Reborn in the 1980s: I made my fortune hunting wild game in Changbai Mountain

Yue Feng frowned as he stared at the corpse of the big yellow dog. Xiao Tao and Xiao Wen also came over and noticed the condition of the dog's body on the ground.

"Damn! Is this the big yellow guard dog that got lost from the camp?"

Xiao Tao asked curiously, then bent down, lifted the yellow dog by its front legs, and examined its completely hollowed-out internal organs.

Yue Feng nodded: "Yes! It was dug out of a snowdrift! This thing was bitten to death and its internal organs were eaten, and then it was buried with snow to hide the body!"
I saw the record in the case file in Uncle Du's office. This dog was the guard dog of the camp. It barked repeatedly in the middle of the night. The workers couldn't stand it, so they unchained it. Then it was bitten to death and hidden away!

I was just walking back and forth in that area of ​​snow; that should be the spot where that mutated animal used distance to lure the dog!

"This thing is too cunning! It's even using military tactics!" Xiaowen frowned after hearing Yue Feng's words.

Yue Feng sighed, "They're really cunning! These mutated animals are too smart, much smarter than wolves and foxes! This is going to be a tough job!"

Xiao Tao curled his lip: "Even if it's difficult, we have to find a way! We're a bunch of grown men, how can we be stumped by a mutated animal! If that doesn't work, we'll set traps, if that doesn't work, we'll ambush! If that still doesn't work, we'll poison them or use explosives!"

Anyway, we're not asking to capture it alive. This thing has already taken lives and isn't protected anymore, so just kill it!

Xiao Tao's words, though crude, are not without merit.

If a hunter has no bottom line, he can resort to a lot of dirty tricks!
Use all the methods Xiao Tao mentioned, such as poisoning, bombing, or setting traps and mechanisms. Maybe if the clouds are aligned and things go smoothly, it might just work out.

However, Yue Feng did not intend to do that unless absolutely necessary.

Regardless of its actual species, this rare mutant animal has high research value!
If you can hunt it using conventional methods, it will be much more valuable. If you use underhanded tricks like bombs, you might blow up its head and half its body in one bite, greatly reducing the value of the remaining remains.

Yue Feng stroked his chin and instructed, "We'll talk about those underhanded tricks when we really have no other choice!"
Let's first investigate all the details around the venue and make sure we haven't missed any other information!

If not, we'll set up a worker's tent and make lunch there to fill our stomachs.

In the afternoon, I'll take the dog and chase after the animal in the direction it fled to see if the prey has already left or is still wandering around!

Xiaowen nodded: "Okay, let's go set up the tent first! I just opened the door and took a look. They've taken all the bedding and stuff from the tent. There aren't many odd jobs to do. Let's gather some firewood, set up the stove, and we'll have a hot meal in no time!"

Xiao Tao and Xiao Wen went to work together with the three brothers, Xiao Wu and Yue Feng, while Yue Feng led Canglong and strolled around the camp again.

There were quite a few footprints of the mutated animal on the outer perimeter. Yue Feng wandered around the camp for a long time and found many footprints of the mutated animal in the east, west, and north directions of the camp.

Just as Yue Feng was looking around, Canglong suddenly stopped in place and stared intently into the distance.

Yue Feng glanced in the direction the dog was pointing, but found nothing unusual.

However, he knew the dog's behavior very well and was certain there was something going on. So Yuefeng stopped and observed patiently.

Suddenly, the sound of a large black eagle cawing came from the sky.

Big Black Eagle and Little White Spear had been following the hunting team since they set off in the morning. Once Yue Feng arrived at their destination, he was busy gathering information and didn't call the eagle down.

Upon hearing his eagle's cry, Yue Feng immediately looked up to check.

The black eagle's cry was a bit rapid, not like a normal cry, but more like a warning tone.

When Yue Feng looked up, he saw the large black eagle, which was dozens of meters in the air, fold its wings and swoop down to the northwest.

To the northwest, the mountain ridges are covered with dead pine forests that have been cut down and burned. As you move to the bottom of the gully and where it meets the shady slope, there are many small trees and shrubs a few meters tall. This is a transitional zone between the mountainous terrain and vegetation.

Yue Feng looked in the direction the black eagle swooped down and saw a faint golden shadow swiftly disappear into the forest.

The black eagle swooped down several times but couldn't find a place to land. It climbed up again and landed on the top of a large tree on the shady side of the slope.

Yue Feng suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

Could it be that the mutated animal didn't leave, but instead secretly observed from the same spot?

"Azure Dragon, come with me!"

Yue Feng took the gun off his shoulder, released the safety, held it in his hand with the muzzle pointing upwards, and then strode towards the location of the Black Hawk.

