For one thing, in the original post local did not matter, so the fact that there are whitetails in 48 states really doesn't matter. Also due to the fact that much whitetail hunting is done by sitting in a tree waiting, it is not always the most exciting type of hunting for a first timer. That is why antelope would be the way I would vote. Seeing a lot of animals, spot and stalk type hunting. It typically is just a more exciting hunt for the first timer.