calling

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

the practice or method of hunting by luring game with simulated calls.

Quotations

1866

"Calling" [moose] . . . is neither without danger or excitement.

1888

Calling [geese] begins with the first full moon in September. . . .

1957

Early "calling" season for moose . . . is from November 11 to December 7. . . .

2n.

the chanting of the changes or movements for a square dance.

1958

The next Mix-n-Mingle square dance will be held on Feb. 14 with Art Ziegler doing the calling.