Spiral Horn H.A.R.T Challenge

The Spiral Horn H.A.R.T Challenge is a celebration of some of Africa’s most visually striking and symbolically significant antelope. With massive, spiraled horns and elusive forest behavior, these species represent a pinnacle of elegance and challenge for any H.A.R.Ter.

You’ll need to track and verify a H.A.R.T shot on four iconic species: kudu, eland, bushbuck, and nyala. Spread across varied terrain, from the thick brush to rolling grasslands, these animals demand stealth, awareness, and patience.

This challenge isn’t about distance. It’s about detail. You’re here to get close, to learn the nuance of movement, posture, and presence, and to leave each encounter with a deeper reverence for these majestic animals.

What You’ll Need to Complete This Challenge

To complete the Spiral Horn Challenge, you’ll need to verify a H.A.R.T shot on each of the following species.

Qualification Criteria

Animal Type:

Kudu, Eland, Bushbuck, Nyala, Only male animals qualify

Location:

Any region where the species naturally occur, including public lands, private properties with permission, and preserves or hunting ranches
Locations may include Africa or legally managed preserves in other parts of the world

H.A.R.T Shot Verification:

Must be completed using the H.A.R.T Shot App
Each shot can only be applied to one challenge
The challenge is selected after verification

Weapons Divisions

You may pursue this challenge using any of the official H.A.R.T weapons divisions:

Firearms Division:
Any firearm or replica that activates the H.A.R.T Shot app

H.A.R.Tchery Division:
Any bow system or faux bow compatible with the app

H.A.R.T Stick Division:
Camera-based shots designed to capture the moment without harm, in the spirit of the Native American Coup Stick tradition

Where to H.A.R.T

Land Access & Ethical Guidelines

This challenge may be completed in:

Public land areas where legal and safe with H.A.R.T Stick only
Private land with the landowner’s permission
Preserves or ranches managing ethical wildlife access

You must:

Respect local laws and wildlife regulations
Carry all necessary permits or permissions
Avoid stressing the animals and keep a safe distance of 30–50 yards
When using the H.A.R.T Stick, practice ethical photography and do not pursue animals beyond necessity

Tips for Completing the Challenge

1

Get Close, Stay Quiet

Spiral horned antelope are known for vanishing into thick brush. Move slowly, and observe carefully.

2

Know Your Seasons

Some species become more visible during dry seasons or rut periods.

3

Use the Light

Low light makes horns glow; ideal for photography-based H.A.R.T Stick users.

Recognition and Record-Keeping

Each verified H.A.R.T shot earns you a commemorative Patch and a place in the H.A.R.T the Hunt Record Book.

While this challenge does not qualify for a named trophy, all verified completions will be officially recognized, and you may purchase a commemorative Skullie display board to show off the Skullies you collected during the challenge.

Why Take On the Spiral Horn Challenge?

If you love slow hunts, careful approaches, and close encounters, this challenge was built for you.

By completing the Spiral Horn Challenge, you’ll:

Engage with one of Africa’s most revered antelope families
Learn to track, follow, and photograph in challenging terrain
Add a prestigious H.A.R.T accomplishment to your profile
Practice ethics and awareness every step of the way

Start the Challenge

Download the H.A.R.T Shot App
Purchase your ammo (bullets, arrows, or Strikes)
Plan your target region or preserve
Make your H.A.R.T shots
Upload, verify, and apply it to the Spiral Horn Challenge

Download the App here:

Final Notes

The challenge is selected after verification
No single H.A.R.T shot can count toward multiple challenges
With family, challenges may be passed down but not stacked

H.A.R.T® HUNTS CHALLENGE

Spiral Horn