Hunt & Live Team
Updated October 25, 2026
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The Puma is a class 5 big or wild cat in theHunter: Call of the Wild, found on Intisuyu, Parque Fernando. It can reach Legendary difficulty, weighs 30–90 kg; 29–95 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
LegendaryMax difficulty
39Diamond score
95 kgMax weight
2Reserves
NoGreat One
The Puma in the Game
2 official images from the game's store page. Tap any image 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 Puma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intisuyu | 00:00–03:00, 15:00–18:00 | — | 03:00–09:00, 09:00–12:00, 12:00–15:00, 18:00–00:00 |
| Parque Fernando | 00:00–06:30, 18:00–00:30 | 00:00–03:00, 17:00–18:30 | 08:00–17:30 |
Best Weapons for the Puma
The Puma 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:
- Ranger .243 with .243 Soft-Point
- Whitlock Model 86 with .30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose
- .270 Huntsman with .270 Soft-Point
- Martensson 6.5mm with 6.5mm Soft-Point
- Bow: Hawk Edge CB-70 with 420 gr Broadhead arrow
| Weapon | Type | Ammo that covers class 5 | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Edge CB-70 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow | Base game |
| Razorblack Lite CB-60 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow | Base game |
| .44 Panther Magnum | handgun | .44 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .44 Jacketed Hollow-Point | Base game |
| Focoso 357 | handgun | .357 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .357 Jacketed Hollow-Point | Base game |
| Rhino 454 | handgun | .454 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .454 Jacketed Hollow-Point | Base game |
| .270 Huntsman | rifle | .270 Soft-Point, .270 Polymer-Tip | Base game |
| 7mm Regent Magnum | rifle | 7mm Mag Soft-Point, 7mm Mag Polymer-Tip | Base game |
| Coachmate Lever .45-70 | rifle | .45-70 Soft-Point Flat Nose, .45-70 Hollow-Point | 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, 12 GA Slug | Base game |
| Caversham Steward 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA Slug | Base game |
| Alexander Longbow | bow | 540 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow) | Silver Ridge Peaks DLC |
| Bearclaw Lite CB-60 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow | Free DLC/download |
| Houyi Recurve Bow | bow | 540 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow) | Weapon Pack 1 |
| Koter CB-65 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow | High-Tech Hunting Pack |
| Stenberg Takedown Recurve Bow | bow | 540 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow) | Ambusher Pack |
| Crosspoint CB-165 | crossbow | 420 gr Broadhead bolt (incl. tracer) | Weapon Pack 1 |
| Dahler Reverse Draw CB-150 | crossbow | 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 |
| .45-70 Jernberg Superior | handgun | .45-70 Soft-Point Flat Nose, .45-70 Hollow-Point | High Caliber Weapon 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 |
| Curman .50 Inline | muzzleloader | .50 Polymer-Tip Sabot, .50 Hollow-Point Sabot | New England Mountains DLC |
| Hudzik .50 Caplock | muzzleloader | .50 Round Ball, .50 Minie Ball | Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack |
| ALIS Precision Shot .25-06 | rifle | .25-06 Soft-Point, .25-06 Polymer-Tip | Multi-Class Weapon Pack |
| Eckers .30-06 | rifle | .30-06 Soft-Point, .30-06 Polymer-Tip | Weapon Pack 3 |
| F.L. Sporter .303 | rifle | .303 Soft-Point, .303 Polymer-Tip | Te Awaroa National Park DLC |
| Fors Elite .300 | rifle | 7.62x35mm Soft-Point, 7.62x35mm Polymer-Tip | Hunters' Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack |
| Frost .257 | rifle | .257 ammo (types not verified) | Pump, Flip and Fire Pack |
| Gandhare Rifle | rifle | .577/450 Black Powder | Sundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve DLC |
| HANSSON .30-06 | rifle | .30-06 Soft-Point, .30-06 Polymer-Tip | Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack |
