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The vast and untamed frontier ofRed Dead Redemptioninvites you to an immersive world filled with plenty of side activities,fromhelping strangersand foraging for rare herbsto tracking and hunting down some of the dangerous creatures that inhabit the wild.
One of the Master Hunter challenges in the game requires you totake down two cougars with a melee weaponandskin two of them(not necessarily the ones killed with the melee weapon). However, tracking down cougars may seem challenging when you first set out to look for them, as these cats prefer sticking to shadows and ambush you when least expected. Knowing where to find these beasts and how to draw them out will greatly increase your chances of bringing down these predators.
Despite how rare cougars are to spot, these cats are surprisingly widespread across New Austin. In certain regions, cougars can be found throughout the day, while in others, they only come out of the shadowsduring specific times of the day. Here are some of the best locations to find cougars inRed Dead Redemption, including details about what time of the day you should set out to hunt them:
Sometimes, cougars can be spotted chasing NPCs or encountered when accepting random hunting challenges.
InRed Dead Redemption, cougars are smart creatures and they rarely attack head-on. These dangerous creatures are masters of ambushes. When attacked by a cougar, John can die in two hits and his horse only needs one to meet its end. If you’re playing the game onhardcore mode, you should avoid hunting cougars on horseback, as horse deaths are permanent in this mode. Hunting cougars inRed Dead Redemptionrequires a mixture of skill and luck, and here are a few tips to help you excel in the endeavor:
