hunting season

• Período do ano em que a caça a determinadas espécies de animais silvestres é legalmente permitida, geralmente regulamentado pelas autoridades para fins de conservação das populações.

The specific period of the year when it is legally permitted to hunt certain types of wildlife, often regulated by local authorities for conservation purposes.

1. Legal hunting periodB1formal

   A specific time of year when it is legally permitted to hunt certain types of wildlife.

   Temporada de caça

   • Hunting season for deer begins in October.
   • The government sets strict rules for hunting season.
   • Many hunters prepare their equipment before hunting season starts.

2. Figurative: period of active pursuitB2informal

   A period of intense searching or pursuing something, often used metaphorically.

   Temporada de caça (fig.)

   • It's hunting season for job seekers in the tech industry.
   • The sales team is in full hunting season for new clients.
   • For bargain hunters, the post-holiday sales are like hunting season.