Hunting — Hunter redirects here. For other uses, see Hunter (disambiguation). For other uses, see Hunting (disambiguation). Boar hunting, tacuinum sanitatis casanatensis (14th century) Hunting is the practice of pursuing any l … Wikipedia
Master of the World (novel) — For other uses, see Master of the World (disambiguation). Master of the World … Wikipedia
Fox hunting — For other uses, see Fox hunting (disambiguation). Master of foxhounds leads the field from Powderham Castle in Devon, England, with the hounds in front. Fox hunting is an activity involving the tracking, chase, and sometimes killing of a fox,… … Wikipedia
Wolf hunting — is the practice of hunting grey wolves (Canis lupus) or other lupine animals. Wolves are mainly hunted for sport, for their skins, to protect livestock, and in some rare cases to protect humans. Wolves have been actively hunted since 12,000 to 13 … Wikipedia
Seal hunting — Sealing redirects here; for other uses, see sealing (disambiguation). Seal hunting, or sealing, is the personal or commercial hunting of seals for their pelts, blubber, and meat; as well as to ensure the population does not reach levels that… … Wikipedia
Reindeer hunting in Greenland — is of great importance to the Kalaallit (Greenland Inuit) and sporting hunters, both residents and tourists. Reindeer (Caribou) are an important source of meat, and harvesting them has always played an important role in the history, culture, and… … Wikipedia
animals, master of the — Supernatural figure regarded as the protector of game animals in the traditions of hunting peoples. In some traditions he is the ruler of the forest and guardian of all species; in others, he is the guardian of a single species usually a large… … Universalium
Medieval hunting — King William I and King Harold II of England, Bayeux Tapestry. Throughout Western Europe in the Middle Ages, men hunted wild animals. While game was at times an important source of food, it was rarely the principal source of nutrition. Hunting… … Wikipedia
Social Security number — In the United States, a Social Security number (SSN) is a 9 digit number issued to citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents under section 205(c)(2) of the Social Security Act, codified as uscsub|42|405|c|2. The number is… … Wikipedia
fox hunting — fox hunter. a sport in which mounted hunters follow hounds in pursuit of a fox. [1665 75] * * * Chase of a fox by horsemen with a pack of hounds. In England, home of the sport, it dates from at least the 15th century, when it probably developed… … Universalium