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in the round

Hunting & fishing; Rods & tackle

A trapping term referring to selling furbearers whole, without skinning them, to a fur buyer.

inside spread

Hunting & fishing; Rods & tackle

The distance between an animal's antlers measured at the widest point on the inside of each antler. This distance can be radically different than the outside spread, depending on whether or not the ...

iron sights

Hunting & fishing; Rods & tackle

A pair of sights set atop the barrel of a rifle, one on the end of the barrel and the other near the breech of a rifle for accurate shot placement. Iron sights are very traditional and low-tech, and ...

j-rig or fish hook

Hunting & fishing; Rods & tackle

A decoy spread in the shape of the letter "J", with the long shank pointing upwind. Used for both diving and puddle ducks.

jaw

Hunting & fishing; Rods & tackle

A part of a steel trap that comes together because of the action of the springs.

jerk string/ jerk cord

Hunting & fishing; Rods & tackle

A cord attached to one or more decoys designed to be pulled by a hunter in the blind. Adds motion to a decoy spread by creating waves.

rabbit box

Hunting & fishing; Rods & tackle

A live-trap for rabbits. Also called rabbit gum

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