RE: The finest eatin' critter is?
Another vote for bison. Antelope can vary from being nearly inedible to really good. Mule deer about the same. Whitetail seem consistently better than mule deer. And elk is generally pretty good, although a big old rutting bull is usually a "sausage special". But for my taste buds, it's bison - well seasoned in a garlic based marinade.