Per R* Newswire:

Hunting is one of the most fun and unpredictable gameplay offerings of the epic open frontier Red Dead Redemption experience – and judging by what we’ve been seeing at the Social Club and from player impressions on Twitter, it’s also a fan-favorite Red Dead pastime.

Today we’ll be providing some tips to help you become an expert in some of the single-player aspects of hunting wildlife…

* After hunting and skinning animals, keep in mind that the further away the shop is from the native land of the animal that you are selling, the more money they pay for the hides and parts.

* If you see a cougar, immediately take action and begin shooting.  Best to move side to side instead of running in one direction as the cougar will follow right behind you.

* If you hear a rattling noise when riding your horse, climb off and retrace your steps.  A rattlesnake is nearby…

* Use rifles on soaring birds as pistols and revolvers aren’t as accurate at long range.

* When hunting deer, elk and other fast animals, stay on your horse so you don’t lose them.

Master Hunter challenges for single player include the following:

* Master Hunter 1: Collect five coyote pelts by killing five coyotes, skinning the carcasses and collecting the pelts.  Search around Hanging Rock north of Armadillo or on the hills surrounding MacFarlane’s Ranch.

* Master Hunter 2: Collect five deer pelts by killing five deer and skinning them.  One place you’ll find them is prancing about in Hennigan’s Stead.

* Master Hunter 3: Kill five wolves with your melee knife and collect five wolf pelts.  Look for wolves south of Blackwater and north of MacFarlane’s Ranch.

* Master Hunter 4: Collect five boar tusks and three armadillo carapaces in addition to those you already have.  Search for boars southwest of Thieves Landing and for armadillos in the areas surrounding Armadillo and Ridgewood Farm.

* Master Hunter 5: Kill two cougars with your melee knife and collect two cougar pelts.  This will unlock the Buffalo Rifle in town weapon shops.

* Master Hunter 6: Collect five raccoon pelts, five skunk pelts and five fox pelts in addition to those you already have.  Look for these around Armadillo at night, and in Tall Trees in the green regions.

* Master Hunter 7: Collect five elk meat and five bighorn skins in addition to those you already have.  Search for elk in the snowy region of Tall Trees.

* Master Hunter 8: Kill a bear with your melee knife and collect a bear pelt.  Bears are found in Tall Trees.

* Master Hunter 9: Search Ojo Del Diablo for Khan the jaguar and collect his pelt.

* Master Hunter 10: Search Aurora Basin for Lobo the Wolf, Stillwater Creek for Gordo the Boar and Nekoti Rock for Brumas the Bear.  This will unlock the ability to harvest vittles from animals that create a consumable health item.

We’ll be covering more hunting tips and also all of the Sharpshooter Challenges in part two of our Hunting Wildlife tips series, coming soon.  In the meantime, let us know if you have any hunting tips or questions in the comments below and we may answer them now or in a future edition of Asked & Answered.

Per R* Newswire:

The five Free Roam Challenges in Red Dead Redemption‘s multiplayer are one of many ways for you and your friends to gain experience and new titles for your online characters.  Last week, we covered both Hunter and Sharpshooter challenges – this time, we’ll be going through the Outlaw challenges.

To view Free Roam Challenges in the game, enter multiplayer.  Pause the game, choose ‘Journal’ and then ‘Free Roam’.

Outlaw I – Public Enemy

Become Most Wanted and earn 250 XP and the title Outlaw.
Tip: Get a bounty of more than $1000 to become a Public Enemy and become ‘Most Wanted’.

Become Most Wanted ten times and earn 250 XP and the title On The Run.
Tip: An example of a safe place with plenty of cover is the third floor of the El Alcalde De Chuparosa building in Chuparosa.  Use the ladder in the east room of the second floor to gain access, and watch that ladder closely for Law Men.

Become Most Wanted 50 times and earn 250 XP and the title Career Criminal.
Tip: Another example of a place in the game with great cover is behind the counter of Nathaniel Johnston’s General Practice Physician’s building in Armadillo.  But be careful as other players might try to light your character on fire by shooting at the lantern hanging from the ceiling…

Outlaw I – Bounty

Gain a bounty of $500 and earn 250 XP and the title Bandito.
Tip: Shoot and kill enough Law Men to get your bounty over $500.  Take cover.

Gain a bounty of $1000 and earn 250 XP and the title Renegade.
Tip: A bounty of $1000 will make you a Public Enemy.  Take positions in a building with your posse and stay alive at all costs.

