Red Dead Redemption 2 hunting guide – animal locations, ammo types, legendary animals, and tactics – how to get ahead with the hunt.<\/b>
\nRed Dead Redemption 2\u2019s hunting mechanics are more in-depth than they are in most dedicated hunting games. You not only have to worry about tracking and taking down the game, but what you use to do it.
The hundreds of species, the different ammo types, the different weapons, the tactics and equipment make it incredibly involved. It\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed. But don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re here to walk you through it, to guide to you the right spots, and to help you bag perfect pelts.
Hunting is mainly useful for three things: meat, pelts, and crafting items. If you want to keep your health core high, wear the best clothes, and craft the best ammo, hunting is your bread and butter. Here are just some of the things you can do with hunting goods: Setting up a campfire and cooking meat is one of the easiest ways to keep Arthur working at maximum capacity Animal parts can be used by a campfire to craft, such as animal fat for explosives and feathers for special arrow types Carcasses and animal parts can be donated to Pearson at camp, both as contributions and to unlock upgrades Animal carcasses and parts can be sold to butchers for profit You can use certain body parts to craft Talismans at fences, permanently boosting your stats Skinning animals works towards your Master Hunter challenges and towards Red Dead Redemption 2\u2019s best outfit
First off, you should avoid going for animals under three star-quality where you can help it. When you spot your prey at a distance \u2013 make sure you stay downwind so they don\u2019t pick up your scent, visible in Eagle Eye mode \u2013 pull out your binoculars. Study the animal and it should give you a star rating on their pelt. Three stars \u2013 Pristine \u2013 is what you want.
As our Red Dead Redemption 2 pelt guide points out, you then need to use the correct ammunition on the animal to keep the pelt at high quality. You also need to go for kill shots, rather than repeatedly firing at them.
As mentioned above, the quality of your kill is about using the right ammunition (which you can check in the compendium), as well as making a clean kill. All animals have kill spots that you can target for an instant kill. These areas are highlighted in red once you reach Level 4 of Dead Eye.
Unlocked in Chapter 5, this Dead Eye upgrade makes your reticle turn red when close to a vital organ such as the brain or the heart. Hit these small targets for an instant kill. Be aware that you also have to account for penetration, though \u2013 animals with thick skulls, for example, can only be taken down instantly with high velocity cartridges and powerful rifles.
Looking for the best pelts for the trapper? Here are the legendary animal locations in Red Dead Redemption 2. Legendary Fox \u2013 North of the fence in Rhodes Legendary Bullgator \u2013 West of Lakay in the Bayou Legendary Elk \u2013 East of Bacchus Station, North of Fort Wallace Legendary Cougar \u2013 West of Tumbleweed, in Gaptooth Ridge Legendary Coyote \u2013 Northwest of Rhodes, in Scarlett Meadows Legendary Wolf \u2013 West of Bacchus Bridge, Cotorra Springs Legendary Buck \u2013 Northwest of Strawberry Legendary Boar \u2013 North of Lagras, Bluewater Marsh Legendary Beaver \u2013 Southwest of Butcher Creek Legendary Bharati Grizzly Bear \u2013 North of O\u2019Creagh\u2019s Run, Grizzlies East Legendary White Bison \u2013 West end of the Grizzlies, Lake Isabella Legendary Giaguaro Panther \u2013 West of Shady Belle, Lemoyne (only available after completing Rank 9 in the Master Hunter challenge) Legendary Tatanka Bison \u2013 Southeast of MacFarlane\u2019s Ranch, Hennigan\u2019s Stead Legendary Moose \u2013 Northeast edge of the map, Roanoke Ridge Legendary Bighorn Ram \u2013 West of Valentine, Cattail Pond Legendary Pronghorn \u2013 East of Fort Mercer, Rio Del Lobo Rock
So, you now know exactly what to do with each animal you encounter. The only problem is, where do you find the buggers? Here I\u2019ll break down animal habitats for you so you can head off to bag your trophies.
I\u2019m not going to list every animal in the game because I will be dead before I\u2019ve finished. Some of the animals can be found across large portions of the map anyway \u2013 those damn badgers are everywhere. Instead, I\u2019ll list some of the hardest animals to track down.
Bat locations
Need some bat wings or stringy meat? Here\u2019s where to look:
Armadillo, iguana and gila monster locations
If you want armadillo skin, you\u2019re going to need to ride past Blackwater and into New Austin. Appropriately, these are all around the outskirts of the town of Armadillo. You can also find gila monsters and iguana around here:
Beaver locations
Whether you want scent glands or beaver fur, these little critters can be tough to track down. You will find a patch of them West of Strawberry, around a lake. You can also find some under the \u2018E\u2019 and \u2018R\u2019 of \u2018NEW HANOVER\u2019. Here\u2019s a look:
Bull locations
As far as I know, there are two spots for bulls. If you want bull horns, prime beef, or pelts, here\u2019s where you need to go:
Condor locations
If you need condor feathers, there\u2019s only one place to get them and it\u2019s just to the West of Tumbleweed in New Austin:
Crab locations
These are tricky to track down as well, but here\u2019s where you can find some crustacean meat:
Waxwing locations
These small birds can be difficult to track down, so head to these locations to get those cedar waxwing feathers:
For other animal species, just use a bit of common sense. Pigeons scavenge in Saint Denis, gulls are by the coast, farm animals are in farms, and amphibians are by lakes and rivers.
The Bayou North of Saint Denis features its own habitat and hosts species such as bullfrog, alligators, cranes, egrets, and turtles. New Austin is home to desert-dwelling animals.
Check out our Red Dead Redemption 2 Legendary Fish guide if you want to hunt the relaxing way. You can also check out our guide on how to get perfect pelts and where to sell them.
Take a look at our big Red Dead Redemption 2 guide for more tips, tricks, cheats, and easter eggs .<\/p>\n

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