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How is the word hunting used differently in Great Britain and the United States?
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Bird hunting with a dog.
In Great Britain and Western Europe, the term hunting specifically refers to the pursuit of wild animals with the aid of hounds that track by scent. Conversely, the practice of taking small game and game birds using firearms is referred to as shooting.1
In the United States, the terminology is broader: the word hunting is used to encompass both the pursuit of animals with hounds and the act of shooting game with firearms.1