

The Mule Deer is a herd animal and you will find few singles. Singles or small groups could have spawned as such, or they could be from a group that was parted by spooking or getting stuck in certain territory or vegetation. The bucks travel alone or in groups with up to five males. The does always start as herds, consisting mostly of five or six does. A group of five bucks is known as "The Five Brothers" by the game community. In Timbergold Trails you can also find mixed groups. Sense Reduction Values (1 = some 6 = excellent) There is camouflage clothing available that provides various advantages specifically against all deer species. You will quickly see a big difference when using any of these outfits with the deer species when you have approached them with a regular outfit before. When in prone, the animals will almost step on you before they notice the danger and run. These clothes have the same effect on any map, environment and vegetation, as opposed to certain camouflage clothes which only unfold their advantages when in certain areas such as forests, but provide zero camouflage otherwise.

This species has a sense of smell and will detect players around them. Especially when upwind, you will see close-by animals stick their nose into the wind, then run away. The Scent Eliminator works against all animals with a sense of smell. Apply it when you want to get close to the animal of your choice. Also, make sure to pay attention to the wind direction by observing objects tossed around or by using Wind Indicator. Use it and follow the smoke with your eyes to see in which direction it is blown. As a general rule of thumb, the wind will blow towards the North-East on all maps.
