You cannot damage Legendary Animal pelts so bring strong weapons and leave your bow behind. A Shotgun with Slug Ammo purchased from a Fence is a great hunting accessory. Here are the full steps for how to hunt Legendary Animals in RDR2 and what to do if they don't appear - or get away.
To kill a Legendary Animal in Red Dead 2 you must hunt it carefully - Legendary Animals do not just appear, you must hunt/track them to stand a chance of killing them. How to Kill the Legendary Buck in Red Dead 2 The best time of day to hunt for the Legendary Buck is morning, based on our experience. You can locate the Legendary Buck around the burned-down forest at the western foot of Mt.