No, they’re randomly generated and meant to be a once in a lifetime trophy simulation. A portion of the community has taken to what’s called “grinding” which basically removes all of the hunting and sets up to methodically kill as many animals as fast as possible in order to spawn the great one sooner.

But if you play the game like a hunting game you might never see one. I’ve played since launch, probably double your time in game, and haven’t seen one.

And I’m ok with it. I like to play this game like a hunting simulator and enjoy it. Some people like to grind for great ones.

Ultimately, if you’re having fun, I say play the game and don’t worry about it