- "The blacktail deer is generally considered a subspecies of the mule deer and native to the western part of North American continent although new science suggests it could be its own species and not a subspecies. The blacktail thrives around the edges of forests that are typically rich with foliage and grass which they feed on. They tend to avoid open areas that lack hiding spots, especially during harsh weather. The blacktail is a medium-sized deer, comparable to the whitetail deer, but blacktail bucks' antlers take different patterns that are more similar to the mule deer's. The blacktail's antlers grow from a spike into a distinctive double-fork shape."
- ― In-Game Description
The Blacktail Deer is a medium-sized deer species. It can be hunted in the Layton Lake District.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Docile and somewhat skittish |
| Habitat | Forests with a lot of underbrush |
| Senses | Excellent sense of smell and hearing |
| Social | Usually solitary, can also be found in small groups |
| Active | During dawn, dusk and night |
| Recommended Equipment | class 4 Ammo, Deer "Bleat" Caller, Deer "Grunt" Caller, Blacktail Deer Scent |
| Species | Odocoileus hemionus |
| Difficulty | Average |
Need Zone Times[]
| Times | Activity |
|---|---|
| 00:00 - 04:30 |  Resting
|
| 04:00 - 08:30 |  Feeding
|
| 08:00 - 12:30 | Resting
|
| 12:00 - 16:30 | Feeding
|
| 16:00 - 20:30 |  Drinking
|
| 20:00 - 00:30 | Resting
|
Shot scheme[]
| Color code | |
|---|---|
 |
Red - Kills immediately |
| Blue - Kills very quick | |
| Orange - Kills slowly | |
| No Color - Unlikely to kill |
Fur Variants[]
Male[]
Albino
Dark Grey
Grey Brown
Grey
Melanistic
Piebald
Female[]
Albino
Grey Brown
Grey
Melanistic
Piebald
Tan
Fur Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Grey (33.23%), Grey Brown (33.23%), Dark Grey (33.23%) |
X | Piebald (0.20%) | Albino (0.05%), Melanistic (0.05%) |
| Female | Grey (33.23%), Grey Brown (33.23%), Tan (33.23%) |
X | Piebald (0.20%) | Albino (0.05%), Melanistic (0.05%) |
Trivia[]
- It was part of the original cast of animals huntable at launch.[1]
- The Blacktail Deer was one of the first animals, along with the Whitetail Deer, to get TruRACS.[2]
- Because of their rarity, and overall elusiveness, the Blacktail Deer is known by many hunters as the Ghost of The Pacific.[3]
