This is a comprehensive guide to figure out which missions are the most profitable and which are the least, based on equipment needed to complete the missions and in what order they're needed. It's also a subtle argument for why the payouts of missions should be increased but you didn't hear that from me.
How does it work?
Find a mission pack you're interested in doing. Look through what equipment is needed, and subtract the prices of what you already own from the Cost under Payout. Subtract your cost from your payout to figure out your profit! It can also be used to find "free" missions, just ctrl f "cost: 0".
Why did you include the cost of equipment X in two different mission packs? You'd only have to pay for it once.
Each mission pack is written as if you were a new player with only the free weapons doing only that mission line.
Is anything not listed?
The cost of tents, camping supplies, climbing gear, camouflage, and ammo are not listed. Free weapons and equipment aren't mentioned unless they're part of the DLC pack new players might not know about. The award gm$ from harvested animals is also not considered because it's too small to be worth much.
Calculation X is wrong! Can you please fix it?
Thank for letting me know. Will fix 'em as they're found. Special thanks to jack30286 for finding the first of them!
What does NE Profit mean?
"No equipment profit." Suggested intentionally or not by Tod1d, this is how many gm$ you'll make from a mission pack if you have no weapons or equipment beyond the free newbie ones. I have no doubt these values will be abused by older players trying to belittle new players who don't enjoy the prices in the shop, but just remember, this value does not consider the thousands of gm$ going to be spent on callers, waterfowl setups, tents, and especially, wasted time on fruitless hunts.
Get on with it!
Here ya go. Beware though, it's a long post:
Spoiler:
Whitetail Deer
Payout: 17,000
Cost: 50,558
Difference: -33,558
16th Mission - .44 Handgun - 7225
17th Mission - .270 Rifle - 9333
.30-06 Rifle - 9350
.300 Rifle - 11050
.357 Handgun - 5950
12 GA Pump Action Shotgun - 7650
Notes: Whitetail deer can easily be hunted with the free bleat call and weapons. NE Profit: 10,600
Mule Deer
Payout: 12,000
Cost: 16,558
Difference: -4,558
10th Mission - .270 Rifle - 9333
11th Mission - .44 Handgun - 7225
Notes: Mule deer can easily be hunted with the free bleat call and weapons. NE Profit: 6,900
Blacktail Deer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 24,990
Difference: -14,990
2nd Mission - 12 GA Pump Action Shotgun - 7650
4th Mission - .308 Anschutz Rifle - 8500
6th Mission - .50 Cap Muzzleloader - 10200
8th Mission - Treestand - 7140
10th Mission - Recurve Bow Modern - 8500
Notes: Blacktail deer can easily be hunted with the free bleat call and weapons. NE Profit: 100
Sitka Deer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 11,590
Difference: -1,590
3rd Mission - "Any Bow including Crossbows" - Cheapest Legal Bows - 8500
7th Mission - .357 Handgun - 5950
8th Mission - Tree Stand or Tripod - Cheapest Tree Stand - 7140
Notes: Sitka deer can easily be hunted with the free bleat call and weapons. NE Profit: 300
Moose
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 9,550
Difference: +450
2nd Mission - .300 Rifle - 11050
8th Mission - Snakebite Compound Bow - 8500
Notes: To hunt moose effectively with the starter shotgun, moose scent lure(50 use can comes with free DLC/765 otherwise), a moose caller(3400), and/or camouflage/stands/blinds are a necessity. NE Profit: 100
Roosevelt Elk
Payout: 17,000
Cost: 11,475
Difference: +5,525
15th Mission - .44 Handgun - 7225
Handgun Scope - Cheapest - 4250
Notes: To hunt Roosevelt Elk effectively, Roosevelt Elk scent lure(765), an elk caller(2720), and/or camouflage/stands/blinds are a necessity. Scent eliminator(mini is free in DLC pack, otherwise 1020) is necessary for most close-range hunting, including in Redfeather towers. The 2600 Mission may require a rangefinder(4250). NE Profit: 8,500
Rocky Mountain Elk
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 44,948
Difference: -34,948
4th Mission - .45-70 Rifle - 10183
6th Mission - Recurve Bow - 8500
7th Mission - ".30-06 ammunition" - Cheapest .30-06 Rifle - 9350
9th Mission - .454 Revolver - 9775
10th Mission - "Blind, tower stand, or shooting stand" - Cheapest Blind/Stand - 7140
Notes: To hunt RM Elk effectively, RM Elk scent lure(765), an elk caller(2720), and/or camouflage/stands/blinds are a necessity. Scent eliminator(mini is free in DLC pack, otherwise 1020) is necessary for most close-range hunting. NE Profit: 600
Red Deer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 48,365
Difference: -38,365
5th Mission - 12 GA Blaser F3 O/U Shotgun - 10200
6th Mission - 9.3x62 Anschutz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle - 11900
8th Mission - Ground Blind - 7140
9th Mission - .308 "Rival" Handgun - 10625
10th Mission - .308 Anschutz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle (Heartwood) - 8500
Notes: To hunt Red Deer effectively, Red Deer scent lure(765), a Red Deer caller(3145), and/or camouflage/stands/blinds are a necessity. Scent eliminator(mini is free in DLC pack, otherwise 1020) is necessary for most close-range hunting. NE Profit: 1,000
Sambar Deer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 15,640
