bowhunting

American  

[boh-huhn-ting] / ˈboʊˌhʌn tɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of hunting with a bow and arrows.

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Other Word Forms

• bowhunter noun

Etymology

Origin of bowhunting

Probably earlier than 1970–75; bow ² + hunting

Example Sentences

Hunting in most urban areas is also not an option, though the city of Council Bluffs in Iowa has recently allowed bowhunting within city limits in an effort to control the birds.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2017

It was Jan. 3, the final day of the bowhunting and crossbow season, and he was just happy to finally lay eyes on this 160-class buck he had only dreamt about seeing.

From Washington Times • Jan. 23, 2016

Though the dynamite has been retired, alligator gar fishing and bowhunting continues.

From The Verge • Dec. 20, 2015

He survived, but he was completely penniless and, like some other Vietnam vets, went off the grid and lived in the woods, bowhunting and surviving on his wits.

From National Geographic • Sep. 2, 2015

As a bonus, he didn’t even see his father, who had gone bowhunting.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner