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Black Bear

**Great One**

## Locations

Layton Lake District
Silver Ridge Peaks
Mississippi Acres Preserve
New England Mountains

"*Native to the North American continent, the black bear is a worthy challenge for any hunter despite their smaller size among bears. Their fur color is typically black or very dark brown. Despite their name though, black bears come in many different hybrid variations due to interspecies breeding. A typical male bear weighs between 60 - 250 kg (126 - 551 lb). Hunting black bears requires patience, stealth, and a high degree of marksmanship, as they have great physical strength, are highly dexterous and have a keen sense of smell and good hearing. Black bears are diverse omnivores and tend to hide within larger forests. If you startle or corner one, it will most definitely defend itself fiercely.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Black Bear** is a medium-sized bear (class 7) that can be hunted on Layton Lake District, Silver Ridge Peaks, Mississippi Acres Preserve and New England Mountains. It was the first of 3 Bear species to be huntable in game. The Eurasian Brown Bear came next, followed by the Grizzly Bear.

## Need Zone Times

 00:00 - 04:30
 04:00 - 08:30
 08:00 - 12:30
 12:00 - 16:30
 16:00 - 20:30
 20:00 - 00:30

## Shot Scheme

 No color: won't kill

## Great Ones

Fabled ChestnutFabled CreamFabled Glacier Variation 1Fabled Glacier Variation 2Fabled SpiritFabled Spotted
## Trivia

* Part of the original list of species available to hunt at launch.
* The American **Black Bear** is the most widespread Bear in the US; and as such "bears" the country's name (*americanus*).
* It is the State Mammal/Animal of AL (*Alabama*), LA (*Louisiana*) and NM (*New Mexico*)
* Despite being native to North America, the **Black Bear** is more closely related to the Asian Black Bear rather than other native bear species like the Grizzly Bear.
* The **Black Bear** currently has the most NAMED fur types in the game with 11. Including different variants, the total number of unique fur types comes out to 15.
* Despite its name, the **Black Bear** isn't always black. Just like in game, real life **Black Bears** have a myriad of fur colors that distinguish it from other Bear species. However "color phase" **Black Bears** are more common in the Western half of the US as opposed to the East, where they were first encountered by Europeans.
* The Fabled Spirit fur type seems to be a reference to the real life 'Spirit Bear' (Ursus americanus kermodei), a subspecies of **Black Bear** found in British Columbia.
* Black Bears are one of few animal species that can go aggressive in game. However, this is extremely rare.
* Black Bear received its great one with the Revontuli Coast Update (Patch 1.74, 28 June 2022)

## References

1. ↑ https://statesymbolsusa.org/
2. ↑ https://arasbaran.org/en/news.cfm?id=485
3. ↑ https://outdoors-international.com/color-phase-black-bears/
4. ↑ https://bear.org/what-is-a-spirit-bear/
Callers

**Callers** are used to attract their targeted species when they're not in stressed state. Some animals, may respond to your call by making a vocal response e.g. an Elk may communicate by making a sound called a bugle. Each caller has a different attraction strength and range.

## Available Callers

Antler RattlerAxis Deer "Screamer" CallerBeacon Deluxe Bean Goose CallerBeacon Deluxe Duck CallerBeacon Deluxe Eurasian Teal CallerBeacon Deluxe Eurasian Wigeon CallerBeacon Deluxe Greylag Goose CallerBuck "Snort Wheeze" CallerDeer "Bleat" CallerDeer "Grunt" CallerElk CallerHazel Grouse CallerMoose CallerPredator "Distressed Fawn" CallerPredator "Jackrabbit" CallerRaccoon "Squall" CallerRed Deer CallerRoe Deer CallerShort Reed Canada Goose CallerWild Boar CallerWild Turkey Crow CallerWild Turkey Mouth Caller
Collectibles

There are 2 kinds of **collectibles** that the player can find in the reserves: artifacts and sheds. Collectibles provide an XP reward when found. The number of collectibles in a sub-region can be viewed via its codex entry.

## Types

* **Artifacts:** These are historical artifacts that reveal a bit about history of the reserve. These include Medals, Helmets, and Coins.

* **Sheds:** Sheds are antlers that are discarded by animals as they grow new ones for the coming season. They come in different sizes and several can be found in each sub-region. Sheds can be found dropped from most of the antlered species including Elk and Blacktail Deer.

## List of Collectibles

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### Layton Lake District

Artifacts

Sheds

### Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve

Artifacts

Sheds

### Medved-Taiga National Park

Artifacts

Sheds

Hirschfelden Collectibles Map (Credits : De Newdogg)Layton Collectibles Map (Credits: Newdogg)
.223 Docent

"*While this .223 bolt-action rifle lacks the punch to take on big game, it is highly useful for its extremely flat trajectories and accuracy. These characteristics make it the perfect tool for hunters looking to hit varmints at a longe range.*"
― In-Game Description

The **.223 Docent bolt-action rifle** with the second smallest caliber in the game. While it's difficult to take down big game with this rifle, its high accuracy perfect for small game hunts such as Red Fox, Coyotes or Roe Deer.

As with most rifles, two variants of its ammunition are available:

## Analysis

Despite the fact that Docent is free and practically a starter weapon, it is the best and unsurpassed solution for hunting its classes and does not need a paid replacement.

Its combat characteristics are the same as those of paid ZARZA-15 .223, but Docent has less weight and larger magazine.

Also, its accuracy and mass characteristics are better than ones of Ranger .243, and the lack of coverage of higher classes is not a problem, since more powerful weapons used on them anyway.

