A few stalker hunting tips

[LkP]

First, choose the field you know, the land you like

Me ? I love the wilderness, so, as soon as I'm geared up, I'm heading to HRV or TWM. That time, I went HRV first (and then TWM)

I'm not good at close range, so I use the terrain to my advantage

If you can, lure your game to a place you can easily anticipate their moves. Put your aim just before them, and don't hesitate. Trust your gut.

I may not be confident with close targets, but I really enjoy long shots. Of course, I miss a lot, but sometimes it works. And when it doesn't, at least I have a chance to retreat safely (always check your exit before shooting, an angry bear taught me that...)

Talking about angry bear, always respect the game (even when that's the third arrow you put in it, it may not be dead yet...)

don't kill for the pleasure

respect their habitat

 

learn to not shot
The old me would have shot, half out of hungriness, half out of fear. The wise me knew that at least 2 of his brothers were roaming nearby. So, why kill it ? I may miss and trigger an attack, I may kill it but I won't be able to harvest safely. It granted me a long howl, and quickly disappeared with the rest of the pack.

You may even end up with a new friend


(did someone try to feed them with cattails ?)

 

Train for long shots.
Here's two shots in a row, to clear my path to some looting. The first died on the spot. I was inspecting it, wondering if I had time to take the meat before the other one would been back, when I saw the said second one reappearing from the top of the hill. He went back there running...

have fun, enjoy your environment !

I don't play often on stalker, but I really liked the trip

Edited May 31, 2020 by LkP

[Catlover]

Though I don't play on stalker, I found this a fun read. Great photos, by the way! 

[IamSameer]

Well done and nice images - may give stalker another go, loper is ‘not fun yet’ 😬

[Cranky]

I just started a stalker survival run. I’ve played a lot of voyager and have found that once you’ve got your basic tools and clothes gathered, the game can be really easy going provided you don’t let stupid happen. 
 

My only addition to this is that when hunting bears and moose you should make use of crouched spaces. Both animals cannot go into crouched spaces and doorways offer a false sense of safety (I’ve been hurt by pissed off bears when in a doorless fishing hut). But bears will wait a bit for you to come out and mail your ass. Recently I took out 2 bears in FM, one at each derailment site by making use of the downed trees resting on the train cars.  Also it’s happened to me where I thought I killed a bear and approached it to harvest only to find out it wasn’t dead and it then got attacked (not sure if it was a glitch or just a rare occurrence or if the rabbits are giving them lessons). 
 

I’ve found that hunting in stalker is definitely a bit harder, the wolves are much more aggressive. Thanks for the info, any and all tips are very welcome. 

[LkP]

thanks for the comments, appreciated 🙏

 

On 2/7/2021 at 10:58 PM, Cranky said:

I just started a stalker survival run. I’ve played a lot of voyager and have found that once you’ve got your basic tools and clothes gathered, the game can be really easy going provided you don’t let stupid happen. 
 

Some would argue that it's the same for Stalker, once full geared you're not so much in danger. But it's also because you learned (the maps, the wolves, etc) and you "instinctively" make less mistakes.

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My only addition to this is that when hunting bears and moose you should make use of crouched spaces.

Yeah, I just found a bear cave where you can wait for him crouched in the back of it. You just have to be patient.

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I thought I killed a bear and approached it to harvest only to find out it wasn’t dead and it then got attacked

I tried to give a fair warning about that in the initial post
If you pay attention, you can hear it breathing (or snoring, don't know).

[Bean]

On 2/7/2021 at 1:58 PM, Cranky said:

any and all tips are very welcome. 

Ok well since you mentioned hunting bears and avoiding mauling, here’s a tip that will change your life. 
When you’re about to shoot at a bear, just build a fire first between you.  Charging bears will stop at a fire and wait.  It’s weird, but it gives you a bit to line up a second shot.  If your placement is good (aim for eye) you’ll kill it dead with the second shot.  If not, it will run off.  Either way, a fire is like a brick wall to a bear.  At least if you’re on the other side of it.  

Moose are trickier, but several things will stop a charging moose.  One is a shot from rifle or pistol that MISSES them.  Another is a flare gun shot.  Otherwise you’re back to using terrain to avoid the stomping.  High unreachable places work for this as well.  If you’re on a cliff face, with no pathing available for the moose it will run off instead.  Same for bears.