Animals are very important in Sons of the Forest because you can hunt them for food or crafting materials. This guide will explain where to find these animals on the map and what tips to use while hunting them to ensure your survival. There are also a few hostile creatures that you need to be aware of so you can prepare when they attack you.
Where to find all the animals in Sons of the Forest (Places on the map)
Here is the location of hostile and non-hostile animals on this strange island.
Deer location
Deer can be found in the northwestern and western parts of the map. When you hunt deer, you can get 4 raw meat and 1 animal hide. Hide will help you create armor from Hide. You can cook raw meat forever when you are hungry.
How to hunt deer
- Equip your bow and arrows.
- Sit down so that the deer do not become alert and run away.
- Get close enough to aim accurately and fire an arrow to kill the deer.
- If you fail to hunt on the first try, you will need several attacks, otherwise the deer will get up and run away.
Location of ducks
Whenever you come across a place with a pond or any other body of water, chances are there are ducks for you to hunt. Use your melee or ranged weapons to kill them and you will get a feather and raw meat from them.
Moose location
Elk is a large creature and you can get 7 raw meat and 2 hides when you hunt them. You can keep an eye out for bodies of water where they may come to drink water, or you may encounter them while exploring. There are certain regions where you are more likely to encounter them, see the map thanks to Mapgenie.
Where to find sharks and killer whales
While you shouldn’t be approaching these hostile creatures on your own – if you happen to encounter them, it will be in sea/ocean areas. Here is how to kill the shark, you will need to attack it to find the gun on the raft.
Arrangement of rabbits and squirrels
You may see rabbits and squirrels roaming the woods or near bodies of water. They can quickly run away, so be sure to make an animal trap. For a small one, you will need 14 sticks. Use your guidebook for reference. Find a suitable spot, set the trap and wait until the animal is caught. Come back again after a while and you will get your resources (1 Raw Rabbit Meat as well as Protein).
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Seagulls and birds
As you understand, seagulls can be found near the beach. If you spawn there, you will find a variety of birds that can be attacked with a spear or other melee weapon. They will pull out feathers and raw meat for you.
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Where to find fish
Check the locations marked on the map to find the fish easily. Don’t forget to check out the waterfalls because there might be salmon there. You will receive 1 raw fish. You can also make a fish trap to make things easier.
Oyster locations
Where to find turtles
Turtles are found in the coastal regions of the map, as well as in some places near water bodies in the interior region. As soon as you notice him, attack the animal with a spear. From sea turtles you can get tortoise shell as well as raw meat, and from freshwater turtles you can get raw meat.
Here is the location of the animals in Sons of the Forest and how to hunt them.