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NKC Squirrel Hunt Honor Rules –
Revised June 2009
I.
GENERAL INFORMATION
a)
Casts shall consist of 3 dogs whenever possible. 2 dog cast to be used
when necessary. Casts are drawn after close of entries.
b)
Senior citizens (55 or older) or physically handicapped may hunt
together by dogs weight class whenever possible. Except in special
titled hunts.
c)
Casts for youths (17 years and under) and Ladies only allowed if host
the club supplies an adult non-hunting judge.
d)
A
multiple amount of dogs entered by one owner or kennel will not be drawn
in same cast whenever possible.
e)
Dogs will hunt in following weight classes whenever possible. 1st 25
pounds and under, 2nd 26 to 40 pounds, 3rd 41 pounds and over.
f)
Clubs may choose to award trophies, cash, etc.
g)
Entries will not be accepted after the deadline, unless waiting in line
when deadline expires.
h)
Clubs may use hunting or non-hunting judges. The Master of Hounds can
not hunt nor have a hound in the hunt.
i)
A
dog must have plus points in order to win a cast or advance to another
round in an elimination style hunt. A cast can not be won with circle
points.
j)
Cell Phones and electronic devices will be left in the truck and not
taken to the woods with the exception of Tracking Receivers as indicated
in rule XVI.
II.
JUDGE AND HANDLER RESPONSIBILITIES
a)
The
Judge must keep cast together whenever possible.
b)
The
Judge must score dogs in the order they are declared treed. Hunting
judge must tie his dog, if declared treed, and score dogs.
c)
The
Judge should arrive at tree first.
d)
It
is the handler's responsibility to inform the Judge of his dog’s
abnormal behavior.
e)
It
is the responsibility of each handler to check for correctness before
signing the scorecard.
f)
It
is the responsibility of owner or handler to notify the entry taker of
multiple entries.
III. SCORING OF PLUS POINTS
a)
Tree points awarded shall be: 1st 125, 2nd 75, 3rd 50.
b)
The
Majority of the cast or non-hunting judge must see the squirrel (2
persons in either a 2-dog or a 3-dog cast.)
c)
Dogs declared treed may receive plus points if squirrel is seen
timbering or on the ground. Even if squirrel goes into den, etc.
d)
When dog(s) are declared treed cast may move at a moderate pace close
enough to see dogs working, but must wait 3, minutes after dogs are
declared treed, unless all dogs are declared treed or hunt time expires
before going to the tree. After 3 minutes tree is closed to other dogs.
Dog coming into declared tree after tree is closed will be tied so not
to interfere with treed dogs.
e)
Squirrel must be seen in declared tree or tree squirrel could have
timbered to, and not over 30 steps from declared tree.
f)
10
minutes allotted to search tree even when hunt time has expired.
g)
Handler can tree their own dog at their own discretion.
h)
Spilt trees awarded when dogs are declared treed; on separate trees over
30 steps (30 inches = 1 step) apart or when open space is large enough between trees so
squirrel could not have timbered.
i)
If
squirrel is caught, and not declared treed before, no points will be
awarded.
j)
A
dog must bark before it can be declared treed.
k)
Dogs on leash may not be turned loose when another dog is declared
treed.
l)
Clapping, vine pulling, etc. will not be allowed unless all dogs are
declared treed and/or tied.
IV.
SCORING OF MINUS POINTS
a)
When dog declared treed leaves tree before cast arrives and ties dog.
b)
When dog(s) are declared treed one dog must bark each 2 minutes until
cast arrives within sight of the dogs.
c)
When dog is declared treed on a
tree, that obviously contains no squirrel, not within 30 (30 inches = 1
step)steps of large
tree or that squirrel could not have timbered from.
V.
SCORING OF CIRCLE POINTS
a)
When a dog is declared treed on a den, hole, or other tree where
squirrel may be hiding.
b)
When dog(s) returns to previously scored tree and can be seen by the
majority of cast or non-hunting judge, go to tree and lead dogs away. If
points are recorded draw a line through the points.
VI.