Paid Solokhin MN1890 Assembly Line designed for higher class hunting, shows lower penetration and accuracy characteristics.

The only weapon that competes with Docent in efficiency within their classes is the Zagan Varminter .22-250 from Emerald Coast. It has slightly more penetration, but a smaller magazine and slightly worse hipshot.

All other weapons for these classes are either single-shot or designed for point-blank shooting, i.e. practically useless.

## Trivia

The .223 Docent is modeled after its real-life counterpart of the Blaser R8.
.303 British Soft-Point Bullet

"*The British .303 soft-point cartridge is constructed to expand rapidly upon impact. It has a great effective range and can take down a wide spectrum of animals effectively.*"
― In-Game Description

The **.303 British Soft-Point Bullet** is a type of ammunition available for the F.L. Sporter .303 family of rifles.

This ammo is available as part of the Te Awaroa National Park DLC.
.308 Polymer-Tip Bullet

"*Designed and manufactured to perform under any conditions; the .308 polymer-tip has excellent accuracy and penetration. A well rounded cartridge; it offers manageable recoil and is useful for a large variety of game. For these reasons it has become one of the most popular cartridges in the world.*"
― In-Game Description

The **.308 Polymer-Tip Bullet** is a type of ammunition available for the ZARZA-10 .308 family of rifles.

This ammo is available as part of the Modern Rifle Pack DLC.
Coyote

## Locations

Layton Lake District
Rancho del Arroyo
New England Mountains

"*The coyote is native to Central and North America. It is somewhat smaller than its closest relative, the grey wolf, but is still highly versatile predator that can easily adapt to environments shaped by humans. Coyotes are characterized by their predominantly light brown or grey fur and somewhat fluffy tails. Males weigh on average 8 to 21 kg (18 to 44lb), while females average 7 to 18 kg (15 to 40 lb). Coyotes have few natural predators besides humans, larger wolves, and cougars. They are generally solitary animals, but can also live in small packs. Their distinctive call is a howling sound.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Coyote** is a large class 2 animal. It can be hunted on Layton Lake District, Rancho del Arroyo and New England Mountains. It is the first Canid to be introduced to the game alongside Red Fox.

## Need Zone Times

  Drinking
  Feeding
  Resting
  Resting
  Resting
  Feeding
  Feeding

  Feeding
  Feeding
  Resting
  Resting
  Resting
  Feeding
  Drinking

## Organs and bones

2. Brain
3. Neckbone 1
4. Neckbone 2
5. Neckbone 3
6. Spine bone 1
7. Shoulder bone
8. Spine bone 2
9. Spine bone 3
10. Pelvis
11. Heart
12. Lungs
13. Liver
14. Stomach
15. Intestines
16. Body

## Fur Variants

#### Male

AlbinoDark GreyGrey BrownMelanisticOrangePiebald
#### Female

AlbinoGrey BrownLight GreyMelanisticOrangePiebald
## Trivia

* Part of the original cast of animals huntable at launch
* The **Coyote** gets its name from the Aztec word for the beast *Coyotl*
* It may also be referred to as a "Prairie wolf" or "Bush wolf".
* Despite its designation as a class 2 animal, real life coyotes are large enough to take down a fully grown deer.
Galileo 4-8x32 Muzzleloader Scope

"*This faithful recreation of a vintage scope was made to perfectly fit the muzzle-loading rifles of yore. A must-have for traditional hunters and reenactors alike.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Galileo 4-8x32 Muzzleloader Scope** is a unique scope available for Hudzik .50 Caplock family of muzzle-loading rifles.

This sight is available as part of the Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack DLC.

## Gallery

Zoom level 0 (4x)Zoom level 1 (5x)Zoom level 2 (6x)Zoom level 3 (7x)Zoom level 4 (8x)
.357 Jacketed Hollow-Point Bullet

"*.357 JHP bullet designed for rapid expansion upon impact. Introduced in 1934, the .357 magnum cartridge introduced the "magnum era" in revolvers. Noted for its stopping power, this cartridge is suitable for small to medium-sized game at close range.*"
― In-Game Description

The **.357 Jacketed Hollow-Point Bullet** is an ammunition type available for the Focoso 357 pistol.
Brightsight Rangefinder Bow Sight

"*This sight helps hunters overcome the biggest challenge when bow-hunting: distance estimation. With the press of a button [E], the Brightsight Rangefinder Bow Sight calculates the distance of the target and projects a precise, virtual LED pin that is only visible to the archer, without the clutter of multiple physical pins.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Brightsight Rangefinder Bow Sight** is a sight available for compound bows.

This sight is available as part of the High-Tech Hunting Pack DLC.
Beceite Ibex

## Locations

Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve

"*Iberian ibex, also known as the Spanish wild goat or Iberian wild goat, is a specific type of wild goat native to the mountain ranges of Iberia. The Iberian ibex is a stocky, mountainous animal, known for its agility and climbing prowess. They use this ability to escape predators, making them an especially challenging quarry. The largest huntable variety of Iberian ibex, the Beceite, has the second largest horns of the four, which can grow over 0.75 m in length. They weigh the most of the Iberian ibex subspecies, with males approaching up to 110.00 kg. The Beceite can be easily identified by their size and the curvature of their horns, which leans towards an outward configuration, making crescent shapes.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Beceite Ibex** is a class 4 goat. It can be hunted in the Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve. The Beceite Ibex is one of four types of ibex found in the Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve along with the Ronda Ibex, the Southeastern Spanish Ibex and the Gredos Ibex.

