1. relating to or denoting wildlife species that are not hunted or fished for sport or food
Usage: commonly used in wildlife management and conservation contexts

1. wildlife species that are not legally hunted or fished for sport or food
Usage: often used in plural form; refers to protected or non-target animal species

Examples

• The state wildlife agency protects nongame species like songbirds and amphibians.
• Nongame animals are often safeguarded by federal and state conservation laws.
• The park's nongame population includes deer, foxes, and various bird species.
• Conservation efforts focus on both game and nongame wildlife in the region.
• Hunting nongame species is prohibited without special permits.
• The biologist studied nongame fish populations in the river ecosystem.