White-tail and Mule deer are great species to start your big game hunting experience with, mainly because they are so abundant in Canada. They are also on the smaller side of the large game species, so field dressing and packing them out is a lot less daunting for beginners than something like Elk or Moose. Deer also contribute serious damage to natural ecosystems if left unchecked, so when hunters harvest them, they are actually helping native plants and animals thrive by reducing competition for resources.