports
September 18, 2025

The elusive black impala

Scouring the bushveld is an exciting and time-consuming process. The animals are difficult, almost i...
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