Highlights

  • Experience the immersive world of hunting in theHunter: Call of the Wild and encounter a variety of exotic animals with unique behaviors.
  • The Emerald Coast DLC introduces the Australian Outback, where players can hunt iconic animals like the Eastern Grey Kangaroo and Fallow Deer.
  • Explore different wildlife reserves like Revontuli Coast and New England Mountains to hunt diverse animal species and enhance your trophy collection.

Experience the immersive world of hunting and discover exotic animals to kill and claim as trophies in theHunter: Call of the Wild. Animals and birds in the game exhibit a unique set of behavioral patterns that are awe-inspiring. The open-world adventure game has dozens of amazing creatures to study, stalk, and shoot.

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Spend countless hours in theHunter: Call of the Wild and venture across different wildlife reserves to encounter terrific beasts and their tantalizing traits. These reserves are based on real-life locations and feature animals that are exclusive to those hunting regions. Take a look at the most fascinating reserves in the game.

Updated on July 23, 2023, by Chetan Shekar: Hunters have been looking forward to gifts and DLC provided by theHunter: Call of the Wild in 2023. The generous community of the hunting game provided a free Easter cosmetic pack for its dedicated players earlier this year. The limited Easter-themed cosmetic pack included new paints, sprays, camos, and premium wrap, among other goodies. The adventures of theHunter: Call of the Wild have reached a new peak with the release of Emerald Coast. After setting foot on swampy terrains in the United States with the Mississippi Acres Preserve and looking for Firefox in the Revontuli Coast, the hunting simulation has expanded its DLC content to the Australian Outback with Emerald Coast. The stunning terrains provided with the new DLC let players roam the Australian Outback to hunt for iconic animals from the land down under. Emerald Coast has numerous missions that challenge the most seasoned hunters of the game and give them a reason to protect the wildlife within the endangered ecosystem of Australia. The Outback update for Emerald Coast also has a ton of free content that includes a new outfit and audio cues to locate animals fleeing during hunting sessions. Find out what to expect in the Emerald Coast expansion that is recently released for theHunter: Call of the Wild.

14 Emerald Coast

Player hunts for Kangaroos on Emerald Coast

Emerald Coast has up to 14 animal species that can be shot on Australian soil. Released in June 2023, the Emerald Coast allows exclusive access to brazen bushlands that are teeming with wildlife. Hunting creatures like the Eastern Grey Kangaroo and the Fallow Deer can be exhilarating for new hunters looking to expand their trophy collection.

It is also the second DLC map in theHunter: Call of the Wild to feature crocodiles for getting higher scores. Hunters can find it easier to spot the dangerous saltwater crocodiles on Emerald Coast than on the Mississippi Acres Preserve. It can take more than a few rounds from rifles to stop a saltwater crocodile before it bites other hunters on the map. Emerald Coast has a total of 6 different species of deer that can be eliminated to earn Cash during hunts. People can stumble onto 2 species of deer, classified as ‘Great Ones’, that include the Fallow Deer and the Red Deer on Emerald Coast. The ‘Great Ones’ can also be spotted for hunts in Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve to gain more Cash after the Outback update.

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The Customization System lets people personalize hunting equipment with new sprays and paints in Emerald Coast. Ground Blinds and Tents can be used with awe-inspiring textures to impress nearby hunters. People with the Emerald Coast DLC can unlock the Zagan Varminter .22-250 rifle for 7000 Cash. The lightweight weapon can be carried effortlessly across the Australian Outback to hunt small creatures like the Magpie Goose and the Red Fox. Each round of the Zagan Varminter .22-250 rifle can hold up to 5 bullets, making it convenient while scouting for varmint in theHunter: Call of the Wild. The Outback update has an all-new redesigned screen for harvested animals, giving people plenty of excitement during hunting sessions in the game.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Emerald Coast

  • Magpie Goose
  • Stubble Quail
  • Red Fox
  • Hog Deer
  • Axis Deer
  • Feral Goat
  • Eastern Grey Kangaroo
  • Fallow Deer
  • Feral Pig
  • Red Deer
  • Sambar Deer
  • Javan Rusa
  • Saltwater Crocodile
  • Banteng

13 Revontuli Coast

Player shoots birds in Revontuli Coast with a Whitlock Model 86

Revontuli Coast is a highly celebrated national park that is located in Finland. It provides dozens of awe-inspiring hunting spots to shoot down animals like the Moose and Eurasian Brown Bear. Revontuli Coast is a DLC that was released in June 2022.