DOG (S) SHALL BE SCRATCHED
a)
If
dog fails to hunt during any consecutive 45-minute period.
b)
If
seen by non-hunting judge or majority of cast chasing domestic animals
(first offense).
c)
If
dog interferes with other dogs by growling, fighting, face barking,
smelling females, or any other way.
d)
If
dog becomes lost and delays cast for 1 hour (while timeout is called).
e)
If
handler encourages, discourages or hits his dog. (This will be strictly
enforced.)
f)
If
dog has accumulated 450 minus points.
g)
If
handler is drinking, taking non prescribed or illegal drugs or abusive
in any way.
h)
If
handler, owner, or spectator conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike
manner.
i)
If
scorecard is returned after deadline.
j)
If
cast fails to hunt the full 2 or 3 hours as advertised by club.
k)
If
dog is seen by majority of cast or non-hunting judge running game other
than tree game (second offense).
l)
No
female dog will be allowed to hunt if dog is in any cycle of heat.
VII. OFF GAME
- No dog is to receive plus or minus points for
treeing, holing, or catching off game such as raccoon, cat, opossum,
ground hog, etc. (normally classed as tree game). Just draw a line
through score if any recorded.
VIII. TME OUT-
A time out may be called by majority of cast or
non-hunting judge at any time desired unless dog is declared treed.
IX.
SCORE CARDS
a)
Should be completed and signed in woods. If there is a question of a
judge's decision, place a "?" on the scorecard.
b)
Protests - complaints must be made within 20 minutes after cast reaches
clubhouse.
c)
The
Master of Hound’s decision is final.
X.
Ties shall be broken in the following manner:
a)
Dog
with least minus points.
b)
Dog
with most plussed first trees.
c)
Dog
with most circle points.
d)
If
there is still a tie, the Master of Hound’s will toss a coin with the
handler calling.
XI.
CHEATING
– If a Club learns cheating has occurred all dogs
involved will be scratched and no points given. The NKC must be notified
of this action.
XII. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS:
Champion:
To qualify as Squirrel Champion, a dog must have 100
points with a first place. Points awarded are: 1st-40, 2nd-35,
3rd-30, 4th-25, 5th-20, 6th-& 7th-15, 8th & 9th-10, 10th-5.
Dog must have plus points to be a cast winner and to receive
champion points. Cast
winners place first then all other dogs with plus points to place.
Grand Champion:
To qualify as a Grand Squirrel Champion, a dog must win five (5)
champion hunts with plus points. Only one dog is given a champion win
per hunt. (Unless the hunt is a State or Special Title Hunt) If only one
champion dog is entered, the club must furnish a non-hunting judge and
the dog must have the highest overall score over the open class with
plus points.
Super Grand Champion:
To qualify as a Super Grand
Squirrel Champion, a dog must have eight (8) Grand Champion Hunt wins
with plus points. To receive a Super Grand Champion win, the dog must
hunt with other squirrel grand champions and be the highest scoring,
plus points, cast winner or hunt alone with a non hunting judge and have
the most plus points of all other dogs entered into the hunt.
XIII. HUNTING DENIED
– The Club has the authority to refuse entry of any
dog without current NKC paperwork or any dog, owner, or handler that has
caused trouble at a previous hunt. Any handler or owner who physically
or verbally abuses any person associated with the hunt, or dogs that
have been reported for fighting 3 times will be barred from all NKC
events for a period of 1 year to life. The Club must send a report to
NKC office within 10 days.
XIV. ELIGIBLE ENTRIES
– Any Cur or Feist type squirrel registered with
NKC may hunt unless the dog, owner or handler had been barred for
previous misconduct.
Dogs that are not NKC registered, must be
registered at the hunt and can receive points.
XV.
SPONSORING CLUBS/ORGANIZATION MUST:
a)
Advertise hunt in "FULL CRY” (Exception- 1st event when time does not
permit. Local advertisement is accepted.)
b)
Advertise dual hunts as to how points will be awarded.
c)
State in advertisement if hunt is open to:
1.
All
NKC registered squirrel dogs
2.
Cur
and Feist type dogs only.
3.
A
specific breed of dog such as: Stephens Cur, Leopard Cur, etc.
d)
State if special titled hunt (State, World, etc.) where all dogs compete
for same title and hunt together in their weight class whenever
possible.
e)
Post deadlines and furnish judges.
XVI.
No
training collars or dummy trainers allowed, but dogs may be equipped
with a tracking collar under the following conditions:
Owner/Handler of dog may take and use the
tracking receiver in the woods to locate the dog only after the dog has
been scratched by handler or judge, the hunt has been completed or
timeout has been called for that purpose , and only if all dogs are
handled. If other dogs in cast are still hunting, a time out cannot be
called until those dogs are treed or handle, then the timeout can be
called. If handler has not returned to the cast with the dog with in 1
hour the dog will be scratched. Only 1 time out will be allowed per dog
during the hunt
XVII. FILING REPORTS:
Hunt Reports must be mailed to NKC within 10
working days.
