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Define: Game animals

The meaning of “Game animals” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Game animals defined in a legal contract?

  • Game animals means wild animals that are not to be hunted. Seen in 41 SEC filings
  • Game animals means wild animals that are only to be hunted when allowed by the [organization]. Seen in 36 SEC filings
  • Game animals means specific species such as deer, elk, moose, antelope, caribou, mountain sheep, mountain goat. Seen in 14 SEC filings
  • Game animals means including but not limited to: bear, bobcat, deer, fox, opossum, rabbit, raccoon, squirrel, cougar, and all members of the reptile families Alligatoridae and Crocodylidae. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Game animals means all types of game including big game, small game, fur bearing animals, and aquatic wildlife, including upland game birds and migratory game birds. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Game animals means species such as deer, bear, rabbit, fox, squirrel, bobcat and raccoon. Seen in 5 SEC filings

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Game animals means species of wild animals designated not to be hunted, unless otherwise allowed by the [relevant-authority].

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • When establishing hunting guidelines and restrictions.
  • During negotiation of land use terms with conservation organizations.
  • When setting up park operating procedures related to wildlife.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Game animals means specific wild species including but not limited to deer, elk, moose, bear, bobcat, rabbits, foxes, squirrels, and raccoons.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • When drafting animal rights and welfare agreements.
  • During contractual arrangements pertaining to wildlife photography.

Relevant Sectors

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Game animals means species of wild animals designated not to be hunted, unless otherwise allowed by the [relevant-authority].