Players can set foot on over 25 square miles of Northern Europe’s forests in theHunter: Call of the Wild with the Revontuli Coast DLC. The national park is named after the mystical Firefox that is said to appear on occasions in Finland to brighten the northern lights.

Hunters can use a Water Layout Blind while exploring Revontuli Coast to hide themselves. People can place a Water Layout Blind on any of the lakes in Revontuli Coast to strike elusive birds and animals without disturbing the wildlife. Players can easily spot and strike birds, such as the Tufted Duck, Goldeneye, and Tundra Bean Goose from a Water Layout Blind.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Revontuli Coast

  • Goldeneye
  • Mallard
  • Tufted Duck
  • Tundra Bean Goose
  • Raccoon Dog
  • Eurasian Lynx
  • Whitetail Deer
  • Eurasian Brown Bear
  • Moose

12 New England Mountains

Player collects Maple Syrup near an outpost in New England Mountains

New England Mountains is an adventurous wildlife reserve that was included as a DLC in the hunting simulation game. It was released along with the Granite Update for theHunter: Call of the Wild in December 2022.

There are over 12 species of unique birds and animals that can be shot in the New England Mountains. People who are a fan of the wildlife reserves like Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve and Layton Lake will be delighted to try the New England Mountains DLC for the game.

Most of the creatures in the New England Mountains belong to the Class 1 category. Players can find birds, such as the Ring-Necked Pheasant, Eastern Wild Turkey, and Green Wing Teal, around the North American wildlife reserve. Hunting for birds can be exhilarating to the senses while holding a gun in New England Mountains within theHunter: Call of the Wild.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

New England Mountains

  • Ring-Necked Pheasant
  • Eastern Wild Turkey
  • Green Wing Teal
  • Coyote
  • Red Fox
  • Moose
  • Black Bear
  • Bobcat
  • Whitetail Deer

11 Mississippi Acres Preserve

Best Reserves in TheHunter - Call of the Wild - Mississippi Acres Preserve - Player looks around the region for game

Mississippi Acres Preserve is a damp destination that is covered with swamps. It is one of the best wildlife reserves in theHunter: Call of the Wild for hunting the American Alligator. These reptiles can be found swimming in the swamps and patiently waiting for their prey on river beds.

Players must tread lightly as they walk across forests of pine trees and wetlands. Alligators can sneak up on hunters without being detected. As the map features a large terrain, players can move around Mississippi Acres Preserve in an ATV to save time. People can also pitch a few tents around the map to shelter themselves from the pouring rain.

Located in the Southeastern part of the United States, Mississippi Acres Preserve has plenty of regions to explore. It can be loads of fun to shoot down smaller animals like raccoons and rabbits in the wildlife reserve. Most hunters prefer using the Kullman .22H Wasp for hunting in the Mississippi Acres Preserve. Bullets shot from the Kullman .22H Wasp are incredibly effective at killing animals and birds without disturbing the surrounding habitat.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Mississippi Acres Preserve

  • Bobwhite Quail
  • Eastern Cottontail
  • Eastern Wild Turkey
  • Common Racoon
  • Gray Fox
  • Wild Hog
  • Whitetail Deer
  • American Alligator
  • Black Buck

10 Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve

Best Reserves in TheHunter - Call of the Wild - Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve - Player strolls through the field in search for animals to kill

Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve is a European wildlife sanctuary. It is reminiscent of its real-life counterpart Hirschfeld Wildlife Park, located in Germany. Hirschdorf, Königsberg, Hirschfelden, Rotwald, and Rinderland are the five regions that can be explored in the hunting reserve.