Difference: -5,640
4th Mission - Recurve Bow - 8500
9th Mission - Tree Stand - 7140
Notes: To hunt Sambar Deer effectively, Sambar Deer scent lure(765) is useful. NE Profit: 600
Rusa deer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 34,340
Difference: -24,340
3rd Mission - Recurve Bow - 8500
5th Mission - "Any Crossbow" - Cheapest Legal - 8500
6th Mission - "Muzzleloader Ammo" - Cheapest Legal Muzzleloader - 10200
8th Mission - "Treestand, blind, tripod stand, tower, or shooting tripod" - 7140
Notes: The 400 Mission requires a feral hog to be harvested. The 800 Mission requires a water buffalo to be harvested. To hunt Rusa Deer effectively, Rusa Deer scent lure(765) and/or a Rusa Deer caller(2975) are useful. NE Profit: 300
Reindeer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 42,500
Difference: -32,500
6th Mission - Inline Muzzleloader - 11900
7th Mission - "8x57 Ammunition" - 8x57 Rifle - 10200
8th Mission - .30-30 Lever Action Rifle - 8500
10th Mission - Parker Python Compound Bow - 11900
Notes: No close range missions mean the rattle caller is not a necessity, but without it the free basic shotgun is useless due to the distance reindeer can get to. Consider using the .300 and/or camo. NE Profit: 1,600
Roe Deer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 35,190
Difference: -25,190
4th Mission - 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle - 10200
6th Mission - .30-06 Lever Action Rifle - 9350
8th Mission - Compound Bow - 8500
9th Mission - Tree Stand - 7140
Notes: To hunt Roe Deer effectively, Roe Deer scent lure(765), a Roe Deer caller(2975), and/or camouflage/stands/blinds are useful. NE Profit: 600
Brown Bear
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 49,215
Difference: -39,215
5th Mission - 12 GA Pump Action Shotgun - 7650
7th Mission - 9.3x62 Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle - 11900
8th Mission - Ground Blind - 7140
9th Mission - Parker Python Compound Bow - 11900
10th Mission - .308 "Rival" Handgun - 10625
Notes: A long range legal rifle(min 10200) or a scent eliminator and camo(if using starter shotgun) are necessary to hunt bears. A bear bait site(3740+510) is extremely helpful. NE Profit: 1,000
Black Bear
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 19,550
Difference: -9,550
6th Mission - .300 Rifle - 11050
9th Mission - Snakebite Compound Bow - 8500
Notes: A long range legal rifle(min 10200) or a scent eliminator and camo(if using starter shotgun) are necessary to hunt bears. A bear bait site(3740+510) is extremely helpful. NE Profit: 1,600
Grizzly Bear
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 60,247
Difference: -50,247
5th Mission - Parker Python Compound Bow - 11900
6th Mission - .454 Revolver - 9774
7th Mission - .300 Rifle - 11050
8th Mission - Reverse Draw Crossbow - 8823
9th Mission - Recurve Bow - 8500
7mm Magnum Bullpup Rifle - 10200
Notes: A long range legal rifle(min 10200) or a scent eliminator and camo(if using starter shotgun) are necessary to hunt bears. NE Profit: 1,000
Polar Bear
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 28,390
Difference: -18,390
5th Mission - Tripod Stand - 11050
Tree Stand - 7140
6th Mission - Cheapest Rifle - .405 Lever Action Rifle - 10200
Notes: A long range legal rifle(min 10200) is necessary to hunt polar bears. Although the starter shotgun is legal for them, three missions require the animal unspooked or at 100% harvest value. They will survive single shot slugs and live long enough to charge you. NE Profit: 1,000
Wild Boar
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 38,250
Difference: -28,250
5th Mission - Tripod Stand - 11050
6th Mission - .50 Cap Lock Muzzleloader - 10200
8th Mission - Tenpoint Carbon Fusion Crossbow - 8500
9th Mission - Recurve Bow Modern - 8500
Notes: To hunt Hogs effectively, Hog scent lure(free in DLC pack or otherwise 765), a Hog caller(2380), and/or camouflage/stands are a necessity. Scent eliminator(mini is free in DLC pack, otherwise 1020) is necessary for most close-range hunting. A hog bait site(5610+510) is extremely helpful. NE Profit: 1,000
Feral Hog
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 26,775
Difference: -16,775
8th Mission - Snakebite Compound Bow - 8500
9th Mission - .300 Rifle - 11050
.44 Magnum Revolver - 7225
Notes: To hunt Hogs effectively, Hog scent lure(free in DLC pack or otherwise 765), a Hog caller(2380), and/or camouflage/stands are a necessity. Scent eliminator(mini is free in DLC pack, otherwise 1020) is necessary for most close-range hunting. A hog bait site(5610+510) is extremely helpful. NE Profit: 2,400
Water Buffalo
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 20,825
Difference: -10,825
7th Mission - .340 Weatherby Magnum Rifle - 11050
9th Mission - .454 Handgun - 9775
Notes: Neither of the free weapons are legal for water buffalo. The cheapest legal weapons are the cheap bow/crossbow, at 8500. NE Profit: 2,400 w/ Legal Weapon
Banteng
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 22,780
Difference: -12,780
6th Mission - Compound Bow - 8500
8th Mission - Tree Stand - 7140
Ground Blind - 7140
Notes: Neither of the free weapons are legal for Banteng. The cheapest legal weapons are the cheap bow/crossbow, at 8500, but you can reuse the .300 for them if you've already bought that. The 9th Mission requires harvesting water buffalo. NE Profit: 1,600 w/ Legal Weapon
