MeatEater Glossary: Poke

MeatEater Glossary: Anadromous and Catadromous

Anadromous \ə-ˈna-drə-məs \ and Catadromous \kə-ˈta-drə-məs  \ adj The terms anadromous and catadromous refer to birthplace and spawning migration patterns of species. Rinella: “The classic anadromous fish is a salmon.” For the full collection of the MeatEater Glossary, where you’ll learn everything from the technical to the arcane, go to the Glossary Page.

MeatEater Glossary: Blind

Blind \ˈblīnd \ noun A blind is useful for cover and concealment used while hunting. It can be used for deer, turkeys, or other species of pursuit. Kenyon: “I made a blind myself as a kid with ski poles and camo fabric.” For the full collection of the MeatEater Glossary, where you’ll learn everything from the technical to the arcane, go to the Glossary Page.

MeatEater Glossary: Pinch Point

Pinch Point \ˈpinch ˈpȯint\ noun A terrain or habitat feature that forces deer movement into a smaller area. Features such as this are some of the best places to hunt deer during the rut, as they concentrate deer movement into narrow areas where hunters can take advantage. Kenyon: “The small strip of timber between these two open fields makes a perfect pinch point that bucks will be traveling through this month.” For the full collection of the...