In any case, I would recommend something chambered in .22LR as a starter. Cheap gun, cheap ammo (if you can find it), gives you plenty of practice to get you going. Bolt, lever or semi-auto would be more of a matter of personal preference, but I would suggest bolt, since they tend to keep you more disciplined.
For what?
Hunting.
Hunting what?
In any case, I would recommend something chambered in .22LR as a starter. Cheap gun, cheap ammo (if you can find it), gives you plenty of practice to get you going. Bolt, lever or semi-auto would be more of a matter of personal preference, but I would suggest bolt, since they tend to keep you more disciplined.