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Bear locations in Permafrost

Bears in Permafrost have grown more territorial and hostile, wandering the edges of ruined cities in search of food while guarding their cubs.

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Bear in Permafrost

In the Permafrost era, bears have become more territorial and aggressive. They often roam the outskirts of ruined cities, scavenging for food and protecting their young. Encountering a bear is a dangerous affair, and it’s best to avoid them unless absolutely necessary.

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Bears in Permafrost have grown more territorial and hostile, wandering the edges of ruined cities in search of food while guarding their cubs. Meeting one is dangerous, so stay clear unless you have no choice. The map has 2 spots where bears roam, away from any named place. One bear lives in the lower cavern of Bone Cave, near the red flares, on the route from the dog's chamber to the Woods exit. It leaves you alone until you hit it, then charges. A Crude Bow fired from a high rock ledge it cannot reach brings it down.

Skinning a bear gives a Bear Pelt, and the carcass then opens like a container holding Bones, Meat, Animal Fat and a Bear Pelt. You need a knife to skin it, and a Stone Shiv does the job. With any other tool the game tells you Unsuitable tool used! The Solar Fields main quest Parking Zoo includes an optional bear kill and rewards Sulfur, Weapon Parts and the Weapon Bench recipe.

Bear spots by named place

Named placeTypeSpots
Away from any named place—2

Loot

Item
SkinningBear Pelt
CarcassBonesMeatAnimal FatBear Pelt

Bear quests

QuestTypeRewards
Parking ZooMain questSulfur 5Weapon Parts 3Weapon Bench

Other animals

AnimalSpotsIn-game journal
Boar4Female boars move in small sounders, fiercely protective of their young. They’re slightly smaller than males, but quicker and more defensive. Spook one, and you risk drawing out the entire group. Their meat is leaner, and their hides are easier to work with.
Fox1A small, cautious predator that survives by staying hidden and choosing its moments carefully. Fast, clever, and difficult to catch.
Moose4Moose are among the most dangerous creatures left roaming the permafrost. Towering, territorial, and easily provoked, they’ve claimed entire frozen neighborhoods as mating grounds.
Muskox2Muskoxen move like ghosts across the snowfields, heads low, breath steaming. Their thick coats make them nearly immune to cold, and their horns can crush a femur on impact. Despite their size, they’re incredibly fast when spooked. Rare to find, harder to bring down.
Rabbit—Rabbits have adapted surprisingly well to the new world, often seen hopping through abandoned parks and overgrown urban gardens. They are a vital food source for survivors, though their quick movements and small size make them challenging to catch. Unless you have a proper weapon… or a trap.
Red Deer4Red deer have migrated into city areas, taking advantage of the lack of human presence. These majestic creatures are more skittish than ever, but they provide a valuable source of meat and hide for those skilled enough to hunt them.
Wolf2Wolves have become more prevalent and bold, often venturing into the outskirts of towns in search of prey. They hunt in packs and are highly dangerous, making them one of the most feared predators of the Permafrost era.

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