Fair Chase

The idea of pursuing game in a manner not giving hunters an improper advantage; includes abiding by seasons, bag limits, and ethical principles.

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Spot and Stalk

A hunting technique where you locate game at a distance (spot) and then move quietly to get withi...

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American Elk

Also called wapiti, a large North American cervid common in western states; hunts often require l...

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Smoke Pole

A slang term for a muzzleloader, referencing the large cloud of smoke produced by black powder up...

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Atlatl

A primitive tool for throwing spears or darts with enhanced speed and distance; legal for certain...

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Best Practices for Deer Feeders

Guidelines for installing and maintaining deer feeders safely and ethically to prevent overconcen...

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Youth Hunt

A special season or event allowing young hunters priority or exclusive hunting opportunities, typ...

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Ethics in Hunting

Principles of fair chase, sportsmanship, and respect for wildlife and habitats; fosters a positiv...

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African Big Game Safari

Hunting large African species (e.g., Cape buffalo, kudu) requiring special documentation and impo...

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Low Impact Hunting

Methods aiming to minimize disturbance to wildlife and habitat, such as walking quietly, limiting...

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High Fence Hunting

Hunting within large properties enclosed by tall fences to closely manage or control game populat...

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Roe Deer

A small to medium-sized European deer sometimes found on exotic game ranches in the U.S.; hunting...

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Spring Turkey Season

The hunting period in spring for male (tom) turkeys, often during their breeding cycle; calling t...

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Legal Shooting Hours

The specific times of day (e.g., half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset) during which...

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Road Hunting

Hunting while traveling on or near public roads, often illegal or heavily restricted due to safet...

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Open Season

The legal timeframe when a particular game species can be hunted, established to manage wildlife ...

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Bison Hunting

Harvesting wild or ranch bison under special permits; notable for historical and conservation imp...

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Aerial Hunting

Using aircraft (helicopter or fixed-wing) to control certain species like feral hogs or coyotes; ...

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Antelope

In North America, refers primarily to pronghorn; found in open plains, requiring careful range es...

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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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Silhouette

The outline of a target or animal against the sky or background, aiding identification or shot pl...

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Hunter Ethics

Moral guidelines like respecting bag limits, ensuring quick kills, and following fair chase princ...

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Waterfowl Identification

Recognizing waterfowl species by features like plumage, vocalizations, or flight patterns; essent...

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David Harrison · February 27, 2025