7 Hardest Animals To Hunt

Summary

• Red Dead Redemption 2 is considered the best game from Rockstar due to complexity, items, and open world exploration.
• Hunting chipmunks with Small Game Arrows poses a unique challenge in RDR2.
• Legendary animals like Elk and Grizzly Bear provide high rewards but require caution and specific hunting techniques.

Although Grand Theft Auto 5 remains the largest source of income for Rockstar Games, many players agree that Red Dead Redemption 2 is the best title the developer has ever released. This is mainly due to how complex the game is, how many items there are to sell and buy, and the main and side missions available, as well as the enormous open-world players can explore.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is so vast that it’s easy for newcomers to make mistakes during their first playthrough. However, even then, it still provides an outstanding experience through its combat and hunting mechanics. Here are some of the hardest animals to hunt in Red Dead Redemption 2.

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Chipmunks

They’re Small, Quick, And Require Small Game Arrows

• Small and quick
• Players must use Small Game Arrows to get a good pelt

Although chipmunks don’t pose an imminent threat to Arthur, they can still be very challenging to hunt down due to their small size and speed at which they run away from players. Finding them is not too difficult, but managing to get a decent quality pelt from them is the challenge.

To do so, players will have to forego the use of firearms and other high-damage weapons, and instead opt for Small Game Arrows, which, in and of itself, raises the difficulty, as they don’t work as efficiently as guns and rifles.

6

Rabbits

Extremely Hard To Spot In The Folliage

• Tiny and quick
• Players must use the Varmint Rifle to get Perfect Rabbit Pelts

Getting three Perfect Rabbit Pelts is part of one of the Master Hunter challenges, so any player looking to unlock different ranks in it will have to go through the ordeal of hiding in the bushes and looking for these slippery creatures.

To make matters worse, one of the only ways to get a Perfect Rabbit Pelt is to use a Varmint Rifle and shoot the rabbits in the head, which can be extremely difficult due to their small size and quickness—even if players are using Dead Eye. Some hunting approaches, like throwing dynamite into a pond to fish, can give Arthur Low Honor, but hunting rabbits with a Varmint Rifle is, arguably, quite humane.

5

Legendary Elk

Their Massive Size Makes Them Very Resistant

• Considerable size
• Stealth is required

The Legendary Elk is one of the rarest animals found in Red Dead Redemption 2. What sets this elk apart from others in its region is that it has white hair and a shaggy mane. After killing this animal, players will be able to craft the Elk Antler Trinket, Legendary Elk Moccasins, Legendary Elk Half Chaps, and the Legendary Elk Range Gloves, which go very well with the Ghost Bison Outfit.

Despite its size, the Legendary Elk can be easily scared off, so players will have to tread carefully. Thankfully, Legendary animals always yield clear or perfect pelts, so players can use any weapon. This means that if they want to go full primal on this animal, they can even use one of the best knives in Red Dead Redemption 2, albeit it’s not the best choice.

4

Legendary Bullgator

Extremely Dangerous, Especially In Their Turf

• Extremely deadly
• It’s first encountered in the “Country Pursuits mission”

The Legendary Bullgator, otherwise known as Lacartus, is a very rare species in the game. It’s first seen in the “Country Pursuits mission”, where it attacks the boat Jules was in, leaving him stranded in the swamp. This ferocious animal even goes to the point of attacking Jules as he tries to swim to the boat Arthur, Dutch and Thomas are in, but luckily, Arthur manages to rescue him before he becomes the Bullgator’s meal.

The Legendary Bullgator can be extremely deadly, so players must hunt it down with caution to avoid perishing in their quest. The area where this animal is first encountered is near a small settlement full of shacks, some of which are important for players to find in order to search them and obtain a few valuables.

3

Legendary Bharati Grizzly Bear

Ferocious And Enormous, A Deadly Combination

• Larger than other bears in the wilderness
• Players can get the components for the Bear Claw Talisman from it

The Legendary Bharati Grizzly Bear is also a rarity in the game’s depiction of the American Wild West, and it appears in the mission “Exit Pursued by a Bruised Ego”. Being considerably larger than other bears in the game, this animal is extremely dangerous and can kill Arthur without a second thought, so proceeding with caution when hunting it down is key.

Once the Legendary Bharati Grizzly Bear has been slain, players will get the components for the Bear Claw Talisman and the Bear Hunter outfit set. As opposed to other aspects of the game, Arthur having High Honor does not affect anything in this mission, so players can walk into this formidable encounter without having to worry about their past deeds thus far.

2

Legendary Cougar

Extreme Speed, Combined With Sharp Claws

• Extremely dangerous and quick
• Found in the western section of New Austin

Many players agree that Cougars are some of the hardest animals to hunt in Red Dead Redemption 2 due to how dangerous they can be. This is only increased when players try to hunt the Legendary Cougar, as, like several other Legendary animals, it’s not only rare, but can kill Arthur with a few hits.

By slaying the Legendary Cougar, players will get the Legendary Cougar Pelt, the Legendary Cougar Fang, and the Legendary Cougar carcass. This rare predator can be found in Gaptooth Ridge. Specifically in the western section of New Austin.

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Legendary Giaguaro Panther

Very Rare And Requires A Ton Of Patience

• Located southeast of Bolger Glade
• Players must be Master Hunter Rank 9 for it to appear

Finally, there’s the Legendary Giaguaro Panther, which is not only beautiful, but extremely dangerous as well. By hunting it down, players will acquire the Legendary Panther Fur, the Legendary Panther Eye, and the Legendary Panther Carcass. This precious prize can be found in Scarlett Meadows, just south of the center of Lemoyne. Specifically, southeast of Bolger Glade.

Players must be a Master Hunter Rank 9 to hunt the Legendary Giguaro Panther down, as it otherwise won’t appear. Hunting it down is also a requirement to reach Master Hunter Rank 10. Red Dead Redemption 2 has many complexities beyond animal hunting, including tough moral decisions and a lot of tragedies, some of which could explain why Dutch becomes evil in the end.