How to Hunt Smarter to Earn More Cash & XP! | theHunter Call of the Wild!

[@asapmimic1289]

Just got back into the hunter COTW after almost a year. Last I remember my normal strategy was run around and shoot anything I could or chase an animal down for literal miles to get a shot on it. Making money was practically impossible. Finding animals seemed like a chore. The game just seemed so boring to me and uninstalled it. Found your channel and now I’m back into the game. I’ve made more money in 1/10 the time, found way more animals, leveled up way more faster and the game is just so fun now that I know how to actually play it.

[@Flintergaming]

Happy to hear that! Hope you find some cool stuff along the way!

[@CJ_175]

I just started playing. Diamond bundle was on sale and picked it up. I'm literally running around trying to shoot anything lol

[@Sleepyjew]

Dude, absolute same thing for me. Plus I was playing ps4 and now on pc. I love the added content via dlc and I'm back on it hard!

[@hoodedgull88yt55]

Fr tho same with me

[@asapmimic1289]

@Whiskey the game is insanely fun, however, if you try to play it like you would hunt normally IRL you won’t get anything done.

[@willdunn8507]

I definitely recommend getting a tent. I know it takes up a chunk of what you can carry, but you will always have your complete inventory wherever you go. Set up the tent, go inside and there is everything you own. Change out weapons, buy ammo, or whatever you need, then step back out and pick the tent back up.

[@shayboual1892]

There's a little money making trick i found on hirschfelden, though it requires the 7mm and probably an ATV if you want to be efficient with it. ATV around in the bottom left of the map until you find relatively fresh bison tracks. Then just sprint after them until you see the bison and shoot shots at lungs. Then just repeatedly chase after the herd and take them all out. The bisons fleeing animation is actually slower than sprinting so you don't need to wait for them to go nervous or anything

[@matador1616]

That’s what I do around the middle lakes in silver ridge💀

[@GrubHuncher]

Thanks a lot for giving me this idea. I went from 3k to 13k in less than 30 mins by chasing around a Bison herd with my ATV and occasionally hopping off to gun them down. This is definitely a great trick.

[@HieronymousLex]

Bro 😅 we’re playing a hunting simulator, I try to keep it somewhat realistic

[@shayboual1892]

@@HieronymousLex yeah I get that but I just wanted better guns

[@GrubHuncher]

@@shayboual1892 Exactly. How are you ever going to get the 90,000 dollars needed for the best gun if you play the game like a sim? It’s almost like the creators expected people to play it like an arcade game.

[@p4nd4Z66]

You got me in to the game in early 2019 and your guides got me started and now i have over 300 hours and all thanks to you and still learning more from your videos

[@randog-pc7mn]

As of now the alert distance for animals when shooting has been increased to 300+

[@winnerscreed6767]

Worst decision they made in this game.

[@cinemaboss291]

No wonder I'm having so much trouble... I make one shot that I take forever setting up and it clears everything that's in the area out and I can't catch up to anything after that...

[@elizabethgavel4844]

I personally think you should definitely do the goose hunt for beginners! It's a really good idea for someone who's starting out with no DLCs and can't afford to get them. Also, great video Flinter! Watched just about all of your videos for COTW!

[@Flintergaming]

All of them? 😳

[@billyjoel8599]

Yea is there a way to goose hunt without the dlc

[@Real_Mick3y6]

@@billyjoel8599 I don't believe so. Luckily, it's not too expensive for just that dlc.

[@billyjoel8599]

I already have it but I was just wondering because I’ve seen flocks of geeese away from my decoys and you don’t need the dlc to buy the caller

[@DarkLiamtoh]

I second this! I have DLC and modern pack but wanna see!

[@brodypoulos8999]

I’m a level 60 and just learned about the quick kill and 200m thing from this video😂

[@flynlogan2631]

An amazing video as always! I got into this game 2-3 weeks ago from a friend who hunts irl and I'm hooked! Your videos are literally a godsend and such a relaxing vibe too, I actively look forward for an upload or a stream to watch in the background. I'd love to see a goose hunting video or maybe even a dlc teir list? Like what is best to get for beginners dlc wise?

