Locations of Taxidermy Deer Heads in Alan Wake 2
Discover the hidden joy of petting mounted deer heads in Alan Wake 2! Explore Cauldron Lake, Bright Falls, and Watery locations to uncover these enchanting taxidermy treasures, and earn yourself a delightful surprise
In Alan Wake 2, you will come across a wide array of collectible objects and points of interest. One of these intriguing finds involves paying close attention to your surroundings whenever you enter homes and buildings. Our guide focuses on the Taxidermy Deer Heads in Alan Wake 2, which can be interacted with by playing as Saga Anderson in order to fulfill your tally.
Table of Contents [hide]Locations of Mounted Taxidermy Deer Heads in Alan Wake 2Cauldron Lake Deer HeadsDeer Head #1
Bright Falls Deer HeadsDeer Head #1
Deer Head #2
Deer Head #3
Deer Head #4
Watery Deer HeadsDeer Head #1
Deer Head #2
Mounted Taxidermy Deer Head locations in Alan Wake 2
In our comprehensive guide for Taxidermy Deer Head in Alan Wake 2, we have divided the information into sections that correspond to the main zones you will encounter throughout Saga's story. We have also assigned numbers to each deer head based on the order we encountered them in our playthrough. Additionally, don't forget to visit Saga's Mind Place, where you can communicate with the mounted deer on the wall. By doing so, you may receive a response, such as "eight remaining," which indicates the number of deer heads still to be found.
Cauldron Lake Deer Heads
Deer Head #1
Chapter: Return 2 - The Heart
Location: The deer head in Cauldron Lake can be found exclusively at Witchfinder's Station, which is situated in the far northwestern corner of the map. It is important to remember that this location also houses a secret Nursery Rhyme puzzle.
Witchfinder's Station deer head in Cauldron Lake
Bright Falls Deer Heads
Deer Head #1
Chapter: Return 1 - Invitation
Location: Oh Deer Diner - As you explore Bright Falls and progress through the subsequent chapters, make sure to stop by the renowned Oh Deer Diner. Don't forget to venture into the storage room located at the back, where you will come across a stunningly displayed deer head.
Chapter 5: The Return of the Old Gods
Location: Valhalla Nursing Home - Later in the campaign, you will come across the Alan Wake 2 Taxidermy Deer Head at the lounge room on the second floor of Valhalla Nursing Home. This area also conveniently serves as a save point.
Deer Head #3
Chapter: Return 5 - Old Gods
In the same chapter, you'll proceed to the nearby Wellness Center where you'll encounter a door lacking a doorknob and a security room. As the Hunting Rifle is also housed in this area, we provide a thorough description of it in our weapons guide. Here's a brief summary: Input 17-08-23 on the terminal and proceed to open the sliding doors.
Retrieve the doorknob from the receptionist's desk.
You can use it to open the storage room that has both the Hunting Rifle and this mounted deer head.
Deer Head #4
Chapter: Return 5 - Old Gods
Location: Ranger Station - After successfully clearing the Overlap encounter, acquiring the Bolt Cutters, you will gain access to the southern section of Bright Falls. In the wooded hills, just before reaching Billie's Boat Yard and the town itself, you will come across a Ranger Station.
Watery Deer Heads
Deer Head #1
Chapter: Return 3 - Local Girl
Location: Lighthouse Trailer Park - Acquire the Screwdriver from Coffee World and solve the puzzle at the Gift Shop. This will grant you a key to open the gate leading to the trailer park. You will find Deer Head #2 displayed in Saga's former trailer.
Chapter: Return 3 - Local Girl
Location: Kalevala Knights Workshop - To proceed, make your way into the Kalevala Knights Workshop. Once inside, you will come across a wall adorned with the impressive Taxidermy Deer Head from Alan Wake 2.
Deer Head #3
Chapter: Return 3 - Local Girl
Location: Ranger Station - After completing the Overlap encounter, the flood waters will subside, allowing you to visit the Ranger Station located north of Coffee World.
These are the Taxidermy Deer Heads that we have currently uncovered in Alan Wake 2. We will continue to provide updates if we come across more, so stay tuned. In the meantime, make sure to collect various items such as Alex Casey Lunchboxes, Cult Stashes, and Nursery Rhymes. Additionally, there is an item known as the Mayor Setter Charm that reveals these items and points of interest on your map.
From Bright Falls to the Dark Place, danger lurks in every corner in Alan Wake 2. Don't worry because we've got everything covered in our guides hub.
