Where can I find the Legendary Buck for crafting upgrades?

The Legendary Buck is one of the most valuable animals in Red Dead Redemption 2, primarily because its pelt and antlers are used to craft unique trinkets and upgrades at the Fence. These upgrades can significantly enhance your gameplay, such as improving the quality of pelts you collect or increasing your Dead Eye experience. To find and hunt the Legendary Buck, you need to follow a specific process, which includes locating its territory, tracking it, and successfully hunting it.\n\nFirst, you must unlock the Legendary Animal map. This is done by completing the mission ''Exit Pursued by a Bruised Ego'' in Chapter 2, where Hosea introduces you to hunting legendary animals. After this mission, you can access the map in your satchel, which shows the general locations of all legendary animals, including the Legendary Buck. The Legendary Buck is located in the western part of the map, near the area of Big Valley, west of Strawberry. Look for the Buck icon on your map, which is marked near the ''Little Creek River'' region.\n\nOnce you arrive in the area, you need to search for clues to track the Legendary Buck. Use your Eagle Eye ability (R3/RS) to highlight golden particles that indicate the animal''s trail. These clues can include tracks, fur, or droppings. Follow the trail carefully, as the Legendary Buck is a skittish animal and will flee if it detects you. To avoid spooking it, move slowly and stay downwind. You can check the wind direction by observing the particles in Eagle Eye mode.\n\nWhen you finally spot the Legendary Buck, equip a powerful rifle or bow with improved arrows to ensure a clean kill. Aim for the head or heart to maximize your chances of a one-shot kill. If the Buck starts to flee, use Dead Eye to slow time and line up a precise shot. Once the animal is down, skin it immediately to collect the Legendary Buck Pelt and Legendary Buck Antlers. These items are crucial for crafting upgrades at the Fence.\n\nAfter obtaining the pelt and antlers, head to any Fence location, such as the one in Rhodes or Saint Denis. At the Fence, you can craft the Buck Antler Trinket, which increases the quality of pelts you collect from other animals. This is particularly useful for hunting perfect pelts, as it reduces the chance of damaging them. Additionally, the Legendary Buck materials can be used to craft other unique items, so make sure to keep them safe.\n\nCommon challenges include losing the trail or spooking the Buck. If you lose the trail, use Eagle Eye again to reacquire the golden particles. If the Buck flees, don''t chase it immediately; instead, wait for it to calm down and return to the area. Patience is key when hunting legendary animals. Lastly, always save your game before attempting the hunt, as legendary animals do not respawn if you fail to kill or skin them.\n\nIn summary, the Legendary Buck is found near Big Valley, west of Strawberry. Use Eagle Eye to track it, hunt it with a powerful weapon, and craft valuable upgrades at the Fence. This process not only enhances your gameplay but also provides a rewarding hunting experience.