The Shoot Animals Photography Challenge is a daily collectible activity in Grand Theft Auto Online, introduced with the Chop Shop update. Rockstar launched it on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in January 2024,1 then added it to GTAV Enhanced on PC in March 2025.2

How to Participate

Visit the LS Tourist Board at Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness while you are in Freemode. You can complete the challenge in either an invite-only or public session.

LS Tourist Board Location in GTA Online.

Interact with the board to receive a daily list of three animals. You cannot choose which animals appear. Rockstar also lets you request the list by selecting the LS Tourist Board marker on the Pause Menu map.1

LS Tourist Board and the animal checklist.

Use your in-game phone camera to photograph each animal on the list.

Photo Criteria

Center the animal within the camera grid and keep the view unobstructed. Predators may attack, while other animals can run away if you get too close. If an animal leaves the area, move away and return later.1

You can verify that the photo qualifies when the game offers you the option to send it to the LS Tourist Board.

Tracking Progress

You can track your daily progress for this collectible challenge by opening your Interaction Menu and navigating to the Collectibles section. Alternatively, if you're near the LS Tourist Board, simply interact with it to bring up your checklist and see your progress.

Animal Locations

Boar

There are multiple locations where you can find boar, but given the nature of the animal, it is best to approach it with caution so that it may not run away.

One of the most consistent and easiest locations is the one where a wild boar is always overlooking the Paleto Forest Sawmill in the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness.

Boar's location on the map.
Boar overlooking the Paleto Forest Sawmill.

Cat

You can find cats in most of the alleyways of Los Santos. The most consistent locations include Strawberry or Pillbox Hill alleyways.

Cat's location on the map.
Multiple Cats found in a Strawberry alleyway.

Chicken Hawk

You can find several different bird species flying over a small farm located east of the Redwood Lights Track and south of the Bolingbroke Penitentiary in the Grand Senora Desert.

One of the species you may encounter here is the Chicken Hawk. The farm also has chickens in a small enclosed pen in its backyard, which attracts the Chicken Hawks. You can find Chicken Hawks flying directly above the farm grounds.

There are many bird species here, you can identify the Chicken Hawk by looking at their beak that resembles that of an Eagle.

Chicken Hawk's location on the map.
Chicken Hawk was captured flying in the sky directly above the farm.

Cow

Cows are usually found in specific farms. One of the most consistent and guaranteed cow spawn locations is the Grapeseed Cow Farm.

Cow's location on the map.
Multiple cows can be found at the Grapeseed Cow Farm.

Coyote

Coyotes can be found in abundance in desert areas, such as those in the Grand Senora Desert in Blaine County, particularly around Sandy Shores.

You can also find coyotes in Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness, but they are not as prevalent as they are in Sandy Shores.

Coyote's location on the map.
Coyote found near Sandy Shores Airfield.

Crow

You can always find multiple crows spawning on and around a trailer just outside the Sandy Shores Airfield hangar. The trailer is on the right side of the hangar.

Crow's location on the map.
Multiple crows are spawning on and around the trailer.

Deer

Deer are found all over Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness in Blaine County.

One of the many Deer locations in the wilderness.
Deer grazing in the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness.

Great Cormorant

The Great Cormorant is also near at the same location as the Chicken Hawk: a small farm located east of the Redwood Lights Track and south of Bolingbroke Penitentiary in the Grand Senora Desert.

If you don't find any there, you can go down the dirt road to the south and stand between Miguel Madrazo's mansion and the small farm where you found the Chicken Hawk. Look into the sky to find multiple Great Cormorants.

You can identify the Great Cormorant by its long neck.

Great Cormorant's location on the map.
A Great Cormorant is flying in the sky over the dirt road.

Hen

Hens can be found in several locations in Sandy Shores, including the Grapeseed Cow Farm, the small farm where you find the Chicken Hawk, and the backyards of some houses you encounter in Sandy Shores.

Hen's location on the map.
Hen was found in the backyard of a house in Sandy Shores.

Mountain Lion

Mountain Lions are commonly found in the forested and mountainous areas of San Andreas. You can always find some on Mount Josiah, Mount Gordo, and even in the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness, right where you find boars or deer.

Mountain Lion's location on the map.
Mountain Lion is found on top of Mount Josiah by Fort Zancudo.

Pig

You can find pigs in a pen at the Grapeseed Cow Farm and also at La Fuente Blanca, a ranch owned by Martin Madrazo.

Pig's location on the map.
Multiple pigs were found inside a pen at the Grapeseed Cow Farm.

Poodle

You can find poodles on the streets of Rockford Hills and Vinewood Boulevard. You can also find them on Del Perro Beach.

Poodle's location on the map.
Poodle found on the streets of Rockford Hills.

Pug

Just like poodles, pugs can be found on the streets of Rockford Hills, Mirror Park, or Vespucci Beach. Rockford Hills is the most consistent location for all types of dogs.

Pug's location on the map.
A pug with its owner on the streets of Rockford Hills.

Rabbit

You can easily find rabbits roaming the rural areas of San Andreas, such as Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness. The wilderness is filled with rabbits wherever you go.

Rabbit's location on the map.
Rabbit found in the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness.

Seagull

Seagulls are found near coastal areas such as the Los Santos Port, Del Perro Beach, or the Del Perro Pier.

Seagull's location on the map.
Seagull at the end of Del Perro Pier.

Rewards

The following rewards are associated with this challenge:

  • Park Ranger Vehicle: Photograph your first animal to unlock the Declasse Park Ranger for purchase from Warstock Cache & Carry. Its current full price is GTA$2,980,000.1
Park Ranger vehicle on Warstock Cache & Carry.
  • Park Ranger Trade Price: Photograph ten animals in total to unlock the GTA$2,235,000 trade price.1
  • Zoophilist Outfit: Photograph all three animals on one daily list to unlock the Zoophilist Outfit.3
You can find the outfit under the 'Special' category.
  • Photo rewards: In GTA BOOM's in-game checks, each accepted photo paid GTA$20,000 and 500 RP, for GTA$60,000 and 1,500 RP across three photos.
  • Completion bonus: Finishing all three photos added GTA$40,000 and 5,000 RP, bringing the daily total to GTA$100,000 and 6,500 RP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the time of day affect the spawning of animals?

Some animals are easier to find at particular times. Hens are easiest to spot during the day, while coyotes and mountain lions are more common after dark. Most animals on the list are not limited to one time of day.

I went to the poodle location, but a pug spawned instead. Why?

Several dog breeds can appear in the same parts of Rockford Hills. If you find a pug instead of a poodle, drive a few blocks away and return to refresh the nearby pedestrians and animals. The same breed may appear again, so it can take several attempts.

I tried driving away, but I still didn't see the animal I wanted. What should I do?

If driving away and returning does not refresh the spawn, set your spawn location to "Last Location" while you are near the animal's location, then switch sessions. This creates another chance for the animal to appear, but you may still need more than one attempt.

References

  1. New Wildlife Photography Challenge and Declasse Park Ranger on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

  2. Free Upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V on PC Now Available

  3. Community Showcase: Animals of San Andreas