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Updated October 25, 2026
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The Rocky Mountain Elk is a class 7 deer in theHunter: Call of the Wild, found on Silver Ridge Peaks. It can reach Very Difficult difficulty, weighs 200–480 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.
7Class
Very DifficultMax difficulty
481.41Diamond score
480 kgMax weight
1Reserves
NoGreat One
The Rocky Mountain Elk in the Game
1 official image from the game's store page. Tap it to enlarge.
Behaviour
Deer in Call of the Wild move in small groups, usually a few females and young with one or more males, and rotate between feeding, drinking and resting areas on a daily clock. They are most alert to scent and sudden noise: a deer that winds you will usually bolt before you ever see it. Males and females often use the same zones, so a herd that looks like only does can still hold the trophy male a little further back.
Daily routine (need zones)
Like every species, the Rocky Mountain Elk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Ridge Peaks | 05:00–17:00, 18:00–23:00 | 04:00–05:00, 17:00–18:00 | 00:00–04:00, 23:00–00:00 |
Best Weapons for the Rocky Mountain Elk
The Rocky Mountain Elk is class 7, so you need ammo rated for class 7. Ammo class decides what is legal and clean; the gun mostly changes handling and range.
Our picks:
- .270 Huntsman with .270 Soft-Point
- Martensson 6.5mm with 6.5mm Soft-Point
- Eckers .30-06 with .30-06 Soft-Point
- F.L. Sporter .303 with .303 Soft-Point
- Bow: Hawk Edge CB-70 with 420 gr Broadhead arrow
| Weapon | Type | Ammo that covers class 7 | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Edge CB-70 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow, 600 gr Broadhead arrow | Base game |
| Razorblack Lite CB-60 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow, 600 gr Broadhead arrow | Base game |
| .44 Panther Magnum | handgun | .44 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .44 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 |
| Rangemaster 338 | rifle | .338 Soft-Point, .338 Polymer-Tip | Base game |
| Cacciatore 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Slug | Base game |
| Caversham Steward 12G | shotgun | 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, 600 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, 600 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), 600 gr Broadhead bolt (incl. tracer) | Weapon Pack 1 |
| .45-70 Jernberg Superior | handgun | .45-70 Soft-Point Flat Nose, .45-70 Hollow-Point | High Caliber Weapon Pack |
| 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 |
| .300 Canning Magnum | rifle | .300 Mag Soft-Point, .300 Mag Polymer-Tip | Yukon Valley DLC |
| ALIS Precision Shot .25-06 | rifle | .25-06 Polymer-Tip | Multi-Class Weapon Pack |
| Arzyna .300 Mag Tactical | rifle | .300 Mag Soft-Point, .300 Mag Polymer-Tip | High Caliber 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Solokhin MN1890 | rifle | 7.62x54R Soft-Point | Weapon Pack 2 |
| Tsurugi LRR .338 | rifle | .338 Soft-Point, .338 Polymer-Tip | Hunter Power Pack |
| Vallgarda .375 | rifle | .375 ammo (types not verified) | Hunters' Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack |
| ZARZA-10 .308 | rifle | .308 Soft-Point, .308 Polymer-Tip | Modern Rifle Pack |
| Benelhag 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Slug | Scotland Hunting Reserve |
| Cassidy Combination Gun | shotgun | 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, 10 GA Plastic Slug | Salzwiesen Park DLC |
| 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, 10 GA Slug | Old West Weapon Pack |
| Miller Model 1891 | shotgun | 10 GA Brass Buckshot, 10 GA Brass Slug | Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack |
| Nordin 20SA | shotgun | 20 GA Slug | Duck and Cover Pack |
| Strandberg 10SA Executive | shotgun | 10 GA Buckshot, 10 GA Slug | High Caliber Weapon Pack |
| Strecker SxS 20G | shotgun | 20 GA Slug | Wild Goose Chase Gear |
48 weapons can legally take a Rocky Mountain Elk. Data from our weapons database; class ranges can change with patches.
How to Hunt the Rocky Mountain Elk
- Find the need zones first. Walk the reserve once, marking tracks, droppings and calls, then come back to the zone at the right time of day.
- Keep the wind in your face. Crouch and move slowly on the final approach, and stop whenever an animal lifts its head.
- Use the species caller when the store offers one, and set up in cover downwind before you call; males often come in to investigate.
- Glass the whole group before shooting. The biggest trophy is often not the first animal you see.
- 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 Rocky Mountain Elk
The Rocky Mountain Elk only lives on Silver Ridge Peaks, so that’s where you have to go.
- Silver Ridge Peaks: drinks 04:00–05:00, 17:00–18:00; 9 species on the reserve.
Trophy Scores and Rare Furs
| Silver | Gold | Diamond | Weight range | Max difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.86 | 351.32 | 481.41 | 200–480 | Very Difficult |
Rare furs: Albino (Rare), Piebald Variation 1 (Rare), Piebald Variation 2 (Rare).
Related Animals
Class 8MooseAskiy Ridge, Layton Lake District
Class 7Roosevelt ElkLayton Lake District
Class 3Roe DeerCuatro Colinas Game Reserve, Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve
Class 3TarucaIntisuyu
Class 6Red DeerCuatro Colinas Game Reserve, Emerald Coast Australia
Class 7Manitoban ElkAskiy Ridge
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 Rocky Mountain Elk in Call of the Wild?
The Rocky Mountain Elk is a class 7 animal. Use ammo rated for class 7, for example .270 Huntsman with .270 Soft-Point, Martensson 6.5mm with 6.5mm Soft-Point, Eckers .30-06 with .30-06 Soft-Point.
Where can I hunt the Rocky Mountain Elk?
The Rocky Mountain Elk lives on 1 reserve: Silver Ridge Peaks.
What is the best gun for the Rocky Mountain Elk?
Any weapon whose ammo covers class 7 is legal. Good picks are .270 Huntsman, Martensson 6.5mm, Eckers .30-06. For bowhunting, the Hawk Edge CB-70 with 420 gr Broadhead arrow works.
What score is a diamond Rocky Mountain Elk?
A Rocky Mountain Elk needs a trophy rating of about 481.41 for a diamond (gold about 351.32). Only animals at the top difficulty levels (Very Difficult) can reach it.
Can the Rocky Mountain Elk be a Great One?
No. The Rocky Mountain Elk has no Great One version at the time of writing.
What rare furs can a Rocky Mountain Elk have?
Rare fur variants include Albino (Rare), Piebald Variation 1 (Rare), Piebald Variation 2 (Rare).
When does the Rocky Mountain Elk drink?
Published drink windows: Silver Ridge Peaks 04:00–05:00, 17:00–18:00. Times are in-game hours; zones differ between saves.
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