Bison
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 40,358
Difference: -30,358
6th Mission - Inline Muzzleloader - 11900
7th Mission - .45-70 Lever Action Rifle - 10183
8th Mission - Recurve Bow Modern - 8500
10th Mission - "Any legal revolver" - .454 Revolver - 9775
Notes: Neither of the free weapons are legal for bison. The cheapest legal weapons are the cheap bow/crossbow, at 8500, but you can reuse the .300 for them if you've already bought that. NE Profit: 1,600
Alpine Ibex
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 40,800
Difference: -30,800
7th Mission - 8x57 IS K98k Bolt Action Rifle - 10200
8th Mission - Any Bow that can loose tracer arrows - 8500
9th Mission - Inline Muzzleloader - 11900
10th Mission - "7mm ammunition" - 7mm Bullpup Rifle - 10200
Notes: Climbing gear is not strictly necessary to hunt Ibex, but should be considered. NE Profit: 2,400
Feral Goat
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 32,215
Difference: -22,215
3rd Mission - Ground blind - 7140
5th Mission - ".223 ammunition" - .223 Semi-Auto - 9350
6th Mission - "Recurve, long, or cable bow" - Recurve - 8500
7th Mission - "legal pistol or revolver" - .44 - 7225
Notes: NE Profit: 300
Bighorn Sheep
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 18,700
Difference: -8,700
4th Mission - "bow or crossbow" - 8500
8th Mission - "7mm Magnum ammo" - 7 mm Bullpup Rifle - 10200
Notes: NE Profit: 600
Dall Sheep
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 0
Difference: +10,000
Red Kangaroo
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 36,975
Difference: -26,975
6th Mission - 8x57 K98k Rifle - 10200
7th Mission - Longbow - 8925
9th Mission - .30-06 Lever Action Rifle - 9350
10th Mission - "any Anchutz rifle" - cheapest is .308 Anschütz - 8500
Notes: NE Profit: 1,600
Grey Wolf
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 32,198
Difference: -22,198
4th Mission - Any Crossbow - 8500
5th Mission - Tree Stand - 7140
7th Mission - .270 Rifle - 9333
8th Mission - Any Legal Handgun - .44 Revolver - 7225
Notes: The wolf "elk calf" caller(2720) is useful for hunting wolves effectively. NE Profit: 300
Coyote
Payout: 9,000
Cost: 15,725
Difference: -6,725
6th Mission - .44 Magnum Revolver - 7225
8th Mission - Snakebite Compound Bow - 8500
Notes: The predator "Jackrabbit" caller(2550) is necessary to get a close-range shot. NE Profit: 1,800
Red Fox
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 46,750
Difference: -36,750
6th Mission - .223 Rifle - 7650
7th Mission - .357 Handgun - 5950
8th Mission - 12 GA Blaser F3 O/U Shotgun - 10200
9th Mission - Parker Python Compound Bow - 11900
10th Mission - Tripod - 11050
Notes: The predator "Jackrabbit" caller(2550) is necessary to get a close-range shot. NE Profit: 1,600
Arctic Fox
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 34,000
Difference: -24,000
9th Mission - Tripod - 11050
10th Mission - Any Bow - Snakebite Compound - 8500
Any Crossbow - Tenpoint Carbon Fusion - 8500
Any Legal Revolver - .357 - 5950
Notes: The predator "Jackrabbit" caller(2550) is necessary to get a close-range shot. NE Profit: 1,000
Eurasian Lynx
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 15,640
Difference: -5,640
4th Mission - Any crossbow or crossbow pistol - Crossbow Pistol - 8500
5th Mission - Treestand - 7140
Notes: The predator "Jackrabbit" caller(2500), or better, Eurasian Lynx Scent Spray(765), is necessary to get a close-range shot. NE Profit: 600
Bobcat
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 7,140
Difference: +2860
6th Mission - Treestand - 7140
Notes: The predator "Jackrabbit" caller(2550), or better, Bobcat Scent Spray(765), is necessary to get a close-range shot. NE Profit: 2,400
Turkey
Payout: 11,000
Cost: 15,300
Difference: -4,300
10th Mission - SxS Shotgun - 8500
11th Mission - .22 Pistol - 6800
Notes: Unless you have camo, a Turkey Box Caller(2210) is essential to get close shots. NE Profit: 5,200
Pheasant
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 15,300
Difference: -5,300
8th Mission - .22 Pistol - 6800
10th Mission - Snakebite Compound Bow - 8500
Notes: NE Profit: 3,400
Canada Goose
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 34,425
Difference: -24,425
5th Mission - 20 GA Semi-Auto Shotgun - 11050
8th Mission - Waterfowl Blind - 7650
9th Mission - .22 Pistol - 6800
10th Mission - Longbow - 8925
Notes: All waterfowling requires a massive investment of a blind(7650), a long range caller(2975), a short range caller(2975), and three decoys at least(5100), all per species. This 18,700+ charge is worth more than most premium engraved rifles. NE Profit: 600
Magpie Goose
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 17,850
Difference: -7,850
8th Mission - ".17 HMR HV Ammo" - .17 HMR Lever Action Rifle - 9350
10th Mission - "Any compound bow" - Snakebite - 8500
Notes: The second and sixth missions require harvesting a water buffalo. The second also requires a banteng. All waterfowling requires a massive investment of a blind(7650), a long range caller(2975), a short range caller(2975), and three decoys at least(5100), all per species. This 18,700+ charge is worth more than most premium engraved rifles. NE Profit: 3,400 with legal Water Buffalo weapon, 100 without
Mallard
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 34,000
Difference: -24,000
