Carolina Dove Club

Carolina Dove Club - Rules

Carolina Dove Club Rules:

NO DRINKING until after the hunt.
Unsafe gun handling will not be tolerated. Violators will be asked to case their guns.
No bird shall be shot at below 45 degrees of the horizon. (Use common sense.)
Kids and dogs must be supervised at all times.
Game laws must be obeyed. Over the limit, automatic expulsion from club.
The hunt master has final authority in all matters; field marshals will police the field.
One guest may hunt from your stand for a fee of $50(Adult) or $20(Child under 16). Under 12 is free.
Limit of three boxes of shells per hunter. (No exceptions.)
All trash and litter must be taken from the field or the responsible member will be billed for clean up. You are responsible for picking up your own spent hulls.
Dogs must be under control or leashed so as not to create an unsatisfactory situation in the field.
Most hunts begin at 2:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 to 5:30 p.m., unless posted.
Members must have their member cards visible.
Positions will be rotated forward three positions on the field every hour, so that everyone will have an opportunity at the hot spots. ( Listen for the horn.)
The drawing for shooting stands will be at 1:30. Shoots begin at approximately 2:00 p.m.
Unoccupied stands may be filled with guests. First season guest fee is $100; opening day guest fee is $150. Second and third season guest fee is $50.
Eye protection is required.
Each shooter must sign a release of responsibility (MS Word format 28k) before shooting.
If we have a barbecue or cookout, other than on opening day, members will be expected to chip in to cover expenses.
You may not send a friend to shoot in your place. NO EXCEPTIONS!
4 wheelers are ok, if hidden out of the field and camoflaged.
If a guest shoots over the limit, he is banned from shooting again.
Members not rejoining pay a guest fee of $200 the first year. After the first year, fees return to normal.
Appeals to the board must be made in writing within 10 days.