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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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Gallery Search:

The spectators at a hunt test or field trial.

Gallinaceous Search:

Turkeys’ legs, feet, wings and beak adapted for important activities.

Gallop Search:

The high speed running whitetails do to escape predators.

Gestation Search:

Gestation is the length of time for pregnancy. It varies from species to species.

Gift Search:

A term describing a test or series in which the judges set up something that dogs whose owners expect some trouble cruise through with no problem.

Glassing Search:

Using binoculars to spot deer.

GMHR - Grand Master Hunting Retriever (GMHR) Search:

A NAHRA title used before the dog’s name. A Master Hunting Retriever that goes on to accumulate 300 or more points in the Senior testing category at Licensed NAHRA Hunting Retriever Field Tests will be recorded as a Grand Master Hunting Retriever (GMHR) by the North American Hunting Retriever Association, Inc. and, where appropriate, may display the title Grand Master Hunting Retriever or the initials GMHR before its name.

Go Bird Search:

The last item the dog sees thrown. In a multiple mark situation, it is generally the first item a dog will pick up.

Go-as-sent Search:

Dog takes a straight line, overcoming diversion factors and remains on the course he was sent on. This is one of the themes of advanced retriever training.

Gobble Search:

Part of mating and courtship behaviors, the male gobble functions to call in hens to mate. Because males gobble, they have become nicknamed “gobblers.”

Grain Search:

The measure of weight usually used when weighing arrows or arrow tips. 7000 grains make a pound.

GRHRCH- Grand Hunting Retriever Champion (GRHRCH) Search:

A UKC/HRC title used as a prefix, denoting that a Retriever has qualified in one of the semi- annual HRC Grand event. This title is achieved upon successful completion of two of these tests and the accumulation of 200 more points after earning the HRCH degree, for a total of 300 points. The judges look for demonstrated versatility and excellence in performing under all hunting conditions, ranging from various waterfowl environments found in coastal marshes, inland waterways, flooded timber, western prairies to upland game conditions while hunting grouse, pheasant or dove. The Grand Hunting Retriever is to be steady and under control at all times and is eager and prompt to respond to all commands with style and precision. Consists of tests over 4 days, and will contain at least five tests, a multiple-marked water retrieve; a multiple-marked land retrieve; (either or both of the marking tests must include an honor and a diversion retrieve); a blind land retrieve and a blind water retrieve and an upland game and quartering test. Forty Championship points are awarded for those dogs that pass all Grand Hunting Retriever tests.

Groom Search:

A doe and her fawn lick each other, establishing bonds.

Grunt Search:

A type of vocalization used by bucks.

Gun Dog Search:

A dog trained to work with its masster in finding live game and retrieve game that has been shot.

Gun Shy Search:

Fear of loud noises such as gunfire to the extent that a dog is not able to perform its retrieving task or hunt.

Guns Search:

Those who shoot the birds at a trial, test or in training.