- New Laurentia is the flagship map of Way of the Hunter 2, packed with species like bison, pronghorn, wolves, and elk.
- Campsites (green tents with a P) allow fast travel, time changes, and vehicle requests.
- Stations allow fast travel and vehicle requests but not time changes.
- Question marks on the map are undiscovered animal zones — walk over them to register feeding and resting spots.
- Species filtering lets you isolate one animal type, such as Western Moose, to plan focused hunts.
New Laurentia Map Overview: Where to Start
New Laurentia opens at a main lodge that serves as your operational base. From there, the entire region is yours to explore, and the in-game map becomes your single most important hunting tool. Once you locate animals, they appear as small herd icons; clicking a herd reveals its resting and feeding spots so you can plan an ambush.
Video Highlights:
- Full walkthrough of the New Laurentia starting area and main lodge
- How herd icons reveal resting and feeding zones on the map
- River valley hotspot with bison, pronghorn, wolves, and Rocky Mountain Elk
- Locating every campsite and station for fast travel
- Using species filters to focus on a single target like Western Moose
Your first sessions should be spent walking the map and revealing unknown zones. Every question mark you cross converts into a permanent data point, building a personal wildlife database that pays off for the rest of your campaign.
Rocky Mountain Mule Deer concentrate in strong numbers near the starting lodge. They are an ideal first species for learning herd movement, feeding windows, and shot placement before pursuing tougher game.
Animal Populations and Best Hunting Spots
New Laurentia hosts a diverse roster of North American species. Herd locations follow terrain logic: grazers favor open river valleys, while moose cling to the northern wetlands in the upper-right region of the map.
| Species | Best Area | Activity Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Mule Deer | Near the starting lodge | Feeds 07:00–12:00 and 20:00–00:00; drinks at night |
| Rocky Mountain Elk | River valley and eastern zones | Multiple feeding zones close together |
| Bison | Main river corridor | Open ground, long sightlines |
| Pronghorn | River valley flats | Skittish; approach with cover |
| Wolf | River valley and surrounding hills | Mobile packs, be cautious of sound |
| Western Moose | Upper-right (northeast) region | Use the species filter to isolate herds |
Animals may be slightly offset from the marked zone during their activity windows. Treat marked spots as centers of a search area, not exact coordinates.
The River Valley Hotspot
Walking down the main river offers some of the best visibility in New Laurentia. Bison, pronghorn, wolves, and Rocky Mountain Elk all share this corridor, giving you multiple hunt types in a single trek. Another dense cluster of zones lies in the mid-map region, where repeated visits keep revealing new herds.
River Valley
- Four species overlap: bison, pronghorn, wolf, elk
- Excellent visibility
- Best all-round hunting route
Starting Lodge Area
- Mule Deer density
- Great for beginners
- Quick return to base
Northeast Region
- Western Moose territory
- Use species filter to find
- Worth early zone unlocking
Campsites vs. Stations: Fast Travel Network
New Laurentia's travel network has two node types, and knowing the difference saves real time on long hunts.
| Feature | Campsite (Green Tent + P) | Station |
|---|---|---|
| Fast travel | Yes | Yes |
| Request vehicle | Yes | Yes |
| Change time | Yes | No |
| Best use | Waiting out feeding windows | Quick repositioning |
Campsites are the more valuable nodes because the time-change function lets you skip to prime feeding hours — critical for species like Mule Deer that feed early morning and late evening. Drop personal tents near herds you are actively working to create your own fast travel points.
Unlock campsites first, especially any near the river valley. Then fill gaps with stations. A dense travel network turns a 20-minute hike into a 30-second jump.
Step-by-Step: Unlocking the Map Efficiently
Establish Your Base Routine
Start from the main lodge and hunt Mule Deer nearby to build early funds and confidence while learning herd behavior.
Walk the River Valley
Follow the main river on foot. Cross every question mark you see to register animal zones — most will resolve into elk and bison feeding spots.
Unlock Campsites and Stations
Locate the green tent campsites (with the P icon) for time control, then grab stations to complete your fast travel web.
Filter by Target Species
Open the map, toggle off all species except your target — for example, Western Moose — and note the cluster positions in the northeast.
Set Tents and Hunt on Schedule
Pitch tents near your focus herds, fast travel in, and use campsite time changes to arrive during the 07:00–12:00 or 20:00–00:00 feeding windows.
Once you walk over a question mark, the zone (feeding or resting spot) is saved to your map permanently. Early exploration compounds into long-term hunting efficiency.
New Hunter Checklist and Activity Timetable
New Laurentia Milestones:
- Register first Mule Deer herd near the starting lodge
- Walk the full river valley and unlock its zones
- Unlock at least three campsites for time control
- Isolate Western Moose with the species filter
- Pitch a personal tent near an active herd
Use the feeding timetable below to plan your sessions around peak animal movement rather than waiting in the field.
| Time Window | Recommended Action |
|---|---|
| 07:00–12:00 | Hunt Mule Deer and grazers at feeding spots |
| 12:00–20:00 | Explore, unlock zones, and travel between campsites |
| 20:00–00:00 | Second Mule Deer feeding window; set up ambushes |
| Night | Mule Deer drink — stake out water sources |
Mule Deer feed twice daily, roughly 07:00–12:00 and 20:00–00:00. Adjust your campsite time changes to land inside these windows instead of burning daylight hours walking.
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between a campsite and a station in New Laurentia?
Both allow fast travel and vehicle requests, but only campsites (the green tents with a P icon) let you change the time of day. That makes campsites far more valuable for hunting on animal schedules.
Q: How do I find animal zones on the New Laurentia map?
Undiscovered zones appear as question marks as you explore. Walk directly over a question mark and it resolves into a species-specific feeding or resting spot that is then permanently marked on your map.
Q: Where can I find Western Moose in New Laurentia?
Western Moose populations cluster in the northeast (upper-right) region of the map. Use the map's species filter to toggle off every other animal and display only moose herds for easy planning.
Q: When do Rocky Mountain Mule Deer feed?
Mule Deer have two feeding windows, approximately 07:00 to 12:00 and 20:00 to 00:00. They drink at night, and animals may sit slightly offset from the marked zone during these periods.