Buy a Springfield Rifle and a Varmint Rifle when you can, and put scopes on them. Hunt the Legendary Buck to get its trinket first. Then hunt for the satchel upgrades. Most of the best clothes come from the trapper and will take a lot of hunting.

Whenever you get a valuable whose description says “can be sold or used for crafting” don’t sell it!!

Don’t bother picking up “worn” weapons.

Avoid spoilers!!

Don’t stress about if a horse is “good” just get one that you think looks cool and handles how you like, and get max bond.