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Rancho del Arroyo is a reserve DLC released in 2021 in theHunter: Call of the Wild, modelled on Sonora, Mexico. A desert ranch reserve with unique arid-land game, hidden secrets and a hundred-year-old family mystery.
This page covers everything about Rancho del Arroyo: all 10 species with their class, trophy thresholds and need-zone clocks, the weapons that cover every class here, the official screenshots, our hunting tips, and answers to the questions players ask most.
Rancho del Arroyo in Pictures
Collared peccaries in the grass
Ranch outpost at sunset
Mexican bobcat in the brush
Ring-necked pheasant in the desert
Coyote running through the golden grass
Coyote at sunset
Antelope jackrabbit in the shade
Rio Grande turkeys flushing among saguaro cactus
Hacienda courtyard
Hacienda from the air
Desert scrub at sunset
Abandoned car in the dunes
Couso Model 1897 pump shotgun13 official images from the game's store page. Tap any image to enlarge.
About Rancho del Arroyo
What you get with the Rancho del Arroyo DLC:
- No real-world region or size stated.
- Terrain: badlands, desert shrubland, dusty roads, abandoned mines, plains, river, mountains.
- Species: Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Bighorn Sheep, Rio Grande Turkey, Ring-Necked Pheasant, Collared Peccary, Coyote, Mexican Bobcat, Antelope Jackrabbit.
- Weapon: Couso Model 1897 pump-action shotgun, 16 gauge, 5-shell tube magazine.
- Narrative missions with warden Salvador Soto Muñoz (ranch becoming a biosphere reserve).
- Non-owners can join owners (no narrative missions).
Map
Our illustrated interactive map of Rancho del Arroyo is in the works. In the meantime, climb lookouts to reveal the map around them and unlock outposts for fast travel. Animals use the same need zones all season, so mark drink zones as you find them. Our six mapped reserves are Layton Lake District, Hirschfelden, Vurhonga Savanna, Te Awaroa, Silver Ridge Peaks and Emerald Coast.
All 10 Animals on Rancho del Arroyo
Every species on the reserve, heaviest class first. Each card shows the class, the hardest difficulty it can reach, the diamond threshold, any Great One, and the published feed, drink and rest times. For full trophy data see our animals page.
Desert Bighorn Sheep
Class 5Very Difficult 9 rare furs
Diamond: 196.93 · Gold 148.57 · Weight —
Drink: 11:00–14:00
Ammo: Ranger .243 (.243 Soft-Point), Whitlock Model 86 (.30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose)
Only found on Rancho del Arroyo
Mule Deer Great One species
Class 5Fabled 15 rare furs
Diamond: 312.17 · Gold 220.54 · Weight 70–210
Drink: 14:00–17:00
Ammo: Ranger .243 (.243 Soft-Point), Whitlock Model 86 (.30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose)
Tip: Mule deer freeze and alarm-call; they can still be called in.
Also on: Askiy Ridge Hunting Preserve, Parque Fernando, Silver Ridge Peaks
Whitetail Deer Great One species
Class 4Fabled 3 rare furs
Diamond: 255.09 · Gold 193.79 · Weight 40–100 kg
Drink: 08:00–11:00
Ammo: Ranger .243 (.243 Soft-Point), .223 Docent (.223 Soft-Point)
Tip: Great One species: grind bucks on one reserve; GO trackers often cite Layton.
