Across
- 3. a buck (male deer) rubbing its antlers against trees and other objects
- 5. a method of removing the breast meat, leaving the skin, back, and legs attached
- 7. the specific period each year when it is legally permitted to hunt a particular species of animal
- 9. the animal or person that is being hunted
- 11. designed to be carried on the back using shoulder straps. It's a way to transport gear like food, clothes, hunting equipment, and other necessities during hunting trips.
- 13. the breeding season of whitetail deer (and other deer species) when bucks become actively focused on finding and breeding with does
- 14. a specific location where a deer will rest and sleep
- 15. a collection of medical supplies and equipment designed to provide immediate care for minor injuries and medical emergencies
- 17. walking stealthily through an animal's habitat, stopping frequently—sometimes for long periods—to scan and listen for game
- 19. using trained birds of prey, such as falcons, hawks, or eagles, to hunt wild game
- 21. wild boar, Iberian deer, row deer, Spanish goat, etc
- 22. a group of birds
- 23. a bag with shoulder straps that allow it to be carried on one's back.
- 27. exploring a hunting area to gain information about animal movement patterns, habitat, and potential hunting spots before the hunting season begins or during the season
- 29. a structure or hiding place used by hunters or observers to conceal themselves from animals
- 31. the pursuit of game with dogs
- 32. the state of continuing to live inspite of ordeal
- 33. a prized, large, and mature animal (typically male) of a specific species, often with impressive antlers or horns, that the hunter has hunted and intends to keep as a display
- 34. the process of removing a game animal's internal organs in the field shortly after it's been killed
- 36. the act of hounds (hunting dogs) spreading out and searching for a scent
- 38. various food preservation and flavoring processes of foods such as meat, fish and vegetables, by the addition of salt, with the aim of drawing moisture out of the food by the process of osmosis.
- 39. the practice of using devices to capture wild animals
- 40. the time period when it is illegal to hunt a specific animal, bird, or fish
- 42. a method used to attract deer by creating a scent trail using a piece of absorbent material soaked in deer scent
- 43. an elevated platform, typically secured to a tree, that provides a vantage point for hunting
Down
- 1. when a hunter scares game to other hunters
- 2. to cause birds or animals to leave there hiding spots and take flight
- 4. any substance, usually food or something resembling food, used to attract animals to a specific area for hunting purposes
- 5. act of hunting by observing game at a distance using binoculars or a spotting scope, without actively moving towards them
- 6. hard dry bread or biscuit, especially as rations for sailors
- 8. the maximum quantity or number of something (like fish, game, or other items) that a person can legally hold at any given time, excluding what they have stored at their residence
- 10. a tactic where hunters stalk or walk through an area, flushing out waterfowl or other game and shooting them as they fly up
- 12. both eyes have a nearly equal influence on visual input, making it difficult to definitively determine a dominant eye
- 13. (of a bird or bat) settle or congregate for rest or sleep.
- 16. the practice of following game stealthily to approach it within effective shooting range without being detected
- 18. the act of aiming and firing at a moving target ahead of its actual position, or to the use of lead bullets or shot in ammunition
- 20. the period when it is legally permissible to hunt a specific animal
- 21. a fitted covering (as of leather or rubber) for the foot that usually reaches above the ankle
- 23. liquid heated to boiling point
- 24. an animal that is caught and killed by another for food
- 25. a portable shelter made of cloth, supported by one or more poles and stretched tight by cords or loops attached to pegs driven into the ground
- 26. the steps taken after a successful hunt to prepare the animal for consumption
- 28. the imitation of animal sounds using a device or mouth, often to attract or drive game animals
- 29. the maximum number of fish, game animals, or birds that an individual can harvest or possess within a specified time period
- 30. a person or animal who hunts
- 35. a required purchase and must be possessed by hunters aged 16 and older when hunting migratory waterfowl.
- 36. various food preservation and flavoring processes of foods such as meat, fish and vegetables, by the addition of salt, with the aim of drawing moisture out of the food by the process of osmosis
- 37. substance, often a chemical, that is applied to the skin, clothing, or other surfaces to deter insects, particularly those that bite or transmit diseases
- 41. rabbit, hare, pheasant, quail, pigeon and, of course, the red-legged partridg