Hunt & Live Team
Updated October 25, 2026
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The North American Beaver is a class 2 small mammal in theHunter: Call of the Wild, found on Askiy Ridge. It can reach Very Difficult difficulty, weighs 16–32 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
Very DifficultMax difficulty
30.4Diamond score
32 kgMax weight
1Reserves
NoGreat One
The North American Beaver in the Game
Beaver gnawing a tree in the snow
Beaver swimming, with a moose in the reeds
Beaver lodge on a mountain lake3 official images from the game's store page. Tap any image to enlarge.
Behaviour
Small, shy animals that keep to cover, water edges or burrows and move in short bursts. They are easy to overlook and quick to disappear when disturbed.
Daily routine (need zones)
Like every species, the North American Beaver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askiy Ridge Hunting Preserve | 12:00–16:00 | — | 00:00–04:00, 20:00–00:00 |
Best Weapons for the North American Beaver
The North American Beaver 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 North American Beaver. Data from our weapons database; class ranges can change with patches.
How to Hunt the North American Beaver
- Move very slowly and listen; these animals often give themselves away by sound first.
- Use a small, in-class load so the trophy and pelt stay intact.
- Sit near water edges, burrows or feeding spots in the right window rather than walking.
- A dog helps with tracking and recovery in thick cover.
- 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 North American Beaver
The North American Beaver only lives on Askiy Ridge, so that’s where you have to go.
- Askiy Ridge: 19 species on the reserve.
Trophy Scores and Rare Furs
| Silver | Gold | Diamond | Weight range | Max difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.2 | 25.6 | 30.4 | 16–32 | Very Difficult |
Rare furs: Albino (Very Rare), Leucistic (Very Rare), Melanistic (Very Rare), Piebald (Rare).
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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 North American Beaver in Call of the Wild?
The North American Beaver 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 North American Beaver?
The North American Beaver lives on 1 reserve: Askiy Ridge.
What is the best gun for the North American Beaver?
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 North American Beaver?
A North American Beaver needs a trophy rating of about 30.4 for a diamond (gold about 25.6). Only animals at the top difficulty levels (Very Difficult) can reach it.
Can the North American Beaver be a Great One?
No. The North American Beaver has no Great One version at the time of writing.
What rare furs can a North American Beaver have?
Rare fur variants include Albino (Very Rare), Leucistic (Very Rare), Melanistic (Very Rare), Piebald (Rare).
When does the North American Beaver drink?
Published drink windows: . Times are in-game hours; zones differ between saves.
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