Gun/Side missions

Along his path, Colton will encounter a variety of side missions in the West. He can earn money by helping out farmers, assisting the local sheriff, keeping regular folk out of harm's way, and even hiding a card up his sleeve and playing some Hold 'Em. Side missions are also vital in upgrading Colton's skills. The side missions are listed below and come up in random places on Colton's journey.

Pony Express
Use your trusty horse to deliver items and get from place to place, all within the allotted time.

Ranching
Earn some money and hone your horse-riding skills by helping local farmers corall up their livestock.

Bounty Hunting
Every town in the Wild West had outlaws running rampant, with the tagline "Wanted: Dead or Alive". Catch these outlaws to bring some order to the West and money in your pocket. The Bounty Hunter missions are triggered by reading Wanted Posters in Empire and Dodge.

Target #1 - George Mahonee
Wanted: Dead or Alive

The easiest mission of all eases you in to Bounty Hunting; Mahonee is holed up in the Alhambra. You can either go in through the front door if you want to risk it and Quickdraw his ass, or you can move around the side and attempt to kill him from there - shooting the windows once will break it, and Mahonee will move past them periodically. It's just a matter of getting a decent shot.

===Target #2 - Butch Mainard Wanted: Dead or Alive

Butch is located around Piper Lake, near the Indian Hunter. If you began this mission in Empire, it's a fairly easy trek on a horse - just go across the bridge and locate the small passage in the hills. Butch is between the Indian Trader and the Indian Hunter, and he'll attack you when you get close. As always, your strategy will vary depending on how you like to play, but I prefer to hit him in the head with a Quickdraw and finish him off with the shotgun.

Target #3 - Johnny Greed
Wanted: Dead or Alive

Like Butch, Johnny is to be found north of Empire, but unlike Butch, Johnny bolts as soon as you get in range and you have to chase him down. If he gets too far away, he'll escape and you'll fail the mission; also, if you don't kill him quickly enough - before you reach the lakeside cabin - his henchmen will appear and you'll have to kill them as well. The best course of action here is to use your rifle and try to get a couple of headshots; if that doesn't work, Quickdrawh his henchmen and use your shotgun once you get close. You can either take out his horse if you want to subdue him, or kill him if you're not concerned about the cash.

Mining
The West was built on opportunity, dreams and gold. In your travels, you may come across gold no one else has found. Make sure you have a pickaxe handy, or that nugget you see may be nothing but Fool's Gold.

Texas Hold 'Em
You can work for your money, or you can just win it from the local gamblers in the saloon. Out-bluff your competition in a Texas Hold 'Em tournament. Play your cards right, and you'll come up all Aces.

Keep the Peace
Every sheriff in the west could use an extra hand. Help out the local deputies by stopping trouble before it starts and flushing out the bad guys in each town.

Hunting
The Old West wasn't wild just because of the people. Even the animals wanted a piece of the action. Hunt animals that come across your path, and maybe everyone will get dinner tonight.

Rescue
With outlaws running around, it's tough to catch 'em all, especially when they take innocent people hostage. Stop the criminals from running roughshod and rescue the victims by defending towns, taking out the bandits and keeping people safe.