Gain a bounty of $5000 and earn 250 XP and the title Enemy of the State.
Tip: The Law Men will do everything they can to take you down.  Stay near a town to ensure that more and more Law Men keep coming as you shoot them down.

Outlaw I – Survival

Stay alive for three minutes with a posse after you and earn 250 XP and the title Running Man.
Tip: Don’t ever run out into an open area with Law Men after you unless you are sure you have sufficient cover from the rest of your posse.

Stay alive for five minutes with a posse after you and earn 250 XP and the title Fleeing Felon.
Tip: If you want to find a stagecoach and get up to six of your posse rolling, wait along roads or look in towns.  Just be sure whoever is steering has mad skills.

Stay alive for seven minutes with a posse after you and earn 250 XP and the title Maniac Militia Member.
Tip: Be sure you’ve got plenty of ammunition and good weapons before going for this one.  For example, get the Mauser Pistol from inside the west building in Twin Rocks.

Outlaw II – Outlaw Gang

Form a posse of two or more.  All posse members must gain a bounty of at least $1000 to earn 250 XP and the title Mild Bunch.
Tip: Another good spot for your posse to take cover and fire at Law Men is on top of the Foreman’s Office in MacFarlane’s Ranch.  Have one of your posse members keep an eye on the staircase for incoming Law Men.

Form a posse of two or more.  All posse members must gain a bounty of at least $2500 to earn 250 XP and the title Motley Crew.
Tip: It’s always good to appoint a leader to give orders when fighting off Law Men to complete challenges.

Form a posse of two or more.  All posse members must gain a bounty of at least $7500 to earn 250 XP and the title Wild Bunch.
Tip: Posse up and stick together.  Everyone needs to work together to get through this challenge..

Outlaw II – Public Enemy Killer

Kill a Public Enemy player and earn 250 XP and the title Deputy.
Tip: When you hear the announcement that a player in your Free Roam has become a Public Enemy, a skull will appear on your radar.

Kill five Public Enemy players and earn 250 XP and the title Sheriff.
Tip: Any player that’s gained a bounty of more than $1000 will want to stay alive at all costs, so use clever tactics when approaching.  If the Public Enemy is inside a building, see if you can snipe him through a window from a distance or kill him with dynamite.

Kill 25 Public Enemy players and earn 250 XP and the title Law Dog.
Tip: Observe how the Public Enemy is killing Law Men, and be sure to use a different tactic.  Be careful to not trample a dog or shoot a horse as this will give you a bounty and make it more difficult for you to take down the Public Enemy.
Tip: Easiest way to do this is to find a player that’s already Most Wanted.  Keep your space from the player.  Start taking down Law Men and become Most Wanted.  Then rush for the player and show your skills.

Outlaw II – Public Enemy Kill Streak

Kill a Most Wanted player while you are Most Wanted and earn 250 XP and the title The Coward.

Get a kill streak of three while being a Public Enemy and earn 250 XP and the title Yellowbelly.
Tip: Gain a $1000 bounty and find a spot where you can take down Law Men and also use a rifle at long range to take down incoming players.

Get a kill streak of five while being a Public Enemy and earn 250 XP and the title Remorseless.
Tip: Always regenerate your health using cover.  If a posse of players is coming after you, pull out the Mauser Pistol you obtained from Twin Rocks and fire away at a rapid rate.

Get a kill streak of seven while being a Public Enemy and earn 250 XP and the title Public Enemy #1.
Tip: You’ve made it to a kill streak of five.  All you need to do now is get two more kills.  Reload your weapons, keep knocking down Law Men and watch the blips on your radar.  Patience is key.  Wait for that perfect moment.

And if you have any additional tips to share on how best to complete the Free Roam Challenges, let everyone know in the comments.  Stay tuned for more of our Free Roam Challenges tips series in the coming weeks.

Here’s a great video from MwKShield1 which features a checklist of all animals in Red Dead Redemption as well as where to find them. This is an excellent resource if you are trying to gain the Unnatural Selection Achievement/Trophy.

Per R* Newswire:

Red Dead Redemption’s multiplayer Free Roam offers a vast open landscape with five different challenge categories: Sharpshooter, Hunter, Survivalist, Lawbringer and Outlaw.  Keeping track of your Free Roam Challenges is as simple as pausing the game, choosing ‘Journal’ and then ‘Free Roam’.

Today, we present part one of a series of tips on ways to conquer the Free Roam challenges, starting off with Sharpshooter and Hunter:

Sharpshooter I

*Shoot and kill five flying birds to earn 250 XP and the title Bird Watcher.
Tip: Enter an open grassy area such as Hennigan’s Stead.  Fire off a shot to see and hear if any birds are nearby.

