Geginner's game guide:PDF
http://media.battle.net/documents/wow/WoW-BradyGAMES-enUS-Guide.pdf
Page 34 is hunter:OVERVIEW
Hunters are masters of archery and marksmanship, relying on their ranged weapons
to eliminate their foes from afar, without the need to get close and personal.
Hunters are close to nature, allowing them to tame and summon wild beasts to do
their bidding. Azeroth has an immense variety of animal species, and Hunters are
able to charm their way into getting aid in battle from most of them. Pets are an
integral part of playing a Hunter, and there are a few pages devoted to them at the
end of this section.
Hunters are the only ranged class that primarily deals physical damage, mainly using
bows, crossbows, or guns. Because they’re best at range, Hunters can master
many slowing, snaring, and immobilizing mechanics to keep their enemies at bay.
Among these are traps, which can slow enemies down, prevent them from acting
altogether, or even help the Hunter deal more damage. Lastly, Hunters can take
on the aspects of several different beasts, modifying their abilities in various
interesting ways