Answer: rassles

AnswerCrossword Clue
RASSLESGrapples with, as a critter
rasslesRASSLE, to wrestle (to grapple with, also WRASSLE, WRASTLE, WRAXLE)
RASSLESGrapples, in the sticks
RASSLESTangles with, in the country
RASSLESScraps in the sticks
RASSLESScraps in the backwoods
RASSLESGits in a scrap (with)
RASSLESFights with, in the hills
RASSLESStruggles with, as a varmint
RASSLESGets down 'n' dirty
RASSLESWhat Gorgeous George does: Dial.
RASSLESGets down and dirty with
RASSLESGrapples with, slangily
RASSLESScraps, in the hills
RASSLESGoes at it, so to speak
RASSLESStruggles with, as a critter
RASSLESFights in the sticks