When he got closer, Yue Feng walked around under the tree where the big black eagle had landed and saw very fresh footprints!

It was that mutated animal that killed people; the footprints and stride matched perfectly.

This cunning and audacious fellow, instead of fleeing after causing trouble, continued to roam around the camp.

This damn hunting operation successfully killed a worker, and now that they've had their fill, they've made Yuefeng Hunting Team their prey too!

In an instant, Yue Feng abandoned the idea of ​​continuing to chase after them into the woods.

Even with a gun, Yue Feng still felt unsafe in the woods. What if someone was hiding somewhere and suddenly shot him? He wouldn't have time to react.

Yue Feng looked around and found the first spot where the animal had been crouching in the snow, spying.

It is located on an inconspicuous little mound on the side of the mountain ridge, with shrubs behind it. Visually, it is very unremarkable.

Yue Feng looked up at the big black eagle and the little white spear perched on the tree, then whistled towards the sky.

The next second, two eagles swooped down from the sky and landed on Yue Feng's arms.

The big black eagle shook its fluffy feathers a few times and made a series of affectionate cawing sounds.

Yue Feng stroked the eagle's back feathers, then turned and walked towards the camp.

On the way back to camp, Yue Feng's mind began to wander.

This mutated animal is still active nearby. What should we do next? Should we let it rest during the day, set up a firing position at night, and wait for it to walk right into our trap?
Based on Yue Feng's previous experience hunting tigers, leopards, and tiger cubs, other conventional methods might not be effective against a mutated animal like the suspected leopard this time.

The choice of this firing position might just be the key to a surprise attack.

After all, whether it was on the stone top or in the dead pine forest, this mutated animal had never tasted a shotgun bullet and didn't know how far away a safe distance was!
Given the animal's incredible speed, if Yue Feng were to chase it with his hunting dogs and the animal didn't want to stop, the man and the hunting dogs would be completely outmatched. Simply relying on stamina and speed is not a hunter's forte.

Having made up his mind, Yue Feng decided to go back and talk to his friends to see what would happen!
When they returned to the camp carrying the two large eagles, Xiao Tao and his two brothers had already unloaded the supplies they had brought up the mountain from the sleds.

Xiao Tao gathered some firewood, started a fire in the tent, and was boiling snow water.

"Brother, any new discoveries?" Xiao Tao asked while adding firewood. Yue Feng nodded: "Just now, I was looking around outside, and the big black eagle in the sky spotted the location of that mutated animal!"
That guy was observing our camp from the ridge across the way! He turned and darted away after being spotted by the eagle!

I just took the Azure Dragon over there and found fresh footprints!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tao ignored the stove fire and jumped up from the ground.

"Damn it! What are we waiting for? Let's grab the dog and chase after them! Just shoot the bastards!"

Yue Feng took the gun off his shoulder and hung it on the wall of the tent: "It's not as easy as you think!"

The distance from where I am standing to it is at least four or five hundred meters as the crow flies.

I only vaguely saw a figure flash by, and had no idea where the other person went!

By the time I caught up with them, they were already far away!
That thing can leap two meters in one step, how can we catch up with our bare feet?

Remember that lame tiger cub we killed before? This mutated animal is stronger, not weaker! Trying to catch it and shoot it is impossible!

Yue Feng mentioned the lame lynx from last time. After hearing this, Xiao Tao scratched his head and calmed down.

That lame lynx taught Yue Feng's hunting team a lesson. The group chased it all day in the mountains, only to have it circle back and nearly attack the guard dogs left at the camp. This incident left a deep impression on Yue Feng and his companions.

"So what do we do? Just wait around like this?" Xiao Tao asked.

Yue Feng nodded: "Now that we know it hasn't gone far, we don't need to go out to look for it this afternoon. After we eat, we'll rest in the camp!"

I took a nap in the afternoon, set up the guns in the evening, and waited for it to come and roam around the camp!

If the opportunity arises, I might just shoot it dead!

If they don't fall for it, we'll discuss other strategies tomorrow!
This mutated animal doesn't seem to have ever been armed with a gun; it probably doesn't know how powerful firearms are. We have a good chance of winning!

"Okay, I'll do as you say! Let's eat first, and after we've eaten, let's explore the surrounding area and narrow down the locations for setting up our guns!" Xiao Tao nodded in agreement with his experience upon hearing the plan.

Soon, the snow water in the cooking pot melted.

Xiao Tao and Xiao Wen took out dried meat and canned food from the supplies they brought up the mountain, along with pickled vegetables and other things, and cooked a pot of meat soup. Then they put the sticky rice cakes they brought up the mountain on the stove to heat them up.

