as in archers
a person who hunts game
hunters must have a license to shoot deer
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Directed by Joshua Friedman and produced by Linda Duncombe, The Queen’s Jewels draws inspiration from true accounts of treasure hunters off the east coast of Florida.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Introduced in 1963, the cartridge gained widespread adoption among military snipers, law enforcement agencies, and hunters due to its exceptional power, accuracy, and versatility.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
And there are some but not enough competent instructors who can teach and inspire new hunters instead of just dragging them through an obligatory course.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
The Stones River Paranormal hunters certified the place as haunted in 2012 and 2024.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
An expected dip in mortgage rates isn't likely enough to help house hunters much, analysts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
KPop Demon Hunters follows a world-famous K-pop girl group who moonlight as demon hunters.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Some trappers focus on humane, live-capture and relocation for nuisance animals, while others are licensed hunters who can legally trap and kill animals during hunting seasons.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
The North Manitou Island Hunt is still set to occur with about 200 hunters, and the North and South Manitou GAOA project is continuing, the nonprofit said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Introduced in 1963, the cartridge gained widespread adoption among military snipers, law enforcement agencies, and hunters due to its exceptional power, accuracy, and versatility.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
And there are some but not enough competent instructors who can teach and inspire new hunters instead of just dragging them through an obligatory course.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
The Stones River Paranormal hunters certified the place as haunted in 2012 and 2024.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
An expected dip in mortgage rates isn't likely enough to help house hunters much, analysts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
KPop Demon Hunters follows a world-famous K-pop girl group who moonlight as demon hunters.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Some trappers focus on humane, live-capture and relocation for nuisance animals, while others are licensed hunters who can legally trap and kill animals during hunting seasons.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
The North Manitou Island Hunt is still set to occur with about 200 hunters, and the North and South Manitou GAOA project is continuing, the nonprofit said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Hunters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunters. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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