Be on the hunt

PROWL

A stealthy animal might do this while searching for its next meal at night.

"Be on the hunt" hints at the action of searching or moving stealthily, like an animal tracking prey. The word "prowl" fits perfectly because it means to roam quietly in search of something, often used for predators or even people looking for trouble. There’s no hidden wordplay here—just a direct match between the clue’s meaning and the answer. Think of a cat prowling at night, and you’ve got it.