Why Bow Fishing Should Be Added to Hunter: Call of the Wild Even with The Angler

[quiet trout]

Adding bowfishing to Hunter: Call of the Wild would make the game more exciting, even though Call of the Wild: The Angler already covers fishing. Bowfishing isn’t just fishing — it combines hunting and archery in a way that fits perfectly with the game’s style.

Pros of Adding Bowfishing:

🎯 More Variety: Blends hunting and fishing for fresh, unique gameplay.

🏞️ New Challenges: Stalking shallow water fish adds stealth and precision.

🌎 Better Use of Maps: Gives players reasons to revisit wetlands and rivers.

🏹 Fits the Theme: Keeps the survival, realistic vibe of the game.

🔗 Keeps Players Engaged: Adds content without needing a separate game.

Bowfishing would keep Hunter: Call of the Wild feeling new and give players more ways to enjoy the outdoors — all in one place.

[analog sapphire]

i barely know what bow fishing is but this seems pretty fun

[mental nexus]

I actually can totally support this, I think it would be a really nice addition to the game.

[quiet trout]

Thanks

[orchid ferry]

Seeing as Angler is basically dead as support for it has ended, I’m definitely not opposed to this

[hallow bear]

Same.

[quiet trout]

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[mental nexus]

I think it might be a good idea to make a list of fish species that could be potential targets for bowfishing in the game

[quiet trout]

Ok

🎮🏹 Bowfishing Species for Hunter Call of The Wild
💦 Freshwater Favorites
✅ Common Carp — 🎯 Everywhere and always biting — perfect for learning the basics and staying busy.

✅ Grass Carp — 🌿 Big and invasive — removing them helps the ecosystem and gives players an eco-friendly goal.

✅ Bighead Carp — 💪 Heavy fighters — makes landing one feel like an accomplishment.

✅ Silver Carp — 🪶 They leap when spooked — turning your bowfishing trip into an action sequence!

✅ Longnose Gar — 🎯 Armored and tricky — rewards accurate shots and patience.

✅ Alligator Gar — 🐊 Massive and rare — the ultimate freshwater trophy fish.

✅ Catfish (Blue, Channel, Flathead) — 😋 Big, tasty, and fun to track in deep water or muddy spots.

✅ Bowfin — 🌬️ Tough survivors — adds variety to swampy or low-oxygen areas.

✅ Buffalo Fish — 🐃 Strong like carp, but different — more species variety means more reasons to keep fishing.

✅ Tilapia — 🎣 Fast and wary — a stealth challenge for players who like to stalk their prey.

🌊 Saltwater Stars
🌟 Rays (like Cownose Ray) — 🏹 Big, powerful, and intense — a true test of your bow skills.

🌟 Flounder — 👀 Masters of camouflage — perfect for shallow flats and tidal creeks.

🌟 Sheepshead — 🐑🐟 Tough scales and hidden spots make every shot feel earned.

✅ Why These Fish Are Perfect for Bowfishing in a Game

🎯 Action & Skill — Many of these fish leap, dart, or hide — every shot feels satisfying.
🌿 Realistic Population Control — Carp and other invasives add an authentic conservation purpose.
🏆 Variety & Trophies — From small, spooky fish to giant river monsters, there’s always something to chase.
🌊 More to Explore — Rivers, swamps, and coasts become exciting places

[mental nexus]

nice list, I feel like Catfish would be especially fitting on a map like Missssippi Acres

[quiet trout]

Yes the swamps would be a great fit

[frank pollen]

Well about this they abandoned the game

[orchid ferry]

They haven’t abandoned COTW?

[frank pollen]

No the angler they did

[quiet trout]

Yea that's why i think they should add it to cotw

[wintry valley]

Chat gpt stop 😭 😭

[quiet trout]

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[dusk wigeon]

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[quiet trout]

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