After 10 days a $10.00 penalty is assessed.
XVII. DUAL SANTIONED EVENTS:
No other dog events licensed by other registries
may be held the same day or weekend NKC licensed hunts or events are
scheduled, except hunts or events by the Breed Association of a single
breed. Clubs violating this rule may forfeit the right to sponsor any
NKC events at the discretion of NKC.
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Cur & Feist Only Nite
Hunt Honor Rules – Revised June 2009
I
General Information:
a)
Dogs registered with the NKC as a Cur or Feist breed are permitted to
hunt. Any dog not NKC registered must be registered the day of the hunt
to participate in hunt.
b)
All Casts Must hunt for 3 hours, or 2 hours as advertised.
c)
Cast shall consist of 3 dogs
with one handler each. 2-dog
cast to be used when necessary.
Club must furnish non-hunting judge for 2-dog cast.
d)
Clubs have the option of hunting all size dogs together or dividing
entry into sizes: 1st dogs
under 15 inches, 2nd dogs measuring between 15 and 21 inches; and 3rd
all dogs over 21 inches tall.
e)
Scorekeepers are to be appointed by the sponsoring club.
f)
No cast to receive points that return to clubhouse after deadline.
g)
Senior citizens cast, 55 or older, or physically handicapped, may hunt
separately except in special title hunts where all dogs must be drawn
out together
h)
Club may choose to award trophies, cash etc.
i)
A dog must have plus points in order to win a cast or advance to another
round in an elimination style hunt. A cast can not be won with circle
points.
j)
All Cell Phones and other electronic devices will be left in the truck
and not taken to the woods with the exception of Tracking Receivers as
indicated in rule XVIII
k)
No female dog will be allowed to hunt if dog is in any cycle of heat.
II
JUDGE AND HANDLER RESPONSIBILITIES
a)
The Judge must keep cast together whenever possible.
b)
The Judge must score dogs in the order they are declared treed. Hunting
judge must tie his dog, if declared treed, and score dogs.
c)
The Judge should arrive at tree first.
d)
It is the handler's responsibility to inform the Judge of his dog’s
abnormal behavior.
e)
It is the responsibility of each handler to check for correctness before
signing the scorecard.
f)
It is the responsibility of owner or handler to notify the entry taker
of multiple entries.
III
Scoring of Points Plus:
a)
Strike points shall be awarded as 50, 25, and 15, in that order.
Dog will be declared struck on or before 3rd bark whether on
trail or tree.
b)
Tree pints shall be awarded as 100, 75, and50, in that order.
Only 10 minutes are allowed to search tree.
c)
Plus points to be awarded if a non-hunting judge sees the coon.
If using a hunting judge, the majority of the cast must see the
coon.
d)
When dog is declared treed, other dogs have 5 minutes to reach the tree.
e)
Split trees shall be considered as one coon on strike points but
separate tree points will be awarded.
f)
When a coon is seen in the tree, other than one treed upon, the tree
limbs must touch (or vines, dead limb, etc.) before plus points can be
awarded. In case coon has
crossed to a joining tree, dogs declared treed will receive both plus
strike and tree points. Dogs
not declared treed, and at the tree, will receive minus strike points.
g)
Coon seen in hole, tile, etc. will be both plus strike and tree points
for dogs declared treed.
Plus strike only for dogs not declared treed.
IV
Scoring of Points Minus:
a)
Off game- no dog to receive plus or minus points for treeing, holing or
catching off game such as cat, opossum, groundhog, squirrel, etc.
(normally classed as tree game).
Just draw a line through score if any recorded.
b)
A track shall be declared ended if no dog barks for a period of ten
minutes. In hilly terrain it
may be necessary to go to the top of the hill if dogs went out of
hearing before starting the ten-minute clock.
c)
When dog declared treed leaves the tree.
(Dog may come out to meet handler.)
If dog starts trailing just its tree points will be minus.
If dog returns to tree within 5 minutes, it shall be retreed for
the next available position.
If all dogs have been declared treed, dog will receive 50 points for
returning to the tree before cast arrives at tree.
