Stalker Common

someone who walks with long stiff strides

"The heavy-set man walked down the aisle like a stalker, his boots thudding loudly on the wooden floor with every long, stiff step."

someone who stalks game

"The hunter adjusted his camouflage before stepping quietly into the woods to stalk a deer."

someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions

"The neighborhood watch group reported a suspicious stalker prowling the empty streets late at night, likely looking for an opportunity to break in."

A person who engages in stalking, i.e. quietly approaching animals to be hunted; a tracker or guide in hunting game.

"The seasoned stalker guided us through the dense brush to spot the deer before we made our move."