SportsAugust 22, 2026
overharvesting
OH-ver-har-vis-ting
Definition
The act of hunting or killing game animals at a rate that exceeds the population's ability to replenish itself, potentially leading to a decline in numbers.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'over-', meaning 'excessive,' and 'harvesting,' which comes from the Old English word 'hærfest' (autumn or the season of reaping). It gained modern usage in environmental and wildlife management to describe unsustainable depletion of natural resources.
In the news
The article uses the term to clarify that current dove hunting regulations are not causing the bird population to shrink, as the harvest rate is sustainable.
Options: Half-day vs. all-day dove hunting preference more than science
Read the full article ↗Tyler Morning Telegraph