Australia Banteng Hunting

Banteng have haunted the forests of Australia’s Cobourg Peninsula since 1848. Banteng are a very unique animal of the bovine species. They carry an impressive set of curved trophy horns, each measuring 18″- 25″ on a trophy bull. The diameters vary from 10″- 14″. Banteng make a beautiful trophy, with a mature bull being black in colour with white rump markings and the lower half of the legs are also white.

Weighing around 1,100 pounds, a mature Banteng is very handsome. This exotic animal is extremely elusive and alert, and is a supreme challenge to the hunter. It is very rare, listed as endangered species in its native Indonesia. Only three outfitters are licensed to legally hunt this prized species in Australia. Banteng live in the dense forest areas of the Cobourg Peninsula. Australia has the worlds’ only huntable population of Banteng. What an amazing animal!

Generally hunting will be spot and stalk, however for bow hunters, or any hunter wishing to, there are tree stands and ground blind hunting available. The best time to hunt Banteng is from May until September.

5 Day Cobourg Peninsula Banteng Hunts

Hunting will be from an African style tented camp with amenities including cooked meals, hot and cold running water, toilets, full sized beds and generator operated electricity. *Air charter from Darwin and is not included in the price.
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5 Day Mary River Banteng Hunts

Modern lodge accommodations with all of the comforts of home. Cooked meals, full sized beds, hot and cold running water.
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Additional game is available on a trophy fee basis

Sambaar Deer
Javan Rusa Deer
Molacan Rusa Deer
Axis Deer
Hog Deer
Blackbuck Antelope

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We purchased an auction item for Buffalo and Sambar deer at Safari Club International in Reno, and we had no idea what we had in store for us! Andrew Mackay worked with us before hand and together we carefully planned a one month hunt. Upon arrival in Darwin, we were met by Andrew and began our trip. We were fortunate to have taken a great number of true trophy animals. Andrew is extremely knowledgeable on hunting and field judging the animals of Australia. Jerel took two very nice buffalo, as well as a kangaroo and a wallaby. I harvested an exceptional banteng, buffalo, and scrub bull (feral ox) as well as blackbuck, sambar and rusa deer. The trophy quality was outstanding, including a number 1 SCI Feral Ox, taken with a handgun. I can honestly say we had the time of our lives. Andrew and his father are great hosts. It’s a full “family operation” as his brother and sister assisted in Queensland as well. Andrew is quite a cook “on the barbie”, the meals were fantastic! I cannot say enough good things about this trip. The hunting was great, the company was great. And we can’t wait to return to hunt the big buffalo again!
~Dr. Jerel K. Wottrich & Stephanie Wottrich