4th Mission - 12 GA Pump Action Shotgun - 7650
6th Mission - Waterfowl Blind - 7650
7th Mission - 12 GA Blaser F3 Game O/U Shotgun - 10200
8th Mission - Any SxS Shotgun - 8500
Notes: All waterfowling requires a massive investment of a blind(7650), a long range caller(2975), a short range caller(2975), and three decoys at least(5100), all per species. This 18,700+ charge is worth more than most premium engraved rifles. NE Profit: 600
All Ducks
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 35,700
Difference: -25,700
3rd Mission - 12 GA Blaser F3 Game O/U Shotgun - 10200
5th Mission - 20 GA Semi-Automatic Shotgun - 11050
9th Mission - .22 Pistol - 6800
10th Mission - .22 Air Rifle - 7650
Notes: All waterfowling requires a massive investment of a blind(7650), a long range caller(2975), a short range caller(2975), and three decoys at least(5100), all per species. This 18,700+ charge is worth more than most premium engraved rifles. NE Profit: 300
Ptarmigans
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 0
Difference: +10,000
Euro Rabbit
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 21,590
Difference: -11,590
4th Mission - Ground Blind - 7140
5th Mission - .22 Air Rifle - 7650
10th Mission - .22 Pistol - 6800
Notes: NE Profit: 600
Cottontail Rabbit
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 41,905
Difference: -31,905
6th Mission - Ground Blind - 7140
8th Mission - .22 Air Rifle - 7650
9th Mission - Longbow - 8925
Treestand - 7140
10th Mission - 20 GA Semi-Automatic Shotgun - 11050
Notes: NE Profit: 1,600
Snowshoe Hare
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 0
Difference: +10,000
Anschütz
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 30,600
Difference: -20,600
1st Mission - .308 Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 8500
3rd Mission - 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 10200
5th Mission - 9.3x62 Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 11900
Notes: NE Profit: 0
Blaser
Payout: 5,000
Cost: 20,400
Difference: -15,400
1st Mission - 12 GA Blaser F3 Game O/U Shotgun - 10200
2nd Mission - 6.5x55 Blaser R8 Rifle - 10200
Notes: NE Profit: 0
Nosler
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 120,258
Difference: -110,258
2nd Mission - ".223 Ammo" - .223 Bolt Action Rifle - 7650
3rd Mission - ".30-06 Ammo" - .30-06 Bolt Action Rifle - 10200
4th Mission - ".44 Ammo" - .44 Revolver - 7225
5th Mission - ".300 Ammo" - .300 Rifle - 11050
6th Mission - "6.5x55 Ammo" - 6.5x55 Blaser R8 Rifle - 10200
7th Mission - ".308 Ammo" - .308 Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 8500
8th Mission - "8x57 Ammo" - 8x57 IS K98k Rifle - 10200
9th Mission - "9.3x62 Ammo" - 9.3x62 Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 11900
10th Mission - .270, .243, .357, 7mm, .30-30 Ammo -
.270 Rifle - 9333
.243 Rifle - 9350
.357 Revolver - 5950
7mm Magnum Bullpup Rifle - 10200
.30-30 Lever Action Rifle - 8500
Notes: NE Profit: 100
Tenpoint
Payout: 5,000
Cost: 14,450
Difference: -9,450
1st Mission - Tenpoint Carbon Fusion Crossbow - 8500
5th Mission - Crossbow Scope - 5950
Notes: NE Profit: 0
Parker Bows
Payout: 5,000
Cost: 11,900
Difference: -6,900
1st Mission - Parker Python Compound Bow - 11900
Notes: NE Profit: 0
Aimpoint
Payout: 5,000
Cost: 29,750
Difference: -24,750
1st Mission - Aimpoint Rifle Sight - 5950
3rd Mission - .223 Rifle - 7650
4th Mission - 6.5x55 Blaser R8 Rifle - 10200
Aimpoint Micro - 5950
Notes: NE Profit: 0
Laura Francese
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 48,450
Difference: -38,450
2nd Mission - .50 Cap Lock Muzzleloader - 10200
3rd Mission - .22 Pistol - 6800
4th Mission - .357 Revolver - 5950
5th Mission - Any Crossbow - Cheapest - 8500
6th Mission - Any Compound Bow - Cheapest - 8500
7th Mission - Recurve Bow Modern - 8500
Notes: NE Profit: 100
The Boone And Crockett
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 39,440
Difference: -29,440
6th Mission - 6.5x55 Blaser R8 Rifle - 10200
7th Mission - Ground Blind - 7140
8th Mission - 9.3x62 Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 11900
9th Mission - 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 10200
Notes: NE Profit: 1,000
Traditional Bows
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 34,425
Difference: -24,425
1st Mission - Longbow - 8925
2nd Cable-backed Bow - 8500
4th Mission - Recurve Bow Modern - 8500
9th Mission - Heavy Recurve Bow Modern - 8500
Notes: NE Profit: 0
Whitehart Sightseeing
Payout: 1,000
Cost: 0
Difference: +1,000
Whitehart Travel
Payout: 10,700
Cost: 30,600
Difference: -19,900
6th Mission - Any Anschütz rifle - Cheapest - 8500
9th Mission - 7mm Magnum Bullpup Rifle - 10200
10th Mission - Compound Bow Parker Python - 11900
Notes: NE Profit: 1,800
Settler Creeks Travel
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 28,050
Difference: -18,050
6th Mission - 7mm Break-Action Rifle - 10200
7th Mission - Any Bow - Cheapest - 8500
8th Mission - .30-06 Lever Action Rifle - 9350
Notes: NE Profit: 1,600
Hirschfelden Travel
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 39,950
Difference: -29,950
7th Mission - Longbow - 8925
8th Mission - 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 10200
9th Mission - 12 GA Blaser F3 Game O/U Shotgun - 10200
10th Mission - Either Rival or Highwayman .308 Handgun - Rival - 10625
Notes: NE Profit: 2,400
Val-des-Bois Travel
