- "The whitetail deer is one of the most common native deer species in North America with a population numbering in the millions. It is a medium-sized deer, characterized by the white underside of its tail that can easily be seen when the deer is alarmed. Its fur color ranges from red-brown to grey-brown. Whitetail deer vary quite a lot in size. Bucks weigh in from 45 - 100 kg (100 - 275 lb) and also develop medium-sized antlers that can branch into several points along one main beam. Whitetails are highly adaptive herbivores. They thrive in mixed and deciduous woodlands, forested wetlands and woods bordering farmlands. Here they feed on a variety of plant species ranging from grasses and leaves to various crops and wildflowers. They do not pose a threat to humans and can run up to speeds of 75 km (47 mi) per hour when scared. They can also leap over obstacles as high as 2.70 m (8.9 ft)."
- ― In-Game Description
The Whitetail Deer is a medium sized deer (class 4), that can be hunted on Layton Lake District, Rancho del Arroyo, Mississippi Acres Preserve, Revontuli Coast and New England Mountains. It is also one of the first 'original' animals huntable in game, as it launched with theHunter: Call of The Wild in 2016.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Docile and somewhat skittish |
| Habitat | Prefer to live in forests |
| Senses | Excellent sense of smell |
| Social | Are mostly solitary, but can be found in small and medium-sized groups |
| Active | During dawn, late afternoon and dusk |
| Recommended Equipment | Class 4 Ammo, Deer "Bleat" Caller, Deer "Grunt" Caller, Whitetail Deer Scent |
| Species | Odocoileus virginianus |
| Difficulty | Average |
Need Zone Times[]
Need zone times in Rancho del Arroyo are identical to the ones in Mississippi Acres Reserve, and zone times in Layton Lake District are identical to Revontuli Coast.
| Layton Lake District, New England Mountains & Revontuli Coast | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 00:00 - 04:00 |  Resting
|
| 04:00 - 08:00 |  Feeding
|
| 08:00 - 12:00 |  Drinking
|
| 12:00 - 16:00 | Resting
|
| 16:00 - 20:00 | Feeding
|
| 20:00 - 24:00 | Resting
|
| Rancho del Arroyo & Mississippi Acres Preserve | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 00:00 - 04:00 | Resting
|
| 04:00 - 08:00 | Feeding
|
| 08:00 - 11:00 | Drinking
|
| 11:00 - 14:00 | Resting
|
| 14:00 - 21:00 | Feeding
|
| 21:00 - 24:00 | Resting
|
Shot Scheme[]
| Color code | |
|---|---|
 |
Red - Kills immediately |
| Blue - Kills very quick | |
| Orange - Kills slowly | |
| No Color - Unlikely to kill |
Fur Variants[]
Male[]
Albino - Right Side
Brown - Right Side
Dark Brown - Right Side
Melanistic - Right Side
Piebald - Left Side
Piebald - Right Side
Tan - Right Side
Female[]
Albino - Right Side
Brown - Right Side
Dark Brown - Right Side
Melanistic - Right Side
Piebald - Left Side
Piebald - Right Side
Red Brown - Right Side
Fur Variants | Great Ones[]
Fabled Brown - Right Side
Fabled Dark Brown - Right Side
Fabled Piebald - Left Side
Fabled Piebald - Right Side
Fabled Tan - Right Side
Fur Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Brown (33.23%), Dark Brown (33.23%), Tan (33.23%) |
X | Piebald (0.20%) | Albino (0.05%), Melanistic (0.05%) |
| Female | Brown (33.23%), Dark Brown(33.23%), Red Brown (33.23%) |
X | Piebald (0.20%) | Albino (0.05%), Melanistic (0.05%) |
Trivia[]
- The Whitetail Deer is (together with the Blacktail Deer) the first animal species to be updated with TruRACS, and the first to become a Great One.
- The word "Deer" is of Old English origin, and was used to describe any four legged animal. [1] [2]
- The Whitetail Deer is the most popular 'State Animal' in America, with AR (Arkansas), IL (Illinois), MS (Mississippi), NE (Nebraska), NH (New Hampshire), OH (Ohio), PA (Pennsylvania), and SC (South Carolina) all designating the Deer as their Official State Animal. MI (Michigan) and OK (Oklahoma) made the Whitetail Deer their official 'State Game Animal'. GA (Georgia) designated it the official 'State Mammal'. WI (Wisconsin) made the Whitetail its official 'Wildlife Animal'. And the Whitetail Deer is MN's (Minnesota's) Unofficial State Animal.
- Despite its species name (virginianus), the state of Virginia does not recognize the Whitetail as a state symbol.
- It is quite possibly, the most popular game animal in North America. An estimated $15.7 Billion is spent annually on Whitetail Hunting in the United States ALONE! EW even claimed that the Whitetail Deer was the "the most harvested animal of 2021". [3] [4]
- In early March 2021, the Great One whitetail deer was bugged where it would show up as a level 4 or 5.[5]
References[]
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deer
- ↑ https://www.etymonline.com/word/deer
- ↑ https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/game_management/deer/
- ↑ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/news-events/hunters-and-conservation-and-management-white-tailed-deer
- ↑ WE FOUND THE GREAT ONE And It Was A Bugged Level 5...