If dog comes to tree after cast arrives strike points will be
minus.
d)
When dog trees and it is obvious that no coon is in the tree.
e)
When dog quits trail and returns to handler.
If he re-enters he will be given the available points and minused
each time he comes back.
f)
When dog or dogs have been treed, one dog must tree bark at least every
two minutes until cast arrives at tree or all dogs treed will be
minused. Tree will be
declared open.
V
Scoring of Points Circled:
a)
When dog is trailing when time runs out.
b)
When dog trees in a hole or den where a coon could be hiding.
If dog returns to a hole or tree previously scored, draw a line
through the points.
c)
Hole rule defined: if dogs
indicate by tree barking, scratching, etc., the track to be finished,
handlers may tree dogs; however if handlers choose not to tree dogs,
judge must allow handler to proceed to hole without treeing dogs.
If one dog shows hole, all dogs will be circled.
If no dogs shows hole, points will be minused.
d)
When any type interference hinders proper completion of hunt,
scorekeeper shall call time and circle all dogs.
e)
Dogs not to be minused strike points for coming to
tree after the five minutes have elapsed unless the dogs declared treed
receive either plus or minus points.
If tree is circled, all dogs are circled.
VI
Dogs will be Scratched:
a)
If dog fails to hunt within any 45-minute period.
b)
If dog’s score becomes 450 minus.
c)
If dog interferes with other dogs by growling, fighting, face barking,
smelling females, or any other way.
Scorekeeper shall decide which dog or dogs are at fault.
Club must report fighting dogs to
NKC.
d)
Chasing any domestic stock (first Offense).
e)
If handler is drinking or abusive in any way to impair the success of
the hunt.
f)
For delay of cast for 1 hour.
g)
If handler shouts encouragement or discouragement or hits dog.
h)
After the first 3 minutes of the hunt any dog that leaves the handler
babbling will be scratched on the second offense.
Babbling means when a dog is released and he opens 3 times where
no track is evident.
i)
After the first 3 minutes of the hunt, the handler must claim his dog
when it opens on or before the 3rd bark or the handler will be scratched
for not calling his dog.
VII
Time
outs to be called by the scorekeeper at any time the hunters and/or dogs
are in anger, cast becomes lost, new territory is needed and any time he
feels that it would be beneficial to the successful completion of the
hunt if no dog is trailing or treed.
VIII
When dog
strikes or trees any game other than a coon, place a line through
points.
IX
Scorekeeper can demand that handlers call
their dogs after 3rd bark.
Handler refusing to call dog after second
warning will be scratched.
Dog will be treed at handler discretion.
X
For
a dog to get plus or minus strike pints, it must be struck prior to one
dog being declared treed unless treeing on separate tree.
The strike points must be recorded when the
dog opens three times.
If treeing on the same tree, the strike
points will have a line drawn through them.
If treed on a separate tree, the strike
points will be plussed, minused, or circled accordingly.
XI
Scorecards
should be filled out in the woods & signed by each handler.
Any complaint must be made to the Master of
Hound’s within 20 minutes after returning to the clubhouse.
The Master of Hound’s decision is final.
It is the responsibility of each handler to
check for correctness before signing scorecard.
XII
Ties
shall be broken in the following manner:
1st dog with the least minus points; 2nd dog
with the most plus tree points; 3rd dog with the most strike plus
points; 4th dog with the most total circle tree points; and 5th if still
a tie the Mater of Hound’s shall toss a coin with handlers chosen
alphabetically (last name) to call the toss.
XIII CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS:
Champion:
To qualify as Nite Champion, a dog must have 100
points with a first place. Points awarded are: 1st-40, 2nd-35,
3rd-30, 4th-25, 5th-20, 6th-& 7th-15, 8th & 9th-10, 10th-5.
Dog must have plus points to be a cast winner and to receive
champion points. Cast
winners place first then all other dogs with plus points to place.
Grand Champion:
To qualify as a Grand Nite Champion, a dog must win five (5)
champion hunts with plus points. Only one dog is given a champion win
per hunt. (Unless the hunt is a State or Special Title Hunt) If only one
champion dog is entered, the club must furnish a non-hunting judge and
the dog must have the highest overall score over the open class with
plus points.