[@25mmapdst]

You can make a ton of money and level Up fast hunting geese. I have 2 spots set up, I use a shotgun then the .22 if I hit my shots i can kill every goose in a flock. They pay $500-$900/goose. Great way to make money and level up

[@Flintergaming]

Ooo that’s a good idea actually

[@Taitloves]

In my opinion, best way is to join a public game and hunt on the coast of Emerald each gator you kill, gives you $1000 and you can even shoot the ones that go in the water with a glitch to do the glitch. You basically just have to lay down and go until the water just enough to where it doesn’t make you stand back up but you could still see underwater for a split second to make a shot

[@PantsuMann]

If you really want to grind without running around and you have the DLC containing the Virant .22LR, I'd say put on a TV series or some youtube videos, go to Petershain in Hirschfelden and lay in the fields or put up a hunting stand and decoys on the north field of the camp that is in the middle of that area. Started a new game and went from level 0 to 32 in two-three days(Made my new save a week ago, but decided to grind the other day, so I was already at around lvl 6, but still).

[@Muppetworth]

I so wish I watched videos like this when I first started playing rather than struggling my way through.

[@JDthegamer209]

Great video as always Flinter! I'm planning to start a grind for a diamond Chamois and I'm trying to get enough cash for some tripods, and some of these tips are really helpful for that 👍

[@pavolsopa2136]

They wont drink so u might save on the tripods and roam to find Feed zones

[@victorsch0709]

A beginner goose guide WITHOUT any DLC would be good since they can be hunted without the DLC!

[@Flintergaming]

What am I guiding them to tho? Realistically it’s only in multiplayer right? At that point most of the guiding is done by whoever is the host. As far as hunting ones that just exist in the fields - I guess for those who want a diamond but don’t want to buy the DLC, there might be something there, but as for beginners it’s really not useful as a cash maker. Unless I’m missing something here

[@victorsch0709]

@@Flintergaming the Short Reed Canada Goose Caller is not DLC, so you can hunt them without the DLC, just have to get the caller, and I’ve never seen geese just exist in the fields.

[@hedcase]

I'd watch a goose hunt. I'm absolutely hopeless with the shotgun so would appreciate some pointers. I'm not a game beginner (level 42 ATM) but definitely a shotgun beginner lol. Great video as always

[@asapmimic1289]

I just started hunting geese as well. I prefer the 10 and 12 gauge shotguns. 20 gauge is good if you’re on mouse and keyboard due to follow up shots being necessary most of the time (at least for me). Blinds are a must have. Waterfowl blind is my personal favorite, flinter uses the tripod seat. Geese decoys are a must have as well. When you hear the geese, give off a few calls with the caller and they’ll eventually come into you. As they fly near, identify the males or rare females then just wait for them to land. There is a bug going around where geese will attempt to land and then flee for no apparent reason. Resetting the game seems to fix it.

[@gladams-i7r]

I’ve given up using the shotgun on console. I get way more shots using the 22 virant and taking shots when they are flying low. If I use the shotgun they scatter and start flying away from me and I can’t seem to hit any followups.

[@snupolupogate2895]

honestly you can just walk around with a call and a 22lr. you can take out 6-8 geese per flock cause you can shoot far and accurate while they are flying. it feels like cheating but you make money insanely fast

[@hedcase]

@@snupolupogate2895 I think you misunderstood :). I can shoot birds ok with a rifle but my shotgun skills are pants. It wasn't about the money, I was hoping for some pointers on aiming with a shotgun because I wanted to level up to get the shotgun scope.

[@dannyfender_3591]

The 22 is great for geese

[@coltonboley6605]

I think alot of people needed this thanks for doing it💯

[@BraydenCutler]

Thank you this will be helpful even for close to end game players that need something like the 470. Keep up the awesome content!

[@Jv_Dharma]

Super genuine and awesome. Great vid super helpful watching you walk through everything even 2 years later! lol. Thanks bro!!!

