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Eastern Gray Kangaroo — Call of the Wild Guide: Behaviour, Best Weapons, Strategy & Where to Hunt

How to hunt the Eastern Gray Kangaroo in theHunter: Call of the Wild: class 4, how it behaves, need-zone times, the best weapons and ammo, hunting strategy, the best reserves, trophy scores and official screenshots.

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Hunt & Live Team Updated October 25, 2026 5 min read
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The Eastern Gray Kangaroo is a class 4 marsupial in theHunter: Call of the Wild, found on Emerald Coast Australia. It can reach Legendary difficulty, weighs 29.25-66 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.

4Class
LegendaryMax difficulty
492Diamond score
66 kgMax weight
1Reserves
NoGreat One

The Eastern Gray Kangaroo in the Game

1 official image from the game's store page. Tap it to enlarge.

Behaviour

Kangaroos gather in loose groups in open grass and bush, and bound away fast when alarmed. They rely on hearing and eyesight in the open.

From the trophy hunters:

  • Emerald Coast is open grassland/coastal, so glass from distance and use drink sites.

Daily routine (need zones)

Like every species, the Eastern Gray Kangaroo 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
WhereFeedDrinkRest
Emerald Coast Australia00:30–06:00, 18:00–21:00, 21:00–00:0000:00–03:0006:00–09:00, 09:00–12:00, 12:00–15:00, 15:00–18:00

Best Weapons for the Eastern Gray Kangaroo

The Eastern Gray Kangaroo is class 4, so you need ammo rated for class 4. Ammo class decides what is legal and clean; the gun mostly changes handling and range.

Our picks:

WeaponTypeAmmo that covers class 4From
Hawk Edge CB-70bow420 gr Broadhead arrowBase game
Razorblack Lite CB-60bow420 gr Broadhead arrowBase game
.44 Panther Magnumhandgun.44 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .44 Jacketed Hollow-PointBase game
Focoso 357handgun.357 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .357 Jacketed Hollow-PointBase game
Rhino 454handgun.454 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .454 Jacketed Hollow-PointBase game
.223 Docentrifle.223 Soft-Point, .223 Polymer-TipBase game
.270 Huntsmanrifle.270 Soft-Point, .270 Polymer-TipBase game
7mm Regent Magnumrifle7mm Mag Soft-Point, 7mm Mag Polymer-TipBase game
Coachmate Lever .45-70rifle.45-70 Soft-Point Flat Nose, .45-70 Hollow-PointBase game
Ranger .243rifle.243 Soft-Point, .243 Polymer-TipBase game
Whitlock Model 86rifle.30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose, .30-30 Hollow-PointBase game
Cacciatore 12Gshotgun12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA SlugBase game
Caversham Steward 12Gshotgun12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA SlugBase game
Vasquez Cyclone .45airgun.45 Round Nose Pellet, .45 Hollow-Point PelletWeapon Pack 3
Alexander Longbowbow540 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow)Silver Ridge Peaks DLC
Bearclaw Lite CB-60bow420 gr Broadhead arrowFree DLC/download
Houyi Recurve Bowbow540 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow)Weapon Pack 1
Koter CB-65bow420 gr Broadhead arrowHigh-Tech Hunting Pack
Stenberg Takedown Recurve Bowbow540 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow)Ambusher Pack
Crosspoint CB-165crossbow420 gr Broadhead bolt (incl. tracer)Weapon Pack 1
Dahler Reverse Draw CB-150crossbowBroadhead boltPeru Hunting Reserve
.243 R.Cuomohandgun.243 Soft-Point, .243 Polymer-TipAssorted Sidearms Pack
.45 Rollestonhandgun.45 Colt Full Metal Jacket, .45 Colt Flat Nose Hard-CastAssorted Sidearms Pack
.45-70 Jernberg Superiorhandgun.45-70 Soft-Point Flat Nose, .45-70 Hollow-PointHigh Caliber Weapon Pack
10mm Davanihandgun10mm Auto Hard Cast Flat Nose, 10mm Auto Jacketed Hollow-PointAssorted Sidearms Pack
Maijo .44-40 Specialhandgun.44-40 Black Powder, .44-40 Full Metal JacketOld West Weapon Pack
Mangiafico 410/45 Colthandgun.45 Colt Flat Nose Hard-CastWeapon Pack 2
Curman .50 Inlinemuzzleloader.50 Polymer-Tip Sabot, .50 Hollow-Point SabotNew England Mountains DLC
Hudzik .50 Caplockmuzzleloader.50 Round Ball, .50 Minie BallSmoking Barrels Weapon Pack
ALIS Precision Shot .25-06rifle.25-06 Soft-Point, .25-06 Polymer-TipMulti-Class Weapon Pack
Eckers .30-06rifle.30-06 Soft-Point, .30-06 Polymer-TipWeapon Pack 3
F.L. Sporter .303rifle.303 Soft-Point, .303 Polymer-TipTe Awaroa National Park DLC
Fors Elite .300rifle7.62x35mm Soft-Point, 7.62x35mm Polymer-TipHunters' Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack
Frost .257rifle.257 ammo (types not verified)Pump, Flip and Fire Pack
Gandhare Riflerifle.577/450 Black PowderSundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve DLC
HANSSON .30-06rifle.30-06 Soft-Point, .30-06 Polymer-TipRapid Hunt Rifle Pack
HWEEN .45-90 Buffalorifle.45-90 Cast Lead Flat NoseOld West Weapon Pack
Johansson .450rifle.450 ammo (types not verified)Hunters' Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack
Laperriere Outrider .30-30rifle.30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose, .30-30 Hollow-PointAlberta Hunting Preserve
M1 Iwaniecrifle.30-06 Soft-Point, .30-06 Polymer-TipSmoking Barrels Weapon Pack
Malmer 7mm Magnumrifle7mm Mag Soft-Point, 7mm Mag Polymer-TipHunter Power Pack
Martensson 6.5mmrifle6.5mm Soft-Point, 6.5mm Polymer-TipCuatro Colinas Game Reserve DLC
Moradi Model 1894rifle.44 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .44 Jacketed Hollow-PointAmbusher Pack
Olsson Model 23rifle.308 Soft-Point, .308 Polymer-TipHunter Power Pack
PERRY .308rifle.308 Soft-Point, .308 Polymer-TipRapid Hunt Rifle Pack
QUIST REAPER 7.62x39rifle7.62x39 Soft-Point, 7.62x39 Polymer-TipRapid Hunt Rifle Pack
Solokhin MN1890rifle7.62x54R Soft-PointWeapon Pack 2
ZARZA-10 .308rifle.308 Soft-Point, .308 Polymer-TipModern Rifle Pack
ZARZA-15 .223rifle.223 Soft-Point, .223 Polymer-TipModern Rifle Pack
Zagan Varminter .22-250rifle.22-250 Soft-Point, .22-250 Polymer-TipEmerald Coast Australia DLC
Benelhag 12Gshotgun12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA SlugScotland Hunting Reserve
Cassidy Combination Gunshotgun12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA SlugMulti-Class Weapon Pack
Couso Model 1897shotgun16 GA Buckshot, 16 GA SlugRancho del Arroyo DLC
GOPI 10G Grandshotgun10 GA Plastic BuckshotSalzwiesen Park DLC
Giddings SSC .410 Coyoteshotgun.410 SlugPump, Flip and Fire Pack
Grelck Drilling Rifleshotgun16 GA Buckshot, 16 GA SlugWeapon Pack 2
Humphrey 10G Coach Gunshotgun10 GA BuckshotOld West Weapon Pack
Miller Model 1891shotgun10 GA Brass BuckshotSmoking Barrels Weapon Pack
Nordin 20SAshotgun20 GA Buckshot, 20 GA SlugDuck and Cover Pack
Strandberg 10SA Executiveshotgun10 GA BuckshotHigh Caliber Weapon Pack
Strecker SxS 20Gshotgun20 GA Buckshot, 20 GA SlugWild Goose Chase Gear