## Need Zone Times

 04:00 - 07:30
 07:00 - 10:30
 10:00 - 14:30
 14:00 - 17:30
 17:00 - 21:30
 21:00 - 00:30

## Tips

If you are first spawning into Cuatro Colinas, you can find them living on and around the first mountain east of your position.

Because Ibex don't have any callers or scents, hunting them requires either a lot of stalking, or hunting their need zones.

Also use their agility against them. It is possible to force them up the sheer cliff next to Torre De Doña Emilia lookout point. If you can force them up the cliff you can potentially kill entire herds if you are sadistic enough. **\*Side Note: I haven't done this in a while and this may have been patched so take my advice with a grain of salt.**

## Fur Variants

#### Male

AlbinoBrown HybridGrey BrownGreyMelanisticOrange
#### Female

AlbinoBuffGrey BrownLight BrownMelanistic
## Trivia

* The **Beceite Ibex** is named after the "Beceite Mountains" which it is native to.
.45 Hollow-Point Air Rifle Pellet

"*.45 caliber cast lead pellets for big bore air rifles. The hollow point design emphasizes expansion over penetration. The large caliber of the pellets makes them effective against medium-sized game such as boars and deer when shot at close range.*"
― In-Game Description

The **.45 Hollow-Point Air Rifle Pellet** is a type of ammunition for the Vasquez Cyclone .45 air rifle. Due to the nature of pellets, the range is significantly lower compared to traditional ammo. This comes at a benefit of a much quieter firing sound.

This ammo is available as part of the Weapon Pack 3 DLC.
10mm Davani

* 40A
* G4LS

"*The bigger sibling of one of the most used and reliable handguns in the world. Semi-automatic, recoil-operated with a 15 round magazine and chambered for the 10mm Auto cartidge. Lightweight polymer frame together with a steel slide ready for reflex sight mounting. A durable sidearm for the modern hunter.*"
― In-Game Description

The **10mm Davani** is a semi-automatic handgun built for a close-range medium games.

This weapon is available as part of the Assorted Sidearms Pack DLC.

This handgun has two types of ammo available:
Eurasian Teal

## Locations

Revontuli Coast

"*The Eurasian Teal is a small dabbling duck commonly found in Northern Eurasia, closely related to the ubiquitous Mallard and the very similar American Green-Winged Teal. It is one of the smallest dabbling ducks in the world, and is recognizable by the prominent patches of teal-colored feathers on the head and wing of the males.
Eurasian Teals are a very social species and can be commonly found in large flocks outside of the breeding season. They also readily mix with other species of ducks, leading to semi-frequent interbreeding with closely related species.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Eurasian Teal** is a species of class 1 duck that was introduced in the Revontuli Coast reserve located in Finland. Next to the Mallard, it is probably one of the most recognizable game ducks in the world.

## Need Zone Times

 00:00 - 05:30
 05:00 - 07:30
 07:00 - 09:30
 09:00 - 11:30
 11:00 - 13:30
 13:00 - 15:30
 15:00 - 17:30
 17:00 - 19:30
 19:00 - 00:30

## Tips

Ducks will fly against the wind when making a landing, so be mindful of the wind direction. If you are going to use blinds and decoys, place your decoys approximately 50ms (54yds) away from your blind so the **Eurasian Teal** won't fly on top of you and spook.

## Plumage Variants

#### Male

Dark Green - FrontDark Green - BackHybrid Blue - FrontHybrid Blue - BackHybrid Green - FrontHybrid Green - BackLeicistic Variation 1 - FrontLeicistic Variation 1 - BackLeucistic Variation 2 - FrontLeucistic Variation 2 - BackLight Green - FrontLight Green - Back
#### Female

Brown - FrontBrown - BackLeucistic - FrontLeucistic - Back
## Trivia

* The **Eurasian Teal** currently has the most named plumage types in game with 10: this excludes sexually dimorphic plumage types.
* It is also called the Common Teal or just Teal Duck
* While it may look identical to its American cousin, the Green Winged Teal, the **Eurasian Teal** is distinct in many ways. Chief among them, it lacks a white shoulder stipe on the front of its wings.
* The **Eurasian Teal** is one of 8 species of duck huntable in game. The others are the Mallard, the Cinnamon Teal, the Harlequin Duck, the Eurasian Wigeon, the Goldeneye, the Tufted Duck, and the Green Winged Teal.
.454 Flat Nose Hard-Cast Bullet

"*.454 hard-cast bullet designed for high penetration upon impact. The .454 Casull is a very powerful revolver cartridge suitable for large game and bear protection. The recoil is massive, making this recommended only for the most experienced sharpshooters.*"
― In-Game Description

The **.454 Flat Nose Hard-Cast Bullet** is an ammunition type available for the Rhino 454 and Sundberg 454 revolver.
Gemsbok

## Locations

Vurhonga Savanna

"*The gemsbok is the largest of the three members of the Oryx genus. Native to the dry plains, deserts and arid regions of southern Africa, the gemsbok lives in large mixed herds and follows a nomadic lifestyle, rarely staying in a territory long enough to overgraze it. Gemsbok often stands 1.00 m in shoulder height an can weigh between 230.00 kg and 250.00 kg, with females being only slightly smaller than the males of the species. To complement its dominating size and stature, the gemsbok has thick skin to protect its neck from both predators and rivals. Their hide is used by local tribes to craft shields, along with their horns, which are used in making spears. Both male and female gemsbok have long, sharp, pointed horns which can extend up to 1.60 m in length, which they use frequently to battle for dominance or fight off predators.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Gemsbok** is a class 8 antelope. It can be hunted in the Vurhonga Savanna Reserve. It is one of 5 antelope species besides the Blackbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Springbok, and Lesser Kudu.