Payout: 11,500
Cost: 18,700
Difference: -7,200
6th Mission - Any Bow - Cheapest - 8500
10th Mission - 7mm Magnum Bullpup Rifle - 10200
Notes: NE Profit: 1,800
Hemmeldal Travel
Payout: 10,700
Cost: 31,008
Difference: -20,308
6th Mission - .300 Ammo - .300 Rifle - 11050
7th Mission - .44 Ammo - .44 Handgun - 7225
9th Mission - Any Bow or Crossbow - Cheapest - 8500
10th Mission - .357 Ammo - .357 Handgun - 5950
Notes: NE Profit: 1,800
Rougarou Bayou Travel
Payout: 10,700
Cost: 28,050
Difference: -17,350
8th Mission - .303 British Bolt Action Rifle - 10200
.30-30 Lever Action Rifle - 8500
9th Mission - .30-06 Lever Action Rifle - 9350
Notes: NE Profit: 4,100, without waterfowl setup, 300
Redfeather Falls Travel
Payout: 10,700
Cost: 36,550
Difference: -25,850
6th Mission - 7mm Break Action Rifle - 10200
8th Mission - .50 Cap Lock Muzzleloader - 10200
9th Mission - Tenpoint Carbon Fusion Crossbow - 8500
10th Mission - 12 GA Pump Action Shotgun - 7650
Notes: NE Profit: 1,800
Payout: 17,000
Cost: 50,558
Difference: -33,558
16th Mission - .44 Handgun - 7225
17th Mission - .270 Rifle - 9333
.30-06 Rifle - 9350
.300 Rifle - 11050
.357 Handgun - 5950
12 GA Pump Action Shotgun - 7650
Notes: Whitetail deer can easily be hunted with the free bleat call and weapons. NE Profit: 10,600
Mule Deer
Payout: 12,000
Cost: 16,558
Difference: -4,558
10th Mission - .270 Rifle - 9333
11th Mission - .44 Handgun - 7225
Notes: Mule deer can easily be hunted with the free bleat call and weapons. NE Profit: 6,900
Blacktail Deer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 24,990
Difference: -14,990
2nd Mission - 12 GA Pump Action Shotgun - 7650
4th Mission - .308 Anschutz Rifle - 8500
6th Mission - .50 Cap Muzzleloader - 10200
8th Mission - Treestand - 7140
10th Mission - Recurve Bow Modern - 8500
Notes: Blacktail deer can easily be hunted with the free bleat call and weapons. NE Profit: 100
Sitka Deer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 11,590
Difference: -1,590
3rd Mission - "Any Bow including Crossbows" - Cheapest Legal Bows - 8500
7th Mission - .357 Handgun - 5950
8th Mission - Tree Stand or Tripod - Cheapest Tree Stand - 7140
Notes: Sitka deer can easily be hunted with the free bleat call and weapons. NE Profit: 300
Moose
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 9,550
Difference: +450
2nd Mission - .300 Rifle - 11050
8th Mission - Snakebite Compound Bow - 8500
Notes: To hunt moose effectively with the starter shotgun, moose scent lure(50 use can comes with free DLC/765 otherwise), a moose caller(3400), and/or camouflage/stands/blinds are a necessity. NE Profit: 100
Roosevelt Elk
Payout: 17,000
Cost: 11,475
Difference: +5,525
15th Mission - .44 Handgun - 7225
Handgun Scope - Cheapest - 4250
Notes: To hunt Roosevelt Elk effectively, Roosevelt Elk scent lure(765), an elk caller(2720), and/or camouflage/stands/blinds are a necessity. Scent eliminator(mini is free in DLC pack, otherwise 1020) is necessary for most close-range hunting, including in Redfeather towers. The 2600 Mission may require a rangefinder(4250). NE Profit: 8,500
Rocky Mountain Elk
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 44,948
Difference: -34,948
4th Mission - .45-70 Rifle - 10183
6th Mission - Recurve Bow - 8500
7th Mission - ".30-06 ammunition" - Cheapest .30-06 Rifle - 9350
9th Mission - .454 Revolver - 9775
10th Mission - "Blind, tower stand, or shooting stand" - Cheapest Blind/Stand - 7140
Notes: To hunt RM Elk effectively, RM Elk scent lure(765), an elk caller(2720), and/or camouflage/stands/blinds are a necessity. Scent eliminator(mini is free in DLC pack, otherwise 1020) is necessary for most close-range hunting. NE Profit: 600
Red Deer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 48,365
Difference: -38,365
5th Mission - 12 GA Blaser F3 O/U Shotgun - 10200
6th Mission - 9.3x62 Anschutz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle - 11900
8th Mission - Ground Blind - 7140
9th Mission - .308 "Rival" Handgun - 10625
10th Mission - .308 Anschutz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle (Heartwood) - 8500
Notes: To hunt Red Deer effectively, Red Deer scent lure(765), a Red Deer caller(3145), and/or camouflage/stands/blinds are a necessity. Scent eliminator(mini is free in DLC pack, otherwise 1020) is necessary for most close-range hunting. NE Profit: 1,000
Sambar Deer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 15,640
Difference: -5,640
4th Mission - Recurve Bow - 8500
9th Mission - Tree Stand - 7140
Notes: To hunt Sambar Deer effectively, Sambar Deer scent lure(765) is useful. NE Profit: 600
Rusa deer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 34,340
Difference: -24,340
3rd Mission - Recurve Bow - 8500
5th Mission - "Any Crossbow" - Cheapest Legal - 8500
6th Mission - "Muzzleloader Ammo" - Cheapest Legal Muzzleloader - 10200
8th Mission - "Treestand, blind, tripod stand, tower, or shooting tripod" - 7140
Notes: The 400 Mission requires a feral hog to be harvested. The 800 Mission requires a water buffalo to be harvested. To hunt Rusa Deer effectively, Rusa Deer scent lure(765) and/or a Rusa Deer caller(2975) are useful. NE Profit: 300
Reindeer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 42,500
Difference: -32,500
6th Mission - Inline Muzzleloader - 11900
7th Mission - "8x57 Ammunition" - 8x57 Rifle - 10200
8th Mission - .30-30 Lever Action Rifle - 8500
