What is considered big-game hunting?

Big-game animals may vary between different hunting areas. The U.S may have a good population of game animals but Africa is one of the hotspots for big-game hunting.

Big-game hunting is the hunting of large game animals to harvest for meat and other animal products.

A lot of hunters often go after big-game hunting not only for the meat to fill their table but also big-game hunting means that the hunt will be challenging or dangerous. Most often, big-game animals are chosen for trophy hunting by experienced hunters as it can be more exciting and adventurous.

Big-game hunting is common in the different continents of the world.

What is classified as a big game animal in each hunting spots?

• In Africa:
  • Lion, Cape buffalo, Elephant, & Giraffe are the most common big-game animals hunted.
• In North America:
  • Whale, Bear, Wolf, Walrus, Caribou, Moose, Elk, Alligator, Boar, Sheep & Bison
• In South America:
  • Deer, Cougar, Feral pig, Feral Water Buffalo, & Capybara.
• In Europe:
  • Bear, Sheep, Boar, Goats, Elk, Bison, & Deer.
• In Asia:
  • Several species of Deer, Bear, & Sheep
• In Australia:
  • Several species of Deer as well as Wild boar

Big-game hunting ethics require a clean & humane kill. Most big game hunters work diligently toward this end. Firearms used to hunt small game are not suitable for hunting larger game. The most common weapons used for big-game hunting are firearms, specifically large bore rifles.

So what are some of the favorite big game species that hunters often go after?

According to www.petersenshunting.com, here are the top 10 list of the most sought after game animalsi:

1. Leopard
2. Wolf
3. Big bears
4. Cape buffalo
5. African Plains game
6. Eland
7. Bushbuck
8. Nyala
9. Impala
10. Zebra

References:

https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/die-hard-toughest-hunts-youll-ever/272808

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big-game_hunting

https://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/hunting/regulations/big-game-animals.htm