Super Grand Champion:
To qualify as a Super Grand Nite Champion, a dog must have eight
(8) Grand Champion Hunt wins with plus points. To receive a Super Grand
Champion win, the dog must hunt with other squirrel Nite champions and
be the highest scoring, plus points, cast winner or hunt alone with a
non hunting judge and have the most plus points of all other dogs
entered into the hunt.
XIV
Club has authority to refuse
entry of any dog or handler that has caused trouble at a
previous hunt.
Handler or owner physically or
verbally abusing any person associated with hunt will be
barred from all NKC events for a period of 1 year to life.
(Club must send report to NKC
office within 10 days.)
Dogs reported for fighting three
times will be barred from all NKC events for 1 year to life.
XV
All
NKC Cur and/or Feist hunts must be advertised in Full Cry
magazine, or no championship points will be awarded.
XVI
Final
reports must be mailed to the NKC office within 10 days.
XVII
If
after a hunt is completed, the club learns that cheating may
have taken place, the club should do the following:
1st notify NKC by phone within
the 10-day period that cheating possibly occurred and that
the hunt report will be delayed.
2nd within two weeks of
notifying NKC, the club officers and Board of Directors must
have a special meeting and decide to either scratch the cast
or to accept the scores.
3rd NKC must receive the results
of the hunt within 6 working days of this meeting.
XVIII
No
training collars or dummy trainers allowed, but dogs may be
equipped with a tracking collar under the following
conditions:
Owner/Handler of dog may take
and use the tracking receiver in the woods to locate the dog
only after the dog has been scratched by handler or judge,
the hunt has been completed or timeout has been called for
that purpose , and only if all dogs are handled. If other
dogs in cast are still hunting, a time out cannot be called
until those dogs are treed or handle, then the timeout can
be called. If handler has not returned to the cast with the
dog with in 1 hour the dog will be scratched. Only 1 time
out will be allowed per dog during the hunt
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NKC Official Nite Hunt Trophy Rules – Revised June 2009
I.
General Information
-
All cast must hunt full 3 hours, or 2 hours as advertised
-
Casts shall consist of 3 or 4 dogs with one handler each.
-
Scorekeepers are to be appointed by the sponsoring club.
-
Master of Hounds must stay at clubhouse, and may not have a dog in
hunt.
-
No cast will receive points that return to clubhouse after deadline.
-
Senior Citizens cast, 55
or older, may hunt separately, if 3 - or 4 - dog cast, except in
special title hunts where all dogs must be drawn out together.
-
Club may choose to award
trophies, cash, etc.
-
After the first 3 minutes
of the hunt, handier must claim his dog when it opens on or before
the 3rd bark, or handler will be scratched for not calling his dog.
-
A dog must have plus points in order to win a cast or advance to
another round in an elimination style hunt. A cast cannot be won
with circle points.
II. Scoring of Points Plus
-
Strike points shall be
awarded as 100,75,50, and 25, in that order.
-
Tree points shall be
awarded 100,75,50, and 25, in that order (Only 10 minutes allowed to
search tree).
-
Plus points are to be awarded if a non-hunting judge sees the coon.
If using a hunting judge, the majority of the cast must see the
coon.
-
When dog is declared treed,
other dogs have five minutes to reach tree.
-
Split trees shall be considered as one coon on strike points but
separate tree points will be awarded.
-
When coon is seen in tree
other than one treed upon; the tree limbs must touch before plus
points can be awarded. In case coon has crossed to a joining tree,
dogs declared treed will receive both plus strike and tree points.
Dogs not declared treed will receive minus strike points.
-
Coon seen in hole, tile,
etc., will be both strike and tree points for dog declared treed.
Plus strike only for dogs not declared treed.
-
Coon caught on ground
will be plus strike only.
III. Scoring of Points Minus
-
When dog strikes or trees
any game other than coon.
-
When dog opens and fails
to tree.
-
A track shall be declared
ended if no dog barks for a period of 8 minutes. In hilly terrain,
it may be necessary to go to the top of the hill if dogs went out of
hearing before starting the 8-minute clock.
-
When dog is declared
treed leaves the tree. (Dog may come out to meet handler.) If dog
starts trailing just its tree points will be minused. If dog returns
to tree within 5 minutes, it shall be retreed for the next available
position. If all dogs have been declared treed, dog will receive 25
points for returning to tree before tree is closed.
-
When dog quits trail and
returns to handler. If he reenters he will be given 25 points and
minused each time he comes back.
