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Country Pursuits
Red Dead Redemption 2

Country Pursuits

Follow our Red Dead Redemption 2 walkthrough for the Country Pursuits mission. Learn how to save Jules, defeat the Bullgator, and achieve the Gold Medal.

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Follow our Red Dead Redemption 2 walkthrough for the Country Pursuits mission. Learn how to save Jules, defeat the Bullgator, and achieve the Gold Medal.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head upstairs in the camp house at Shady Belle to find Hosea and Dutch.
  2. 2
    Agree with Dutch and set off to meet a local fisherman.
  3. 3
    Reach the marker and trudge through the swamp with Thomas and Dutch.
  4. 4
    Follow Thomas's instructions and pay attention to his comments about stopping while gators swim past.
  5. 5
    Separate from Thomas and Dutch to search for Jules in the marked area.
  6. 6
    Look for a light in a nearby tree and beckon to Jules.
  7. 7
    Head over to the skiff with Jules to wrestle it free and group up.
  8. 8
    On the trip back, the boat gets stuck and Jules attempts to pull it free.
  9. 9
    The Bullgator returns and pulls Jules under.
  10. 10
    Quickly jump out of the boat and sprint as fast as possible to Jules.
  11. 11
    Listen to Jules's shouts when he emerges and run over to him.
  12. 12
    With Jules on Arthur's shoulder, sprint back to the boat as quickly as possible.
  13. 13
    Enter Dead Eye and unload bullets into the Bullgator, aiming for at least five hits for the Gold Medal.
  14. 14
    If you missed the Bullgator earlier, you'll have another chance to shoot it.
  15. 15
    Apply a bandage and pressure to Jules’ wound following the onscreen instructions.
Tips
  • Return Jules to the skiff within 1 minute 40 seconds for the Gold Medal.
  • Shoot the Bullgator 5 times for the Gold Medal.
  • Consider using a Biters tonic to help with sprinting speed.
  • Use Dead Eye to ensure you land the necessary shots on the Bullgator.

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