Complete guide to Dinkam's strongest money strategy: Earn more than 100,000 Dink per day by capturing animals! Thorough explanation of trap setting and automation techniques for Ira Mu, Bush Devil, and Crocodile[2025 latest edition]

Dinkum is a sandbox game where you can enjoy adventure while building a city on a vast Australian-style island. The biggest problem from the beginning to the middle is that you don't have enough money. A large amount of Dink is required to obtain licenses, construct buildings, and upgrade equipment, so efficient money management is the key to progressing in the game.

Among them, animal capture is the most efficient and most effective way to earn money. The initial investment is low, the running cost is zero, and it is repeatable. You can earn tens of thousands of dinks in one round, and after the middle stage, you can turn it into passive income through automation. In particular, if you aim for the Irasamu (8,400 dinks), Bush Devil (12,000 dinks), and Crocodile (9,600 dinks), you can hit more than 100,000 dinks in a short time. In this article, we will comprehensively explain the steps that even beginners can put into practice right away, from how to make a trap to its optimal installation and automatic capture gimmick.

Why is animal capture the best way to earn money from Dinkam? Thorough comparison with other methods

The appeal of animal capture lies in its stability, high unit price, and reproducibility. Insect catching and fishing are dependent on the weather and time of day and are unstable, but animals respawn at fixed spots, making it easy for aggressive things to attract them. You can catch multiple fish with one trap, and the reward will be automatically deposited in the post the next day. The trap itself is also returned, so an infinite loop is possible.

Below is a table comparing the main money making methods in terms of efficiency (estimated dinks per hour) and difficulty.

money management method	1 hour estimated dink	Difficulty level	Required license	merit	Disadvantages
animal capture	50,000～100,000+	Medium	Hunting Lv1, Trap	High unit price/can be automated	initial investment
insect trap	20,000～40,000	low	none	easy	seasonal
fishing	15,000～30,000	Medium	fishing rod	double by cooking	Time zone dependent
collecting fruits	10,000～20,000	low	none	Instant money	Low unit price
Breeding (midway through)	30,000～50,000	high	Breeding Lv1+	passive income	initial high price

Animal trapping is clearly at the top. During tournaments (Insect Catching Tournament: Fall 15th, Fishing Tournament: Summer 22nd), insects and fish temporarily exceed the numbers, but only animals are always stable.

Preparing for animal capture: Complete instructions for arranging licenses, traps, and materials from scratch

To start trapping, you need a hunting license Lv1 (250 permit points) and a trapping license (500 permit points). Permit points are collected through quests and banks (unlocked in the middle). In the early stages, earn more than 500 points a day by completing daily missions.

1. Crafting traps: from simple animal traps to advanced

Simple animal trap (recommended for early stages)

material	How to get it
Tin bar x 1	Mining tin ore in the desert biome → smelting it in a crude furnace
Mangrove stick x8	Cut down mangrove trees along rivers in the northern tropics (Logging Lv1)
old spring x1	Beach detection → Shovel digging (random) with metal detecting license (permit 250)

After crafting, we will also create animal collection points (2 palm wood boards, 2 hard wood boards, 1 nail). For hard trees, cut down coniferous trees with a copper ax or better.

Advanced trap (animal trap): 1 iron bar, 1 hard wooden board, 2 old springs. Highly durable and ideal for large, violent animals.

We recommend crafting multiple items (10 or more). The first time it takes less than 1 hour.

2. Gear preparation: Safety first, armor and tools

• Attract attacks with a bronze sword or ice ax.
• Leather armor (processed from animal skin) ensures fire and attack resistance.
• Mark the nest on the map.

The preparation is now complete. Next, take a look at our list of high-value animals.

Complete list of high-value animals: Rewards, locations, and difficulty rankings

There are more than 50 species of dinkum animals. We prioritized the ones with the highest capture reward.

rank	animal name	Reward (Dink)	main habitat	Difficulty level	Respawn features	Recommended level
1	blooming frill	26,160	under glove	high	mine fixed	★★★★★
2	bush devil	12,000	Pine forest/deep mine	Medium	nest respawn	★★★★★
3	crocodile	9,600	billabong/river/tropics	Medium	waterside pop	★★★★☆
4	Frilled	9,720	desert	Medium	flock	★★★★☆
5	iramou	8,400	northern tropics	Medium	Group/short interval	★★★★★
6	Kidna	8,400	desert	low	Alone	★★★☆☆
7	glowing crocodile	9,600	deep mine	high	mine fixed	★★★★☆
8	jackaroo	6,400	bushland/desert	low	nocturnal	★★★☆☆

Alpha species (alpha bush devils, etc.) cannot be captured and we recommend subjugating them. Beginners should start with the top 5 types.

