1. Whitetail Deer (Layton Lakes / New England Mountains)
2. Fallow Deer (Hirschfelden / Te Awaroa) ez meat game best
3. European Bison (Hirschfelden)
The biggest mistake players make in EZ Meat mode is shooting an animal on the opposite side of a canyon. By the time you run over there, the rest of the herd has de-spawned or fled. or simply to complete a mission
The Best Strategy: Shoot the lowest level animal in the back of the herd first. The front animals won't notice, and you can pick them off one by one. ez meat game best
If you are grinding for cash, XP, or simply to complete a mission, stopping your search for diamonds and focusing on "meat" is the smartest move.
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