Hunting Civet in South Africa

A nocturnal cat often used for making perfume

Civet Hunting
Civet
Characteristics
Scientific Name : Civettictis civetta
Weight : 15 kg (m and f)
Shoulder Height : 40 com (m and f)
Breeding Season : Year round
Minimum Calibre : 223

About the Civet

The African civet is a large viverrid native to sub-Saharan Africa where it is mostly nocturnal and is found in woodland. They are omnivores.

Judging a Trophy Civet

A trophy civet is hard to judge without a point of reference. Males and females are similar in size and appearance.

Civet Hunting Tips

Hunting civets is best done using bait where they come in readliy and routinely. Use a solid bullet to minimize damge to the skin.