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We were glassing a lake on Vurhonga Savanna when a lion’s info panel came up with a state we don’t see often: “Chasing”. It was a level 3 lion, 270–370 m out, marked Calm, and it wasn’t interested in us at all. It was hunting something of its own.
That’s one of the best behaviours in the game. A few predators don’t just wander between need zones; they actively run down prey. Here’s which animals do it, what they chase, where to see it, and how to use a chase to get your shot.
What “Chasing” Means
When you glass a predator, its panel shows what it’s doing. Chasing means it’s running after prey. In our screenshot the lion was Chasing and Calm at the same time: the chase is the animal’s own behaviour, not a reaction to you.
Players who have watched these chases say they:
- happen whether or not you’re nearby
- usually loop around a fairly small area
- send the prey running right past you without noticing you
Which Animals Chase
| Predator | Class | Reserve | Seen chasing | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | 9 | Vurhonga Savanna | Blue Wildebeest | Confirmed by players |
| Puma | 5 | Parque Fernando | Red Deer, Axis Deer | Shown in the official screenshots (chasing deer across a river) |
| Mountain Lion | 5 | Silver Ridge Peaks | Rocky Mountain Elk, Mule Deer | Confirmed by players |
| Bengal Tiger | 9 | Sundarpatan | Barasingha, Nilgai | Confirmed by players |
| Snow Leopard | 4 | Sundarpatan | Blue Sheep, Tahr | Confirmed by players |
| Jaguar | 6 | Intisuyu | — | Not confirmed yet (the studio calls it the reserve's apex predator) |
Not seen chasing: wolves, bears, coyotes and crocodiles are predators too, but we haven’t found any reports of them using the chasing state. If you catch one doing it, let us know.
In the Game
Our save: a lion in the "Chasing" state across the water, Vurhonga Savanna
Puma chasing deer across a river (official screenshot)
Lions crossing the grassland (official screenshot)
Bengal tiger in tall grass (official screenshot)
Blue wildebeest, the lion's prey (official screenshot)
Barasingha, the tiger's prey (official screenshot)Our own screenshot plus 5 official store screenshots. Tap any image to enlarge.
How to Use a Chase
- Glass first. Predators are easy to miss. If you see prey bolting for no reason, scan behind them.
- Don’t run in. The chase loops around a small area, so you have time. Get the wind right and move to where it’s heading.
- Wait for it to stop. Chasing animals move fast and change direction. Let it break off or pause, then take a clean broadside shot.
- Use enough gun. Lions and tigers are class 9, mountain lions and pumas class 5, snow leopards class 4. Match your ammo to the class (see each animal’s guide for picks).
- Watch your back on the big cats. A wounded lion or tiger can turn on you. Keep a fast sidearm ready, the same way we use the .357 for wolves.
Where to See It
The lion screenshot is from our own save. Other images are official store screenshots. Chasing reports come from our own hunts and from players on the official Steam forums. Written October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Chasing" mean in theHunter: Call of the Wild?
Which animals chase prey in Call of the Wild?
Do wolves or bears chase prey in Call of the Wild?
Is a chasing predator easier to hunt?
Does the chase happen if I am not there?
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