-
When dog or dogs have
been declared treed, one dog must tree bark at least every two
minutes until cast arrives at tree or all dogs treed will be
minused. Tree will be declared open.
-
When dog is declared
treed and it is obvious that no coon is there (treeing slick).
IV. Scoring of Points Circled
-
When dog is trailing when time runs out.
-
When dog trees in a hole
or den where a coon could be hiding or returns to a hole or tree
previously scored.
-
Hole rule defined: If
dogs indicate by tree barking, scratching, etc. the track to be
finished, handlers may tree dogs; however, if handlers choose not to
tree dogs, judge must allow handlers to proceed to hole without
treeing dogs. If one dog shows hole, all dogs will be circled. If no
dog shows hole, points will be minused.
-
When any type
interference hinders proper completion of hunt. Scorekeeper shall
call time and circle all dogs.
-
Dogs not to be minused
strike points for coming to tree after the five minutes have elapsed
unless the dogs declared treed receive either plus or minus points.
If tree is circled, all dogs are circled.
V. Dogs Shall Be Scratched
-
If dog fails to hunt
within any 30-minute period.
-
If dog scores 300 minus
points regardless of plus or circle points.
-
If dog interferes with
other dogs by growling, fighting, face barking, smelling females or
any other way. Scorekeeper shall decide which dog or dogs are at
fault. Club must report to N .K.C.
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Chasing any domestic
stock (first offense).
-
If handler is drinking or abusive in any way to impair the success
of the hunt.
-
If dog fails to open on trail (2nd offense when coon is seen).
-
Nite Champion or Grand
Nite Champion dogs will be scratched for running or treeing off
game.
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For delay of cast for 1
hour.
-
If handler shouts encouragement or discouragement or hits dog.
-
After the first 3 minutes of the hunt any dog that leaves the
handler babbling will be scratched on the 2nd offense. Babbling
means when a dog is released and he opens 3 times where no track is
evident.
VI.
For a dog to get plus or minus strike points, it
must be struck prior to one dog being declared treed unless treeing on a
separate tree. The strike points must be recorded when the dog opens
three times. If treeing on the same tree, the strike points will be
circled. If treed on a separate tree, the strike points will be plussed,
minused, or circled accordingly.
VII.
When tree is scored or track is finished
scorekeeper must announce points given to each dog, before dogs are
re-cast.
VIII.
Time Outs to be called by the scorekeeper at any
time men and dogs are in danger, cast becomes lost, new territory is
needed, and anytime he feels that it would be beneficial to the
successful completion of the hunt if no dog is trailing or treed.
IX.
Scorecards
should be filled out in the woods, and signed by each handler.
Any complaint must be made to the Master of
Hounds, within 20 minutes after returning to the clubhouse. The Master
of Hounds' decision is final.
X.
Scorekeeper can demand that handlers call their
dogs after 3rd bark. Handlers refusing to call dog after second warning
will be scratched. Dogs found treeing off game but not called by handler
will be minus. Dogs found treeing coon but not called treed by handler
will be circled.
XI.
Ties shall be broken in the following manner: 1st
Dog with the least minus points; 2nd
Dog with the most plus tree points; 3rd
Dog with the most strike plus points; 4th
Dog with the most total circled tree points; and 5th
If still a tie the Master of Hounds shall toss a coin with handlers
chosen alphabetically (last name) to call the toss.
XII.
In split trees, score 1st tree as part of hunt. Call time out and score
other tree or trees.
XIII.
CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS:
Champion:
To qualify as Nite Champion,
a dog must have 100
points with a first place.
Points awarded are: 1st-40,
2nd-35,
3rd-30,
4th-25,
5th-20,
6th-&
7th-15,
8th
& 9th-10,
10th-5.
Dog must have plus points to be
a cast winner and to receive champion points.
Cast winners place first then
all other dogs with plus points to place.
Grand
Champion:
To qualify as a Grand Nite
Champion, a dog must win five (5) champion hunts with plus points. Only
one dog is given a champion win per hunt. (Unless the hunt is a State or
Special Title Hunt) If only one champion dog is entered, the club must
furnish a non-hunting judge and the dog must have the highest overall
score over the open class with plus points.
Super Grand Champion:
To qualify as a Super Grand Nite Champion, a
dog must have eight (8) Super Grand Champion Hunt wins with plus points.