*Shoot and kill five rabbits to earn 250 XP and the title Exterminator.
Tip: Search around MacFarlane’s Ranch for these critters.

*Get ten head shots on enemy AI to get 250 XP and the title Head Hollower.
Tip: Go to a Gang Hideout such as Twin Rocks and use the Rolling Block Rifle or the Carcano Rifle. Enemies will take defensive positions and allow you to easily pick them off.

*Shoot ten guns out of enemies’ hands to earn 250 XP and the title Sharpshooter.
Tip: Target enemy gun hands with Dead Eye.

Sharpshooter II

*Shoot two hats off of two different people’s heads within five seconds of each other to earn 250 XP and the title Hat Trickster.
Tip: Head to a Gang Hideout where the enemies have large hats such as Twin Rocks.  Use Dead Eye for accuracy.

*Shoot someone’s hat off and shoot the gun out of their hand within 3 seconds of each other to earn 250 XP and the title Hauty Gunhand.
Tip: Use Dead Eye to mark the top of an enemy’s hat and also his gun hand.

*Kill a grizzly bear with a single head shot to earn 250 XP and the title Bear Starer.
Tip: Find grizzly bears in Tall Trees north of Manzanita Post.  Use a weapon such as the Semi-Auto Shotgun at close range.

*Shoot a hat off someone while riding a mount to earn 250 XP and the title Hat Flyer.
Tip: A Gang Hideout such as Tesoro Azul has enemies with larger hats that are easier to target and shoot.

*Kill any three different types of wild animals within ten seconds of each other to earn 250 XP and the title Master Sharpshooter.
Tip: Tall Trees is where you’ll find an abundance of wildlife: wild boars, elk, bears, bighorns, deer and foxes.

Hunter I

*Kill five deer to earn 250 XP and the title Stew Brewer.
Tip: Deer can be found in the northern section of Tall Trees, Gaptooth Ridge, south of Roca de Madera in Diez Coronas as well as many other places.

*Kill five coyotes to earn 250 XP and the title Conservationist.
Tip: Ride around the outskirts of Armadillo and listen for the sounds of the coyotes.

*Kill five wolves (one must be with a knife) to earn 250 XP and the title Wolf Cryer.
Tip: Wolves can be found in several places.  Some of them are Torquemada, Rio del Lobo, north of Ridgewood Farm and north of Chuparosa.

*Kill five cougars (one must be with a knife) to earn 250 XP and the title The Mauled.
Tip: Look in Gaptooth Ridge or Rio Bravo.

*Kill five elk to earn 250 XP and the title Hunter.
Tip: The northernmost area of Tall Trees is your best bet for finding elk.

Hunter II

*Find and kill a unique named giant bear to earn 250 XP and the title Master Hunter.

*Kill five bears (one must be with a knife) to earn 250 XP and the title Spartan Survival.
Tip: The northern and snowy section of Tall Trees is where you’ll find the bears.

*Find and kill a unique named wolf to earn 250 XP and the title Lycanthropist.
Tip: Lobo the wolf is located in Barranca just southeast of Chuparosa.

*Find and kill a unique named giant boar to earn 250 XP and the title Lord of the Flies.
Tip: Gordo the boar is located in Greenhollow on the New Austin side of the border opposite El Presidio.

*Find and kill a unique named giant jaguar to earn 250 XP and the title Cat Ballyhoo.
Tip: Khan the jaguar is located in Tanner’s Reach, west of Manzanita Post and south of Aurora Basin.

*Find and kill a unique named giant bear to earn 250 XP and the title Master Hunter.
Tip: Brumas the bear is located in the Southern section of Tall Trees at Bearclaw Camp.

If you’ve got any of your own personal tips and experiences about the Hunter or Sharpshooter challenges, give us a shout in the comments, and look for part two of this series coming soon.

Quick Tip: There are no lawmen in Thieves’ Landing. So if the mood strikes you, put on your bandanna (which can actually be purchased in Thieves’ Landing) so you don’t lose any honor and let the killing, looting, and stealing begin as you will not incur any bounty! But be warned, even though there is no law enforcement, both the Bollard Twins and Walton Gangs have a large presence in this reckless town and are always heavily armed.

If you’re looking for a challenge, try to clear it out!

Quick Tip: Become a Famed Gunslinger in Red Dead Redemption and you will no longer be wanted for stealing horses.