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Zoological terms

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

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hobble

Zoology; Zoological terms

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

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When birds sit still to hide. Birds that hold tight are very desirable when hunting with dogs.

holed-up

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Term used to describe a rabbit or squirrel that has eluded the dogs and/or the hunter by entering a tree cavity, hole in the ground or other such refuge.

horn

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The protrusion from the pommel of a Western riding saddle.

hotspot

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An area of strong scent left where a bird was sitting. Dogs often false point hotspots.

jake

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A 1-year old, immature male turkeyA 1-year old, immature male turkey.

sage hen

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A term for sage grouse, a member of the grouse family found in sagebrush flats in the Western United States. A mature bird can weight 7-8 pounds.

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