hunting ground

American  

noun

1. a section or area for hunting game.

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hunting ground British  

noun

1. the area of a hunt

2. Also called: happy hunting ground.  any place containing a supply of what is wanted or in which a search is conducted

   some resorts are a happy hunting ground for souvenirs

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Etymology

Origin of hunting ground

An Americanism dating back to 1650–60

Example Sentences

Melbourne Park is his favourite hunting ground, claiming 10 titles.

From Barron's

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

Local Facebook groups were flooded with complaints from Inuit hunters annoyed that the thudding helicopters scared away the reindeer from traditional hunting grounds.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 1985 she was awarded the Legion d’Honneur, France’s highest civilian decoration, but refused to collect it until President François Mitterrand agreed to close the royal hunting grounds.

From Los Angeles Times

The clue is in the title - US crime noir writer Jordan Harper is back with his latest thriller as he returns to his regular hunting ground, the seedy underbelly of LA.

From BBC