I'm sure we're all aware that Silver Ridge Peaks is the only older map that hasn't had any species backfilled onto it. I think this map could definitely use a few more species though, since there's a lot of species from other maps that could theoretically be added to SRP.
Silver Ridge Peaks is based in Colorado, a state that is home to a rich variety of species. This diversity is currently well-represented in terms of big game, but the map is really lacking in smaller animals.
Some good species to add to SRP would include:
Various Ducks (including Mallard,
Cinnamon Teal and Green Winged Teal)
Ring Necked Pheasant
White-Tailed Jackrabbit
Red Fox
Coyote
Bobcat
In the thread attached to this post, I
will give my reasoning for why I think these species would be good additions.
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On the topic of ducks: SRP has a lot of lakes and ponds that would be great for duck hunting, and yet there's no waterfowl species on this map. However, Colorado is home to a wide variety of duck species, including a few that are already in the game. It seems like the Mallard is the most common one in the state, which isn't surprising, and Mallards are present in the state all year. Green Winged Teal are also common in the state and are also present all year. Cinnamon Teal are present in Colorado (and the rest of the western United States) during their breeding season. Cinnamon Teal are also only on one map currently, making them a good candidate for backfilling on SRP. All three of these species would make great additions to SRP and would help to add more life to the numerous lakes and ponds in this map.
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While I'm on the topic of birds, Pheasants would be a great addition to this map as well. SRP doesn't currently have a flushing upland game bird, but it would certainly be fun to hunt Pheasants while traveling across the map looking for bigger game. There seems to be a sizable population of Pheasants in Colorado, and the eastern region of SRP has plenty of open landscape that would be ideal for hunting Pheasants. While Pheasants are now huntable on several other maps, they do seem to be a popular species, so I doubt that anyone would complain if they would be added to SRP
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Finally, on to the two small canines, the Red Fox and Coyote. We don't currently have any species on SRP that are Class 2 range, or any small predators at all. Both of these species could be added to this map and would fill that niche. I think Coyotes would be the best pick here, since they're an iconic species of the American West and have a wide range throughout North America. The Red Fox would be a good addition too, because this species was recently reworked and now looks better than ever before, not to mention that they have a wide range that includes Colorado. I think that both of these species would make for a great addition to SRP.
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Now, the Bobcat, while it also fits the small predator niche, would probably be less ideal than the Red Fox or Coyote. First, we already have Mountain lions on SRP, so we're certainly not lacking feline representation here. Second, both Bobcats and Mountain Lions spook other animals, and Mountain Lions already spook animals on SRP very often. Having two animals on the same map that can spook other species would probably be pretty annoying to players who want to hunt the animals that get spooked by those species. So while Bobcats would be a fitting addition to SRP, I don't think they're the best choice
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