A Tale of Two Zebras

I have been enthralled with the beauty of Hartmann’s mountain zebra ever since I first saw one as a little boy. Their regal posture, bulky body and distinct patterns make them one of the most beautiful animals in Africa. However, it was not just their beauty that made them an attractive quarry to me. Their wary and cunning nature along with predominantly nocturnal drinking patterns made the challenge of getting a free-range stallion in broad daylight – especially with a bow – an irresistible undertaking.

Jackson Engel

As I neared my high school graduation in Namibia, I told my dad that my bucket list hunt before heading off to university in the U.S. was for a mountain zebra. Ironically, this had also been my older sister’s graduation wish a few years earlier. The story of my own zebra hunt actually began with hers. In the scorching heat of late October my sister Haley, guided by my dad, and I set out on foot in the granite hills of northwestern Namibia with the goal of getting within reasonable rifle range of a big, free-range mountain zebra stallion. After two days, many miles walked and many failed stalks, we finally got to within 150 yards of a small herd of zebras resting on top of a granite koppie (small…

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