Also on: Askiy Ridge Hunting Preserve, Intisuyu, Layton Lake District, Mississippi Acres Preserve, New England Mountains, Revontuli Coast
Collared Peccary
Class 3Very Difficult 4 rare furs
Diamond: 144.2 · Gold 98.5 · Weight 15–40 kg; 14–31 kg
Drink: not published
Ammo: Ranger .243 (.243 Soft-Point), .223 Docent (.223 Soft-Point)
Also on: Intisuyu, Parque Fernando
Pronghorn
Class 3Very Difficult 6 rare furs
Diamond: 108 · Gold 77.42 · Weight 35–65 kg
Drink: 18:00–21:00
Ammo: Ranger .243 (.243 Soft-Point), .223 Docent (.223 Soft-Point)
Also on: Askiy Ridge Hunting Preserve, Silver Ridge Peaks
Coyote
Class 2Legendary 3 rare furs
Diamond: 56.8 · Gold 48.9 · Weight 27–27
Drink: 20:00–00:30
Ammo: Ranger .243 (.243 Soft-Point), .223 Docent (.223 Soft-Point)
Also on: Layton Lake District, New England Mountains
Mexican Bobcat
Class 2Legendary 3 rare furs
Diamond: 27.68 · Gold 23.78 · Weight 3-18
Drink: 03:00–06:30
Ammo: Ranger .243 (.243 Soft-Point), .223 Docent (.223 Soft-Point)
Only found on Rancho del Arroyo
Antelope Jackrabbit
Class 1Medium 2 rare furs
Diamond: 6.3 · Gold 4.8 · Weight 4.7–4.7
Drink: not published
Ammo: Caversham Steward 12G (12 GA Birdshot), Kullman .22H (.22H Soft-Point)
Only found on Rancho del Arroyo
Ring-Necked Pheasant Great One species
Class 1Fabled 11 rare furs
Diamond: 20.3 · Gold 15.5 · Weight 0.5–3 kg
Drink: not published
Ammo: Caversham Steward 12G (12 GA Birdshot), Nordin 20SA (20 GA Birdshot)
Also on: Askiy Ridge Hunting Preserve, Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve, Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve, New England Mountains, Salzwiesen Park, Tòrr nan Sìthean
Rio Grande Turkey
Class 1Medium 3 rare furs
Diamond: 4.6 · Gold 4 · Weight 3.6-11
Drink: not published
Ammo: Caversham Steward 12G (12 GA Birdshot), Nordin 20SA (20 GA Birdshot)
Only found on Rancho del Arroyo
Need-zone times are the published in-game windows (24-hour clock). Zone locations differ between saves, so find and mark your own.
Trophy Thresholds on Rancho del Arroyo
The trophy rating you need for each medal. Diamonds only drop at the top difficulty levels, so check an animal’s level with your binoculars before you shoot.
| Species | Class | Max level | Silver | Gold | Diamond | Max weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer GO | Fabled | 98.36 | 220.54 | 312.17 | 210 kg | |
| Whitetail Deer GO | Fabled | 112.05 | 193.79 | 255.09 | 100 kg | |
| Ring-Necked Pheasant GO | Fabled | 9.1 | 15.5 | 20.3 | 3 kg | |
| Coyote | Legendary | 38.4 | 48.9 | 56.8 | 27 kg | |
| Mexican Bobcat | Legendary | 18.58 | 23.78 | 27.68 | 18 kg | |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep | Very Difficult | 84.1 | 148.57 | 196.93 | — | |
| Collared Peccary | Very Difficult | 37.5 | 98.5 | 144.2 | 40 kg | |
| Pronghorn | Very Difficult | 36.65 | 77.42 | 108 | 65 kg | |
| Antelope Jackrabbit | Medium | 2.8 | 4.8 | 6.3 | 4.7 kg | |
| Rio Grande Turkey | Medium | 3.3 | 4 | 4.6 | 11 kg |
Best Weapons for Rancho del Arroyo
The smallest base-game kit that covers every class here (1–5), so whatever walks into a zone you have legal ammo:
- Caversham Steward 12G: classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (12 GA Birdshot, 12 GA Buckshot)
Hunting Tips for Rancho del Arroyo
- Work the drink zones. Most species here have a published drink window (see the cards above). Sit near water in that window, downwind, and let the animals come to you.
- Bird hunting: Ring-Necked Pheasant, Rio Grande Turkey live here. Bring a shotgun with birdshot, and use decoys and callers where you can.
- Fabled furs: only level-10 animals of Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Ring-Necked Pheasant can carry a Fabled fur. Glass every herd for top-level animals.
- Diamonds: only take max-level animals when chasing trophies, use in-class ammo, and make a clean one-shot kill to keep the harvest bonus.
Similar Reserves
These reserves share the most species with Rancho del Arroyo:
Sources: official store page for theHunter: Call of the Wild — Rancho del Arroyo, our species database (class, thresholds, need zones and furs compiled from community trackers and checked in game where possible), and published game-file coordinates for the map. Compiled October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which animals can only be hunted on Rancho del Arroyo?
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Do I need the DLC to hunt Rancho del Arroyo?
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