Bush Devil Catching Guide: Maximum 12,000 Dink Nest Automation Techniques

Bush devils are nocturnal and have a troublesome fire-breathing attack, but their nests (south of the pine forest, Deep Mine) will respawn at a fixed rate. One nest can have 3-5 fish/day.

Appearance location details

• Above ground: This is a spring point in the pine forest in the southeast of the island. During the day, they sleep in their nests.
• Underground: Appears in large quantities in Deep Mine (after deep exploration license).
• Map mark: You can find the nest with a metal detector (red rock).

Capture procedure (step by step)

1. A collection point will be set up near the nest. If you place it in the center of the nest, it will be shipped automatically.
2. Place 5-10 traps around it. Prepare the level ground and line up in a straight line, concentrating on the nest exit.
3. Lightly attack with your sword to make the player follow you and lead them to the trap.
4. It can be automated by leaving it alone after setting the trap. The animal comes out of the nest and steps on the trap.
5. Be careful of fire. Avoid fireballs by setting up near water or bringing a water bucket.

Efficiency example: If you catch 5 fish in one round, you will get 60,000 dinks. If you set up multiple collection points, you can always earn money.

Failure avoidance: Place traps adjacent to prevent rampage. You can be sure of this by using advanced traps.

Ira Muu catching guide: 8,400 dinks at once in pack hunting x multiple

Irasamu (aggressive black cows) live in herds (2-4 individuals) in the northern tropics. Short respawns and high efficiency for beginners.

Appearance location details

• This is the island's northern tropical forest. It appears in the shade of trees or in open areas.
• Increases at night.

Capture procedure

1. Level the route. Make a straight path and line up 3-5 traps.
2. When you spot a swarm, attack one to make them all chase after you.
3. Dash to the trap and have everyone step on it.
4. Throw the entire trap to the collection point and transport it.
5. Avoid and capture the eggs for additional research value.

Efficiency example: You can earn 33,600 dink in 10 minutes by capturing the entire flock. It is effective to root it every day.

Tips: Ambushing near the egg spawning area will increase efficiency.

Crocodile catching guide: Waterside stable 9,600 dink iron plate

Crocodiles move slowly and are easy targets. It is amphibious.

Appearance location

• These are the billabong (inland pond), the mangrove river, and the south river.

procedure

1. Set up a trap on the shore. Straight traps at the water's edge are effective.
2. Throw the meat to lure the bait (optional).
3. Attack it, bring it ashore, and lead it into a trap.
4. Beware of alpha. A crocodile will usually appear after defeating the large one.

Efficiency: 20,000 dink/time on river patrol.

Divine technique for setting traps: 100% safe and efficient guidance and automation

Basic installation rules

• Level ground is required. It will fail if there is a step.
• If the collection points are adjacent, the transportation will be zero.
• Install in multiple layers. Outer trap → Inner trap.

induction step

1. Set a trap.
2. Spot the animal and attack it 1-2 times.
3. Hide behind the trap, make it chase you, and step on it.
4. If it goes wild, it will deal additional damage.

Automation Pro: Set 10 traps + points at nests and swarm spots. Only morning patrols are required.

Advanced tips to earn more: The path to 200,000 dinks a day

• Optimal map route: Northern tropics → southern pine forest → river → deep mine.
• Time of day: Bush devils are at night, Irritated moose are always present.
• Equipment reinforcement: Prepare iron armor and recovery potions.
• Multiple points: Place one in each biome.
• Mine utilization: Aim for bonuses with glowing crocodile/bush devil.
• Event combination: Animals will be boosted when Nick appears in December.

Receiving rewards and managing traps: Next day routine

After your capture, you will receive an email from the Animal Research Center. Dink + trap will be returned to the post. There's nothing left behind.

Common troubles & FAQ

Q: Will animals escape from traps?

A: Use advanced traps or damage them before capturing them.

Q: Can't find the nest?

A: We will do metal detection + exploration. The southeast part of the pine forest is fixed.

Q: Will you die from fire?

A: Place it near water or extinguish the fire.

Q: Alpha mixed in?

A: We identify them by size and subjugate them.

Animal capture x other money strategies: infinite dink with hybrid

In the middle stage, I will also use guest house passive income. In the final stage, Jimmy Boat sells 1.5 times.

Compatible with 2025 latest update: No changes confirmed

The catch balance is stable with the latest patch. The number of high-value animals is increasing due to mine expansion.

Summary: Revolutionize your life as a dinkum by capturing animals today

Animal capture is Dinkum's true best money strategy. By making full use of traps and collection points centered around Ira Mu, Bush Devil, and Crocodile, you can get a large amount of dinks in a short time. By making preparations and establishing routes, city development will proceed at lightning speed. Follow this guide to create your dream island.