[@moparrtman6970]

Most effective way I have seen is by using the .243 with the free ammo. Doesn’t matter how much you shoot, it’s free. Anything you get is a profit.

[@Bulsky]

but .243 is weak against most animals in game. They run for miles after got shot

[@slackerofhell]

I'm so glad the consecutive harvest bonus doesn't effect the tier of animal you shot anymore. I got screwed out of my first diamond because of that. Still haven't got one and it's been years lol

[@dagg310]

i find the zeroing perk to be useless and a pain because you always have to remember to set it properly. i removed it and have been shooting normally with no problems.

[@mekaerwin7187]

Yeah, I always just use holds. If you have the range it's easy to learn how many mil dots to hold for different ranges

[@dagg310]

@@mekaerwin7187 exactly. and i find for 150-200m the difference is minimal

[@Josef_R]

What I learned from this video is that a long time player trying to tell newbs how to play is stupid. I NEVER see more than two animals at a time anywhere on my map, you have HERDS. Only having 60 hours in the game, I still can't make multiple shots like that yet.

[@reasonableraisin3366]

i have like 22 hours in the game and I find herds all the time. Deer are practically ALWAYS in herds. If you find a deer and you can't see a herd just look around a bit, they'll be there somewhere. Rivers and lakes are also popular places for herds to be, so be sure to check there.

[@Josef_R]

@@reasonableraisin3366 311 hours now and just starting to see herds occasionally.

[@masongreen9684]

another good way is goose hunting, it’s kinda grindy, but if you need like 8-10k you can get that in like 20-30 minutes

[@jarnomonfils4299]

Pls keep this up, I just started again on pc after getting max level on ps4. But its so refreshing to watch, and also fun!

[@michaelbateman4994]

good tips nice one flinter

[@KarsonKendall]

I would love to see a goose hunting for beginners! It's a great way to make money quick and get xp.

[@_DeFiNiTeLy_Not_BrAd_]

I think they need to rework that damage a little. How is a .308 doing more damage than a 30-06? Would be cool to get different barrels and chokes for the shotguns too.

[@TheMcC07]

Easily made over 250k credits in game goose hunting this weekend. It's insane.

[@purdybeard8772]

Silver ridge peaks is where I go for quick $$. Pronghorns with 243 soft points “the ammo is free” shot placement matters

[@pyr0tekn1ks]

Praise be Lord Flinter, for showing me how to get mad cash 💸🙏

[@casedistorted]

Did they just change the spook distance recently? Not sure if it’s for gunshots or running around Also where is that goose hunting for beginners video? I’ve never done it but have all the DLC lol

[@joshgagnon2118]

You are my fav COTW KZbinr

[@joshgagnon2118]

Omg flinter thank you so much

[@joshgagnon2118]

I’ve been a sub for so long and I love you man… keep up the good work👍👍

[@LisaDriscoll]

I'd love to see the goose hunt. I'm a level 60 - been playing a few months. But Geese have been broken (till last update) since I started playing so I AM brand new hunting for geese...and quite frankly....I suck.

[@laurentiutusa8525]

As far as mechanics go, is there: Bullet travel time? Bullet drop? Wind affecting the bullet trajectory? And also at what distance animals stop spawning?

[@JustSapoetra]

If you want to get a lot of money, I recommend hunting a Female Red Deer. I got 1200 cash just from a Difficulty 1 red deer and it's not even a vital shot

[@CharlesLonon]

Love your content! Be playing for 3 yrs but I need the basic. You my dude. I want to get better because the gave is getting harder. I need training in the basic of Hunting! Keep doing these type video. I want to encourage other to play this game too. Thx

[@adamlairsey6700]

Not only did I get a Diamond Moose with a .243 on my second day, after about 9k in scent eliminator over a week and finally not being able to afford it, I have seen at least double the animals without the scent eliminator. Sounds crazy but it was quite noticeable! That crap is a gimmick. The lures work fine using them at the right distance, but the scent eliminator is a money grab to make the game longer by spending so much cash on it! After a full week I hadn't seen a coyote even once. Without scent eliminator I killed 2 in one night!

