Beaver Location and Perfect Pelt Hunting Guide - Red Dead Redemption 2 Guide - IGN (2024)

This page covers the North American Beaver location in RDR2, and how to get a Perfect Beaver Pelt. The North American Beaver is a smaller animal in Red Dead Redemption 2. You'll most likely find this near rivers banks. You'll need a Perfect Beaver Pelt for part of the Valuables Satchel or for crafting hats with the Trapper.

"The North American Beaver can be found along the Kamassa River in Roanoke. Its herbivorous diet consists of tree bark, cambium, roots, buds, and water plants. A Varmint Rifle is the ideal weapon for hunting beavers. Beaver scent glands, skin and fat can all be used for crafting."

North American Beaver Spawn Locations in Red Dead 2

You can specifically find the North American Beaver along the banks of the Owanjila lake, which is to the west of Strawberry.

Looking for the Legendary Beaver? Check out this page instead:

• Legendary Beaver

How Kill the North American Beaver in Red Dead 2 for a Perfect Beaver Pelt

To get a perfect pelt you'll have to find a Perfect North American Beaver and use the right weapons to kill it.

Like all animals, the Beaver can be skittish. Beavers are smaller and look similar to skunks and badgers. Keep your eyes peeled for an animal scurrying away. You can get a clean, perfect kill is with the Varmint Rifle or the Bow with regular arrows.

Upon killing a pristine North American Beaver perfectly, you'll earn a perfect Beaver pelt, a Beaver claw, and and stringy meat.

Best Weapons and Ammo for a Perfect Beaver Pelt

• Varmint Rifle
• Bow

Perfect Beaver Pelt Uses

The Perfect Beaver Pelt can be used along with a Perfect Deer Pelt and a Perfect Rabbit Pelt to construct the Valuables Satchel, a Camp Upgrade.