- "The sika deer (Cervus nippon) also known as the spotted deer or the Japanese deer, is a species of deer native to much of East Asia, and introduced to various other parts of the world. Previously found from northern Vietnam in the south to the Russian Far East in the north, it is now uncommon in these areas, excluding Japan, where the species is overabundant. A cunning, deer similar to that of a whitetail they inhabit native manuka and timber for most of the day venturing out in the evenings to late morning."
- ― In-Game Description
The Sika Deer is a class 4 deer. It can be hunted in the Te Awaroa National Park.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Elusive and cunning, highly vocal |
| Habitat | Subtropical forests with dense understory |
| Senses | Excellent hearing and smell, average vision |
| Social | Single sex groups, small groups of Hinds with Yearling females and fawns |
| Active | Dawn and Dusk |
| Recommended Equipment | Class 4 Ammo, Deer "Bleat" Caller, Deer "Grunt" Caller, Buck "Snort Wheeze" Caller, Red Deer Caller, Red Deer Scent Lure |
| Species | Cervus nippon |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Need Zone Times[]
| Times | Activity |
|---|---|
| 00:00 - 05:30 |  Resting
|
| 05:00 - 09:00 |  Feeding
|
| 10:00 - 13:00 |  Drinking
|
| 11:30 - 14:30 | Resting
|
| 14:00 - 18:00 | Feeding
|
| 17:30 - 21:30 | Feeding
|
| 21:00 - 00:00 | Resting
|
Shot scheme[]
| Color code | |
|---|---|
| Red - Kills immediately | |
| Blue - Kills very quick | |
| Orange - Kills slowly | |
| No Color - Unlikely to kill |
Tips[]
- Among many other locations, the Sika Deer can be found at the Te Tai Pounamu, in the Invercraig Regions, at The Bay Of Rest and in the Waikerera River Region.
Fur Variants[]
Male[]
Albino
Black
Brown
Dark Spotted
Red Spotted
Spotted
Female[]
Albino
Black
Brown
Dark Spotted
Red Spotted
Spotted
Fur Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male/Female | Black (37.35%) Brown (37.35%) Dark Spotted (12.50%) Spotted (12.50%) |
X | Red Spotted (0.20%) Albino (0.10%) |
X |
Trivia[]
- The Sika Deer gets its name from the Japanese word for deer/shika (鹿)
- The scientific name for the Sika Deer (Cervus nippon) can literally be translated as "Deer Japan", or "Japanese Deer". Although it is believed that the original meaning of the word 'Cervus' was "Horned".
- Famous samurai 'Honda Tadakatsu' wore a black helmet adorned with replica Sika Deer antlers.