[@monster-ok9pr]

Great info definitely one of the best at this game I've seen

[@yankydoodle7888]

Great video mate, would love to see a goose hunting tutorial vid, keep up the great work

[@broshears68]

Thanks for the tips ..just started playing cotw love it and now maybe I'll be able to start gaining some more $$

[@shanefisher2972]

First purchase that I made was the 7mm, the 243 and 270 got me there. I'd buy the nice binoculars if i didn't have to be level 35. Im level 12 now, i think i was level 7 when i got the 7mm. I've got 60k saved up. Might buy the 338 when my rifle score hits 5500, im 500 rifle score shy of the polymer 338

[@siddatroid137]

Now that geese have been fixed on console I would very much like to see a goose hunting for beginners video

[@anthonyarcuri7969]

Haven't played for about a year. Love that consecutive doesn't count for score now! I'm a beginner with a leveled account haha.

[@lukekinney7428]

I got this game and all the dlc in a pretty cheap bundle, seeing what you would use both with and without dlc could be useful

[@SunYellow-zh7vx]

Ty! I was trying to work this out... Had no idea i was to shoot them in the front! Was going behind/on shoulder.

[@SunYellow-zh7vx]

And animals spook for me from far away quite often. I don't understand why sometimes for large distances there are absolutely no tracks.. I understand not seeing animals (to a certain extent) but no tracks whatsoever???

[@jaked5598]

How do you change the highlight color to red? Seems like it's way better than the blue?

[@Giftig--Daniel-P]

Is the 200m thing still applicable?

[@Jamodio]

Nope 300 now

[@Giftig--Daniel-P]

@@Jamodio yeah eff that,

[@Jamodio]

@@Giftig--Daniel-P I know it’s stupid

[@DzumEFF]

The second Sound like ground Hit or animal impact is this a new addition? I remember a session i've got maybe 310meters distance and wiped a herd of 10

[@Cody7Lee]

I personally think you should definitely do the goose hunt for beginners

[@Real_Mick3y6]

I got a giant Blacktail that was within 1 of my first diamond, but at least I got the respawn.

[@thelastsurvivor482]

Another question for Flinter or anyone. What’s the best load out to cover class 1-9 without switching guns every map and also using the Zarza .308. My current load out is the virant 22LR, the air rifle, the Zarza .308 and the .300. So I got all the classes I just don’t trust myself with the air rifle at long distances and wanna use the air rifle for large herds so I can get a few down like pronghorn. So I need another rifle to cover the air rifle if this helps.

[@shane35fowler]

My preferred NOT endgame load out requires some DLC but the Gereck Drilling Rifle is significantly under appreciated. It literally covers Class 1-9 with the 3 different types of ammo available and absolutely hammers Bison DRT with a well placed shot.... . Pair it with the Zarza 308 (Class 4-8) and something like the 22 Hornet or various 22LR and it makes for a do everything set up....I would add a pistol for predators...454C or 10mm tho.

[@d_gaming7647]

Wolf is another good way of getting money

[@caleb0peyton]

I think that a playthrough with your favorite DLCs would be cool.

[@samsquanch1382]

This game sucks when you don’t know much but I’ve been getting better and it’s been an enjoyable experience.

[@BraydenCutler]

Bro he gets two max levels before he gets the 7mm in the beginners series, while it took me a few months to even get a troll. That's Flinter for you lol

[@Flintergaming]

🥲

[@cmibm6022]

I do love this type of guidance videos. I haven't found enough of them ;-) I have 2 questions for you: You are talking about the 7mm as the ultimative weapon, so whre stands the .338 in your opinion? I have reached level 19 and I have still not found out what use I have of the XP-points, so pls. tell me? (My basic equipment is the .308, the .223 and the 454).

