One might wonder why the 'brotherhood of the medieval hunt' isn't called 'St. Hubert's Huntsmen' or something along those lines. Well, although all of our Ranger portrayals are of people who would have hunted in the Middle Ages, many do not specifically portray a 'huntsman', which was a common medieval occupation. For some, like nobles, hunting was a pastime and training for war. For others, like outlaws and poor serfs, hunting (poaching) was often necessary for survival. So, in an attempt to avoid confusion, the more ambiguous term, ranger, was selected in the context of someone who ranges or roves over large amounts of territory, which would be likely for most people engaged in hunting, regardless of their social status, occupation or motives.