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"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
File:Sika Deer shot scheme.png
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[]

Female[]

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.
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