8 Terms
Contributors in Sporting events
Sporting events
hobble
Hunting & fishing; Sporting events
A virtual handcuff for horses by which the two front feet of a horse are tied closely together so that the horse may not range far.
hold
Hunting & fishing; Sporting events
When birds sit still to hide. Birds that hold tight are very desirable when hunting with dogs.
hitch
Hunting & fishing; Sporting events
A general term for the series of knots and loops that are used to lash a load to a packhorse. There are many different hitches.
highball or hail call
Hunting & fishing; Sporting events
A long, loud series of quacks intended to grab the attention of ducks in the distance.
herd bull
Hunting & fishing; Sporting events
A dominant breeding bull elk, usually fully mature, and between four and seven years old.
henned up
Hunting & fishing; Sporting events
A gobbler that is spending most of the day with his harem of hens is said to be "henned up". Such gobblers are very difficult to call.
glass(ing)
Hunting & fishing; Sporting events
The act of searching terrain for game by observing through binoculars or other magnified optics.
