Wildlife Crime Vocabulary

noun A Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War who ambushed Union soldiers and sympathizers in the southern states.

• The bushwhacker was known for his skill in navigating through dense forests.
• I heard that old man is a real bushwhacker, always out in the woods hunting.
• That guy is a total bushwhacker, always finding his way through the toughest terrain.
• She's a real bushwhacker when it comes to solving complex problems.

verb to catch or trap someone or something in a snare or trap

• The spider used its web to ensnare its prey.
• I accidentally ensnared my shoelaces in the bike chain.
• The scam artist tried to ensnare me in his latest scheme.
• Her beauty was so captivating, it seemed to ensnare everyone around her.

noun the illegal practice of trespassing on another's property to hunt or steal game

verb to illegally hunt or steal game

• Poaching of endangered species is a serious crime that can result in hefty fines and imprisonment.
• I heard that there's been a lot of poaching happening in the national park lately.
• Those poachers are really messing up the ecosystem.
• Poaching talent from other companies can lead to a lack of innovation within your own organization.