Springbok hunting usually occurs on open plains and rolling grasslands. Because these antelopes form herds ranging from a few animals to hundreds, hunters must stalk carefully, using slight undulations or termite mounds for cover, and be prepared for longer shots across open ground. Springbok are most active around dawn and dusk and will graze at night during hot weather, so hunts target the cooler hours. There is no closed season for springbok in South Africa or Namibia, but the cooler winter months provide pleasant hunting conditions, and some outfitters offer colour‑phase hunts for black, white or copper springbok.

Springbok populations are listed as Least Concern, with numbers stable across southern Africa. Their ability to obtain moisture from plants and their specialised nasal blood‑cooling system allow them to survive in arid environments and live their entire lives without drinking water. Sustainable trophy hunting and wildlife ranching have contributed to population increases in many areas. Several subspecies and colour variations are recognised: the Kalahari and Angolan springbok differ slightly in size and colour, while the black, white and copper springbok are colour phases produced through selective breeding.