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The term usually is not used to refer to the pursuit of [[fish]], which is known as [[fishing]], the capture of animals using a trap, which is known as [[trapping]], nor the raising and killing of animals on [[farm]]s. | The term usually is not used to refer to the pursuit of [[fish]], which is known as [[fishing]], the capture of animals using a trap, which is known as [[trapping]], nor the raising and killing of animals on [[farm]]s. | ||
| − | Modern hunting is usually either [[bowhunting]] with a [[bow (weapon)|bow]] and [[arrow]], or [[gun hunting]] with a [[rifle]] or [[shotgun]]. | + | Modern hunting is usually either [[bowhunting]] with a [[bow (weapon)|bow]] and [[arrow]], or [[gun hunting]] with a [[rifle]] or [[shotgun]]. Hunters may use primitive tools such as [[sling]]s, [[spear]]s and a [[selfbow]] or more technically advanced equipment such as the [[compound bow]] and [[gun]]. |
Animals hunted for sport are often referred to as '[[game animal]]s' or '[[game]]'. In modern times hunting is regulated including the [[license|licensing]] of hunters, specified hunting seasons for each species, and strict limits on the number of animals one is permitted to take per season or per day. Often special stamps or tags are required for some species in addition to the regular hunting license. [[Poaching]] is the illegal act of hunting in violation of these laws, such as hunting out of season or more than the legal limit. The legal limit is often called the 'bag limit'. | Animals hunted for sport are often referred to as '[[game animal]]s' or '[[game]]'. In modern times hunting is regulated including the [[license|licensing]] of hunters, specified hunting seasons for each species, and strict limits on the number of animals one is permitted to take per season or per day. Often special stamps or tags are required for some species in addition to the regular hunting license. [[Poaching]] is the illegal act of hunting in violation of these laws, such as hunting out of season or more than the legal limit. The legal limit is often called the 'bag limit'. | ||
Revision as of 00:06, January 9, 2009
Hunting is the pursuit and killing of animals for food, clothing, sport, or other purposes.
The term usually is not used to refer to the pursuit of fish, which is known as fishing, the capture of animals using a trap, which is known as trapping, nor the raising and killing of animals on farms.
Modern hunting is usually either bowhunting with a bow and arrow, or gun hunting with a rifle or shotgun. Hunters may use primitive tools such as slings, spears and a selfbow or more technically advanced equipment such as the compound bow and gun.
Animals hunted for sport are often referred to as 'game animals' or 'game'. In modern times hunting is regulated including the licensing of hunters, specified hunting seasons for each species, and strict limits on the number of animals one is permitted to take per season or per day. Often special stamps or tags are required for some species in addition to the regular hunting license. Poaching is the illegal act of hunting in violation of these laws, such as hunting out of season or more than the legal limit. The legal limit is often called the 'bag limit'.
Different types of hunting can refer to the different types of species hunted. These include big game such as elk, bear, moose, and deer; small game such as rabbits and squirrels; game birds such as grouse and pheasant; and waterfowl such as ducks and geese. There also exist different methods of hunting, such as hunting in place from a tree stand, or hunting on foot which involves the skills of tracking and stalking.
