noun
game animal
Refers to animals that are hunted for sport or food. The term is somewhat technical and less common in everyday conversation; 狩猟動物 (しゅりょうどうぶつ) is a more common synonym.
See also: 狩猟動物
この地域では、猟獣の保護が重要視されている。
In this region, the protection of game animals is considered important.
猟獣の数が減っているため、狩猟が制限された。
Hunting has been restricted because the number of game animals is decreasing.