10th Mission - Parker Python Compound Bow - 11900
Notes: No close range missions mean the rattle caller is not a necessity, but without it the free basic shotgun is useless due to the distance reindeer can get to. Consider using the .300 and/or camo. NE Profit: 1,600
Roe Deer
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 35,190
Difference: -25,190
4th Mission - 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle - 10200
6th Mission - .30-06 Lever Action Rifle - 9350
8th Mission - Compound Bow - 8500
9th Mission - Tree Stand - 7140
Notes: To hunt Roe Deer effectively, Roe Deer scent lure(765), a Roe Deer caller(2975), and/or camouflage/stands/blinds are useful. NE Profit: 600
Brown Bear
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 49,215
Difference: -39,215
5th Mission - 12 GA Pump Action Shotgun - 7650
7th Mission - 9.3x62 Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle - 11900
8th Mission - Ground Blind - 7140
9th Mission - Parker Python Compound Bow - 11900
10th Mission - .308 "Rival" Handgun - 10625
Notes: A long range legal rifle(min 10200) or a scent eliminator and camo(if using starter shotgun) are necessary to hunt bears. A bear bait site(3740+510) is extremely helpful. NE Profit: 1,000
Black Bear
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 19,550
Difference: -9,550
6th Mission - .300 Rifle - 11050
9th Mission - Snakebite Compound Bow - 8500
Notes: A long range legal rifle(min 10200) or a scent eliminator and camo(if using starter shotgun) are necessary to hunt bears. A bear bait site(3740+510) is extremely helpful. NE Profit: 1,600
Grizzly Bear
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 60,247
Difference: -50,247
5th Mission - Parker Python Compound Bow - 11900
6th Mission - .454 Revolver - 9774
7th Mission - .300 Rifle - 11050
8th Mission - Reverse Draw Crossbow - 8823
9th Mission - Recurve Bow - 8500
7mm Magnum Bullpup Rifle - 10200
Notes: A long range legal rifle(min 10200) or a scent eliminator and camo(if using starter shotgun) are necessary to hunt bears. NE Profit: 1,000
Polar Bear
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 28,390
Difference: -18,390
5th Mission - Tripod Stand - 11050
Tree Stand - 7140
6th Mission - Cheapest Rifle - .405 Lever Action Rifle - 10200
Notes: A long range legal rifle(min 10200) is necessary to hunt polar bears. Although the starter shotgun is legal for them, three missions require the animal unspooked or at 100% harvest value. They will survive single shot slugs and live long enough to charge you. NE Profit: 1,000
Wild Boar
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 38,250
Difference: -28,250
5th Mission - Tripod Stand - 11050
6th Mission - .50 Cap Lock Muzzleloader - 10200
8th Mission - Tenpoint Carbon Fusion Crossbow - 8500
9th Mission - Recurve Bow Modern - 8500
Notes: To hunt Hogs effectively, Hog scent lure(free in DLC pack or otherwise 765), a Hog caller(2380), and/or camouflage/stands are a necessity. Scent eliminator(mini is free in DLC pack, otherwise 1020) is necessary for most close-range hunting. A hog bait site(5610+510) is extremely helpful. NE Profit: 1,000
Feral Hog
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 26,775
Difference: -16,775
8th Mission - Snakebite Compound Bow - 8500
9th Mission - .300 Rifle - 11050
.44 Magnum Revolver - 7225
Notes: To hunt Hogs effectively, Hog scent lure(free in DLC pack or otherwise 765), a Hog caller(2380), and/or camouflage/stands are a necessity. Scent eliminator(mini is free in DLC pack, otherwise 1020) is necessary for most close-range hunting. A hog bait site(5610+510) is extremely helpful. NE Profit: 2,400
Water Buffalo
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 20,825
Difference: -10,825
7th Mission - .340 Weatherby Magnum Rifle - 11050
9th Mission - .454 Handgun - 9775
Notes: Neither of the free weapons are legal for water buffalo. The cheapest legal weapons are the cheap bow/crossbow, at 8500. NE Profit: 2,400 w/ Legal Weapon
Banteng
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 22,780
Difference: -12,780
6th Mission - Compound Bow - 8500
8th Mission - Tree Stand - 7140
Ground Blind - 7140
Notes: Neither of the free weapons are legal for Banteng. The cheapest legal weapons are the cheap bow/crossbow, at 8500, but you can reuse the .300 for them if you've already bought that. The 9th Mission requires harvesting water buffalo. NE Profit: 1,600 w/ Legal Weapon
Bison
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 40,358
Difference: -30,358
6th Mission - Inline Muzzleloader - 11900
7th Mission - .45-70 Lever Action Rifle - 10183
8th Mission - Recurve Bow Modern - 8500
10th Mission - "Any legal revolver" - .454 Revolver - 9775
Notes: Neither of the free weapons are legal for bison. The cheapest legal weapons are the cheap bow/crossbow, at 8500, but you can reuse the .300 for them if you've already bought that. NE Profit: 1,600
Alpine Ibex
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 40,800
Difference: -30,800
7th Mission - 8x57 IS K98k Bolt Action Rifle - 10200
8th Mission - Any Bow that can loose tracer arrows - 8500
9th Mission - Inline Muzzleloader - 11900
10th Mission - "7mm ammunition" - 7mm Bullpup Rifle - 10200
Notes: Climbing gear is not strictly necessary to hunt Ibex, but should be considered. NE Profit: 2,400
Feral Goat
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 32,215