## Features

 Need Zone Times

 03:00 - 06:30
 06:00 - 10:30
 10:00 - 13:30
 13:00 - 16:30
 16:00 - 20:30
 20:00 - 00:30

## Shot scheme

 No Color - Unlikely to kill

## Trivia

* Gemsbok get their name from the Dutch term for male Chamois. Although they have no relation.
* They're horns are notoriously sharp. So much so that they are referred to as "Sabre Antelope".
Black Grouse

## Locations

Revontuli Coast

"*The Black Grouse has distinct red bare skin over its eyes that plumps up during the courting ritual known as "lek". During the lek, males, and at times up to hundreds of males, collect in "lekking" grounds every dawn to display their strength and plumage to increase their chances of mating with a hen. The Black Grouse is a sedentary bird, which means it does not migrate. The Black Grouse has a large range across most of northern Europe and Russia. They are capable of hybridization with other species such as Ringneck Pheasant, Western Capercaillie and Willow Ptarmigan.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Black Grouse** is a class 1 bird species introduced in the Revontuli Coast reserve located in Finland. It is one of 5 species of Grouse huntable in game. The other Grouse include the Rock Ptarmigan, Willow Ptarmigan, Hazel Grouse, and the Western Capercaillie.

## Need Zone Times

 00:00 - 04:30
 04:00 - 08:30
 08:00 - 11:30
 11:00 - 14:30
 14:00 - 18:30
 18:00 - 21:30
 21:00 - 00:30

## Plumage Variants

#### Male

Dark - FrontDark - BackLeucistic Variation 1 - FrontLeucistic Variation 1 - BackLeucistic Variation 2 - FrontLeucistic Variation 2 - BackLeucistic Variation 3 - FrontLeucistic Variation 3 - BackMelanistic Variation 1 - FrontMelanistic Variation 1 - BackMelanistic Variation 2 - FrontMelanistic Variation 2 - Back
#### Female

Brown - FrontBrown - BackDark - FrontDark - BackGold - FrontGold - BackOrange - FrontOrange - Back
## Trivia

* The word origin for 'Grouse' is unknown. However, it has grown to refer to other things besides birds. In the British Army, Grouse means "to complain". And in Australia, it is synonymous with "excellent".
* Grouse are also known as 'Metsäkanat' in Finnish meaning "Hens of The Forrests".

## References

1. ↑ https://www.etymonline.com/word/grouse
2. ↑ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=grouse
Great One

"**Great One**" is the highest trophy rating class and differs from other rating classes (None, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond) in certain aspects.

Great Ones are extremely rare. While only about 10% of animals have a "Diamond" rating and it can take a player hundreds of hours to spot one of these (because they are not only rare but also much more elusive), Great Ones are even more difficult to find and only few players will ever see one. While generally all animals exist in all trophy rating classes (e.g. Diamond Mallards, etc.), only certain animals exist as Great Ones. As of the end of 2023, there are only five species that have great individuals:

* The class was introduced in April 2020 with the Whitetail Deer Great Ones being added to the game.
* The next species followed in November 2021 with the Red Deer.
* Black Bear received its great one with the Revontuli Coast Update (Patch 1.74, 28 June 2022)
* Moose got its Great Ones in 6 December 2022 Update.
* Fallow Deer got its Great Ones with the release of Emerald Coast on 20. June 2023.

With the Great Ones a new difficulty level was introduced, namely "10 - Fabled", and even animals that usually only reach lower difficulty levels (e.g. a Diamond Whitetail Deer is difficulty "3 - Very Easy") are difficulty 10 as a Great One.

The antlers of Great Ones are marked as "atypical" in the TruScore evaluation screen. While so far only Great Ones with atypical antlers exist, this feature might be introduced to lower-class animals as well in the future, as it is the case in theHunter Classic.

Whitetail Deer - Great One (Release image from official Twitter Account)Fabled Spotted Red Deer (Slain by Umbasa on Te Awaroa) 272.60 scoring 11/19/2021272.60Fabled Spotted Great One Black Bear
Dimitri Pushkin

***"Dimi Pushkin** is an odd character. On one hand, he is our contact at the State Ecological Service Departement, so we must keep him happy in order to legally operate this expedition. On the other hand, Dumi seems desperate to make friends, which makes him unusually casual and chatty for a state agent. He says he grew up as the son of an important diplomat in Moscow, but I think he's just trying to sound impressive. Regardless of his quirks, Dimi acts with genuine concern for the wellbeing of the land, animals and people of the taiga. We could not aks for a better advocate in the governement."*
Focoso 357

"*A single-action revolver using .357 magnum ammunition. Powerful, yet easy to maintain out in the field. It's perhaps primarily used as a defensive sidearm, but the revolver hunting enthusiast can easily fit the gun with a scope and use it to take down small to medium-sized game.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Focoso 357** was the first pistol available in the game. While it lacks power and range, it's one of the few weapons suitable for hunting Red Fox and Musk Deer. Like all pistols, the light weight of its construction makes it a suitable sidearm.

