American Elk


Also called wapiti, a large North American cervid common in western states; hunts often require limited-entry tags or draws.

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Big Game


Larger species such as deer, elk, or bear, usually requiring specific tags and more restrictive r...


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Fair Chase


The idea of pursuing game in a manner not giving hunters an improper advantage; includes abiding ...


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Heart-Lung Shot


An ideal shot placement hitting both the heart and lungs for a quick, humane harvest of big game ...


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Range Estimation


The method of determining distance to a target, vital for proper shot placement in archery and fi...


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Cervid


Any member of the deer family (e.g., whitetail, mule deer, elk, moose), often subject to regulati...


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