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

How to hunt the Pronghorn in theHunter: Call of the Wild: class 3, 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 4 min read
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The Pronghorn is a class 3 plains antelope in theHunter: Call of the Wild, found on Askiy Ridge, Rancho del Arroyo, Silver Ridge Peaks. It can reach Very Difficult difficulty, weighs 35–65 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.

3Class
Very DifficultMax difficulty
108Diamond score
65 kgMax weight
3Reserves
NoGreat One

The Pronghorn in the Game

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

Behaviour

These open-country animals rely on eyesight and distance. They feed and drink in the open, spook easily at movement on the skyline, and run a long way before they stop. Groups are usually loose, with the trophy male often on the edge.

Daily routine (need zones)

Like every species, the Pronghorn 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
Askiy Ridge06:00–09:00, 09:00–12:00, 15:00–18:00, 21:00–00:0018:00–21:0000:00–03:00, 03:00–06:00, 12:00–15:00
Rancho del Arroyo, Silver Ridge Peaks06:00–09:00, 09:00–12:00, 15:00–18:0018:00–21:0000:00–03:00, 03:00–06:00, 12:00–15:00, 21:00–00:00

Best Weapons for the Pronghorn

The Pronghorn is class 3, so you need ammo rated for class 3. Ammo class decides what is legal and clean; the gun mostly changes handling and range.

Our picks:

WeaponTypeAmmo that covers class 3From
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
.223 Docentrifle.223 Soft-Point, .223 Polymer-TipBase 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 BuckshotBase game
Caversham Steward 12Gshotgun12 GA BuckshotBase game
Vasquez Cyclone .45airgun.45 Round Nose Pellet, .45 Hollow-Point PelletWeapon Pack 3
Alexander Longbowbow350 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow)Silver Ridge Peaks DLC
Bearclaw Lite CB-60bow420 gr Broadhead arrowFree DLC/download
Houyi Recurve Bowbow350 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow)Weapon Pack 1
Koter CB-65bow420 gr Broadhead arrowHigh-Tech Hunting Pack
Stenberg Takedown Recurve Bowbow350 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
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
Hudzik .50 Caplockmuzzleloader.50 Round BallSmoking Barrels Weapon Pack
ALIS Precision Shot .25-06rifle.25-06 Soft-Point, .25-06 Polymer-TipMulti-Class Weapon Pack
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
Laperriere Outrider .30-30rifle.30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose, .30-30 Hollow-PointAlberta Hunting Preserve
Moradi Model 1894rifle.44 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .44 Jacketed Hollow-PointAmbusher Pack
QUIST REAPER 7.62x39rifle7.62x39 Soft-Point, 7.62x39 Polymer-TipRapid Hunt Rifle Pack
Solokhin MN1890rifle7.62x54R Soft-PointWeapon Pack 2
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 BuckshotScotland Hunting Reserve
Cassidy Combination Gunshotgun12 GA BuckshotMulti-Class Weapon Pack
Couso Model 1897shotgun16 GA BuckshotRancho del Arroyo DLC
Giddings SSC .410 Coyoteshotgun.410 Buckshot, .410 SlugPump, Flip and Fire Pack
Grelck Drilling Rifleshotgun16 GA BuckshotWeapon Pack 2
Nordin 20SAshotgun20 GA BuckshotDuck and Cover Pack
Strecker SxS 20Gshotgun20 GA BuckshotWild Goose Chase Gear

39 weapons can legally take a Pronghorn. Data from our weapons database; class ranges can change with patches.

How to Hunt the Pronghorn

  • Use terrain, not cover: approach behind ridges and dips, and stay off skylines.
  • Shoot from further out than you would on woodland deer, with a flat-shooting rifle and a scope.
  • Drink zones near water are the most reliable ambush points in dry country.
  • After a miss, mark where the herd ran; they often regroup and settle again a few hundred metres on.
  • 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 Pronghorn

The Pronghorn 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
36.6577.4210835–65 kgVery Difficult

Rare furs: Albino (Very Rare), Leucistic (Very Rare), Melanistic (Very Rare), Piebald (Rare), Piebald Variation 1 (Rare), Piebald Variation 2 (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 Pronghorn in Call of the Wild?

The Pronghorn is a class 3 animal. Use ammo rated for class 3, 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 Pronghorn?

The Pronghorn lives on 3 reserves: Askiy Ridge, Rancho del Arroyo, Silver Ridge Peaks.

What is the best gun for the Pronghorn?

Any weapon whose ammo covers class 3 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 Pronghorn?

A Pronghorn needs a trophy rating of about 108 for a diamond (gold about 77.42). Only animals at the top difficulty levels (Very Difficult) can reach it.

Can the Pronghorn be a Great One?

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

What rare furs can a Pronghorn have?

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

When does the Pronghorn drink?

Published drink windows: Askiy Ridge 18:00–21:00; Rancho del Arroyo, Silver Ridge Peaks 18:00–21:00. Times are in-game hours; zones differ between saves.
Pronghorn — official store art
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