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Updated October 25, 2026
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The Coyote is a class 2 predator (canid) in theHunter: Call of the Wild, found on Layton Lake District, New England Mountains, Rancho del Arroyo. It can reach Legendary difficulty, weighs 27–27 kg. This guide covers how it behaves, when it feeds, drinks and rests, which weapons and ammo to use, how to hunt it, and the best places to find one.
2Class
LegendaryMax difficulty
56.8Diamond score
27 kgMax weight
3Reserves
NoGreat One
The Coyote in the Game
2 official images from the game's store page. Tap any image to enlarge.
Our wolf method: call them in from a frozen lake or open country, or sit their drink and feed zones, take them with a rifle, and keep the .357 for self-defence. Read the wolf hunting guide →
Behaviour
Wolves, coyotes, foxes and jackals have sharp noses and ears and are quick to vanish. They roam between zones more than deer and often respond to predator callers. Wolves travel in packs, and a called pack can turn and come at you.
Daily routine (need zones)
Like every species, the Coyote splits its day between feeding, drinking and resting zones. These are the published windows (in-game time). Find the zones on your save, then be there at the right hour.
FeedDrinkRest
| Where | Feed | Drink | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layton Lake District | 04:00–07:30, 17:00–20:30, 20:00–00:30 | 00:00–04:30 | 07:00–10:30, 10:00–14:30, 14:00–17:30 |
| New England Mountains | 03:00–07:00, 17:00–20:00, 20:00–00:00 | 00:00–03:00 | 07:00–10:00, 10:00–14:00, 14:00–17:00 |
| Rancho del Arroyo | 00:00–04:30, 04:00–07:30, 17:00–20:30 | 20:00–00:30 | 07:00–10:30, 10:00–14:30, 14:00–17:30 |
Best Weapons for the Coyote
The Coyote is class 2, so you need ammo rated for class 2. Ammo class decides what is legal and clean; the gun mostly changes handling and range.
Our picks:
- Ranger .243 with .243 Soft-Point
- .223 Docent with .223 Soft-Point
- Kullman .22H with .22H Soft-Point
- Zagan Varminter .22-250 with .22-250 Soft-Point
- Bow: Hawk Edge CB-70 with 300 gr Small Game Point arrow
| Weapon | Type | Ammo that covers class 2 | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Edge CB-70 | bow | 300 gr Small Game Point arrow, 420 gr Broadhead arrow | Base game |
| Razorblack Lite CB-60 | bow | 300 gr Small Game Point arrow, 420 gr Broadhead arrow | Base game |
| Focoso 357 | handgun | .357 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .357 Jacketed Hollow-Point | Base game |
| .223 Docent | rifle | .223 Soft-Point, .223 Polymer-Tip | Base game |
| Ranger .243 | rifle | .243 Soft-Point, .243 Polymer-Tip | Base game |
| Whitlock Model 86 | rifle | .30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose, .30-30 Hollow-Point | Base game |
| Cacciatore 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Buckshot | Base game |
| Caversham Steward 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Buckshot | Base game |
| Vasquez Cyclone .45 | airgun | .45 Round Nose Pellet, .45 Hollow-Point Pellet | Weapon Pack 3 |
| Alexander Longbow | bow | 350 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow) | Silver Ridge Peaks DLC |
| Bearclaw Lite CB-60 | bow | 300 gr Small Game Point arrow, 420 gr Broadhead arrow | Free DLC/download |
| Houyi Recurve Bow | bow | 350 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow) | Weapon Pack 1 |
| Koter CB-65 | bow | 300 gr Small Game Point arrow, 420 gr Broadhead arrow | High-Tech Hunting Pack |
| Stenberg Takedown Recurve Bow | bow | 350 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow) | Ambusher Pack |
| Crosspoint CB-165 | crossbow | 300 gr Small Game Point bolt (incl. tracer), 420 gr Broadhead bolt (incl. tracer) | Weapon Pack 1 |
| Dahler Reverse Draw CB-150 | crossbow | Small-game bolt, Broadhead bolt | Peru Hunting Reserve |
| .243 R.Cuomo | handgun | .243 Soft-Point, .243 Polymer-Tip | Assorted Sidearms Pack |
| .45 Rolleston | handgun | .45 Colt Full Metal Jacket, .45 Colt Flat Nose Hard-Cast | Assorted Sidearms Pack |
| 10mm Davani | handgun | 10mm Auto Hard Cast Flat Nose, 10mm Auto Jacketed Hollow-Point | Assorted Sidearms Pack |
| Maijo .44-40 Special | handgun | .44-40 Black Powder, .44-40 Full Metal Jacket | Old West Weapon Pack |
| Mangiafico 410/45 Colt | handgun | .45 Colt Flat Nose Hard-Cast | Weapon Pack 2 |
| ALIS Precision Shot .25-06 | rifle | .25-06 Soft-Point | Multi-Class Weapon Pack |
| Anantha Action .22 Mag | rifle | .22 Mag ammo (Jacketed Hollow-Point / Hollow-Point) | Pump, Flip and Fire Pack |
| Frost .257 | rifle | .257 ammo (types not verified) | Pump, Flip and Fire Pack |
| Joneros .17HMR | rifle | .17HMR Full Metal Jacket, .17HMR Polymer-Tip | Multi-Class Weapon Pack |
