Brown Hyena Hunting

Africa Hunt Lodge allows the opportunity to hunt and harvest Monster South African Brown Hyena any date of the year. The Limpopo Province of South Africa is the premier destination in the World to hunt the Brown Hyena...you can find Brown Hyena on nearly every one of our concessions. Year round, we offer hunts for awesome Trophy Brown Hyena.

Currently, USFW will not allow importation of the Brown Hyena into the United States. Only the Spotted Hyena may be imported to the USA at this time.

Our hunters typically hunt the South African Brown Hyena in conjunction 7 to 10 day African Safari. One of our Experienced and Licensed Professional Hunters will be your guide during your Brown Hyena Hunt, and you will hunt spot and stalk tactics along with safari style. We can accommodate all methods of Hunting for Brown Hyena including Rifle, Bow, Black Powder, Crossbow or Handgun, though you will be more successful with a rifle at ranges of 70-80 yards, and most hunts are conducted in the evening hours when Brown Hyena are most active.
 

The Brown Hyena (Hyaena brunnea) is a species of hyena native to southern Africa.

What do Brown Hyena look like:

Brown hyenas are the rarest of the four hyena species, and are distinguished by their long, shaggy grizzled brown coat.  They have large rounded ears, and a mane on the back that stands erect when the hyena is agitated. 

Brown Hyena Habitat:

The brown hyena lives in Southern Africa and coastal deserts, where it is called the beach wolf. They’ve adapted to a variety of habitats, from coastal regions to inland regions.

Behavior of the Brown Hyena:

Brown hyenas are nocturnal, but may be active during the day if it’s cooler. They’re mainly solitary animals, and are less sociable than spotted hyenas, but can be found in small groups. These animals are known for their scavenging behavior but thy also hunt small vertebrates and have plants.

Brown Hyena Diet:

The brown hyena is a scavenging carnivore, preying on just about any small animal. They will also eat insects, bird’s eggs, and wild fruits.

Brown Hyena Reproduction:

Brown hyenas give birth to a litter of 1-4 cubs after a gestation period of 90-110 days. Cubs are typically born in dens, and are very precocial.

Conservation status:

Brown hyenas are classified as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List. They are threatened by habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and persecution due to misconceptions about their roles as predators.

The Brown Hyena cannot be imported into the USA per USFW CITIES restrictions.