noun
- a person who hunts animals using a bow and arrow
Usage: common in North America; often refers to hunters pursuing deer, elk, or other game
Examples
- The bowhunter waited silently in the tree stand for hours.
- Many bowhunters prefer the challenge of hunting with a bow rather than a rifle.
- She became an experienced bowhunter after years of practice and training.
- Bowhunters must follow strict regulations about hunting seasons and bag limits.
- The bowhunter drew back his compound bow and released the arrow.
- During fall, bowhunters head into the woods to pursue deer.
- He joined a local bowhunter association to improve his skills.