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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Obedience Search: |
(OB) THE foundation task for dog training. Comprises a broad spectrum of commands some of which include: Sit, Stay, Kennel, Heel, Down.

Odocileus Search: |
The genus of North American deer that includes whitetail, blacktail and mule deer.

Odocoileus Virginianus Search: |
The scientific name of the whitetail deer.

OFA - Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Search: |
The original purpose of the organization was to provide radiographic evaluation, database maintenance and breeding advice to reduce the incidence of canine hip dysplasia. In the past 10-15 years, the organization has evolved into developing diagnostic criteria and database for a number of genetic diseased in additional to hip dysplasia due to the variety of heritable diseases that impact animal health. John Olin conceptualized the idea for OFA around 1964. People will typically discuss their dogs’ hip ratings. In order of preference are: Excellent and good followed by Fair. Elbows are not rated except as pass or fail.

Omasum Search: |
The omasum is the third chamber of the deer stomach. Along with the abomasum, it is considered the true stomach. This chamber’s main function in the digestive process is the absorption of water from the mass being passed through.

Omnivore Search: |
Animals that eat both vegetation and animal flesh.

Open All Age Search: |
It is also the toughest of the all age stakes in AKC field trials, open to amateurs and professional alike. Marks and blinds are long and technical in nature, up to 400+ yards. Dogs must gain one “win” and points in order to obtain the coveted title of field champion.

Open Bitch Search: |
a bitch that can be bred.

Open Stake Search: |
This stake is open to dogs over six months of age.

Opportunist Search: |
After one animal has exerted the effort to kill prey, the remains will be eaten by another animal (the opportunist) who benefitted by, but did not help in the hunt.

Outcrossing Search: |
The mating of unrelated individuals of the same breed.

Overdraw Search: |
Refers to an extended rest. The rest comes in further to shorten your arrow length which increases speed and accuracy.

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