If you wish to do a little hunting you will need a weapon and armor, and know what to fight. You can check
Franck's Mob chart,
The Mob Chart, to find something you can handle and where to find it.
Also you can check
http://eudoria-geography.barrabas.org/index.php, it has a nice map system that allows you to search for just about anything on the mainland, including a detailed map of where to find creatures.
Also check;
Franck's Armor chart:
The Armor Chart
And;
Sarah's Weapon chart:
Sarah's weapon chart