As with most pistols, two variants of its ammunition are available:

## Trivia

* The Focoso 357 is modeled after its real-life counterpart of the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 629 Hunter.
* At the time of it's release, the .357 Magnum was the most powerful pistol cartridge in the world.
* The Focoso 357 is the only gun in game with a built-in muzzle break. This is purely cosmetic however, as it does not make the pistol more accurate.
.30-30 Hollow-Point Bullet

"*A hollow-point bullet in the classic .30-30 caliber. The aerodynamics are not on par with modern spitzer designs, but when used at close range this bullet can cause serious trauma. Compared to its soft-point counterpart, the hollow-point design emphasizes expansion over penetration.*"
― In-Game Description

The **.30-30 Hollow-Point Bullet** is the second available type of ammunition for the Whitlock Model 86.
Anatoly Barnyashev

*"**Dr. Anatoly Barnyashev** was recommended to me by Svetlana, who worked with him in St. Petersburg. His manner is cold even by Russian standards. But his work? Organized, disciplined and profoundly insightful. More animals migrate to and through the taiga every year, displaced by climate change. Anatoly is determined to help wildlife adapt to the changing environment, seeking healthy sustainable domains for displaced creatures- Sometimes I attribute Anatoly's icy demeanor to the fact that he prefers the company of animals more than his fellow humans."*
Colina Rota

Collina Rota is of 3 subregions of Llanuras de la Cosecha in Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve located in Spain.

## Description

"*The Roman Empire had a fascination which launched an important industry in all Europe. Our quarries of marble date from the XIVth Century [14th Century], when artists of the Renaissance Period were employed to create marble statues. Numerous noble families of Europe still possesses sculptures made from the marble of our quarry."*
Bearclaw Lite CB-60

"*This bow may look similar to the Razorblack, but don't let that fool you. Besides sporting an attractive camo, it also comes with pre-installed stabilizer attachment. This allows for more accurate shots when aiming, but be sure to bring a large backpack, as it also makes it a bit more cumbersome to carry. Suitable for small and medium-sized game.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Bearclaw Lite CB-60** is an upgraded version of the Razorblack Lite CB-60. Thanks to its stabilizer, it has a higher aimed accuracy at the cost of a lower hipshot accuracy. This higher accuracy extends the usable range to around 60m. While structurally identical to the Razorblack, the black powder coat paint has been replaced with a yellow-brown foliage pattern.

This weapon is available as part of the Bearclaw Lite Compound Bow DLC.

Like all bows, it can use 3 different weights of arrow:

## Gallery

StandingStanding AimedLyingLying Aimed (1)
#### Notes

(1) Aiming while prone can only be done with the Like a Pro archery perk.
.470 Nitro Express Full Metal Jacket Bullet

"*Premium .470 NE hunting bullets designed to deliver devastating momentum while focusing on precise penetration to go through even the thickest hides at a variety of ranges.*"
― In-Game Description

The **.470 Nitro Express Soft Point Bullet** is the second available ammunition for the King 470DB Zenith.

This ammo is available as part of the Vurhonga Savanna Reserve DLC.
Fiona Vualez

**Fiona Vualez** works for the *Pacific Northwest Varmint Wildlife Control*. There have been recent reports of coyote sightings in nearby towns to the reserve and the townsfolk have grown increasingly anxious about encounters with them. Because peak hiking season is during summers, Doc has enlisted the help of Vualez and her organization to thin out the coyote population. Their work is not yet finished though and they often employ reserve hunters to aid in the effort and provide both compensation and valuable insight on the coyote population in return.
Balmont

**Balmont** is a subregion of the Lake District, which can be found in southern Layton Lake District.

**It** is home to a variety of small and medium game found in Layton Lake District. Many of these animals can be found drinking near Balmont Lake.

## Description

*"In the south along the Layton Lake shoreline, you will find the old Lake District Railroad with its three connecting bridges. Balmont is popular hunting grounds and the many survivalist camps set up by Richard Hope are nice resting spots for anyone who needs them. Hope himself doesn't mind that others use them."*
10 GA Brass Slug

"*A massive slug that offers high stopping power and penetration, designed to take down the largest of game. Encased in an old-school brass shell.*"
― In-Game Description

The **10 GA Brass Slug** is an ammunition type available for the Miller Model 1891 family of shotguns.

This ammo is available as part of the Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack DLC.
GenZero 1-4x20 Night Vision Rifle Scope

"*Featuring a high-quality image intensifier tube, a compact design and waterproof battery compartment, the GenZero 1-4x20 Night Vision Rifle Scope will allow you to see beyond the expected in night-time conditions. A long-rage IR illuminator completes the package allowing you to acquire your targets from safe distances; but be aware that the effectiveness of this technology is particularly affected by fog and adverse weather conditions.*"
― In-Game Description

The **GenZero 1-4x20 Night Vision Rifle Scope** is a scope available for most rifles. While not having a high magnification, this scope excels in hunting at night. This comes at the cost of being nearly useless during the day.

This sight is available as part of the High-Tech Hunting Pack DLC.

## Gallery

Zoom level 0Zoom level 1Zoom level 2Zoom level 3Zoom level 4
.30-06 Polymer-Tip Bullet

"*.30-06 bullets with a polymer tip that provides superior penetration performance. Previously used in the military, this old but proven ammunition has found a second life in the civilian market. Its good ballistic performance and widespread availability have made it a staple choice for big game hunting.*"
― In-Game Description

The **.30-06 Polymer-Tip Bullet** is an type of ammunition available for the Eckers .30-06 and M1 Iwaniec families of rifles.

This ammo is available as part of either the Weapon Pack 3 DLC, or the Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack DLC.
Hazel Grouse

## Locations

Revontuli Coast

"*The Hazel Grouse is a very small grouse that can be found in mixed coniferous and deciduous forests across Northern Eurasia. Although it occurs in a very large geographic range, it has very specific habitat preferences that make individual populations vulnerable to changes in their local environment. Males are territorial and defend their territory year round. In spring they compete to attract females and breed. Females nest on the ground and raise their young alone.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Hazel Grouse** is a species introduced in the Revontuli Coast reserve located in Finland. It is part of the 5 huntable Grouse species in game. The other Grouse include the Rock Ptarmigan, Willow Ptarmigan, Black Grouse, and the Western Capercaillie.

