Horizon: Forbidden West Animal Hunting Guide

Exploring the wilds in Horizon: Forbidden West will allow you to come across several wild, non-mechanical animals that have started to thrive. These are all passive animals that will run from you as soon as you get too close. You will have to channel your inner hunter if you want to become a master hunter….so what are the animals for?

When you kill a wild animal in Horizon: Forbidden west, you will see that they drop meat and sometimes a random item such as a feature, bone or pelt. So what do all of these items do? Primarily, they are going to be used to craft a range of different pouch upgrades which will be essential in increasing your inventory carry capacity.

How Many Wild Animals Are In Horizon: Forbidden West?

  • Owl
  • Striped Bass
  • Squirrel
  • Wild Boar
  • Raccoon
  • Salmon
  • Vulture
  • Horned Lizard
  • Crab
  • Pelican
  • Gull
  • Lobster
  • Jay
  • Fox
  • Duck
  • Moonfish
  • Striped Bass
  • Prairie Dog
  • Rabbit
  • Goose
  • Crow

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HORIZON: FORBIDDEN WEST ANIMAL HUNTING GUIDE POSTS

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Where to Find Carp In Forbidden West

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Carp is going to seem like one of the more uncommon fish in the game. Not because they are hard to find but because they appear quite early in the game before you get a hold of the diving mask...
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Where to Find Prairie Dogs In Forbidden West

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Prairie dogs, despite it being in their name, are not a breed of dog. They are in fact very small, rodent-like animals that can be kind of cute. They make an appearance in the wilds of Horizon Forbidden west as...
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Where to Find Foxes In Forbidden West

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Foxes are very recognizable animals that are often associated with the dog family. They make an appearance in Horizon Forbidden West as an animal that you can hunt to gather crafting supplies. Foxes, rather strangely seem to only appear in...
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Where to Find Rabbits In Forbidden West

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Rabbits are a common wild animal found in Forbidden West. They are one of the few animals in the game that can be found in several biomes and areas across the map. They are small furry mammals that are not...
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Where to Find Geese In Forbidden West

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Hunting for a Goose in Forbidden West is a bit of a challenging one. They are not a particularly common bird and even though most people will know what they look like and where they often life in the real...
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Where to Find a Jay In Forbidden West

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The elusive Jay! More than just a pretend bird from the Hunger Games movies, Jays are real-life birds too…although, based on how difficult they are to find in this game, you may be doubting their existence too. Jays are one...
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Where to Find Ducks In Forbidden West

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Duck hunting sure has come a long way since the days of the NES. Hunting ducks in Horizon Forbidden West is the best looking version of it you are probably going to find. Ducks are a water-based bird that you...
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Where to Find Horned Lizards In Forbidden West

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Horned Lizards, the animal with the best natural camouflage in the game. Hunting these guys can be tough due to how they almost look like they are part of the soil. Fortunately for you, they spook easily and when they...
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Where to Find Gulls In Forbidden West

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Gulls are sea birds in Horizon Forbidden Wast that you can kill for supplies that are used in crafting. The birds mainly appear along the coastline, as you would expect. They are one of the faster-flying birds, which can make...
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Where to Find Crabs In Forbidden West

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Crabs are the second crustacean that you will find on the beaches of Forbidden West after lobsters. They behave similarly in that they tend to crawl slowly along the beach sands and when spooked will burrow into the sand, preventing...