Difference: -22,215
3rd Mission - Ground blind - 7140
5th Mission - ".223 ammunition" - .223 Semi-Auto - 9350
6th Mission - "Recurve, long, or cable bow" - Recurve - 8500
7th Mission - "legal pistol or revolver" - .44 - 7225
Notes: NE Profit: 300
Bighorn Sheep
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 18,700
Difference: -8,700
4th Mission - "bow or crossbow" - 8500
8th Mission - "7mm Magnum ammo" - 7 mm Bullpup Rifle - 10200
Notes: NE Profit: 600
Dall Sheep
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 0
Difference: +10,000
Red Kangaroo
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 36,975
Difference: -26,975
6th Mission - 8x57 K98k Rifle - 10200
7th Mission - Longbow - 8925
9th Mission - .30-06 Lever Action Rifle - 9350
10th Mission - "any Anchutz rifle" - cheapest is .308 Anschütz - 8500
Notes: NE Profit: 1,600
Grey Wolf
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 32,198
Difference: -22,198
4th Mission - Any Crossbow - 8500
5th Mission - Tree Stand - 7140
7th Mission - .270 Rifle - 9333
8th Mission - Any Legal Handgun - .44 Revolver - 7225
Notes: The wolf "elk calf" caller(2720) is useful for hunting wolves effectively. NE Profit: 300
Coyote
Payout: 9,000
Cost: 15,725
Difference: -6,725
6th Mission - .44 Magnum Revolver - 7225
8th Mission - Snakebite Compound Bow - 8500
Notes: The predator "Jackrabbit" caller(2550) is necessary to get a close-range shot. NE Profit: 1,800
Red Fox
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 46,750
Difference: -36,750
6th Mission - .223 Rifle - 7650
7th Mission - .357 Handgun - 5950
8th Mission - 12 GA Blaser F3 O/U Shotgun - 10200
9th Mission - Parker Python Compound Bow - 11900
10th Mission - Tripod - 11050
Notes: The predator "Jackrabbit" caller(2550) is necessary to get a close-range shot. NE Profit: 1,600
Arctic Fox
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 34,000
Difference: -24,000
9th Mission - Tripod - 11050
10th Mission - Any Bow - Snakebite Compound - 8500
Any Crossbow - Tenpoint Carbon Fusion - 8500
Any Legal Revolver - .357 - 5950
Notes: The predator "Jackrabbit" caller(2550) is necessary to get a close-range shot. NE Profit: 1,000
Eurasian Lynx
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 15,640
Difference: -5,640
4th Mission - Any crossbow or crossbow pistol - Crossbow Pistol - 8500
5th Mission - Treestand - 7140
Notes: The predator "Jackrabbit" caller(2500), or better, Eurasian Lynx Scent Spray(765), is necessary to get a close-range shot. NE Profit: 600
Bobcat
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 7,140
Difference: +2860
6th Mission - Treestand - 7140
Notes: The predator "Jackrabbit" caller(2550), or better, Bobcat Scent Spray(765), is necessary to get a close-range shot. NE Profit: 2,400
Turkey
Payout: 11,000
Cost: 15,300
Difference: -4,300
10th Mission - SxS Shotgun - 8500
11th Mission - .22 Pistol - 6800
Notes: Unless you have camo, a Turkey Box Caller(2210) is essential to get close shots. NE Profit: 5,200
Pheasant
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 15,300
Difference: -5,300
8th Mission - .22 Pistol - 6800
10th Mission - Snakebite Compound Bow - 8500
Notes: NE Profit: 3,400
Canada Goose
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 34,425
Difference: -24,425
5th Mission - 20 GA Semi-Auto Shotgun - 11050
8th Mission - Waterfowl Blind - 7650
9th Mission - .22 Pistol - 6800
10th Mission - Longbow - 8925
Notes: All waterfowling requires a massive investment of a blind(7650), a long range caller(2975), a short range caller(2975), and three decoys at least(5100), all per species. This 18,700+ charge is worth more than most premium engraved rifles. NE Profit: 600
Magpie Goose
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 17,850
Difference: -7,850
8th Mission - ".17 HMR HV Ammo" - .17 HMR Lever Action Rifle - 9350
10th Mission - "Any compound bow" - Snakebite - 8500
Notes: The second and sixth missions require harvesting a water buffalo. The second also requires a banteng. All waterfowling requires a massive investment of a blind(7650), a long range caller(2975), a short range caller(2975), and three decoys at least(5100), all per species. This 18,700+ charge is worth more than most premium engraved rifles. NE Profit: 3,400 with legal Water Buffalo weapon, 100 without
Mallard
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 34,000
Difference: -24,000
4th Mission - 12 GA Pump Action Shotgun - 7650
6th Mission - Waterfowl Blind - 7650
7th Mission - 12 GA Blaser F3 Game O/U Shotgun - 10200
8th Mission - Any SxS Shotgun - 8500
Notes: All waterfowling requires a massive investment of a blind(7650), a long range caller(2975), a short range caller(2975), and three decoys at least(5100), all per species. This 18,700+ charge is worth more than most premium engraved rifles. NE Profit: 600
All Ducks
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 35,700
Difference: -25,700
3rd Mission - 12 GA Blaser F3 Game O/U Shotgun - 10200
5th Mission - 20 GA Semi-Automatic Shotgun - 11050
9th Mission - .22 Pistol - 6800
10th Mission - .22 Air Rifle - 7650
Notes: All waterfowling requires a massive investment of a blind(7650), a long range caller(2975), a short range caller(2975), and three decoys at least(5100), all per species. This 18,700+ charge is worth more than most premium engraved rifles. NE Profit: 300
