open seasons
Legal hunting times
Open seasons are designated periods when hunting or fishing particular game is legally permitted.
Outside open season, taking those animals is prohibited.
The phrase extends figuratively to any situation where criticism or attack becomes acceptable: The scandal made the CEO open season for the press.
To declare open season on something is to invite unrestricted criticism or pursuit.
- deerAntlered hoofed mammal
- bag limitsMaximum animals legally harvested
- bag limitMaximum legal catch
- tag outDismiss by contact
- waterfowl huntingPursuing aquatic game birds
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Banned trading timeframes
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