Red Dead Redemption 2 Elk | Locations, Crafting, Legendary ...

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Elk can be hunted and skinned for crafting materials, it's a Massive sized Mammal animal. We recommend using a Rifle or a Sniper to hunt this animal. You can craft a Elk Antler Trinket at the Fence Shop using it's materials and cook the Mature Venison meal from hunting it, Rocky Mountain Bull Elk, Rocky Mountain Cow Elk, Legendary Elk.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Elk Locations

Every type of Elk found in RDR2.

• Rocky Mountain Bull Elk
• Rocky Mountain Cow Elk
• Legendary Elk

Using the best weapons to hunt a Elk in Red Dead 2, will reward you with a Perfect Quality Kill. Since this animal is herbivore you should use Herbivore Bait to attract it in the wild.

Elk Perfect Quality Kill Weapons.

• Use Herbivore Bait
• Bow with Poison Arrow
• Bow with Improved Arrow
• Throwable with Poison Throwing Knife
• Rifle with Regular
• Rifle with Split Point
• Rifle with High Velocity
• Rifle with Express
• Sniper with Regular
• Sniper with Split Point
• Sniper with High Velocity
• Sniper with Express
• Shotgun with Slug

• Bow
• Rifle
• Shotgun
• Sniper
• Throwable

Regular Elk Locations

RDR2 Legendary Elk Locations

Legendary Elk materials can be used to craft Talismans or Trinkets. You can view other types of Legendary Animals HERE.

• You can find the Legendary Elk East of Bacchus Station

Rocky Mountain Bull Elk

• The Rocky Mountain Bull Elk is native to Ambarino and northern New Hanover.
• Their herbivorous diet includes grasses, leaves, bark and plants.
• Elk are easily startled, so it is advised to keep as much distance as possible whilst hunting.
• Long range weapons like a Bow with Improved Arrows, or a long scope rifle, are considered to be the best for hunting.
• Their skin and antlers can be used for crafting, and their mature venison is a good source of food.

Locations where you can find:

• New Hanover
• Ambarino

Rocky Mountain Cow Elk

• The Rocky Mountain Cow Elk is native to Ambarino and northern New Hanover.
• Their herbivorous diet includes grasses, leaves, bark and plants.
• Elk are easily startled, so it is advised to keep as much distance as possible whilst hunting.
• Long range weapons like a Bow with Improved Arrows, or a long scope rifle are considered to be the best for hunting.
• Their skin can be used for crafting, and their mature venison is a good source of food.

Locations where you can find:

• New Hanover
• Ambarino

Legendary Elk

• The Legendary Elk is endemic to Cumberland Forest, New Hanover.
• The distinguishable white hair and shaggy mane make this elk different to other elks in the region.
• Its herbivore diet includes grasses, leaves, bark and plants.
• Elk are easily startled so it is advised to keep as much distance as possible whilst hunting.
• Long range weapons like a Bow with Improved Arrows, or a long scope rifle, are considered to be the best for hunting.
• Killing this animal will give you the opportunity to craft a rare trinket.

Locations where you can find:

• New Hanover
• Cumberland Forest

Elk Cooking Recipes

Cooking recipes you can use with this animal.

Elk Materials

The materials you will receive from hunting and skinning an Elk will depend on the animal quality and kill quality.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Elk Crafting

What you can make from Elk crafting materials.

Trapper Crafting

Fence Crafting

Where to find these Special Crafting Materials

Camp Crafting

Item Crafting

Other Massive Animals

• Alligator
• Bear
• Bison
• Black Bear
• Bull
• Cow
• Moose
• Ox

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