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Feral Pig — Call of the Wild Guide: Behaviour, Best Weapons, Strategy & Where to Hunt

How to hunt the Feral Pig in theHunter: Call of the Wild: class 5, 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 Feral Pig is a class 5 wild pig in theHunter: Call of the Wild, found on Emerald Coast Australia, Mississippi Acres Preserve, Te Awaroa National Park. It can reach Very Difficult difficulty, weighs 32–205 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.

5Class
Very DifficultMax difficulty
144.25Diamond score
205 kgMax weight
3Reserves
NoGreat One

The Feral Pig in the Game

3 official images from the game's store page. Tap any image to enlarge.

Behaviour

Pigs travel in groups, root and feed in thick cover, and have a strong sense of smell. They are tougher than their size suggests, and an angry pig can charge. They are often active around water and in the cooler parts of the day.

Daily routine (need zones)

Like every species, the Feral Pig 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 Coast06:00–10:00, 14:00–17:00, 17:00–20:0000:00–03:0003:00–06:00, 10:00–14:00, 20:00–00:00
Mississippi Acres, Te Awaroa06:00–10:00, 14:00–17:00, 17:00–20:0003:00–06:0000:00–03:00, 10:00–14:00, 20:00–00:00

Best Weapons for the Feral Pig

The Feral Pig is class 5, so you need ammo rated for class 5. Ammo class decides what is legal and clean; the gun mostly changes handling and range.

Our picks:

WeaponTypeAmmo that covers class 5From
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
.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
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 Nose, .45-90 Soft LeadOld 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
Benelhag 12Gshotgun12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA SlugScotland Hunting Reserve
Cassidy Combination Gunshotgun12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA SlugMulti-Class Weapon Pack
Couso Model 1897shotgun16 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 Slug, 9.3x74R Soft-Point, 9.3x74R Polymer-TipWeapon Pack 2
Humphrey 10G Coach Gunshotgun10 GA BuckshotOld West Weapon Pack
Miller Model 1891shotgun10 GA Brass BuckshotSmoking Barrels Weapon Pack
Nordin 20SAshotgun20 GA SlugDuck and Cover Pack
Strandberg 10SA Executiveshotgun10 GA BuckshotHigh Caliber Weapon Pack
Strecker SxS 20Gshotgun20 GA SlugWild Goose Chase Gear

57 weapons can legally take a Feral Pig. Data from our weapons database; class ranges can change with patches.

How to Hunt the Feral Pig

  • Hunt the edges of thick cover and wallows near water.
  • Use a load with enough penetration for the class and aim tight behind the shoulder.
  • Expect the group to scatter on the shot; pick your animal before you fire.
  • If a pig turns toward you, step back and keep shooting rather than reloading in place.
  • 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 Feral Pig

The Feral Pig lives on 3 reserves. Here is each one, with its Great One status where we have verified it and the drink window.

Trophy Scores and Rare Furs

SilverGoldDiamondWeight rangeMax difficulty
37.598.5144.2532–205Very Difficult

Rare furs: Albino (Rare), Pink (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 Feral Pig in Call of the Wild?

The Feral Pig is a class 5 animal. Use ammo rated for class 5, for example Ranger .243 with .243 Soft-Point, Whitlock Model 86 with .30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose, .270 Huntsman with .270 Soft-Point.

Where can I hunt the Feral Pig?

The Feral Pig lives on 3 reserves: Emerald Coast Australia, Mississippi Acres Preserve, Te Awaroa National Park.

What is the best gun for the Feral Pig?

Any weapon whose ammo covers class 5 is legal. Good picks are Ranger .243, Whitlock Model 86, .270 Huntsman. For bowhunting, the Hawk Edge CB-70 with 420 gr Broadhead arrow works.

What score is a diamond Feral Pig?

A Feral Pig needs a trophy rating of about 144.25 for a diamond (gold about 98.5). Only animals at the top difficulty levels (Very Difficult) can reach it.

Can the Feral Pig be a Great One?

No. The Feral Pig has no Great One version at the time of writing.

What rare furs can a Feral Pig have?

Rare fur variants include Albino (Rare), Pink (Rare).

When does the Feral Pig drink?

Published drink windows: Emerald Coast 00:00–03:00; Mississippi Acres, Te Awaroa 03:00–06:00. Times are in-game hours; zones differ between saves.
Feral Pig — official store art
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