To receive a Super Grand Champion win, the dog must hunt with other Nite
Grand Champions and be the highest scoring, plus points, cast winner or
hunt alone with a non hunting judge and have the most plus points of all
other dogs entered into the hunt.
XIV.
Clubs have the authority to refuse entry of any dog or handler that has
caused trouble at any previous event. Handlers or owners physically or
verbally abusing judges, other handlers, club officers, or anyone
associated with an NKC event shall be scratched and a report sent to NKC
Any dog scratched three times for fighting will be barred from all NKC
events for a period of 3 years to life, at the discretion of NKC Persons
scratched three times for verbal abuse will be barred from all NKC
events for three years to life. Persons physically striking or
threatening anyone at an NKC event with a gun or other weapon will be
barred from all NKC events from 3 years to life for first offense, at
discretion of NKC
XV.
Owner or handler may use tracking collar anytime
after time-out has been called. If used during time-in dog will be
scratched.
XVI.
All Dogs must be NKC registered to hunt; any dog not registered may be
registered at hunt and may participate in the hunt.
XVII.
All NKC night hunts must be advertised in at least one coonhound
magazine, or no championship points will be awarded.
XVIII.
Final reports must be mailed to the NKC office within 10 days.
XIX. If after
a hunt is completed, the club learns that cheating may have taken place,
the club should do the following:
A.
Notify NKC by phone within the 10-day period that cheating possibly
occurred and that the hunt report will be delayed.
B.
Within two weeks of notifying NKC, the club officers and Board of
Directors must have a special meeting and decide to either scratch the
cast or to accept the scores.
C.
NKC must receive the results of the hunt within 6 working days of this
meeting.
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NKC Official Money Hunt Rules
General Infom1ation:
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All casts must hunt two (2)
hours or until cast winner is determined. (Major Hunts)
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Casts must hunt one (1) hour.
($15.00)
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Casts must hunt two (2) hours.
(Open Events)
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Scorekeepers are to be
appointed by the sponsoring club and/or N.K.C.
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Scorecards should be filled out
in the woods, signed by each handler and judge. Any questions should
be placed on the scorecard at time of incident. Then finish hunt and
return to club for three man panel decision. (Panel decision will be
final)
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To bring a question back to a
panel, handler must give the Judge $50.00 or I.O.U. for major hunts;
$25.00 or I.O.U. for open hunts.
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A cast should not return to
clubhouse to have a question heard until hunt time is complete,
unless question pertains to dog or handler being scratched from the
cast.
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After one (1) minute of each
turnout, the handler must call his/her dog when it opens on or
before third bark. If dog fails to continue track the first time,
dog will be minused; second time will be minused and warned; third
time will be scratched.
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Ten minute rule: Any dog
barking in same place for period of ten (10) minutes will be
scratched unless called treed. If it is obvious that dog is barking
treed in same place and dog should pause for more than two (2)
minutes or leave area and return, a new ten (10) minute rule will be
applied. At this time, handler to be advised of new time unless
called treed. If handler fails to call dog treed, handler will be
scratched.
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For a dog to get plus or minus
strike points, it must be struck prior to one dog being declared
treed, unless treeing on a separate tree. The strike points must be
recorded when the dog opens on or before the third bark. If treeing
on the same tree, the strike points will be deleted. If treed on a
separate tree, the strike points will be plus, minus, or deleted
accordingly.
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Dog may wear tracking collar
during hunt, handler may take transmitter to the woods. However,
transmitter may not be used until time out is called. If found using
transmitter device during time in, handler will be scratched and
disciplinary action taken.
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Dog may wear electronic
training collar; however, transmitter must be left in the vehicle.
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Ties will be broken in the
following manner:
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Dog with most plus tree points
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Dog with most plus strike
points.
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Dog with most total circle
points.
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Dog with most circle tree
points.
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Dog with least minus points.
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If still tied, dogs tied will
continue the cast until tie is broken. (No time outs)
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When decision on scoring dogs
is made, on each individual occasion, it must be announced to the
handlers by the Judge.
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To qualify for Nite Champion,
you must earn $500.00; Grand Nite Champion, earn $2,000.00; Super
Grand Nite Champion, earn $8,000.00. All earnings count, except
calcuttas and added purses.
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The handler with the most to
gain on the tree will be allowed to shine the tree for two (2)
minutes alone. Then all handlers may shine. After a total of five
(5) minutes shining time, handlers may blow coon squaller for
remainder of shining time.
