Herd management, trophy stars and recent fixes

Non-typical trophies are introduced for Mule deer; other species are future plans. Infrastructure population improvements now apply an immediate fitness boost to new spawns. The note supplies no probability of an unusual trophy, numeric fitness boost or guaranteed culling result.

The developer says healthier populations support larger groups while struggling populations shrink. This confirms a relationship, not an exact growth formula or an optimal culling percentage. A numerical herd calculator would need observations beyond these notes.

The patch fixes ageing-related trophy-star fluctuations, low trophy fitness on Dall sheep, boar scoring relative to fitness and tusks, and wood bison horn issues. It also fixes new trophies appearing only after sleep or reload. Treat older reports in the context of the build they describe.

Our suggested record includes reserve, species, age stage, displayed trophy rating and build. Do not identify a universal ‘best animal to shoot’ from a single rating. Current guides are based on patch statements, with a verified scoring database still in the backlog.