Dictionary

tail flag: When a deer raises its tail to warn other deer of danger.

trigger: The part of a gun that start the firing process; usually levers pulled by the index finger.

trigger pull: The amount of energy required to move the trigger so the hammer drives the firing into the round.
 
 ungulates: Any mammal with hooves.

Upland Hunter (UH): A United Kennel Club / Hunting Retriever Club title given to dogs that attain 40 Upland Hunter Championship points.

venison: Deer meat.

vomolfaction: A unique sense deer possess. The male sucks a doe's urine and uses its vomeronasal gland to determine if the doe is close to breeding season. The buck then spits out the urine.

wapiti: Elk.

Working Retriever (WR): A North American Hunting Retriever Association title. If a dog can pass the test they can be considered competent hunting dogs.