Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Welcome to my RDR2 - Cougar location guide. This video covers two reliable Cougar spawn locations in Red Dead Redemption 2 story mode - expand the description below for perfect pelt instructions and Master Hunter 6 tips.
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**Perfect Pelt Guide** Get a clean head shot on a three star Cougar with an Improved Arrow or a Bolt Action/Springfield Rifle - any ammunition type will suffice with both rifles.
**Master Hunter 6 Challenge Guide** This challenge requires you to successfully kill and skin 5 cougars using nothing but a bow. This is actually easier than it sounds, simply stay on your horse (which will give you another chance if you're bucked off, the cougar will circle back and give you another opportunity to get a shot off before pouncing) and simply target the Cougar using an IMPROVED arrow which will bring it down cleanly in one shot. Once you've killed and skinned one - move on to the second location provided in the video and do the same thing, then sleep for 24-48 hours and repeat.
This video covers the two most reliable spawn locations (in my experience) for Cougars in RDR2 story mode. They can be found at any time during the day but are less common at night.
If you have trouble getting a Cougar to spawn, I suggest setting up a camp a few clicks away from the spawn location and sleeping until the following day before riding back and trying again. If you hit bad RNG you may have to do this up to 5-10 times to get it to work for your desired purposes. Reloading your save and/or game can also be used to try and reset the animals in game.
Be sure to explore a small radius of the surrounding area thoroughly before resetting and trying again as it's exact location varies depending on conditions.
Also, be sure to clear out any legendary animals or random encounters in the area as they can mess with the spawns as well.
Good luck! RDR2 animal hunting can be quite tricky sometimes, but be patient and you'll find one eventually. If you have any questions just drop them down below and I'll answer them when I can.
If you enjoyed my RDR2 - Cougar location, perfect pelt and Master Hunter 6 challenge guide, please hit the thumbs up and consider subscribing for future Red Dead Redemption 2 & Rockstar Games related content.
End screen music taken from YouTube music library: Hooky with Sloane - Bird Creek
OTHER RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2 VIDEOS:
Panther and Florida Panther Location | Perfect pelt guide - youtube.com/watch?v=gcFuANjYRcU
Western Bull Moose | Location guide - youtube.com/watch?v=SzVkykvKNHQ
Exploring MEXICO & Out Of Bounds 2021 - youtube.com/watch?v=67J_PwomyOs
Landmarks of Riches Treasure guide - Easy 6x Gold Bars ($3000) - youtube.com/watch?v=hEgEEGK-YkU
All 10 Rock Carvings (Geology for Beginners) - youtube.com/watch?v=VKMWnrL2qsU
All 20 Dreamcatchers - youtube.com/watch?v=B92VQRd-BEw
All 30 Dinosaur Bones (A Test of Faith) - youtube.com/watch?v=VHUI1mYdRP4
All 144 Cigarette Cards collection guide *EASY METHOD* - youtube.com/watch?v=9kRepaMdbQs
#RDR2 #RedDeadRedemption #RockstarGames
Welcome to my RDR2 - Cougar location guide. This video covers two reliable Cougar spawn locations in Red Dead Redemption 2 story mode - expand the description below for perfect pelt instructions and Master Hunter 6 tips.
LINKS:
→ Join the Discord community: discord.gg/7UQsNqHDqB
→ Follow my Twitch for additional streams: twitch.tv/RedNitrate
→ Follow my Twitter for updates and news: twitter.com/RedNitrate
→ Become a member for exclusive perks: youtube.com/channel/UCZGg-c_rirKgHqtre6QTLtg/join
**Perfect Pelt Guide** Get a clean head shot on a three star Cougar with an Improved Arrow or a Bolt Action/Springfield Rifle - any ammunition type will suffice with both rifles.
**Master Hunter 6 Challenge Guide** This challenge requires you to successfully kill and skin 5 cougars using nothing but a bow. This is actually easier than it sounds, simply stay on your horse (which will give you another chance if you're bucked off, the cougar will circle back and give you another opportunity to get a shot off before pouncing) and simply target the Cougar using an IMPROVED arrow which will bring it down cleanly in one shot. Once you've killed and skinned one - move on to the second location provided in the video and do the same thing, then sleep for 24-48 hours and repeat.
This video covers the two most reliable spawn locations (in my experience) for Cougars in RDR2 story mode. They can be found at any time during the day but are less common at night.
If you have trouble getting a Cougar to spawn, I suggest setting up a camp a few clicks away from the spawn location and sleeping until the following day before riding back and trying again. If you hit bad RNG you may have to do this up to 5-10 times to get it to work for your desired purposes. Reloading your save and/or game can also be used to try and reset the animals in game.
Be sure to explore a small radius of the surrounding area thoroughly before resetting and trying again as it's exact location varies depending on conditions.
Also, be sure to clear out any legendary animals or random encounters in the area as they can mess with the spawns as well.
Good luck! RDR2 animal hunting can be quite tricky sometimes, but be patient and you'll find one eventually. If you have any questions just drop them down below and I'll answer them when I can.
If you enjoyed my RDR2 - Cougar location, perfect pelt and Master Hunter 6 challenge guide, please hit the thumbs up and consider subscribing for future Red Dead Redemption 2 & Rockstar Games related content.
End screen music taken from YouTube music library: Hooky with Sloane - Bird Creek
OTHER RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2 VIDEOS:
Panther and Florida Panther Location | Perfect pelt guide - youtube.com/watch?v=gcFuANjYRcU
Western Bull Moose | Location guide - youtube.com/watch?v=SzVkykvKNHQ
Exploring MEXICO & Out Of Bounds 2021 - youtube.com/watch?v=67J_PwomyOs
Landmarks of Riches Treasure guide - Easy 6x Gold Bars ($3000) - youtube.com/watch?v=hEgEEGK-YkU
All 10 Rock Carvings (Geology for Beginners) - youtube.com/watch?v=VKMWnrL2qsU
All 20 Dreamcatchers - youtube.com/watch?v=B92VQRd-BEw
All 30 Dinosaur Bones (A Test of Faith) - youtube.com/watch?v=VHUI1mYdRP4
All 144 Cigarette Cards collection guide *EASY METHOD* - youtube.com/watch?v=9kRepaMdbQs
#RDR2 #RedDeadRedemption #RockstarGames
