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DECOY HUNTING [2 records]

Record 1 2023-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
  • Birds
DEF

A method of hunting in which one sets out decoys and then waits in a blind for birds to be attracted to the area by the presence of the decoys.

CONT

Once having fired, a good decoy gunner reloads instantly without even looking at his gun. ... Handloaders are apt to miss the boat, because they are looking for empties ... In decoy shooting more than any other sport, all the action comes at once.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
  • Oiseaux

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
DEF

A real or imitation bird [...] used to lure other birds or animals to a place where they may be trapped or shot.

OBS

Decoys can be real or wood, plastic or rubber imitations.

Key term(s)
  • decoy trap
  • decoy hunting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
DEF

Oiseau captif (appelant vivant) ou oiseau artificiel qui sert à attirer ses congénères libres.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Caza y pesca deportiva
DEF

[Ave o figura de ella] que sirve de señuelo para cazar otras.

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