The Ultimate Guide to Animal Hunting and Selling in Far Cry 5: Which Critter Reigns Supreme?
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The sprawling landscapes of Hope County in Far Cry 5 offer not just breathtaking scenery and intense firefights, but also lucrative opportunities for budding entrepreneurs. One of the most reliable ways to amass wealth is through hunting and selling animal skins. While many creatures roam the wilderness, one stands out as the most profitable: the humble Hare.
Yes, you read that right. Despite the presence of bears, elk, and wolverines, the Hare and its Alpha variant (Jackrabbit), are the most valuable individual animals to hunt in Far Cry 5, due to their high value skins and the relatively easy time it takes to hunt them in decent numbers given their frequent spawn locations. The standard Hare skin fetches $300, while an Alpha Hare skin will net you $350. This makes them incredibly efficient for farming cash.
Hunting Hares: Where to Find Them
Hares aren’t distributed equally across Hope County. You’ll primarily find them in two key locations:
- Henbane River (Faith’s Region): Hares are present at two specific spots in this region, and they appear with decent frequency.
- Whitetail Mountains (Jacob’s Region): Specifically at Frank’s Cabin, you’ll find a high concentration of hares. This is arguably the best location for a reliable hare farm due to the high spawn rate of multiple hares in a fairly small area, allowing for quick kills and loot collection.
Knowing where to find them is half the battle, but to truly maximize your earnings, you’ll want to optimize your hunting strategy.
Maximizing Your Hare Farming Efficiency
To make the most of your hare-hunting expeditions, consider the following:
- Weapon Choice: While you can use any weapon, something accurate like a bow or a suppressed rifle is ideal to avoid scaring the entire area. The .50 sniper rifle is the most powerful option for one-shot kills but may be overkill. Be sure to get headshots to ensure quick and clean kills.
- Harvest Master Perk: This is crucial. With the Harvest Master perk, you get two skins per animal kill. This effectively doubles your income from hunting, making it an essential skill to unlock early on.
- Quick Looting: Get in and get out. Loot the bodies efficiently, and move on to the next group of hares. Every second counts when farming.
- Sell Regularly: The game only allows you to carry 5 skins per animal type. Sell your skins at the nearest store as soon as your inventory is full to avoid wasting valuable hunting time. Maps also auto-update, so there’s no need to hold onto those either.
Why Hares are the Best
While other animals might yield more skins per kill with the Harvest Master perk, hares have two major advantages:
- High Skin Value: At $300 per skin (or $350 for Alphas), hares offer the best cash-per-skin value when compared to most other animals that spawn frequently in good numbers.
- Easy to Find & Kill: Hares are plentiful in their known spawn locations, and they are generally easy to kill, even with basic weapons. They are also smaller and faster, making them a good practice target for honing your hunting skills.
While other activities such as fishing or taking down outposts provide income, hunting hares is the most direct and efficient way to make a large amount of cash relatively quickly in Far Cry 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the best animal skins to sell in Far Cry 5?
Besides the hare, alpha animal skins are more valuable. Look for Alpha Wolverines, Alpha Elk, Alpha Deer and Alpha Bears. However, these animals are harder to find and less frequently spawn. Hares will provide the most consistent return.
2. Are there any other good ways to make money in Far Cry 5?
Yes, many. Liberating outposts, completing Clutch Nixon stunts, fishing, looting, and Prepper Stash hunts are all great ways to make money. However, hunting, and in particular, hare hunting, is typically the quickest for consistent income.
3. What is the easiest animal to farm in Far Cry 5?
Hares are amongst the easiest to farm due to their high concentration at known spawn points, easy kills, and high sell price.
4. How much does fish sell for in Far Cry 5?
Most fish sell for $100 apiece, with a few exceptions. Paddlefish and Pallid Sturgeons are worth slightly more, but can be harder to catch.
5. Is fishing a viable way to make money in Far Cry 5?
Yes, fishing can be lucrative, but it’s slower and less consistent than hare hunting. However, it is a very relaxing way to earn some extra cash while breaking up the intensity of hunting.
6. What is the best hunting weapon in Far Cry 5?
The .50 sniper rifle is the most powerful, allowing for instant kills on most animals with a headshot. For stealth hunting though, a bow or a suppressed rifle are your best bets.
7. Do I need to keep any animal skins in Far Cry 5?
You only need one black bear skin and two deer skins for the “Doctor’s Orders” story mission in Faith’s region. Otherwise, sell all your skins.
8. How many animal skins can I carry in Far Cry 5?
You can carry 5 of each type of animal skin at a time. Always sell when your inventory is full to avoid waste.
9. What happens if I have full skins and kill another animal?
Any additional skins are lost if you have a full inventory, so be sure to sell regularly.
10. Where are the best places to find Elk in Far Cry 5?
Elk are found throughout Jacob’s region, especially near the forested areas and riverbeds. However, they do not spawn as frequently as hares, making them less optimal for farming purposes.
11. Where is the best place to hunt boars in Far Cry 5?
Boars can be found in the south-central hills of the Henbane River region and the woods east of the Whitetail Mountains.
12. Is there any benefit to 100% completing Far Cry 5?
No, there is no reward for 100% completion. So focus on the areas you enjoy most.
13. What are the most important Perks in Far Cry 5?
Wingsuit, Takedown Mastery, Grapple, and Leadership, and Harvest Master are considered some of the most useful skills to unlock, especially early game. Harvest Master is CRUCIAL for animal farming.
14. Is there any use for the loot I find on enemies?
Yes, sell all loot. It has no other purpose and provides a useful source of income.
15. How do you find the more rare fish in Far Cry 5?
The Pallid Sturgeon can be found near the Taft Lookout Tower and Drubman’s Marina in Faith’s region. The Paddlefish can be found near the Linero Building Supplies and Baron Lumber Mill in Jacob’s region. Using the correct fishing rod and bait can help.
By focusing on hunting Hares (and their Alpha counterparts), and following the tips outlined here, you can amass a substantial fortune in Far Cry 5. Happy hunting and remember to always sell your loot!