Aspen and Beech forests surround large regions of Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve. Hiking through the hills and farmlands of the reserve can be a thrilling experience for hunters. The Cacciatore 12G is a good weapon to hunt down smaller animals such as the European Rabbit and Canada Goose. Larger animals such as the Fallow Deer and Wild Boar can be shot and killed with the 7mm Regent Magnum. The Rangemaster 338 has increased damage and can be used to kill the European Bison in one hit.

People can practice their shooting skills in the shooting range that can be accessed in the Rathenfeldt region of the Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve. Players can spend several hours completing over 25 missions in the Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve to enjoy their hunts. Hunters can take photos of Fallow Deer and harvest these creatures to please Cornelia Holzer, the warden of Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve. Shooting Red Deer can earn Gold scores on hunts with the right rifle. The newly released Zagan Varminter .22-250 provides excellent accuracy on Red Deer to increase the number of kills per hunt. Boss animals like the Red Deer, European Bison, and Wild Boar can provide Diamond scores on hunting sessions to gain high-ranking trophies for their private collection.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve

  • European Rabbit
  • Canada Goose
  • Red Fox
  • Roe Deer
  • Fallow Deer
  • Wild Boar
  • Red Deer
  • European Bison

9 Layton Lake District

Best Reserves in TheHunter - Call of the Wild - Layton Lake District - Player uses rifle to kill animals

Located in North America, Layton Lake District is a gorgeous national park covered with spruce and aspen forests. Layton Lows, Highton Peaks, Southern Ridge, Northern Ridge, and Lake District are the five regions that are open for hunting.

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The rocky terrain of the national park makes it an amazing hunting ground for medium-sized animals such as the Coyote, Blacktail Deer, Whitetail Deer, and Roosevelt Elk. The Ranger .243 is an excellent rifle that can be used in Layton Lake District to kill heavy creatures such as the Black Bear and the Moose. Layton Lake District has over 7 outposts to prepare for hunts. It was among the most played maps of theHunter: Call of the Wild in recent years.

There are more than 100 missions that players can accomplish in the Layton Lake District. These missions include a couple of hunting adventures in the night to give players a chance to hunt animals like Coyotes and Black Bears. People can harvest different types of fur from Black Bears to get familiar with the North American National Park.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Layton Lake District

  • Jackrabbit
  • Mallard
  • Coyote
  • Blacktail Deer
  • Whitetail Deer
  • Black Bear
  • Roosevelt Elk
  • Moose

8 Medved-Taiga National Park

Best Reserves in TheHunter - Call of the Wild - Medved Taiga National Park - Player walks on ice to hunt game

Medved-Taiga National Park is a wildlife reserve that is steeped in frozen valleys and mountains. Tracking animals and navigating across these snowy terrains can be challenging for people.

These animals can be found throughout Ledyanoy Bay, P'yanaya Taiga, Zverolova Hill, Besplodnoye Plateau, and Vetrenyye Plains in Medved-Taiga National Park. The .300 Canning Magnum Frontier rifle can put players at an advantage while hunting in the Siberian national park. Unlocking the skill of Soft Feet can be a good decision as there are tons of Wild Boar and Brown Bear in the national park. Soft Feet is a skill that reduces the noise generated while walking across grass and leaves, preventing wild animals from charging at players.

It is one of the only national parks in Asia to be included in theHunter: Call of the Wild. Players can visit weather stations situated in Medved-Taiga National Park for a grand view of the wildlife reserve. Hunters can use a bunch of different scopes on their guns while shooting Reindeer to get a Silver rating on their kills in Medved-Taiga National Park.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Medved-Taiga National Park

  • Musk Deer
  • Eurasian Lynx
  • Wild Boar
  • Reindeer
  • Eurasian Brown Bear
  • Moose

7 Vurhonga Savanna Reserve

Best Reserves in TheHunter - Call of the Wild - Vurhonga Savanna Reserve - Player takes aim at animals in the reserve

Found in the woodlands of Southern Africa, Vurhonga Savanna Reserve is a national park that has plenty of outposts and landmarks to uncover. From riverbeds to swamps, the African reserve provides spectacular territories to explore and hunt. N'Walungu, Vupeladyambu, Vuxa, and Dzonga are the regions that can be traversed in the reserve.

