Hunting & Fishing Achievements

Master The Long Dark's Hunting & Fishing achievements! Learn how to get 'It was THIS Big!', 'Waste Not, Want Not', and more with this friendly guide.

Hey there! So you're diving into The Long Dark and want to snag some of those achievements, huh? Especially the ones involving hunting and fishing. Smart move, that's a big part of surviving out here. Let's break down a few of the key ones. First up, for the anglers among us, there's the 'It was THIS Big!' achievement. To get this, you'll need to successfully Catch a fish that tips the scales at over 5kg (that's about 11 lbs, for those of us keeping track). Make sure you've got your fishing gear ready and be patient; those big ones don't bite every time! Then there's the hunter's trophy, 'Waste Not, Want Not'. This one's all about making the most of your kills. You'll need to harvest 10 Complete Deer Carcasses in a single Survival Mode game. Remember, you can only harvest a certain amount from each carcass, so it might take a few successful hunts to get all 10 complete ones. Don't leave any meat on the bone! There are also some broader survival achievements that touch on hunting and staying alive in the wild. For instance, 'Silent Hunter' requires you to survive the first 50 days without firing any firearms. This means relying on stealth, traps, or maybe even a well-placed rock for your kills. Similarly, 'Pacifist' challenges you to survive the first 25 days without killing anything at all. Talk about a test of your scavenging and evasion skills! And if you're really looking to get cozy, 'Wrapped in Furs' is for you. You'll need to sleep in a Bear Skin Bedroll while sporting a Wolfskin Coat, Deerskin Boots, and Rabbitskin Mittens. That's some serious cold-weather gear! Keep these in mind as you explore Mystery Lake and Coastal Highway, and you'll be well on your way to earning these achievements. Good luck out there!