## Plumage variants

#### Male

Brown - FrontBrown - BackDark - FrontDark - BackGrey - FrontGrey - BackHybrid - FrontHybrid - BackPale - FrontPale - Back
#### Female

Brown - FrontBrown - BackDark - FrontDark - BackLight Brown - FrontLight Brown - BackOchre - FrontOchre - BackPale - FrontPale - Back
## Trivia

* The **Hazel Grouse** is named after the color of its plumage and NOT after the main antagonist of Saiyuki Reload Gunlock.

## References

1. ↑ https://saiyuki.fandom.com/wiki/Hazel\_Grouse
Goats

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There are 7 species of goats in CotW:

Mountain Goat

Ronda Ibex

Southeastern Spanish Ibex

Gredos Ibex

Beceite Ibex

Feral Goat

Chamois
Calburn

**Calburn** is a subregion of the Northern Ridge, which can be found in northern Layton Lake District.

## Description

*"The Canyon of Calburn, aswell as the Canyon of Chopeeka, were of an important value for the natives because of the large population of salmons, spruces and larch trees. The natives rapidly discovered that the cambium of the larch trees are edible and that its sap could be used to make ????*

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9.3x74R Polymer-Tip Bullet

"*This immense soft-point bullet is constructed for superior aerodynamics and penetrations. Developed in Germany around the turn of the century for large North American game like moose, the 9.3x74R is also used for safari hunting. Ideal for most large and dangerous game.*"
― In-Game Description

The **9.3X74R Polymer-Tip Bullet** is a type of ammunition for the Grelck Drilling Rifle family of shotguns.

This ammo is available as part of the Weapon Pack 2 DLC.
Harlequin Duck

## Locations

Yukon Valley Nature Reserve

"*The harlequin duck is a sea duck that lives primarily in the cold waters of the North Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. Its name comes from the colorful and elaborate plumage of the breeding males and is a reference to the eponymous character from the Italian Commedia dell'arte. They are sometimes nicknamed "sea mice" due to their characteristic squeaks. The harlequin duck is relatively small. Adults can measure up to 0.5 m in length, 0.70 m in wingspan and tip the scale at roughly 0.70 kg.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Harlequin Duck** is a class 1 bird. It can be hunted in Yukon Valley. The Harlequin Duck is the first of 3 "Sea Ducks" in game. The others are the Goldeneye and the Tufted Duck.

## Need Zone Times

 09:00 – 11:00
 13:00 – 15:00
 17:00 – 19:00

## Tips

Ducks will fly against the wind when making a landing, so be mindful of the wind direction. If you are going to use blinds and decoys, place your decoys approximately 50ms (54yds) away from your blind so the **Harlequin Ducks** won't fly on top of you and spook.

## Plumage Variants

#### Male

Albino - FrontAlbino - BackDark Grey - FrontDark Grey - BackMelanistic - FrontMelanistic - BackPiebald - FrontPiebald - Back
#### Female

Albino - FrontAlbino - BackDark - FrontDark - BackDark Brown - FrontDark Brown - BackDark Grey - FrontDark Grey - BackGrey - FrontGrey - Back
## Trivia

* In french, the **Harlequin Duck** is called "Canard Harlequin".
* It is the 3rd duck species to be added to the game and the 4th huntable bird species.
* The **Harlequin Duck** is also one of 7 duck species huntable in game. The others are the Mallard, the Cinnamon Teal, the Eurasian Teal, the Eurasian Wigeon, the Goldeneye, and the Tufted Duck.
* Its scientific name (Histrionicus histrionicus), is together with the name of the Red Fox (*Vulpes vulpes*), Fallow Deer (*Dama dama*), Roe Deer (*Capreolus capreolus*), American Buffalo (*Bison bison bison*), Axis Deer (*Axis axis*) Moose (*Acles acles*), Greylag Goose (*Anser anser*), Willow Ptarmigan (*Lagopus lagopus*), and the Eurasian Lynx (*Lynx lynx*) a tautonym, that means a scientific name in which both parts of the name have the same spelling.
European Hare

## Locations

Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve

"*European hares, also known as the brown hare are a game animal that has been successfully introduced all over the world. Hares prefer their solitude but tend to feed in large groups to help protect themselves against predators. These creatures can weigh between 2.00 kg - 4.00 kg and have a length that can reach between 0.40 m - 0.70 m. Females tend to be bigger than males with weights that can reach 7.00 kg. They are a polygamous species that is capable of breeding year-round if living within the right climates. They can reach puberty within 4-6 months. Females like to create shallow depressions in the ground which they use as a place of rest until their young are born.*"
― In-Game Description

The **European Hare** is a class 1 animal. It can be hunted in the Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve. It is the 3rd lagomorph (hares and rabbits) to be featured in the game and one of 7 huntable in the game. The others are: White-tailed Jackrabbit, Scrub Hare, European Rabbit, Antelope Jackrabbit, Eastern Cottontail Rabbit and Mountain Hare.

