Does killing bounty hunters raise a bounty?

Killing bounty hunters does not raise the bounty on a player, which can be a strategic advantage for those trying to evade capture. In the game, each state maintains its own record of crimes and bounties, meaning that a player wanted in one state, such as New Hanover, may not have a bounty in another state like Ambarino. This allows players to escape their pursuers by crossing state lines. While bounty hunters may actively pursue the player, eliminating them does not add to the player's existing bounty. This mechanic provides players with a unique opportunity to navigate the game's world more freely, as they can focus on evading law enforcement without the fear of escalating their bounty through confrontations with bounty hunters.