| HWEEN .45-90 Buffalo | rifle | .45-90 Cast Lead Flat Nose, .45-90 Soft Lead | Old West Weapon Pack |
| Johansson .450 | rifle | .450 ammo (types not verified) | Hunters' Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack |
| Laperriere Outrider .30-30 | rifle | .30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose, .30-30 Hollow-Point | Alberta Hunting Preserve |
| M1 Iwaniec | rifle | .30-06 Soft-Point, .30-06 Polymer-Tip | Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack |
| Malmer 7mm Magnum | rifle | 7mm Mag Soft-Point, 7mm Mag Polymer-Tip | Hunter Power Pack |
| Martensson 6.5mm | rifle | 6.5mm Soft-Point, 6.5mm Polymer-Tip | Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve DLC |
| Moradi Model 1894 | rifle | .44 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .44 Jacketed Hollow-Point | Ambusher Pack |
| Olsson Model 23 | rifle | .308 Soft-Point, .308 Polymer-Tip | Hunter Power Pack |
| PERRY .308 | rifle | .308 Soft-Point, .308 Polymer-Tip | Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack |
| QUIST REAPER 7.62x39 | rifle | 7.62x39 Soft-Point, 7.62x39 Polymer-Tip | Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack |
| Solokhin MN1890 | rifle | 7.62x54R Soft-Point | Weapon Pack 2 |
| ZARZA-10 .308 | rifle | .308 Soft-Point, .308 Polymer-Tip | Modern Rifle Pack |
| Benelhag 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA Slug | Scotland Hunting Reserve |
| Cassidy Combination Gun | shotgun | 12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA Slug | Multi-Class Weapon Pack |
| Couso Model 1897 | shotgun | 16 GA Slug | Rancho del Arroyo DLC |
| GOPI 10G Grand | shotgun | 10 GA Plastic Buckshot | Salzwiesen Park DLC |
| Giddings SSC .410 Coyote | shotgun | .410 Slug | Pump, Flip and Fire Pack |
| Grelck Drilling Rifle | shotgun | 16 GA Slug, 9.3x74R Soft-Point, 9.3x74R Polymer-Tip | Weapon Pack 2 |
| Humphrey 10G Coach Gun | shotgun | 10 GA Buckshot | Old West Weapon Pack |
| Miller Model 1891 | shotgun | 10 GA Brass Buckshot | Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack |
| Nordin 20SA | shotgun | 20 GA Slug | Duck and Cover Pack |
| Strandberg 10SA Executive | shotgun | 10 GA Buckshot | High Caliber Weapon Pack |
| Strecker SxS 20G | shotgun | 20 GA Slug | Wild Goose Chase Gear |
57 weapons can legally take a Puma. Data from our weapons database; class ranges can change with patches.
How to Hunt the Puma
- 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 Puma
The Puma lives on 2 reserves. Here is each one, with its Great One status where we have verified it and the drink window.
- Intisuyu: 14 species on the reserve.
- Parque Fernando: drinks 00:00–03:00, 17:00–18:30; 8 species on the reserve.
ReserveIntisuyu14 species on the reserve
ReserveParque Fernandodrinks 00:00–03:00, 17:00–18:30; 8 species on the reserve
Trophy Scores and Rare Furs
| Silver | Gold | Diamond | Weight range | Max difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 36 | 39 | 30–90 kg; 29–95 kg | Legendary |
Rare furs: Albino (Uncommon), Melanistic (Uncommon).
Related Animals
Class 6JaguarIntisuyu
Class 9Bengal TigerSundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve
Class 9LionVurhonga Savanna
Class 3Eurasian LynxMedved-Taiga National Park, Revontuli Coast
Class 2Mexican BobcatRancho del Arroyo
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 Puma in Call of the Wild?
The Puma 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 Puma?
The Puma lives on 2 reserves: Intisuyu, Parque Fernando.
What is the best gun for the Puma?
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 Puma?
A Puma needs a trophy rating of about 39 for a diamond (gold about 36). Only animals at the top difficulty levels (Legendary) can reach it.
Can the Puma be a Great One?
No. The Puma has no Great One version at the time of writing.
What rare furs can a Puma have?
Rare fur variants include Albino (Uncommon), Melanistic (Uncommon).
When does the Puma drink?
Published drink windows: Parque Fernando 00:00–03:00, 17:00–18:30. Times are in-game hours; zones differ between saves.
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