Campeche, Mexico (2.0 Version)

[spice light]

This is actually a remake of my old southern Mexico map idea (https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1096276973329846362), I originally wanted to make it a more massive reserve (watching a video of white-tail and axis deer in Veracruz did that) but lately I figured the remake could go back to focusing on the smaller game, meaning that the only species bigger then Class 2 are Collared Peccary and Morelet's Crocodile

The main focus species are 3 birds: Ocellated Turkey, Great Curassow and Crested Guan, but of course these are not the only birds here as other species like Chachalaca, Mourning Dove, Yucatan Bobwhite and even some waterfowl, though the main birds here are all upland

Of course it wouldn't be a hunt in Southern Mexico without some smaller game with the Brocket Deer and Peccary being the largest species here, and players will also find lowland paca, armadillo, coati and the rather familiar coyote and raccoon, but if you look up in the trees you may find animals like iguana, howler monkey and the ocassional tamandua or ocelot

Should you hunt in the mangroves you should watch your step, the Morelet's Crocodile may not seek out humans as prey but they are still capable of overpowering you if you get too close

Happy Hunting!

Returning Species

• Collared Peccary
• Coyote
• Raccoon

New Species

• Morelet's Crocodile - Class 6 (Rare)
• Central American Red Brocket - Class 2 (Uncommon)
• Ocelot - Class 2 (Uncommon)
• Yucatan Brown Brocket - Class 2
• Northern Tamandua - Class 2 (Can climb trees)
• White-nosed Coatimundi - Class 2
• Ocellated Turkey
• Crested Guan
• Great Curassow
• Yucatan Black Howler (Will climb in trees)
• Lowland Paca
• Nine-banded Armadillo
• Green Iguana (Can climb trees)
• Plain Chachalaca
• Yucatan Bobwhite Quail
• Mourning Dove
• Muscovy Duck
• Fulvous Whistling Duck

The Geography

• The most noticeable feature is the mangrove swamp, this is where waterfowl and crocodiles live, but you may also find animals like raccoon, iguana, coatimundi, peccary and the occasional ocelot and coyote
• The fields and surrounding woodlands are often the best place to try and hunt birds like quail or dove. You will also find deer, peccary, coati and coyote travelling through here
• The rainforest areas are where most of the prized birds dwell, and if you occasionally look up into the trees you might find them roosting there, or you might find a troop of howler monkeys moving through the trees

For weapons I will copy over from the old version of this map

410 Revolving Shotgun

• 410 Turkey Shot: A class 1 birdshot designed to hunt turkeys
• 410 Slugs: A class 2-4 ammo for hunting the many jungle animals
• It can also shoot regular 410 birdshot

6mm Pump-action Rifle

• Calibre: 6mm Remington
• Class 2-6
• Based on: Remington Model 760

12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun

and two new weapons:

A Crossbow Pistol with bolts that are capable of taking class 1 to 3 animals that is based on the Ballista Bat

An a Reverse Draw Crossbow based on the Ballista Megabat Reverse that can fire all the regular Crossbow Bolts

The New Big Game Species (in Order)

• Morelet's Crocodile: The biggest and rarest of the species,there are 16 crocodiles all concentrated in the mangroves, and they are a class 6 species
• Central American Red Brocket: A class 2 deer with a red coat, they are not that common but encounters are frequent enough to justify keeping buckshot on hand
• Yucatan Brown Brocket: A class 2 deer that despite its name is in the same genus as white-tailed deer and mule deer. They are the more common of the two brocket deer

The new small game species in order

• Ocelot (Class 2): An uncommon sight, this striking cat resembles the larger jaguar and would be a fine addition to your trophy lodge. They are found resting in tree branches
• White-nosed Coatimundi (Class 2): A unique mammal found in groups, in tall grass you will often see their tails before you see the rest of the animal
• Northern Tamandua (Class 2): A small anteater found this far north. If they are not feeding on the ground they will be resting up in the trees
• Green Iguana: A large lizard that is often hunted for their meat, they often feed on the ground and in the trees in equal measure, but if you hunt in the morning you will find them basking in the sun
• Yucatan Black Howler: These loud monkeys often spend most of their time in the trees so if you wish to hunt them look up and listen for their calls
• Lowland Paca: Unlike the howler monkeys these rodents stay on the ground, but that does not make them an easy target thanks to their camouflage and short burst of speed
• Nine-banded Armadillo: A small armoured mammal, they spend their days digging around for grubs and worms. Despite their armour even a 22 can kill them

[spice light]

(Forgot the pictures of the small game species)

The New Bird Species in Order

• Ocellated Turkey: The premier species for this map, it is often hunted to complete the North American Grand Slam of Wild Turkeys
• Crested Guan: One of the 3 bird species hunted by visiting hunters, they often like to rest in the trees
• Great Curassow: Another highly sought after game bird, both the males and females have a striking plumage with males being black and females coming in either rufuous, barred or black morphs
• Plain Chachalaca: A more plain coloured bird, they have a loud call that can be heard from a fair distance away.
• Yucatan Bobwhite: A species that is related to the more famous Northern Bobwhite. Also known as the Black-throated Bobwhite
• Mourning Dove: A dove species that is popular to hunt in the United States and Mexico.
• Fulvous Whistling Duck: Also known as the fulvous tree ducks, these ducks can be found in the mangrove area of this map
• Muscovy Duck: A duck species native to the area, they are one of two duck species to have been domesticated

[cold seal]

I’d love to see turkeys roosting with this. Seeing as ocellated turkeys tend to spend more time in roost than turkeys stateside because of predators.

[spice light]

I think more then half the species on this map would spend at least part of their day in the trees