The reserve is spread across 25 square miles that is populated by Fever Tree forests. People can find more than 10 outposts and 30 landmarks on the map. It is a DLC that was released for theHunter: Call of the Wild in August 2018. Hunters can use the Martensson 6.5mm Thunder rifle to shoot Warthogs and Blue Wildebeests in Vurhonga Savanna Reserve.

Players can dismantle traps that are placed around the Vurhonga Savanna Reserve to help animals escape the clutches of poachers. Most of these traps can be found in the Mahahlwa Qhivisi region of the wildlife reserve. People can use handguns in the Vurhonga Savanna Reserve to get Quick Kill bonuses on their hunting sessions.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Vurhonga Savanna Reserve

  • Scrub Hare
  • Side-Striped Jackal
  • Springbok
  • Warthog
  • Lesser Kudu
  • Blue Wildebeest
  • Gemsbok
  • Cape Buffalo
  • Lion

6 Parque Fernando

Best Reserves in TheHunter - Call of the Wild - Parque Fernando - Player walks in the valley to hunt medium-sized animals

Parque Fernando is a national park with meadows, lakes, swamps, and jungles to explore. It is based on the Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park in Brazil. Regne Del Stags, Lago Gallegos, Tierra Vargas, and Tierres Silvestres are the four hunting grounds of the national park.

The South American national park has a shooting range to test the skills of seasoned hunters. Players can also build a lodge to display trophies from their hunts. The Cinnamon Teal can be seen flocking the lakes of Parque Fernando. The .243 Ranger can be used to hunt Axis Deer and Blackbuck. It is the only rifle in the game with free ammunition. The M1 Iwanec Veteran is a mighty weapon that can be used to shoot fast-moving animals such as the Puma.

People can improve the score on their kills by taking shots at the Archery Range in Parque Fernando. The Archery Range is located in the Tierra Vargas region of the national park. Weapons like the Alexander Longbow and Razorback Lite CB-60 are highly recommended to be used at the Archery Range.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Parque Fernando

  • Cinnamon Teal
  • Blackbuck
  • Axis Deer
  • Puma
  • Mule Deer
  • Red Deer
  • Water Buffalo

5 Yukon Valley

Best Reserves in TheHunter - Call of the Wild - Yukon Valley - Player glances at pristine mountains

Yukon Valley is a reserve with a rich past, dating back thousands of years into human history. It has vast lands of lush green pastures and flowing rivers to support the life of wild animals. Hansson River Basin, Bankside Timberlands, Crowngold Wetlands, Teekon Forest, and Crimson Plain are the five regions that can be explored in the reserve.

The delightful colors of the reserve make it a joy to explore. The white snow on the mountains and the yellow leaves of the woods will leave many people enchanted with its beauty. Players treading the Yukon Valley must be prepared to face dangerous beasts head-on during their hunt. The semi-automatic rifle M1 Iwaniec Veteran can be used to hunt Gray Wolves and Caribous in the reserve.

Hunters can equip the .300 Canning Magnum Frontier, a large weapon suited for quick kills on expeditions in the Yukon Valley. It can annihilate animals from a range of up to 400 meters with precision for earning more Cash in the hunting game. The Martensson 6.5mm Thunder requires 10000 Cash and provides a beige-bodied gun to hunters in the game. People can get gold scores on their hunts with fewer bullets while using a Martensson 6.5mm Thunder in theHunter: Call of the Wild. Hunters can place a hunting stand in Yukon Valley to kill animals with amazing shots using the weapon.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Yukon Valley

  • Harlequin Duck
  • Red Fox
  • Gray Wolf
  • Caribou
  • Grizzly Bear
  • Moose
  • Plains Bison

4 Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve

Best Reserves in TheHunter - Call of the Wild - Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve - Player hikes on a trail in search of game

Situated in Spain, the Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve is home to picturesque landscapes and valleys. The rustic reserve is filled with sunflowers, olive groves, and pine forests. Llanuras de la Cosecha, Campo de los Beatos, Dehesa Real, and Colina Santa are the four regions that can be explored in the reserve.

