Livestock and wildlife
Animal Trapping
Trapping captures wild animals for submission at an Animal Collection Point and can earn Research Tent rewards.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Animal Trapping
Wildlife habitats across the island; submit captures at an Animal Collection Point.
Before you go
- Animal Handling Licence and an Animal Trap.
- An Animal Collection Point available on the island.
Farming steps
- Pick a wild species to look for and identify its habitat.
- Travel to that habitat and locate the target animal.
- Place an Animal Trap where the animal can encounter it, following the trap interaction.
- Check the trap for a capture and collect the captured trap.
- Carry the captured trap to an Animal Collection Point.
- Submit the wildlife there to send it to the Research Tent for rewards.
- Set another trap for a different target or make another capture when ready.
- Use the Animal Collection Point for wild captures; Irwin’s Barn supplies farm livestock in Animal Boxes.
- Choose a species whose habitat you can reach and check traps while exploring that area.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat the capture and submission loop for additional Research Tent rewards. Each capture depends on encountering wildlife and is not guaranteed.
Common mistakes
- Looking for a separate transport cage adds an unsupported step; carry the captured trap to the collection point.
- Putting captured wildlife in a livestock pen confuses wildlife research with farming; submit it at the Animal Collection Point.
- Setting a trap before unlocking the needed handling progression can block the activity; obtain the licence first.
When to stop or switch
Stop after submitting the target capture or when you have no traps left; resume when you have another trap and a target habitat to visit.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.