Hunting Glossary
HuntingNet.com has comprised a database of many of these phrases and their definitions to help you gain a better understand of hunting terminology.

The hunting world is filled with a variety of different terms and phrases that may mean one thing to a seasoned veteran but make no sense whatsoever to someone who is just starting out.


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E Collar Search: |
A tool used by the trainer and worn by the dog that enables the trainer to make an instant correction from a distance through the use of small amounts of electricity. Most electronic collars can be adjusted for intensity of the correction. It is a valuable training tool when properly used or the fastest way to ruin a dog if used improperly.

Eccentric Search: |
The cam or part of the bow that is designed to control the stored energy of the bow.

Efficiency Search: |
The amount of kinetic energy of the arrow just as it leaves the bow divided by the potential energy that went into drawing it, multiplied by 100.

Endothermic Search: |
Warm blooded animals who cannot regulate their own body temperatures.

Entry Search: |
Point of entry into the water or structure in route to a retrieve.

Estrus Search: |
A two to four day period when doe are capable of breeding. It is only during this time that a doe will allow a buck to approach her.

Exothermic Search: |
Cold blooded animals who can regulate their body temperatures.

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