Ptarmigans
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 0
Difference: +10,000
Euro Rabbit
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 21,590
Difference: -11,590
4th Mission - Ground Blind - 7140
5th Mission - .22 Air Rifle - 7650
10th Mission - .22 Pistol - 6800
Notes: NE Profit: 600
Cottontail Rabbit
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 41,905
Difference: -31,905
6th Mission - Ground Blind - 7140
8th Mission - .22 Air Rifle - 7650
9th Mission - Longbow - 8925
Treestand - 7140
10th Mission - 20 GA Semi-Automatic Shotgun - 11050
Notes: NE Profit: 1,600
Snowshoe Hare
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 0
Difference: +10,000
Anschütz
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 30,600
Difference: -20,600
1st Mission - .308 Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 8500
3rd Mission - 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 10200
5th Mission - 9.3x62 Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 11900
Notes: NE Profit: 0
Blaser
Payout: 5,000
Cost: 20,400
Difference: -15,400
1st Mission - 12 GA Blaser F3 Game O/U Shotgun - 10200
2nd Mission - 6.5x55 Blaser R8 Rifle - 10200
Notes: NE Profit: 0
Nosler
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 120,258
Difference: -110,258
2nd Mission - ".223 Ammo" - .223 Bolt Action Rifle - 7650
3rd Mission - ".30-06 Ammo" - .30-06 Bolt Action Rifle - 10200
4th Mission - ".44 Ammo" - .44 Revolver - 7225
5th Mission - ".300 Ammo" - .300 Rifle - 11050
6th Mission - "6.5x55 Ammo" - 6.5x55 Blaser R8 Rifle - 10200
7th Mission - ".308 Ammo" - .308 Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 8500
8th Mission - "8x57 Ammo" - 8x57 IS K98k Rifle - 10200
9th Mission - "9.3x62 Ammo" - 9.3x62 Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 11900
10th Mission - .270, .243, .357, 7mm, .30-30 Ammo -
.270 Rifle - 9333
.243 Rifle - 9350
.357 Revolver - 5950
7mm Magnum Bullpup Rifle - 10200
.30-30 Lever Action Rifle - 8500
Notes: NE Profit: 100
Tenpoint
Payout: 5,000
Cost: 14,450
Difference: -9,450
1st Mission - Tenpoint Carbon Fusion Crossbow - 8500
5th Mission - Crossbow Scope - 5950
Notes: NE Profit: 0
Parker Bows
Payout: 5,000
Cost: 11,900
Difference: -6,900
1st Mission - Parker Python Compound Bow - 11900
Notes: NE Profit: 0
Aimpoint
Payout: 5,000
Cost: 29,750
Difference: -24,750
1st Mission - Aimpoint Rifle Sight - 5950
3rd Mission - .223 Rifle - 7650
4th Mission - 6.5x55 Blaser R8 Rifle - 10200
Aimpoint Micro - 5950
Notes: NE Profit: 0
Laura Francese
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 48,450
Difference: -38,450
2nd Mission - .50 Cap Lock Muzzleloader - 10200
3rd Mission - .22 Pistol - 6800
4th Mission - .357 Revolver - 5950
5th Mission - Any Crossbow - Cheapest - 8500
6th Mission - Any Compound Bow - Cheapest - 8500
7th Mission - Recurve Bow Modern - 8500
Notes: NE Profit: 100
The Boone And Crockett
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 39,440
Difference: -29,440
6th Mission - 6.5x55 Blaser R8 Rifle - 10200
7th Mission - Ground Blind - 7140
8th Mission - 9.3x62 Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 11900
9th Mission - 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 10200
Notes: NE Profit: 1,000
Traditional Bows
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 34,425
Difference: -24,425
1st Mission - Longbow - 8925
2nd Cable-backed Bow - 8500
4th Mission - Recurve Bow Modern - 8500
9th Mission - Heavy Recurve Bow Modern - 8500
Notes: NE Profit: 0
Whitehart Sightseeing
Payout: 1,000
Cost: 0
Difference: +1,000
Whitehart Travel
Payout: 10,700
Cost: 30,600
Difference: -19,900
6th Mission - Any Anschütz rifle - Cheapest - 8500
9th Mission - 7mm Magnum Bullpup Rifle - 10200
10th Mission - Compound Bow Parker Python - 11900
Notes: NE Profit: 1,800
Settler Creeks Travel
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 28,050
Difference: -18,050
6th Mission - 7mm Break-Action Rifle - 10200
7th Mission - Any Bow - Cheapest - 8500
8th Mission - .30-06 Lever Action Rifle - 9350
Notes: NE Profit: 1,600
Hirschfelden Travel
Payout: 10,000
Cost: 39,950
Difference: -29,950
7th Mission - Longbow - 8925
8th Mission - 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Rifle - 10200
9th Mission - 12 GA Blaser F3 Game O/U Shotgun - 10200
10th Mission - Either Rival or Highwayman .308 Handgun - Rival - 10625
Notes: NE Profit: 2,400
Val-des-Bois Travel
Payout: 11,500
Cost: 18,700
Difference: -7,200
6th Mission - Any Bow - Cheapest - 8500
10th Mission - 7mm Magnum Bullpup Rifle - 10200
Notes: NE Profit: 1,800
Hemmeldal Travel
Payout: 10,700
Cost: 31,008
Difference: -20,308
6th Mission - .300 Ammo - .300 Rifle - 11050
7th Mission - .44 Ammo - .44 Handgun - 7225
9th Mission - Any Bow or Crossbow - Cheapest - 8500
10th Mission - .357 Ammo - .357 Handgun - 5950
Notes: NE Profit: 1,800
Rougarou Bayou Travel
Payout: 10,700
Cost: 28,050
Difference: -17,350
8th Mission - .303 British Bolt Action Rifle - 10200
.30-30 Lever Action Rifle - 8500
9th Mission - .30-06 Lever Action Rifle - 9350
Notes: NE Profit: 4,100, without waterfowl setup, 300
Redfeather Falls Travel
Payout: 10,700
Cost: 36,550
Difference: -25,850
6th Mission - 7mm Break Action Rifle - 10200
8th Mission - .50 Cap Lock Muzzleloader - 10200
9th Mission - Tenpoint Carbon Fusion Crossbow - 8500
10th Mission - 12 GA Pump Action Shotgun - 7650
Notes: NE Profit: 1,800