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"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[]

Female[]

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]
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