Hunt & Live Team
Updated October 25, 2026
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The Mexican Bobcat is a class 2 big or wild cat in theHunter: Call of the Wild, found on Rancho del Arroyo. It can reach Legendary difficulty, weighs 3-18 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
27.68Diamond score
18 kgMax weight
1Reserves
NoGreat One
The Mexican Bobcat in the Game
1 official image from the game's store page. Tap it to enlarge.
Behaviour
Cats are mostly solitary, cautious and often active when the light is low. They use cover well and can be hard to spot until they move. The larger cats are dangerous and will charge if wounded or provoked.
Daily routine (need zones)
Like every species, the Mexican Bobcat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho del Arroyo | 00:00–03:30, 17:00–20:30, 20:00–00:30 | 03:00–06:30 | 06:00–11:30, 11:00–14:30, 14:00–17:30 |
Best Weapons for the Mexican Bobcat
The Mexican Bobcat 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 Mexican Bobcat. Data from our weapons database; class ranges can change with patches.
How to Hunt the Mexican Bobcat
- Hunt the low-light windows in their need-zone schedule and sit still near cover rather than stalking.
- For the big cats, use a heavy load and keep a follow-up shot ready; never close in on a wounded one.
- Glass edges of thick cover, riverbanks and ridges where cats travel between zones.
- Patience pays: these animals often appear late in a zone window.
- 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 Mexican Bobcat
The Mexican Bobcat only lives on Rancho del Arroyo, so that’s where you have to go.
- Rancho del Arroyo: drinks 03:00–06:30; 10 species on the reserve.
Trophy Scores and Rare Furs
| Silver | Gold | Diamond | Weight range | Max difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.58 | 23.78 | 27.68 | 3-18 | Legendary |
Rare furs: Albino (Very Rare), Blue (Rare), Melanistic (Very Rare).
Related Animals
Class 6JaguarIntisuyu
Class 9Bengal TigerSundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve
Class 9LionVurhonga Savanna
Class 3Eurasian LynxMedved-Taiga National Park, Revontuli Coast
Class 5PumaIntisuyu, Parque Fernando
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 Mexican Bobcat in Call of the Wild?
The Mexican Bobcat 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 Mexican Bobcat?
The Mexican Bobcat lives on 1 reserve: Rancho del Arroyo.
What is the best gun for the Mexican Bobcat?
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 Mexican Bobcat?
A Mexican Bobcat needs a trophy rating of about 27.68 for a diamond (gold about 23.78). Only animals at the top difficulty levels (Legendary) can reach it.
Can the Mexican Bobcat be a Great One?
No. The Mexican Bobcat has no Great One version at the time of writing.
What rare furs can a Mexican Bobcat have?
Rare fur variants include Albino (Very Rare), Blue (Rare), Melanistic (Very Rare).
When does the Mexican Bobcat drink?
Published drink windows: Rancho del Arroyo 03:00–06:30. Times are in-game hours; zones differ between saves.
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