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Hunting Glossary

HuntingNet.com has comprised a database of many of these phrases and their definitions to help you gain a better understand of hunting terminology.

The hunting world is filled with a variety of different terms and phrases that may mean one thing to a seasoned veteran but make no sense whatsoever to someone who is just starting out.

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NAFC Search:

National Amateur Field Champion. An AKC title used as a prefix to the dog’s registered name. It is the title given to the winner of the national open. The title also carries the year of the win, ie: 2004 NAFC FC-AFC Chickamauga Choo Choo. Eligibility requires that: Dog must be winner of preceding National Amateur Stake under an Amateur Handler; Be the winner of the preceding National Amateur Championship Stake; and win a first place and a total of 7 championship points in Amateur All-Age stakes during the preceding fiscal year.

Nasal gland Search:

Gland in deer located just inside the nostrils, primarily used for lubrication.

National Amateur Retriever Trial Search:

The trial for dogs that have qualified during the previous year to determine the National Champion for the year. Dogs can only be handled by amateurs.

National Field Retriever Association (NFRA) Search:

A relatively new organization that offers competitive field-tests for retrievers. This organization merges the best aspects of contemporary hunt tests with field trials. The dogs are scored via an innovative scorings system called “deductive-objective” and “deductive-subjective” scoring. The four dogs with the best scores are designated by the judges as “Field Test Winners.” Each year the NFRA awards the overall High-Point Dog for each Stake regardless of sex or breed. The High point dog by breed and sex are also awarded. The dog with the greatest number of Derby points accrued before the dog is 30 months of age is awarded annually. Dogs compete in stakes such as junior, derby, senior, master and open. The titles earned are Junior Field Retriever (JFR), Derby Field Retriever (DFR), Senior field Retriever (SFR), master Field Retriever (MFR) and Field Test Champion (FTC). All titles are used as a prefix to the dog’s name.

National Retriever Trial Search:

The trial for dogs that have qualified during the previous year to determine the National Champion for the year. Dogs can be handled by amateurs or professionals.

NFC Search:

National Field Champion. An AKC title used as a prefix to the dog’s registered name. It is the title given to the winner of the national open. The title also carries the year of the win, ie: 2004 NFC FC AFC Dewey's Drake Of Moon River. Eligibility requires the following: Be winner of the preceding National Championship Stake; Be the winner of the preceding National Amateur Championship Stake; Win a first place and a total of 7 championship points in Open All-Age stakes during the preceding fiscal year.

Nick Search:

1). A correction applied with an e collar set to a "Momentary" setting or a tap and immediate release of the button for those e collars without a "Momentary" setting. 2). A breeding that procues desirable puppies

No-Go Search:

This term is used when a dog is sent on a retrieve and he does not go; commonly called balking.

Nock Search:

The fork-like end piece on an arrow shaft used to hold the arrow to the bowstring before a shot is made.

Nocking Loop Search:

Loop placed around nocking point. This protects your string from being damaged by the release aid but the downside is, it reduces speed slightly and some people find it difficult to quickly attach their release.

Nocking point Search:

Location where arrow sits on the bowstring.

Nocking points Search:

Objects placed on the bowstring used to keep the arrow in place and keep the nocking point consistent.

Nocturnal Search:

Nocturnal means activity during nighttime hours.The reason why deer can move around in the dark is because they see well at night. There is a membrane at the back of the eye that specially filters light, allowing them keen vision in low lighted areas.

Non typical Search:

Antlers that have points growing off the back of the main beam, or points that grow off other points.

North American Hunting Retriever Association Search:

(NAHRA) A non-for-profit organization set up to provide the average hunter a place to show case his/her retriever in a non-competitive environment.

North American Hunting Retriever Association - (NAHRA) Search:

A non-for-profit organization set up to provide the average hunter a place to show case his/her retriever in a non-competitive environment. The concept is based solely on simulating real hunting situations, both upland and waterfowling. Each test is based upon a hunting scenario. NAHRA's purpose in establishing this concept is to discover and reward dogs that can fulfill the hunter's needs in the field by performing in a manner consistent with the demands of actual hunting conditions. The objective is to recover the bird as quickly and efficiently as possible, to create the least amount of disturbance in the marsh and upland and to give the hunter the maximum amount of time to actually take game. Dogs are placed in four categories based on ability not age: Beginner, Started, Intermediate and Senior. Dogs do not compete against one another for placements, but rather their performances are judged individually against a "standard." Thus, the dog should be scored on its hunting Performance as stated for each category.

NRA Search:

National Rifle Association.