hunting licence

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hunting licence

A man shows his hunting licence to a park ranger.

Definition

Noun: A hunting licence is an official document or permit issued by a government authority. It grants the holder legal permission to hunt and kill a specific type or types of wild animal within a defined geographical area and during a specified period of time. It is a regulatory tool for wildlife management and conservation.

Usage

A hunting licence is required by law in most jurisdictions before an individual can legally hunt game animals. It is typically obtained by applying to a wildlife or natural resources agency, often after completing a hunter education course. The licence itself may specify restrictions.

Examples
  • The warden checked that every hunter in the group had a valid hunting licence.
  • You cannot hunt deer in this state without first purchasing a deer hunting licence.
  • The cost of a hunting licence helps fund wildlife conservation programs.
Advanced Usage
  • "to hold a hunting licence": To possess a valid, current licence.
    • He has held a hunting licence for over twenty years.
  • "to be licensed to hunt": The state of having official permission, often indicated by possessing a licence.
    • Is everyone in your party licensed to hunt waterfowl?
Variants and Related Words
  • Hunting license (noun): The most common alternative spelling, especially in American English. It is synonymous with "hunting licence."
  • Hunting permit (noun): Often used interchangeably with "hunting licence," though sometimes a "permit" is for a more specific, short-term, or limited hunt.
  • Game licence (noun): A broader term used in some regions, encompassing permission to hunt and/or fish.
  • Tag (noun): A specific permit, often part of or in addition to a general licence, that authorizes the killing of one individual animal (e.g., a deer tag, an elk tag).
Synonyms
  • Game licence
  • Hunting permit
  • Hunter's licence
Related Phrases
  • Out-of-state licence: A hunting licence issued to a resident of a different state or province.
  • Youth hunting licence: A licence issued at a reduced cost or with specific regulations for young hunters below a certain age.
  • Licence fee: The money paid to obtain the hunting licence.
hunting licence

A man shows his hunting licence to a park ranger.

Noun
  1. a license authorizing the bearer to kill a certain type of animal during a specified period of time

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