Top 3 Most Hunted Animals in the United States

1. White-tailed deer (_Odocoileus virginianus_): White-tailed deer are the most popular big game animals hunted in the United States, with an estimated 1.5 million whitetails harvested each year. They are found in a wide variety of habitats across the country, from forests to fields to suburbs.

2. Wild turkey (_Meleagris gallopavo_): Wild turkeys are the second most popular game bird hunted in the US, with an estimated 1 million birds harvested each year. They are found in forests and woodlands across much of the United States.

3. Mourning dove (_Zenaida macroura_): Mourning doves are the most popular small game bird hunted in the US, with an estimated 20 million birds harvested each year. They are found in a wide variety of habitats across the country, including fields, forests, and even city parks.