Fair Chase

"Fair Chase" is the original code of conduct first used by Boone and Crockett Club members in the early 1890s at a time when sportsmen emerged as the guardians over our game animals and birds. It was defined as the ethical, sportsmanlike, lawful pursuit, and taking of any free-ranging wild, native North American big game animal in a manner that does not give the hunter an improper advantage over such animals.  You can learn more about Fair Chase by visiting www.huntfairchase.com. 

For the purpose of entry into the SELF-GUIDED HUNTING ASSOCIATION, North American big game harvested by the use of the following methods or under the following conditions are ineligible for entry:

1. Spotting or herding game from the air, followed by landing in its vicinity for the purpose of pursuit and shooting.

2. Herding or chasing with the aid of any motorized equipment.

3. Use of electronic communication devices, artificial lighting, or electronic light intensifying devices.

4. Confined by artificial barriers, including escape-proof fenced enclosures.

5. Transplanted for the purpose of commercial shooting.

6. By the use of traps or pharmaceuticals.

7. While swimming, helpless in deep snow, or helpless in any other natural or artificial medium.

8. On another hunter's license.

9. Not in full compliance with the game laws or regulations of the federal government or of any state, province, territory, or tribal council on reservations or tribal lands.

Additionally, SELF-GUIDED HUNTING ASSOCIATION will not accept entries from "Canned Hunts".  For more information on Canned Hunts please visit the Boone & Crockett organization website.
 

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