[@Everythingoutdoors902]

I have no idea how your dropping alll yhease animals, I shoot them directly in the vitals and they don't go down and then when they do ya can't find them.. they also don't light up for me when dead nor does it show me where my bullet when when I claim my trophy.

[@Drums_outdoors]

Ok thanks flinter will do

[@Heartbetousa]

If you click on new game can you switch between the new one and main one

[@chaos_spongebob]

what weapon are you using in this vid with what scope?

[@earthse1795]

Can you do a video on how to grind animals correctly?

[@tysonpurple4503]

Would love to see a goose guide for beginners

[@preemierescuesquad]

Hey flinter do you know how to zoom in with the scope on xbox

[@ClarkeeKat]

Really struggling with this game man, I want to like it, but just feels like it could of had some settings to cater for us complete novies

[@icemanprods]

How do you get the blood trail to be red whenever I’m tracking something it’s blue

[@agentgamingyt7823]

Which hunnare you using dude?

[@LiamTrue-ww6le]

What gun are you using?

[@joshleavitt890]

Good Tips for beginners though I never used the 7mm when I started now I have over 20 mill lol

[@oldArmyVet]

What gun are you using

[@danielcastelow7523]

To get perk points and skill points win your at level 50+ does it help win you use different weapons like a bow or a shotgun or does it matter

[@trevynbrown5702]

I think times would be a really good video to cover. When certain animals bed, feed, and drink.

[@wolfkissed8274]

I literally cannot find blacktail bucks they're the most elusive animal for me, I've had diamonds of most other deer species but for some reason blacktail is impossible

[@winnerscreed6767]

I had the same issue when I first started. If you have any other maps go hunt them for a while and then try Layton again. I have found more Blacktail on my map now.

[@wolfkissed8274]

@@winnerscreed6767 done that and whenever I get to Layton it's all does, sorry I lie I've had probably 3 bucks all silver 🤦🏼‍♂️ lil pricks haha I'll get one eventually

[@Adolfrizzleybear]

Hey guys I do not have any dlc. I hunt in Layton lake and do not know what weapons to buy or get. And what scope would y’all reacon

[@jondavies]

hey when I spot a animal using the Bino's, I do not get the animal icon on the map, Is there a setting I need to turn on or as this now been removed? I find mit hard to get the distance as im new and only just got the game so i dont have any range finders. Also i got the game as a package deal with some dlc's and im on the Saranha map dlc so im not sure if its a map thing or not that why i cant see the animal icon

[@adamlairsey6700]

I killed a Diamond moose on my second day with about 5 shots of soft point .243! 😂.....I had like 780 bucks and it was 6600 to mount him and I saved the harvest which I thought kept it to let me taxidermy later but I haven't found where to locate him. Gotta look it up.

[@vividvizionary]

Thanks for the tips big Flint

[@37138-BIBLEBELT]

Definitely make the goose beginner guide

[@csuzumaki9622]

What gun did u use

[@therealgamz_8235]

How do i get my blood trails be highlighted like yours?

[@victorashul]

I saw a video from Risky saying that the shotgun perks work on other weapons and they make life a lot easier

[@Flintergaming]

They do. The recoil management for sure

[@bertmusic9582]

Thank you for keeping it without dlc. My son and I are getting into it pretty well but we dont have internet so im assuming dlc is out. Any tips for finding harvests that are vital and health dropping fast where they're tracks and blood just stop and no animal to be found anywhere? He has an xbox 1

[@shane35fowler]

There are tons of Internet "Cafes" you can use .... Even McDonald's has free wifi.

[@OFFICIALLYBENPEARCE]

​@shane fowler think how he may have posted this to the Internet without Internet

[@bertmusic9582]

@@OFFICIALLYBENPEARCE lol exactly. Of course the phone has internet. I was meaning can I go somewhere and download the dlc and then use the downloaded dlc offline*? The phone hotspot does not have enough to run the game but yes I can definitely go somewhere for a one time use absolutely

[@The578unit]

I'd love a goose guide. I have a lot of time in this game but still never feel like I'm sure if I'm doing stuff the "right" way

[@MikeMan4294]

The only diamond I have is a mule deer but I haven't been playing long I love the videos they helped me so much

[@L0RDSH0CK3W4V3GamingAdvice]

Got back myself into hunting... lvling up omfg again..

