Hunting

Rations Produced Per Animal

* A ration is the food necessary to feed an average adult for one day. The figures to the left of the slash indicate the number of rations obtained when a character of average skill handles the butchering. The figures to the right show the number of rations obtained by a character with the Animal Rending proficiency.

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Size of game animal	Number of rations*
s	1-2/2-3
M	3-4/4—6
L	5-8/8-12
H	9-15/15-25

When in wilderness settings, the character can attempt to stalk and bring down game. A proficiency check must be made with a -1 penalty to the ability score for every nonproficient hunter in the party. If the die roll is successful, the hunter (and those with him) have come within 101 to 200 yards (100 + 1d100) of an animal. The group can attempt to close the range, but a proficiency check must be made for each 20 yards closed. If the stalking is successful, the hunter automatically surprises the game. The type of animal stalked depends on the nature of the terrain and the whim of the DM.

Paladins

A paladin whose ethos restricts any type of unnecessary killing will refuse to hunt merely for sport. Unless he has religious or cultural objections to eating meat, he hunts for food. Further, he stalks and kills dangerous animals that pose a threat to himself, his companions, or other innocent people.

[Player's Handbook]
[Complete Paladin's Handbook]
[Complete Barbarian's Handbook]