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Zoological terms

Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.

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making game

Zoology; Zoological terms

A dog is said to be "making game" when it finds fresh scent.

mulie

Zoology; Zoological terms

A Western slang term for a mule deer.

leopard cur

Zoology; Zoological terms

A unique squirrel dog with a spotted or striped coat pattern combining gray, black, yellow, other colors. Can be trained for a variety of purposes including wild hog hunting, cat hunting and working ...

landing hole/ landing zone

Zoology; Zoological terms

An open area in a decoy spread for birds to land in.

form

Zoology; Zoological terms

The bed of a rabbit or hare, usually a depression formed in vegetation by the weight of the animal's body.

full body

Zoology; Zoological terms

Field decoys (usually for geese) representing an entire bird including the feet.

furbearer

Zoology; Zoological terms

Any of the many species of mammals whose fur is of commercial value, such as mink, muskrat, beaver, otter, raccoon, bobcat, coyote, etc.

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