Fair Chase
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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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