[@jimbotamboer3769]

Does 200m apply to the bullet striking the ground or another animal as well? Thanks.

[@Flintergaming]

the bullet striking the ground is probably more like 50m, I dont know the exact range, but its way less than the actual gunshot sound

[@NAZFISHING928]

I played the game once a couple years ago and loved it but didn’t really understand the game mechanics and such now that I’ve actually sat down and played Layton lakes and watching your videos I’ve now purchased the diamond pack on Xbox as well as Rancho and the bloodhound dlcs can you possibly do an updated perk and skill guide for beginners I struggle trying to decide what perks and skills I should buy to efficiently progress in the game happy hunting!!!

[@BOOFY8691]

what map is that for the first part?

[@ritmoantiyano1551]

Nice video im a noob the problem i have is when i shoot a animal and i loose his blood tracks a dead end,how do i find the wounded animal?

[@billbuesseler6597]

How about basics on how to use (AKA: what is it good for) the hunters helpers hand held Palm Pilot thingy. :)

[@Owen-pf2mi]

I’m going to buy a map with red deer what map should I buy

[@dekoter1062]

Cuatro is my favorite

[@Owen-pf2mi]

What time does the red deer drink

[@cxodynamics6218]

6:30-10:30

[@Flintergaming]

6:30-10:30

[@lukeorlando4814]

Easy way to earn money/XP edit out all the bits where you looking for something to shoot. My map is barren. I have spent entire in game days without finding a single need zone or warning call or even coming across a single track. I’m good at finding moose in Belmont. But killing moose with a .243 they run for hours.

[@omnomshibob]

Last time I played this was on PS4 with the old scoring system and I had no problems finding and bagging animals. Switched to PC this year and after 90 hours I've never even seen a diamond, the map is almost empty, need zones only have a couple of animals turn up, they ALWAYS approach from down wind, and I mean AAAALLLLWWWAAAYYYYSSSS!!! My new "hunting" method for PC is to put down a tripod stand at a need zone and then watch KZbin or read a book for an hour or 2 until a lone animal shows up! I always do the missions first and drive round discovering need zones so I have plenty of zones to check. I'm really starting to hate this game, I might give up until after the wipe and then try again. Edit: I have about 300 hours on ps4 so I'm not exactly new to the game.

[@justsomeguy4260]

skill issue.

[@haz-dog4411]

Yesssss bro amazing video thank you!

[@theshoe67]

Yes please do a goose vid , i'd happily pay for dlc if it helps me get ahead in game as its just so slow going for me but am loving it just can't hardly find animals even in need zones at correct times , haha basically i'm crap haha

[@SunYellow-zh7vx]

What of all weapons in the game is the strongest for shooting deer 'ethically'? (Oh and multi shot :)) And what does your dog 'tracking prey' mean... Is it when the slowly bleeding animal you are tracking has despawned?

[@thelastsurvivor482]

Hey Flinter what’s better the 7mm or the .300 from the Yukon dlc

[@Flintergaming]

300, you have more opportunities to shoot instead of the 7mm since it’s 1 round. 7mm is a good gun though if you are taking 1 shot. Covers a lot of class animals

[@thelastsurvivor482]

@@Flintergaming Ok thank you

[@Alezx__]

My first kill on the game was a level 9 legendary black bear and it was a diamond. It stood up in a valley and I put my 270 right on its chest and it dropped quick

[@Vectures]

I'd say go for it! I'd love to see some geese hunting

[@nflwrld6866]

Can you do feeding and drinking zones

[@gaylataylor1739]

This helped me shoot my first albino rare bison

[@boundsbaseball2705]

how do you get the red color when tracking. Is it in settings? Is it a mod?

[@sledgehog1]

At least on PC you can change the color of the tracks.