{"product_id":"wildcrete-3d-target-weissschwanzgnu","title":"Wildcrete 3D Target Black Wildebeest","description":"Powerful, striking, and truly South African—the Black Wildebeest (Replaceable Core) – Group 2 (34kg) 3D Archery Target offers an authentic big-game training experience. Known for their unpredictable movements and fierce territorial behavior, black wildebeest make for challenging and rewarding practice for bowhunters and 3D competitors.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou), also known as the white-tailed gnu, is native to the open grasslands of South Africa. Once nearly extinct due to overhunting in the 19th century, the species made a remarkable recovery thanks to conservation efforts. Today, it stands as a symbol of resilience across the African plains.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eDimensions: (H) 1540 mm × (L) 350 mm × (W) 310 mm Weight: 34 kg\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe Black Wildebeest (Replaceable Core) – Group 2 (34kg) 3D target captures the characteristic features of a mature black wildebeest: muscular shoulders, a robust chest, curved horns, and the iconic dark coat with a contrasting white tail. Built with high-density self-healing foam and a replaceable core, it delivers long-lasting durability and realistic shot feedback.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation, Area \u0026amp; Habits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eBlack wildebeest inhabit open plains, highveld regions, and karoo scrublands. They are herd animals, constantly moving and displaying bursts of high-speed galloping. Known for their erratic running patterns and strong social bonds, they remain a favourite species among hunters across Southern Africa.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShooting Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e2 Broadside Vital Zones for accurate heart\/lung placement Universal Scoring Rings Arrow Tip: Field Tip compatible Use this target to refine: Broadside shot accuracy Ethical hunting placement Long-distance grouping Form and follow-through under realistic proportions","brand":"Bearpaw GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409058586961,"sku":"101197","price":728.96,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0530\/3121\/files\/234728-Black_2BWildebeest1.jpg?v=1780328986","url":"https:\/\/b2bportal.bearpaw-products.com\/en\/products\/wildcrete-3d-target-weissschwanzgnu","provider":"Bearpaw GmbH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}