| Class | Mammal |
| Size | Large |
Quick Overview
Red Dead Redemption 2 Sheep can be hunted and skinned for crafting materials, it's a Large sized Mammal animal. We recommend using a Rifle or a Sniper to hunt this animal. You can craft a at the Trapper Shop using it's materials and cook the Gristly Mutton meal from hunting it, Merino Sheep. it's not a Legendary Animal.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Sheep Locations
Every type of Sheep found in RDR2.
Using the best weapons to hunt a Sheep in Red Dead 2, will reward you with a Perfect Quality Kill. Since this animal is herbivores you should use Herbivore Bait to attract it in the wild.
Sheep Perfect Quality Kill Weapons.
- Use Herbivore Bait
- Bow with Arrow
- Bow with Poison 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
Regular Sheep Locations

There's currently no Legendary version of this animal.
Merino Sheep
- The Merino Sheep can be found on ranches and in towns across New Hanover.
- As herbivores, they feed on pasture plants, grasses, clovers and forbs.
- A repeater, or a Bow with arrows, is considered to be the best weapon for hunting sheep.
- Their wool can be used for crafting, and their gristly meat can be consumed.
Locations where you can find:
- Saint Denis
- Van Horn Trading Post
- Valentine
- Strawberry
- Blackwater
- Armadillo Town
- Tumbleweed
- Rhodes
- Annesburg
- New Hanover
- Ranches
- Towns
Sheep Cooking Recipes
Cooking recipes you can use with this animal.
| Recipe Name | Regular | Thyme Type | Oregano Type | Mint Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gristly Mutton | Plain Mutton | Thyme Mutton | Oregano Mutton | Minty Mutton |
Sheep Materials
The materials you will receive from hunting and skinning an Sheep will depend on the animal quality and kill quality.
| Material | Cost | Kill Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect Sheep Carcass | $4.75 | Perfect Kill |
| Good Sheep Carcass | $2.85 | Good Kill |
| Perfect Sheep Wool | $2 | Perfect Kill |
| Poor Sheep Carcass | $1.9 | Poor Kill |
| Good Sheep Wool | $1.2 | Good Kill |
| Poor Sheep Wool | $0.8 | Poor Kill |
| Gristly Mutton | $0.4 | Any |
Red Dead Redemption 2 Sheep Crafting
What you can make from Sheep crafting materials.
Trapper Crafting
| Item Name | Pricing | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Sheep Batwing Chaps | $35.00 | Perfect Sheep Hide x2 |
| Trapper's Cloak | $32.00 | Perfect Sheep Hide |
| Huntsman Vest | $25.00 | Perfect Sheep Hide, Perfect Deer Pelt |
| Snake Bulldogger Hat | $23.00 | Perfect Sheep Hide, Perfect Snake Skin |
| Sheepskin Vest | $20.00 | Perfect Sheep Hide x2 |
| Legendary Elk Half Chaps | $16.00 | Legendary Elk Pelt, Perfect Sheep Hide |
Fence Crafting
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Where to find these Special Crafting Materials
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Camp Crafting
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Item Crafting
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