The Wildlife Conservation side quest in Borderlands 3 takes Vault Hunters through the cavernous mines of Konrad's Hold on Pandora. Initiated after completing the Life of the Party mission, this quest tasks players with assisting Brick and tracking down Mordecai's bird, Talon. One of the most confusing objectives requires finding five hidden explosive bundles to clear a barricaded doorway.
Starting the Wildlife Conservation Quest
To accept this mission, head to Boomtown located within the Devil's Razor area on Pandora. Speak with Brick to trigger the objective, which directs you into the nearby zone of Konrad's Hold. Following the initial quest markers will eventually lead you along a blood trail left by Talon.
As you progress through the cavernous corridors, you will encounter a massive sealed door requiring heavy demolition to open. Interacting with the switch reveals that you must gather five charges before proceeding. Searching the immediate area carefully is essential to avoid getting stuck during this objective.
Where to Find All 5 Explosives Locations
The first set of explosives rests right near the sealed entrance, leaning directly against a metal support girder. Turn around from the door and look closely around the main doorway frame to grab it immediately. The second charge is situated across the mine cart track, hidden neatly behind a stack of wooden barrels.
To locate the third explosive, venture slightly deeper into the eastern section of the cavernous room. The fourth bundle sits atop a wooden supply crate near the northern wall of the cave system. Finally, climb over the nearby rock formations in the northern section to spot the fifth explosive leaning against a beam near the upper ledge.
Loading the Minecart and Clearing the Path
Once all five charges are collected, return to the minecart positioned right outside the blocked entrance. Interact with the cart to load the explosives securely into the front bucket. Activate the lever to send the minecart rolling down the track into the sealed doorway.
The resulting blast clears the rubble, allowing you to venture deeper into the hidden cavern networks. Be prepared to fight off waves of aggressive Varkids as you continue pursuing Talon. Maintaining high-firepower weapons will make clearing the remaining cavern encounters much easier.
Completing the Mission and Claiming Rewards
Follow Talon through the remaining chambers while clearing out any remaining hostiles in your path. After ensuring the bird's safety, fast travel back to Boomtown in Devil's Razor to report your success. Speak to Brick and Mordecai to wrap up the narrative thread and claim your experience points and cash rewards.
Completing this side quest provides excellent character experience and unlocks memorable dialogue interactions between iconic Crimson Raiders. If you ever get turned around during fetch quests, checking hidden corners usually reveals the target item quickly.
