Way Of The Hunter: All Wild Duck Locations

Way of The Hunter’s main objective focuses on hunting and improving your hunting skills. With a collection of wildlife animals such as badgers and ducks, our Way of The Hunter Wild Duck Locations guide will showcase the best way to farm wild ducks and the best method to go about it! 

Importance Of Wild Ducks In Way Of The Hunter 

Wild ducks are animals in-game that players will be able to encounter right near the Bear den Ranch, which is essentially a popular ranch that also happens to serve as a resting spot and allows players to find out the locations of many animals. 

It is also a fast-travel point; therefore, if there is a specific animal such as the wild duck, players do not need to go through the trouble of having to travel by foot first to reach the Bear Den Ranch, and instead, they can simply teleport there. 

Moving up on the open-world map from the Bear Den Ranch, we will enter the River Knox territory, near which the player will begin their main hunt for wild ducks.

Preparing For Hunting Wild Ducks

When preparing for hunting wild ducks, here are some key tips to keep in mind for a successful hunt:

1. Prioritize Stealth: Stealth is crucial, not just for ducks but for hunting any animal in the game. The quieter and stealthier you are, the easier and faster your hunting process will be. Avoid making excessive noise that could alert the ducks to your presence.
2. Stay Low: Keep a low profile while moving through the hunting area. This reduces your visibility to the ducks and makes it less likely for them to spot you.
3. Be Alert: Maintain a heightened sense of awareness. Always keep your weapon ready so that when the ducks appear, you can quickly aim and shoot, increasing your chances of a successful hunt.

By following these tips and maintaining stealth and readiness, you’ll increase your chances of a successful wild duck hunt.

3 Duck Quest

Let’s start the duck quest! You’ll begin at the marked location on your map, surrounded by trees and tall grass—perfect for your hunt.

You’ll notice four markers on your screen: one at 595m, one at 1.8km, one at 2.4km, and another at 2.3km. These markers are part of an active quest to help you track and locate wild ducks.

Start by following the 595m marker; it’s the closest to your starting point. Navigate through the grass and pass the purple flowers in front of you. If you’re new to the game, you might find our Way of The Hunter Tips and Tricks for Beginners Guide useful.

As you move through the grass, the marker’s distance will decrease, indicating you’re getting closer to potential ducks. Be cautious and pan your camera to avoid attacks from other animals. Stealth is your ally here.

You’ll come across a tree branch for resting if needed. When ready, keep moving slowly. Beyond the tree branch, obstacles are minimal with small plants scattered around. Continue through the grass, using the tall grass for cover to stay stealthy and protected from wild animals or ducks.

Photo Mode 

Many players may not be aware of the photo mode and its usefulness beyond taking aesthetic photos. Here’s why you should consider using it:

1. Surveying the Environment: Photo mode allows you to pan your camera around and get a better view of your surroundings. This helps in estimating the distance to your target animal.
2. Strategic Planning: It helps you prepare for the hunt. If the animal is too far away, you can decide to move faster, or if it’s too close, you can slow down to avoid scaring it away. Check out our Way of The Hunter Shooting Guide for info on available firearms.

To enter photo mode, access the main menu and select “photo mode.” This mode immobilizes your character but provides a camera view.

While in photo mode, time stops, and you can closely examine your surroundings and the targeted animal. Move the camera through the grass, towards the sky, and back down. Focus on the lake where the hill slopes down and flattens out.

The ducks will be at the deeper end of the lake. Use the camera to study their details, including their facial features and colors. This will make it easier to hunt them down when you get closer.

Closeup of Duck 

After you take the camera closer to the duck, you will get an even more detailed image of the duck, showcasing its yellow beak and green-colored head. They will also be surrounded by several other ducks as they often travel in packs and are never alone. 

Once you have gotten a good look at the duck, you are able to get out of photo mode and go back to going to the ducks. How about reading our Way of The Hunter Mountain Goat Locations guide?

Getting Close To The Duck 

Once you are back in hunting mode, you can slowly start making your way down the hull. Once again, you need to ensure that you are fully stealthy, as the closer that you get to the duck, the less you will be able to make any kind of sounds lest you render the duck and your hunt absolutely useless. 

Try your best only to inch your way closer to the and go down the hill as silently as you can. From there, switch out your weapon for a pair of binoculars to get a closer look in the direction in which the ducks are going so you can get your rifle ready. 

Once you know the general location, which will be in the middle of the lake, try to look through the lens of your rifle, aim the gun at one of the ducks, and shoot. If you are lucky and don’t manage to miss the shot, then you can consider yourself a hunter as you just got yourself your first wild duck! 

With that, we will wrap up our Way of The Hunter Wild Duck Locations guide! You might find out Way of The Hunter Beginner’s Guide helpful!

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