nonhunter
noun
non·hunt·er
ˌnän-ˈhən-tər 
: a person who does not hunt game
… issued a statement Tuesday calling on nonhunters to be aware that it is hunting season and for outdoor enthusiasts to wear brightly colored clothing and respect the rights of others.—
Gregory B. Hladky
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Venison diplomacy—sharing wild game as a way to introduce nonhunters to hunting and conservation—will be this bull’s legacy.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 27 Apr. 2020
Her fan base is largely made up of women, and includes many nonhunters.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2017
Many of those who want to see the Obama-era hunting restrictions remain in place are nonhunters from outside Alaska.
—NBC News, 14 June 2018
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Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 27 Apr. 2020
Her fan base is largely made up of women, and includes many nonhunters.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2017
Many of those who want to see the Obama-era hunting restrictions remain in place are nonhunters from outside Alaska.
—NBC News, 14 June 2018
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“Nonhunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonhunter. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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