Everyone here is an experienced hunter who has been climbing and tumbling in the mountains. They are already very familiar with cooking and eating in the mountains.

Soon, the sauerkraut and dried meat soup simmering in the pot came to a boil. Xiao Tao stirred it with a rice paddle, then covered it again, waiting for it to cook a little longer before taking out the sticky rice cakes and eating together.

About ten minutes later, Xiaowen and Xiaowu had finished organizing all the supplies and luggage they had dragged up the mountain and stored them in tent number two next to them. The four dogs were also tied up at the door.

Lunch was ready inside, and the four of them ate together by the fire. While eating, Yue Feng explained the plan to the Zhang brothers again.

Everyone agreed with Yue Feng's arrangements. Xiao Wu was particularly excited when he heard that the mutated animal hadn't gone far. While eating, he said that he would keep watch with his gun in the afternoon, as the animal might come to the camp area again.

Since not everyone needs to be together when staking out at night, Yue Feng doesn't restrict Xiao Wen's ideas. If he wants to stake out, he can try it out; maybe he'll get lucky.

Just as Yue Feng's hunting team of four arrived at the camp and made some initial progress, Lei Laohu, along with his hunting team, also arrived at the place where Yue Feng and his team had hidden their motorcycles, relying on their own two feet.

The forest path had come to an end, and Lei Laohu stopped and looked around.

There were tire tracks in the snow. Lei Laohu followed the tracks and walked about ten meters into the woods, where he saw the vehicle that Yue Feng and his men had hidden.

The youngest handyman, Lao Wu, looked around at the motorcycles with envy and urged, "Boss, all their motorcycles are here!"

Wow, those three-wheeled motorcycles and snowmobiles look really cool! Should we push them away and keep them for ourselves?

Lei Laohu glanced at Lao Wu with the look of someone looking at an idiot: "This car has military license plates, and you still want to push it away and keep it for yourself?"
This military van is even rarer than the cars driven by township leaders! It's conspicuous wherever it goes.
"You dare steal a car? Uncle Hat will be chasing you home in a couple of days! You're asking for trouble!"

After being scolded, Lao Wu shrank back and remained silent, his hands gripping the handlebars, reluctant to let go.

"Put your smocks on! There shouldn't be a road ahead; they're walking! Our goal today is to find their campsite!" Lei Laohu called out.

The five-person hunting team reluctantly left the vehicle and continued to follow in the footsteps of Yue Feng's team.

By the time Lei Laohu's group of five arrived near the Dead Pine Forest, it was already 3:30 PM.

The sun hadn't set yet, but it was already setting in the west. The vast forest looked somewhat eerie, like a black and white print, because of the felling and burning of dead pine trees!
Wang Wang Wang!
The dogs, including Canglong, which were tied up at the door, quickly spotted the uninvited guests and immediately barked in a low voice to alert their owner.

Hearing the shouts, Yue Feng lifted the tent flap and peeked out.

"Someone's coming! It seems to be an organized hunting team!" Yue Feng said, frowning slightly.

From a distance, Yue Feng couldn't make out the faces of the five people clearly, but he felt that the leader looked somewhat familiar.

As Yue Feng got closer, he saw Lei Laohu's face covered with a thick beard and immediately frowned.

"Wake up, everyone! Grab your weapons! Those guys who were waiting for us by the fire at the pass this morning are coming after us!" Yue Feng shouted in a deep voice.

Given the vast area of ​​the back mountain, encountering such a place at the mountain pass is not unusual. However, the Dead Pine Forest is quite far from the normal hunting grounds.

Moreover, Yue Feng roughly estimated the time it took for the other party to arrive here, and basically, they didn't wander around and were on their way the whole time.

What does this mean? It means that the other party's purpose was very clear: they followed our hunting team into the mountains!
A completely unfamiliar hunting team—you're following their route into the mountains—it's hard for Yue Feng not to have wild thoughts.

After all, one should not have the heart to harm others, but one must be wary of others!
Upon hearing Yue Feng's call, Xiao Tao and the Zhang brothers immediately scrambled up from their roe deer hide bedding, grabbed their Type 56 semi-automatic rifles and AK-47s, and went into a state of alert.

Lei Laohu, who was on his way, stopped abruptly when he heard the dogs barking at the camp. At the same time, he knowingly gave a few instructions, and his teammates carrying guns raised their hands high above their heads.

Lei Laohu knew the rules when an uninvited guest barged into the vicinity of someone else's camp.

He was there to gather intelligence on the mutated tigers, not to fight Yue Feng.

So, fearing misunderstanding, they made a gesture without any malicious intent.

Seeing this, Yue Feng slung the gun over his shoulder, lifted the curtain, and slipped out. (End of Chapter)