target hunting

/ˈtɑrɡɪt ˈhʌntɪŋ/
noun
  1. The activity of searching for or pursuing a specific goal, person, or thing, often in a competitive or strategic context.
    • The police were target-hunting for the escaped prisoner in the forest.
    • In the game, players engage in target-hunting to find hidden treasures.
    • The sales team spent the week target-hunting for new clients in the tech industry.