The Asian water buffalo of the Northern Territory of Australia is a huge bovine weighing approx 2000lbs. They possess large, sweeping horns and make an impressive trophy. 

Buffalo were originally imported into the Northern Territory of Australia as domestic stock. The farming venture failed and the Buffalo were liberated, to multiply and wander over much of the "Territory". 

While the areas that Buffalo now inhabit are much reduced from their hey-day, the "Territory" is such a huge place that free range hunting in wilderness areas is still a very viable proposition.

Water Buffalo, as their name suggests, like and need water to survive.  As such hunting is usually centred on areas that provide water for their daily requirements.

The area is tropical and the best hunting period is during the dry (winter) part of the year (May – September). This is when the buffalo are concentrated on the remaining water holes and creeks. 

Hunting is done out of tent camps in remote areas, usually requiring the use of a charter flight from Darwin. Most of the hunting can be accomplished with a 4-wheel drive and only limited walking is required.

We recommend .375 H&H as a minimum calibre for these bulls.