still-hunting

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Still-hunting is a method of hunting that involves quietly pursuing or ambushing game. It is a technique used in the broader sport of hunting, which encompasses seeking, pursuing, and killing wild animals and birds, often with firearms or a bow and arrow.12

In dense forests or areas with thick undergrowth, where visibility is limited, still-hunting involves walking cautiously and remaining alert to approach prey without being detected. This contrasts with stalking, which is used in open country where both the hunter and prey have greater visibility.2

Hunting itself has ancient origins, initially a necessity for survival, providing food, clothing, and materials for tools. Over time, it evolved into a sport, with different methods and codes of conduct developing across various cultures and regions.2

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