Comprehensive Glossary to Hunting Terms & Meanings: Deer Antlers & More

hunting terms

Every year, the number of deer hunters increases. This isn't a bad thing since the number of deer is also increasing rapidly and state game commissions do a good job of controlling the hunt. However, beginning hunters often don't understand some of the terminology that is used in regard to deer. For that matter, quite a few people who've been deer hunting many times also don't understand some of the terminology. Here is the ultimate guide to those hunting terms and what they mean.

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A

 AIR WASHED AKA WIND WASHED

B

BEAM

BEDDING AREAS

BENCH LEG

BLEAT

BLOW DOWN

BOW HUNTING

BRACE

C

CALIBER

CANNON NETTING

CENTERFIRE

CHECKERING

CLIMBING TREE STAND

E

EYE GUARD

F

FAWN

FIELD DRESSING

FOOD PLOT (AKA DEER PLOT)

FOUR POINT BUCK (4-POINT BUCK)

FRICTION CALL

G

GUNSMITH

H

HARVEST

HITTING POWER

L

LICK

M

MAST

O

OUTFITTER

P

PLINKING

R

RED DOT SIGHT

S

STILL HUNTING

V

VELVET

VENISON

This should give a new hunter a start for understanding what the words mean. One of the first steps in learning how to hunt deer is to learn the terminology that is used in this sport.

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