Hunting deer in Village in the Shade can either be a frustrating grind or a fast way to cash in, depending on whether you know the right trick. Rushing a deer head-on usually ends with you getting crushed or watching it flee after wasting countless arrows. If you want to master village in the shade deer hunting, you need to use traps like a professional huntsman instead of relying on brute force.
This walkthrough covers everything you need to know, from the exact gear purchases to the precise positioning required to snare your target. I always recommend getting your gear sorted before heading out so you never get stuck empty-handed halfway up the mountain.
You will learn the best locations for spawns, how to bait and trap normal and alpha variants, and which animals to avoid using this method on. Grab your bow and gear up, because once you learn this setup, making money becomes remarkably simple.
How to Easily Hunt Deer in Village in the Shade
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Required License | Deer Hunting License |
| Required Gear | Snare, Animal Bait, Bow |
| Shop Location | Hunting Lodge |
Before you even think about tracking wildlife, you need to visit the Hunting Lodge to pick up some essential gear. Grab a Deer Hunting License first, because the mountain paths block you from progressing without it.
You also need to purchase a Snare and some Animal Bait before leaving the shop. Don’t skip these items, or you will find yourself walking all the way back down the mountain when you encounter your first target.
Head up the mountain once your inventory is stocked with the license, snare, and bait. Deer spawn randomly each day in either the Deer Hunting area or the Bear Hunting area, so check both spots if you do not see any immediately.
Finding them takes just a few minutes of scouting, but watch your stamina during the climb. This part tripped me up initially until I learned the daily spawn rotation.
Approach your target and wait for it to spot you, which immediately triggers its aggression and initiates an attack. Dodge its opening charge cleanly so you do not take unnecessary damage.
Drop your snare and place the animal bait right in the center of the clearing while the animal recovers. The deer will ignore these items initially, which is completely normal for this setup.
Equip your bow and retreat to a safe distance away from both the trap and the animal. Loose an arrow into the beast to provoke it into charging directly toward your position.
Position yourself so the snare sits directly on its path. If you angled everything correctly, the charging animal will sprint straight into the trap and become instantly entangled.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Target Type | Normal Deer and Alpha Deer |
| Reward | Deer Hunting Certificate |
| Exclusions | Bears |
Interact with the immobilized animal to secure your deer hunting certificate once the trap springs successfully. You can trade this certificate back at the Hunting Lodge for useful items and currency.
This exact trapping routine works reliably for both standard deer and tougher alpha variants. Just remember that this trick does not work on bears, which require standard combat since they never run away.
Pro tip: Always place your snare on flat terrain where the charging path is completely unobstructed to prevent the deer from bypassing the trap.