## Need Zone Times

 03:00 - 06:30
 06:00 - 09:30
 09:00 - 12:30
 12:00 - 15:30
 15:00 - 18:30
 18:00 - 21:30
 21:00 - 00:30

## Shot scheme

 No Color - Unlikely to kill

*\*Note: The actual health of a hare is so low, that even hits in the leg or ear will kill it. This can be considered a bug*

## Tips

The easiest way to hunt these bunnies is to hunt them during their rest time, 6:00 - 18:30. Their rest zones are unusually open since you can find many in tree orchards.

## Fur Variants

AlbinoBrownDark BrownGreyLight BrownMelanistic
## Trivia

* It is called "Lièvre Européen ou Lièvre d'Europe" in french.
* The **European Hare** is currently the largest lagomorph species in game.
* Only the females can make diamond, as with all hare species
* It is the subject of a famous watercolor painting by artist Albrecht Dürer called "Young Hare"

## References

1. ↑ https://www.visitingvienna.com/sights/museums/durer-hare/
Carolina Vargas

**Carolina Vargas** (67) is an entrepreneur, conservationist, philanthropist, and retired shooting champion. Born in Catalonia but raised on the Patagonian Steppe by her Argentinian father, Carolina emerged on the national stage from 1976–1977 as a two-time back-to-back champion in the 50 meter rifle, 3 positions. In 1978, she married ranching tycoon and conservationist Fernando Vargas.

In 1979, Carolina and Fernando purchased the land for a reserve that was then called Parque Dorado. Gailed as a hunters' paradise, rich with diverse species of game imported from around the world, Carolina and Fernando planned to open the reserve for tours by 1985. Before work on Parque Dorado was complete, tragedy struck. Fernando died suddenly, leaving a grief-stricken Carolina in charge of his family business, Vargas Companía Industrial. She renamed Parque Dorado to "Parque Fernando" in her husband's memory, but the vast wilderness remainded closed to the public while Carolina focused on the family business.

For decades, Parque Fernando was maintained as an exclusive retreat for Carolina and her family. Friends fortunate enough to join Carolina for hunts there ofter returned with record-setting red stag trophies, drawing international interest to Parque Fernando. But the world would have to wait... Until now. In 2016, Carolina delegated key responsibilities at Vargas Companía to the next generation of leadership, re-dedicating herself to opening Parque Fernando. Today, her work is nearly complete. Carolina is proud to finally fulfill the dream she shared with Fernando all the way back in 1979. She pledges that Parque Fernando will be nothing less than a hunters' paradise.

## Trivia

* There are heavy implications in the mission "Shot for Shot" that Carolina has murdered or arranged the murder of multiple people to ensure the reserve could open, including her brother-in-law who sued for ownership of her late husbands company and other property, and a politician who wished to open the reserve and other protected habitats to exploitation by energy companies. Specifically she said that a particularly impressive shot on a trophy buck in the reserve "changed something in me" and she came to the realization that to protect her family and interests all she had to do was "aim at the right target and pull the trigger". While she denies having killed anyone, it's likely that her hunts on the reserve during these incidents were specifically to set up an alibi while these problem individuals were removed.
Backup of Save Game Files

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In the forum there a lots of questions regardling lost progress in the theHunter: COTW due to save game issues.

Though I personally did not have any issues with save games, I try explain how saving the progress works and what might cause problems. My experience is based on the Steam Version with Windows 10.

## How it works

The game saves the progress automatically every few seconds, there is no need and no way to manually save the progress. Also, there is no in game way to recover an old status.

Optionally you can activate Steam Cloud Sync which synchronises save game files after terminating the app.

### Location of the save game files

Save game files are stored in your user profile, typically something like

c:\users\<YOURUSERNAME>\documents\Avalon Studio

There are two folders due to some major changes in the save system with version 1.39 in 2019:

* "theHunter Call of the Wild/" (key mapping and Steam Cloud Save stuff)
* "COTW/saves/<A\_LARGE\_NUMBER>/" (save game)

In the COTW-subfolder is located the save game and in a folder "slots/" the latest 3 backups which are stored automatically,

## What can go wrong

* Software bug can corrupt files (very rare as there a lots of users who have no problem at all)
* Hardware failure
* Power outage/turning PC off during save operation, therefore corrupted save game
* Permission problems (typically if user or other software like anti virus revokes write permissions)
* Steam Cloud Sync

### Steam Cloud Sync

The Steam Cloud Sync allows users to play on different devices sharing their progress. You can activate or deactivate this feature in the steam settings of the game. If the cloud save and the local saves on the devices went out of sync (e.g. you played on two devices without syncing in between) you would be asked which save to use. Choose wisely :-)

Steam cloud sync cannot substitute a backup because only the latest save is stored. Users report that even corrupt save games have been synced to the cloud overwriting the latest good save.

### Progess is not saved

This can be an issue if you have the Windows Security feature "Controlled folder access" turned on. Here is how to turn if off for a single app:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/allow-an-app-to-access-controlled-folders-b5b6627a-b008-2ca2-7931-7e51e912b034

### Repair of a broken save

Some users report that they "repair" a corrupt save game by deleting special files. I recommend to do a backup before anything else.

## Backup and recovery

Shut down the app theHunterCOTW first in any case.

In most of the cases you also should deactivate Steam Cloud Save (at least as long as you are manually exchanging files).

### Backup

Copy the complete folder COTW/ to a save place (make sure to copy, not to move).

### Recovery

You may want to backup your save game first even it is corrupt.

Copy your backup to COTW/

In some cases it might be necessary to delete the slots/ folder to make sure that no old content is used.
High-Tech Hunting Pack

The **High-Tech Hunting Pack** is a paid DLC released on September 38, 2019. This DLC adds various high-tech items to the game. These items include the GenZero 8x50 Night Vision Rangefinder Binoculars, the GenZero 1-4x20 Night Vision Rifle Scope, the Koter CB-65 Bow, the Brightsight Rangefinder Bow Sight, and Tracer Arrows.

