- "The mule deer is a species of deer named for its ears, which bear a resemblance to the large ears of a mule. While native to North America, the mule deer has been introduced to other parts of the world like Argentina and Hawaii for hunting purposes. The mule deer is related to the whitetail and blacktail deer, but has evolved to be better than both at navigating its rugged home terrain. It stands larger than the whitetail deer, often reaching over 1.00 m at the shoulder and having a nose-to-tail length of 1.20 m to 2.10 m, additionally having significantly less variation across ranges. A highly sought after trophy animal and frequently hunted where found, the mule deer can present an incredible trophy"
- ― In-Game Description
The Mule Deer is a class 5 deer. It can be hunted in the Parque Fernando, Silver Ridge Peaks, and Rancho del Arroyo reserves.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Calm |
| Habitat | Plains, forests, and grasslands |
| Senses | Excellent sense of hearing and smell, overall decent visual sense |
| Social | Common herds in winter, but segregated male and female populations in spring |
| Active | Dawn to dusk |
| Recommended Equipment | Class 5 Ammo, Mule Deer Scent, Deer "Bleat" Caller |
| Species | Odocoileus hemionus |
| Difficulty | Average |
Need Zone Times[]
| Parque Fernando and Silver Ridge Peaks | |
|---|---|
| Times | Activity |
| 00:00 – 03:30 |  Feeding
|
| 03:00 - 06:30 | Feeding
|
| 06:00 - 09:30 |  Resting
|
| 09:00 - 12:30 | Resting
|
| 12:00 - 15:30 | Resting
|
| 15:00 - 18:30 |  Drinking
|
| 18:00 - 21:30 | Resting
|
| 21:00 - 00:30 | Feeding
|
Fur Variants[]
Male[]
Albino
Blonde
Brown
Dilute
Grey
Melanistic
Piebald Variation 1
Piebald Variation 2
Female[]
Albino
Blonde
Brown
Dilute
Grey
Melanistic
Piebald Variation 1
Piebald Variation 2
Fur Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male/Female | Blonde (37.35%) Brown (37.35%) Grey (25.00%) |
X | Dilute (0.20%) | Albino (0.03%) Melanistic (0.03%) Piebald Variation 1 (0.03%) Piebald Variation 2 (0.03%) |
Trivia[]
- Mule Deer are considered one of the newest deer species to evolve in North America. It's estimated to have evolved only 10,000 years ago from ancient Whitetail Deer and Blacktail Deer hybrids.[1]
