stalking

In sporting, the act or method of approaching game quietly and warily or under cover, taking advantage of the inequalities of the ground, etc., as in deer-stalking.

Present participle of stalk.

Hunting for game by moving silently and stealthily or by waiting in ambush

The crime of following or harassing another person, causing him or her to fear death or injury

The removal of stalks from bunches of grapes prior to winemaking

a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush

the act of following prey stealthily