The hunting strategy where you wait for game while sitting or standing in one spot is commonly called "posting" or "stand hunting." Posting involves remaining stationary at a specific location, often chosen for its vantage point or proximity to animal trails, to wait for the game to come into view or range. Stand hunting is a similar approach and is widely used, especially for North American big game, where hunters often wait in tree stands, ground blinds, or concealed spots near food or water sources. Another related term is "still hunting," but it usually involves moving slowly and stopping intermittently, rather than staying completely in one spot. In summary:
- Posting (or stand hunting) is waiting still in one spot for game to come by.
- Still hunting involves slow deliberate movement with frequent pauses.
- Stalking refers to quietly following or approaching game after spotting it.
The most accurate term for waiting motionless in one spot is "posting" or "stand hunting".