The open world of theHunter Call of the Wild draws you in with its atmosphere, wildlife, and freedom. But to become a true hunter and avoid ending up as frightened prey, you need patience, awareness, and some clever tricks. These theHunter tips will help you get started strong and enjoy a perfect hunt.
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Master the Basics of Realistic Hunting
theHunter is a simulation. That means real hunting rules apply. Animals react to sound, movement, and especially smell. If you want to get close without being detected, you must understand how nature behaves.
Keep these basics in mind:
- Check the wind direction so your scent doesn’t reach the animals
- Move slowly and stay patient
- Use hills, bushes, trees, and shadows as natural cover
Rushing only scares everything off. Think like a hunter, not like an action hero.
Learn to Read Tracks
Every animal leaves clues. Prints tell you what walked by, how big it is, and how it felt at that moment.
A few simple rules help a lot:
- Large prints mean a large animal
- Short distances between prints mean the animal was calm
- Wide distances mean it was fleeing
With some practice, you can follow tracks without using the HUD. It feels surprisingly immersive and helps you anticipate where your target will go next.
Listen to the World Around You
A successful hunter depends on more than just sight. Pay close attention to your surroundings.
Watch for:
- Rustling in bushes
- Calls and cries from specific species
- Sudden silence, which often means danger or movement
Every sound tes a story. If you learn to identify them, you can follow animals long before you see them.
Make Use of Flushing for Birds
Flushing is a newer feature that enhances the realism of bird hunting. Pheasants respond to sound and will either run or try to take off if startled.
Here is how to use flushing:
- Press X to whistle and make them move
- Fire a shot near them to force a takeoff
- Guide flocks in a direction where you have a clear shot
Pheasants favor running instead of flying, so you need to scare them enough to make them take off.
Use Lures and Decoys to Attract Animals
Sometimes, you don’t want animals to run away. You want them to come to you.
Two tools help with that:
- Lures: imitate animal calls
- Decoys: visual bait that sparks curiosity
Place decoys in open areas, stay hidden, and wait for the animals to come to you. This technique works well for ducks, geese, and many larger species.
Move Quietly to Stay Unnoticed
Noise is your greatest enemy. Fast footsteps, dry leaves, or thick brush can immediately reveal your position.
To stay silent:
- Pick soft ground when possible
- Move crouched or prone in hunting zones
- Follow animal movement patterns and match their pace
A quiet approach boosts your chances of making perfect shots.
Use Need Zones to Plan Your Hunt
Need zones indicate where animals eat, drink, or rest. They are crucial for consistent results.
Keep in mind:
- More discovered zones improve your understanding of each species
- Hunting pressure can shrink or erase a zone
- Reduced pressure allows zones to reappear elsewhere
Use these zones as anchor points. Plan routes around them, and you’ll encounter animals much more frequently.
Choose the Right Region for Your Skill Level
Some maps are beginner-friendly, while others require more skill.
We recommend:
- Hirschfelden for beginners
- Fits your starting weapons
- Easy to read terrain
- Modeled after German Polish forests
- Layton Lake District, once you gain confidence
- Inspired by North American landscapes
- Features moose and other unique species
Start where you can learn. Move on once you know how to track, shoot, and move silently.
theHunter Tips: FAQ
Start with the Ranger .243. It works well for anything up to roe deer. Larger animals like wisents are too tough for this caliber. For shotguns, keep your distance under twenty meters when using buckshot.
Check the tracks. If the hoof or paw tips point inward and the spacing is narrow, the animal was walking calmly. If the tips point outward and the spacing is wide, it was running and probably scared.
Aim for heart or lung shots. These result in a quick death and a high trophy score. Avoid gut shots, as they cause long tracking runs and lower your harvest score. Headshots kill instantly, but are not recommended because the skull is rigid and you lose trophy value.
Hunting pressure shows as purple zones on the map. Animals avoid these areas. If you hunt elsewhere, the pressure decreases, and the zone disappears over time. Keep moving to maintain a healthy population.
Use callers within two hundred meters for the best results. They won’t wake sleeping animals, but they will help draw active ones toward you. Early on, buy only callers, not scents, because scents are costly for what they provide.
No. Stay still for a moment. Other animals often panic and run in circles before settling nearby. If you sprint too early, you scare everything away and lose follow-up opportunities.
There is a shooting range in the southeast of Hirschfelden. Use it to test weapons, learn recoil patterns, and understand how your shots land at different distances.
Hunt Smarter with PLITCH!
If you want a smoother start in theHunter Call of the Wild, PLITCH’s theHunter cheats provide powerful tools that let you focus on tracking and shooting without constant frustration. You can instantly boost your economy with Add Money, level up faster with Experience +500, or fine-tune your build using Skill points +1 and Perk points +1. Combat becomes more relaxed with Infinite Ammo and No Reload, and long hunts get easier with Infinite Stamina or Unlimited Health when things go wrong.
One of the most valuable tools for beginners is “Nearby animals glow PLITCH green”. This makes it much easier to spot wildlife in thick terrain and lowers the chance of missing your target. If you prefer more relaxed hunts, you can even activate Calm animals for more controlled encounters.
Check out this blog to learn more about PLITCH and our theHunter Trainer Showcase on YouTube to see our codes in action.
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