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If dogs are split treed, you
score in most convenient order. You may call time out in between
split trees to save hunting time, if all dogs are treed. Use eight
(8) minute rule to shine each tree.
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Non-working dog: Dog who has no
tree points, (circle or plus) can't place over dog who has circle or
plus tree points.
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Spectators allowed on open
events only. No spectators
allowed on major hunts.
Scoring Of Plus Points:
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Strike points awarded: 100, 75,
50, 25 in that order.
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Tree points awarded: 100, 75,
50, 25 in that order.
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Dogs called treed:
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Second tree closed after first
dog treed one (1) minute.
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Third tree closed after first
dog treed two (2) minutes.
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After two (2) minutes all dogs
treed will receive 25 points.
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Plus points will be awarded if
non-hunting Judge sees coon. (Major Hunts)
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Plus points will be awarded if
coon seen by majority of cast. (Open Hunts)
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Split trees shall be considered
as one (1) strike, but separate tree points.
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Coon seen in hole, tile, etc.
will be both plus strike and tree points for dogs declared treed.
Plus strike points only for dogs not called treed. Coon caught on
ground will be plus strike points only.
Scoring Of Points Minus:
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When dog strikes or trees any
off game.
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A track will be declared ended
if no dog barks for six (6) minute period after declared struck.
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When dog is declared treed
leaves tree. If dog returns to tree within five (5) minutes dog will
be re-treed for next available position.
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When dog quits trail and
returns to handler. If he/she is restruck, he/she will receive
twenty-five (25) strike points.
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When dog or dogs have been
declared treed, one (1) dog must bark at least every two (2)
minutes.
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When dog is declared treed and
it is obvious that no coon is there. Then minus strike and tree
points.
Scoring Of Points Circled:
When dog is struck and treed where coon could be, but is not found.
Points Will Be Deleted:
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When dog returns to tree
previously scored.
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When dogs are trailing after
hunt is over.
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When time out must be called.
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Time out to be called by Judge
(On Major Hunts)
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Time out to be called by
majority of cast (On Open Hunts)
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Any dog coming into a off-game tree after the cast arrives
will receive deleted strike points.
Dogs Shall Be Scratched:
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Any dog handled three (3) times
on same tree will be scratched.
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If dog fails to hunt within any
fifteen (15) minute period. A dog must be gone five (5) minutes to
be considered hunting. The handler has the right to walk in the
direction the guide wishes. If dog is not gone a full five (5)
minutes, the fifteen (15) minutes will continue to run each time in
and out.
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If dogs caught fighting, first
offense - scratched. If dog interferes with dogs by growling, face
barking, riding females, etc., first offense - warning, second
offense - scratched.
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Chasing any domestic stock.
(First offense)
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If handler is drinking or
abusive in any way to impair the success of the hunt.
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Time out should be a maximum of
one (1) hour. Handler must have dog ready to re-cast by end of one
(1) hour or be scratched. G. If handler encourages or discourages
dog.
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NKC LICENSED TREEING CONTEST
As
dogs are entered put information on the NKC Treeing Contest Entry Form. Be sure
to list NKC numbers for all dogs. If a dog is registered at the event, you place
"applied" where number is listed.
The
club appoints 1 person to conduct the Treeing Contest. This person will choose a
timer and 2 counters. Club will announce before the start of the contest if 30
seconds or 60 seconds time limits are chosen. The circle for treeing
contest is 25 ft. Each dog's barks will be recorded during the time agreed
upon. The top five dogs will be placed 1 through 5 on the Entry Form.
| 1st place - 25 points |
2nd place - 20 points |
3rd place 15 points |
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4th place - 10 points |
5th place - 5 points |
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100
points, including a 1st place, will make dog a Tree Champion., 5 Tree Champion
wins will make a dog a Grand Tree Champion, and 5 Grand Tree Champion
wins will make a dog a Super Grand Tree Champion.
To get
a win toward Grand Tree Champion, a Tree Champion dog must score higher than any
other Champion participating. If only one Tree Champion is entered, he must have
more barks than any of the registered entries to get his Tree Champion Win.
Highest
scoring Grand Tree Champion will get win toward Super Grand Tree Champion. If
only one Grand Tree Champion is entered, he must have more barks than any of the
Tree Champions to get his Grand Tree Champion win (If no Grand Tree Champion. is
entered, the dog must have more barks than any of the registered entries to get
his win.)
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