1. Illegal Hunting: Poaching is the illegal killing, capturing, or trade of animals, usually wildlife, within a protected or regulated area, without permission or license. It often involves taking protected species or exceeding the allowed hunting quota. Poaching is illegal and poses a serious threat to endangered and vulnerable animal populations.
2. Cooking: Poaching in cooking refers to a method used to prepare food by immersing it in a hot liquid, usually water or a flavored broth. The liquid is kept below the boiling point, usually between 160°F (71°C) and 180°F (82°C). Poaching is generally used for gentle cooking of delicate items like fish, eggs, poultry, and fruits.
3. Trespassing and Theft: In a broader sense, poaching can also refer to any form of unauthorized entry or trespass onto private or protected land for illegal activities such as theft or illegal resource exploitation, including poaching of valuable materials or resources.
In all contexts, poaching is an illegal or illicit activity and can have negative consequences, whether it relates to wildlife conservation, environmental protection, or property rights.