stag hunting
Pursuing male deer
Stag hunting is the pursuit of male deer, traditionally with hounds and riders on horseback.
The practice dates back centuries in Britain and Europe, where it was considered aristocratic sport.
In modern usage, stag hunting may also refer to rifle hunting for deer: Stag hunting season opens in October.
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