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The game reserve has graced many kings and served as the hunting grounds for many members of the royal family. The Solokhin MN1890 Assembly Line rifle is good at taking down medium-sized animals such as the Wild Boar and Iberian Wolf in Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve. Main missions within the Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve include finding secret hunting spots, disarming old traps, and harvesting a Wild Boar.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve

  • European Hare
  • Roe Deer
  • Iberian Mouflon
  • Ronda Ibex
  • Beceite Ibex
  • Gredos Ibex
  • S.E. Spanish Ibex
  • Wild Boar
  • Iberian Wolf
  • Red Deer

3 Silver Ridge Peaks

Best Reserves in TheHunter - Call of the Wild - Silver Ridge Peaks - Player shoots an animal from a distance

The Silver Ridge Peaks is a North American reserve. It is preferred by top hunters to gain Cash and XP in the game. The beautiful lakes and hot springs of the reserve make it an adventure to explore. Settlers End, Crooked Hills, Burnt Rock, Prosperity Pass, and Saguache Plains are the five regions of the reserve.

The wildlife reserve is known for Wild Turkey which can be found prancing the grasslands. People looking to hunt the bird in Silver Ridge Peaks can use the Virant .22LR to kill the small creatures without wasting ammo. The .300 Canning Magnum Frontier is a rifle suitable to shoot big game such as the Black Bear, Rocky Mountain Elk, and Plains Bison.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Silver Ridge Peaks

  • Turkey
  • Pronghorn
  • Mountain Goat
  • Bighorn Sheep
  • Mountain Lion
  • Mule Deer
  • Black Bear
  • Rocky Mountain Elk
  • Plains Bison

2 Te Awaroa National Park

Best Reserves in TheHunter - Call of the Wild - Te Awaroa National Park - Player walks along the riverbed to hunt creatures

The Te Awaroa National Park is a wildlife reserve in New Zealand with unique biodiversity. Stonecastle, Tarahores Range, Waikarera River, Wakaiti, and Taumata are the five regions that can be explored in the national park.

The F.L. Sporter .303 Burnished is a rifle that can be unlocked for 40,000 Cash and comes with the Te Awaroa National Park DLC. It was released in December 2020 along with the Polymer and Laminated skins, making it a fashionable weapon in the game. The gun can be used to kill Sika Deer, Fallow Deer, and Red Deer at long-range.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Te Awaroa National Park

  • Turkey
  • European Rabbit
  • Chamois
  • Feral Goat
  • Sika Deer
  • Fallow Deer
  • Feral Pig
  • Red Deer

1 Rancho Del Arroyo

Best Reserves in TheHunter - Call of the Wild - Rancho Del Arroyo - Player treks the mountains looking for a great hunt

Rancho Del Arroyo is the latest DLC to be released for theHunter: Call of the Wild. Based in Mexico, the reserve is a massive desert filled with shrubs and hills in every direction. Los Martiers, Cerros del Espinazo, Valle de Santa Rosa, Rio Sonora, and Los Matorrales are the five regions of the reserve.

The wildlife reserve has diverse biomes that include sandy deserts, steep mountains, and tropical terrains. People on the hunt for Deer will find the Whitetail Deer and Mule Deer in abundance throughout the map. Eckers .30-60 Prestige is a rifle that can be used in the desert to shoot and kill large game such as the Moose and Fallow Deer.

Wildlife Reserve

Animals

Rancho Del Arroyo

  • Rio Grande Turkey
  • Ring-Necked Pheasant
  • Antelope Jackrabbit
  • Coyote
  • Mexican Bobcat
  • Collared Peccary
  • Bighorn Sheep
  • Whitetail Deer
  • Mule Deer

TheHunter: Call of the Wild can be played on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.

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