It is a PC port of the console version of Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2005 Adventures.

The player starts at the first lodge, where they must buy their initial equipment, weapons, and clothing, sight their firearm, and obtain tags.

Throughout the game, the player will encounter random events, side quests, and hunting tournaments.

This is helpful in hunting tournaments, as many require the player to claim an animal within a certain distance or by best score.

The player has a maximum of three warnings before they are asked to leave the area, from which they can either restart the location or abort to the main menu.

Pete aspired to bag all species across the trails - 65 in all - hoping to earn a spot in the Hunter's Hall of Fame.

The player's incentive to crossing the regions and finishing the hunts is to win his grandfather the plaque.