| Kullman .22H | rifle | .22H Soft-Point, .22H Polymer-Tip | Mississippi Acres Preserve DLC |
| Laperriere Outrider .30-30 | rifle | .30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose, .30-30 Hollow-Point | Alberta Hunting Preserve |
| QUIST REAPER 7.62x39 | rifle | 7.62x39 Soft-Point, 7.62x39 Polymer-Tip | Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack |
| ZARZA-15 .223 | rifle | .223 Soft-Point, .223 Polymer-Tip | Modern Rifle Pack |
| Zagan Varminter .22-250 | rifle | .22-250 Soft-Point, .22-250 Polymer-Tip | Emerald Coast Australia DLC |
| Benelhag 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Buckshot | Scotland Hunting Reserve |
| Cassidy Combination Gun | shotgun | .22 Mag Jacketed Hollow-Point / Hollow-Point, 12 GA Buckshot | Multi-Class Weapon Pack |
| Couso Model 1897 | shotgun | 16 GA Buckshot | Rancho del Arroyo DLC |
| GOPI 10G Grand | shotgun | 10 GA Plastic Birdshot | Salzwiesen Park DLC |
| Giddings SSC .410 Coyote | shotgun | .410 Buckshot | Pump, Flip and Fire Pack |
| Grelck Drilling Rifle | shotgun | 16 GA Buckshot | Weapon Pack 2 |
| Humphrey 10G Coach Gun | shotgun | 10 GA Birdshot | Old West Weapon Pack |
| Miller Model 1891 | shotgun | 10 GA Brass Birdshot | Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack |
| Nordin 20SA | shotgun | 20 GA Buckshot | Duck and Cover Pack |
| Strandberg 10SA Executive | shotgun | 10 GA Birdshot | High Caliber Weapon Pack |
| Strecker SxS 20G | shotgun | 20 GA Buckshot | Wild Goose Chase Gear |
41 weapons can legally take a Coyote. Data from our weapons database; class ranges can change with patches.
How to Hunt the Coyote
- Use a predator caller from cover, with the wind blowing from where you expect them to come.
- Small, fast targets: wait for them to stop before you shoot.
- For wolves, take them with a rifle and keep a fast sidearm like the .357 ready for self-defence in case the pack attacks.
- They often circle downwind of the call, so watch that side first.
- Trophies: only max-difficulty animals can reach diamond. Check the trophy rating with binoculars, use in-class ammo and kill with one clean shot to pass the harvest check.
Best Places to Hunt the Coyote
The Coyote lives on 3 reserves. Here is each one, with its Great One status where we have verified it and the drink window.
- Layton Lake District: drinks 00:00–04:30; 9 species on the reserve.
- New England Mountains: drinks 00:00–03:00; 15 species on the reserve.
- Rancho del Arroyo: drinks 20:00–00:30; 10 species on the reserve.
ReserveLayton Lake Districtdrinks 00:00–04:30; 9 species on the reserve
ReserveNew England Mountainsdrinks 00:00–03:00; 15 species on the reserve
ReserveRancho del Arroyodrinks 20:00–00:30; 10 species on the reserve
Trophy Scores and Rare Furs
| Silver | Gold | Diamond | Weight range | Max difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.4 | 48.9 | 56.8 | 27–27 | Legendary |
Rare furs: Albino (Very Rare), Melanistic (Very Rare), Piebald (Rare).
Related Animals
Class 2Red FoxEmerald Coast Australia, Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve
Class 6Gray WolfAskiy Ridge, Medved-Taiga National Park
Class 2Tibetan FoxSundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve
Class 6Iberian WolfCuatro Colinas Game Reserve
Sources: our species database (class, thresholds, need zones and furs compiled from community trackers and checked in game where possible), official store screenshots, and community guides. Compiled October 2026. Spotted something off? Tell us and we'll fix it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What class is the Coyote in Call of the Wild?
The Coyote is a class 2 animal. Use ammo rated for class 2, for example Ranger .243 with .243 Soft-Point, .223 Docent with .223 Soft-Point, Kullman .22H with .22H Soft-Point.
Where can I hunt the Coyote?
The Coyote lives on 3 reserves: Layton Lake District, New England Mountains, Rancho del Arroyo.
What is the best gun for the Coyote?
Any weapon whose ammo covers class 2 is legal. Good picks are Ranger .243, .223 Docent, Kullman .22H. For bowhunting, the Hawk Edge CB-70 with 300 gr Small Game Point arrow works.
What score is a diamond Coyote?
A Coyote needs a trophy rating of about 56.8 for a diamond (gold about 48.9). Only animals at the top difficulty levels (Legendary) can reach it.
Can the Coyote be a Great One?
No. The Coyote has no Great One version at the time of writing.
What rare furs can a Coyote have?
Rare fur variants include Albino (Very Rare), Melanistic (Very Rare), Piebald (Rare).
When does the Coyote drink?
Published drink windows: Layton Lake District 00:00–04:30; New England Mountains 00:00–03:00; Rancho del Arroyo 20:00–00:30. Times are in-game hours; zones differ between saves.
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