happy hunting ground

American  

noun

1. the North American Indian heaven, conceived of as a paradise of hunting and feasting for warriors and hunters.

2. a place where one finds in abundance that which one needs or desires, or where one may pursue an activity without restriction.

   New England attics are happy hunting grounds for antique collectors.

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happy hunting ground British  

noun

1. (in American Indian legend) the paradise to which a person passes after death

2. a productive or profitable area for a person with a particular interest or requirement

   jumble sales proved happy hunting grounds in her search for old stone jars

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happy hunting ground Idioms  

1. A place where one can find or do what one wishes without restriction. For example, The North Shore is a happy hunting ground for antique collectors. This term alludes to the Native American idea of an afterlife where hunters find unlimited game. [Early 1800s]

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Etymology

Origin of happy hunting ground

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

But they return to a happy hunting ground in Kandy to face Sri Lanka on Sunday at a venue where England swept a T20 series 3-0 this month, with Sam Curran taking a hat-trick along the way.

From Barron's

Brook's side have returned to their happy hunting ground in Kandy after playing all their group matches in India, at Mumbai and Kolkata.

From Barron's

In fact, since her giant slalom gold in Pyeongchang 2018, which followed slalom gold in Sochi 2014, the Olympics have simply not been a happy hunting ground for Shiffrin.

From BBC

Madison Keys was relishing being back on her happy hunting ground in Adelaide on Sunday, where a year ago her run to first Grand Slam title all began.

From Barron's

The Gabba is not a happy hunting ground for England - they have not won in Brisbane since 1986 - and it will take all of their resolve, stubbornness and togetherness in order to change that record.

From BBC