ELKampMaster

Suppose you are wanting to help someone (say a target hunter or a bird hunter) "break in" to the realm of Big Game Hunting (big game lite?) He or she is reasonably proficient with their 30-06 scoped rifle....

What big game animal (USA/Canada) would you recommend they pursue for their first big game hunt?
(One big game animal species only please). You are NOT restricted to your locale.

You vote and I'll keep the tally!

charlie brown

I would have to say (if you can actually call them big game), ANTELOPE. Plenty of animals, and usually give you another chance or two if you mess up.

Elkcrazy8

Reindeer, I have a nice red nose spotted and i have him patterned. I know where he is every year on the 25th. Last 2 years I fell asleep on my stand but saw the tracks in the A.M. I think I may take my small caliber rifle though. LOL. On a more serious note, I think that the easiest would be black bear over bait.

Carpmaster

Antelope hands down for fun, nice trophy and ease of hunt due to high numbers

TerryM

Black bear over bait. Relatively cheap, easy access and easy shooting.

Thumper1963

Wow. I just found this place. What a great resource for hunters.
Antelope are fun but I would worry a bit about the longer distance shooting with a new hunter.
I would vote for white tail deer as they are easy to hunt and are found all over the country.

NVMIKE

antelope or whitetails. moose are usually easy also ,ONCE YOU FIND THEM.

James B

Deer for sure. No other animal is as wide speard throughout the whole country. Its a good way to teach a young hunter to use the wind and game trails and field dressing skills. Deer are plentiful enough in most area that the new hunter has a good chance to succeed. Although one must that he is not going to score everytime out, its a good start to score on the first hunt.

idahoelkinstructor

another vote for antelope

ELKampMaster

Tally so far:

3 for Antelope
2 for Black Bear
2 for Deer
1 undecided.
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8 Total