MeatEater Glossary: Anadromous and Catadromous

Poke \ˈpōk\ verb A poke is a casual approach to fishing during a short span of time. Rinella: “If I’m on vacation, I may head down to the beach to take a couple pokes.” For the full collection of the MeatEater Glossary, where you’ll learn everything from the technical to the arcane, go to the...

Blind \ˈblīnd \ noun A blind is useful for cover and concealment used while hunting. It can be used for deer, turkeys, or other species of pursuit. Kenyon: “I made a blind myself as a kid with ski poles and camo fabric.” For the full collection of the MeatEater Glossary, where you’ll learn...

Pinch Point \ˈpinch ˈpȯint\ noun A terrain or habitat feature that forces deer movement into a smaller area. Features such as this are some of the best places to hunt deer during the rut, as they concentrate deer movement into narrow areas where hunters can take advantage. Kenyon: “The small strip...