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sheepdogs

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plural of sheepdog

as in wolfhounds

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hunters

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The first body was found by hunters in February 1994, followed by at least five more bodies over the next three years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Bow seasons are in full swing in most states, and rifle and blackpowder hunters can pursue elk in special draw units and in some wilderness areas.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

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