How do you make hunting monters fun/interesting?

[Scott Christian]

I am with @Jd Smith1 . Have them hunt the monsters, and then have them come to the realization that the monsters are hunting them.

Here are some ways you could plot it:

• They track the creatures deeper and deeper into the forest. Several days worth.
• As they track, leave subtle clues: an empty campsite, one torn piece of chainmail, a knocked over tree, etc. I would just make a random list so you can roll.
• Add weather elements, and if possible, natural elements. Have them make skill checks.
• Sound. From chirpy and scats of squirrel play to only the wind in trees to silence.

Have fun.

 

[Eltab]

The PCs have to camp in the woods for the night. At various times they hear rustles outside their camp, coming from one direction or another - it seems that somebody / something is scouting them out. In the morning they find tracks of various nocturnal animals in the appropriate directions - skunks, deer, youngling bear ... and an adult Great Cat.

They know the group is here, and will be on alert for trouble, may stalk the PCs, possibly lure them into danger / a trap / ambush.