Definition

Noun: A hunting license is an official document or permit issued by a government authority that grants the holder legal permission to hunt specific types of animals within a defined area and during a set period. It is a regulatory tool for wildlife management and conservation.

Usage

A "hunting license" is a required legal document for hunters. It is typically obtained from a state or national wildlife agency before engaging in hunting activities. The license specifies conditions such as the species that may be hunted, the season dates, and sometimes the geographic zone.

Examples

• You must purchase a hunting license before the deer season begins.
• The game warden asked to see his hunting license and identification.
• The revenue from hunting license sales funds wildlife conservation programs.

Advanced Usage

• "To hold a hunting license": To possess a valid permit.
  • He has held a hunting license in this state for twenty years.
• "License holder": The person to whom the license is issued.
  • All license holders must report their harvest.

Variants and Related Words

• Hunting permit: Often used interchangeably with "hunting license," though sometimes a "permit" is an additional authorization for specific species or areas beyond the basic license.
• Game license: A broader term used in some regions, encompassing licenses for hunting and sometimes fishing.
• Tag: A specific permit, often part of a license system, that must be attached to a harvested animal. (e.g., a deer tag, an elk tag).

Synonyms

• Game license
• Hunting permit

Related Phrases

• "To be licensed to hunt": To have the official permission.
  • Is he licensed to hunt waterfowl?
• "License fee": The cost of obtaining the license.
  • The license fee for non-residents is higher.

Noun

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