61 weapons can legally take a Eastern Gray Kangaroo. Data from our weapons database; class ranges can change with patches.

How to Hunt the Eastern Gray Kangaroo

  • Glass open country from cover and pick your animal before closing in.
  • Use a medium rifle load that fits its class.
  • Waterholes and open feeding flats are the most reliable places to find groups.
  • Wait for the animal to stand still; a bounding shot rarely lands cleanly.
  • 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 Eastern Gray Kangaroo

The Eastern Gray Kangaroo only lives on Emerald Coast Australia, so that’s where you have to go.

Trophy Scores and Rare Furs

SilverGoldDiamondWeight rangeMax difficulty
22637849229.25-66Legendary

Rare furs: Albino (Very Rare), Leucistic (Rare), Leucistic Variation 1 (Very Rare), Leucistic Variation 2 (Very Rare), Leucistic Variation 3 (Very Rare), Melanistic (Very Rare).

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 Eastern Gray Kangaroo in Call of the Wild?

The Eastern Gray Kangaroo is a class 4 animal. Use ammo rated for class 4, for example Ranger .243 with .243 Soft-Point, .223 Docent with .223 Soft-Point, Zagan Varminter .22-250 with .22-250 Soft-Point.

Where can I hunt the Eastern Gray Kangaroo?

The Eastern Gray Kangaroo lives on 1 reserve: Emerald Coast Australia.

What is the best gun for the Eastern Gray Kangaroo?

Any weapon whose ammo covers class 4 is legal. Good picks are Ranger .243, .223 Docent, Zagan Varminter .22-250. For bowhunting, the Hawk Edge CB-70 with 420 gr Broadhead arrow works.

What score is a diamond Eastern Gray Kangaroo?

A Eastern Gray Kangaroo needs a trophy rating of about 492 for a diamond (gold about 378). Only animals at the top difficulty levels (Legendary) can reach it.

Can the Eastern Gray Kangaroo be a Great One?

No. The Eastern Gray Kangaroo has no Great One version at the time of writing.

What rare furs can a Eastern Gray Kangaroo have?

Rare fur variants include Albino (Very Rare), Leucistic (Rare), Leucistic Variation 1 (Very Rare), Leucistic Variation 2 (Very Rare), Leucistic Variation 3 (Very Rare), Melanistic (Very Rare).

When does the Eastern Gray Kangaroo drink?

Published drink windows: Emerald Coast Australia 00:00–03:00. Times are in-game hours; zones differ between saves.
Eastern Gray Kangaroo — official store art
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