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Old 12-14-2004, 06:52 PM
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Another vote for antelope. I don't know if easy is correct. But it's one of the most enjoyable hunts there is. Lots of animals----in the open---ton of fun puting on stalks. The antelope usually win but it's OK because more are just ahead.
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Old 12-15-2004, 05:23 PM
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Sitka Blacktail Deer
easiest hands down, like beack combing, when not looking for big bucks
but only in alaska i guess...
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Old 12-15-2004, 05:25 PM
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well how big of big game do you want. if you want something extremely easy try whitails
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Old 12-15-2004, 05:30 PM
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Definitely antelope. They are relatively easy to find, but your rifle skills should be good enough to shoot a minimum of 250 yards. I have rarely been able to get closer than that to them except by accident.

Caribou would be my second choice. They seem to die easier, you can get closer, and they definitely taste better, but the hunts are a little pricey compared to Antelope.
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Old 12-16-2004, 04:05 PM
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My first species was a wild bore. That was pretty darn easy
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Old 12-16-2004, 06:14 PM
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Tally so far:

11 for Deer
11 for Antelope
2 for Black Bear
1 for Caribou
1 for Wild Boar
1 undecided.
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27 Total
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Old 12-16-2004, 08:15 PM
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You say the easiest and I would say a Whitetail doe.
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Old 12-17-2004, 09:03 AM
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Whitetail based on availablity alone (range, population,etc).
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Old 12-17-2004, 09:32 AM
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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.
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Old 12-17-2004, 09:55 AM
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If you cannot get under 200 yds on a antelope,you might try not chasing them with the truck.
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