## Store Description

Hunting in a stealthy fashion has been easier thanks to the latest equipment delivery to the wardens - the Night Hunting Pack. Through a selected mix of high quality tools you will now be able to track your target with precision in the dark.

### 5X50 Night Vision Binoculars

Watch the reserves come to life at night through the Night Vision binoculars, designed to increase both visibility and contrast in the dark while leaving depth perception and shapes unaltered. From the largest of predators to the smallest of prey, all animals near to you will have a hard time hiding from your keen gaze.

### GenZero 1-4x20 Night Vision Rifle Scope

Featuring a high-quality image intensifier tube, a compact design and waterproof battery compartment, the GenZero 1-4x20 Night Vision Rifle Scope will allow you to see beyond the expected in night-time conditions. A long-range IR illuminator completes the package allowing you to acquire your targets from safe distances; but be aware that the effectiveness of this technology is particularly affected by fog and adverse weather conditions.

### Koter CB-65 Bow

With performances that are exactly in-between the Bearclaw Lite CB-60 and the Hawk Edge CB-70, the Koter CB-65 is a versatile compound bow that can be used in every situation. With a delicate balance between recoil and accuracy, this bow gives its best when hunting medium sized game, but can also be deadly accurate against small and big game, if used with the right arrows.

### Brightsight Rangefinder Bow Sight & Tracer Arrows

The technology of this sight helps the hunter with the biggest challenge in archery hunting: distance estimation. With the single press of a button, the Brightsight calculates the distance of the target and projects a precise, virtual LED pin that is only visible to the archer, without the clutter of multiple physical pins.

At night, the Tracer Arrows will allow you to track down your prized harvest once you’ve made that first successful shot, thanks to a flashing red LED on the nock. In the off chance your prey manages to escape, you can simply follow the red light to its source and take the animal down.

### Variation

The Koter CB-65 bow is available in three variations: Orpheus, Hephaestus and Artemis.

## Trivia

* Despite being marketed as having a zoom of 5x50, the Night Vision Binoculars actually feature a zoom of 8x50.
* The Koter CB-65 Bow was originally planned to have 3 different variants, however only two were ever implemented.
Bighorn Sheep

## Locations

Silver Ridge Peaks
Rancho del Arroyo

"*Bighorn sheep, named for their massive curved horns, are native to North America. These sheep can be found between the Rockies of Canada, where they live in the mountain ranges, down to the flatter areas of Southwest America. They prefer grassy mountain slopes and alpine meadows close to rocky slopes so they can quickly escape predation. They are excellent climbers, along with their good sense of sight, smell and hearing they are excellently adapted to their habitat. The massive horns these sheep are famous for are used as a status symbol and as a weapon when fighting for dominance and mating rights. The sound of clashing males, ramming each other can be heard from long distances.*"
― In-Game Description

The **Bighorn Sheep** is a species introduced with the Silver Ridge Peaks reserve located in the rocky mountains of Colorado and Rancho del Arroyo in Mexico. It is a class 4 animal. Both females and males have horns. The species is similar to the other sheep in the game, the Iberian Mouflon.

## Need Zone Times

 00:00 - 04:30
 04:00 - 06:30
 06:00 - 08:30
 08:00 - 21:30
 21:00 - 00:30

 00:00 - 04:30
 04:00 - 07:30
 07:00 - 11:30
 11:00 - 14:30
 14:00 - 18:30
 18:00 - 21:30
 21:00 - 00:30
.454 Jacketed Hollow-Point Bullet

"*.454 JHP bullet designed for rapid expansion upon impact. The .454 Casull is a very powerful revolver cartridge suitable for large game and bear protection. The recoil is massive, making this recommended only for the most experienced sharpshooters.*"
― In-Game Description

The **.454 Jacketed Hollow-Point Bullet** is an ammunition type available for the Rhino 454 and Sundberg 454 revolver.

It's the most powerful sidearm cartridge that can be used in the game,that can rival even the strongest rifle cartridges. It can easilly kill medium game,it should be mostly used against bears,wolfs,and big prey (like bizons).The gunshot can be heard from very far (1,5+km),due to it its a high risk,high reward cartridge

-In real life it was supposed to defend against bears.

-It can generate up to 2000 ft-lb.
Binoculars

**Binoculars** are used to magnify the surrounding of the hunter to gather more information. Their main purpose is to spot animals. The game contains three different binoculars: A simple binocular, a range finder and a combination of them.

## Function

Binoculars have 2 distinct functions: The first is to serve as a tool to create an overview of the surrounding area by allowing to search and magnify specific spots. The second function is the range finding, which is crucial for appropriate hits over long distances. It's used to get the exact distance to a specific spot to adjust shooting height to counteract bullet ballistics.

## Tips & Tricks

If you can not afford or simply don't want to carry an additional rangefinder until the combined option is available (Apexview, unlocks at level 29) then this little trick will help you to find out the approximate range of your prey.

Simply spot the animal with your binoculars and open the map. There will be a marker at the position of your current target. Hover over the icon and read the distance displayed in the bottom right corner.

Notice that only stationary targets will give you reliable results as the icon will be created on spot and does not move unless you mark the animal again.

## Available Binoculars

Vantage 8x42 BinocularsVenture 5x30 RangefinderApexview 7x42 BinocularsGenZero 8x50 Night Vision Rangefinder Binoculars