Terms & Conditions

 

 

 

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

As a guest of Dogwood Creek Hunting Preserve, Inc. (the “Preserve”), I understand that acceptance of and strict adherence to the following Terms & Conditions are necessary prior to scheduling a hunt or entering the property is a necessary precondition to participating in the activities offered at the Preserve. Further, I understand that I am electronically signing this form. I attest and certify that the information provided is true and accurate. I understand that my electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a handwritten signature.  I fully understand that this is a binding agreement and I attest that I have had the opportunity to have an attorney of my choosing review these terms.

I have read and agree to the above and following terms and conditions in full without reservation or objection:

1. While on the Preserve, I shall comply with all Game and Fish laws and regulations of the United States of America, the State of Georgia and all other appropriate governmental authorities.

2. While on Dogwood Creek Hunting Preserve, I shall (1) observe the rules of safe gun handling; (b) never shoot in the direction of any people, or buildings; (c) use proper care in crossing fences and (d) not use alcohol or drugs.

3. I shall not arrive at Dogwood Creek Hunting Preserve premises under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

4. PURCHASE OF A SCHEDULED HUNT AND AMMENITIES IS NON-REFUNDABLE. THE PRESERVE AGREES THAT IT WILL MAKE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE EFFORT TO RESCHEDULE PAID HUNTS IF CANCELLED BUT I AGREE THAT RESCHEDULING MUST OCCUR WITHIN 24 MONTHS OF THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL CANCELLED HUNT.

5. I shall exercise due care not to cause or permit damage or injury to fences, crops, trees, or equipment and shall not commit or permit waste and damage or injury, and shall not conduct or permit any illegal activity on the Premises.

6. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM ALLOWED FOUR HUNTERS MAXIMUM PER HUNT.

7. SHOTGUNS THAT BREAK OPEN ,  OVER AND UNDER, SINGLE SHOT, OR SIDE­ BY-SIDE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. SEMI-AUTO GUNS ARE ALLOWED BUT THE BREACH MUST REMAIN OPEN AND UNLOADED UNTIL INSTRUCTED BY THE GUIDE TO LOAD AND AN APPROPRIATE PLUG LIMITING THE NUMBER OF SHOTSHELLS TO TWO MUST BE INSTALLED.

8. A VALID GEORGIA HUNTING LICENSE AND A PRESERVE LICENSE ARE REQUIRED.

9. SHOOTERS MUST BE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. THOSE UNDER 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

10. ALL HUNTERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A "RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNITY" AGREEMENT AND RECEIVE A PRE-HUNT SAFETY BRIEFING.

11. HUNTERS MUST WEAR A "HUNTER ORANGE" VEST/COAT/SHIRT. A "HUNTER ORANGE" HAT IS RECOMMENDED.  ALSO, EYE/EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED.

12. 7 1/2 SHOT SHELLS AND ABOVE ONLY.

13. FIRST VISIT HUNTERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOOT AT THE CLAY RANGE, PRIOR TO THE HUNT, SIX CLAYS AT NO CHARGE. THIS ALLOWS THE GUIDE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE HUNTER HANDLES HIS/HER GUN PROPERLY AND IS FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE GUN.

14. AT ANY TIME, A GUIDE DEEMS THE HUNTER UNSAFE, THE HUNT WILL BE ENDED IMMEDIATELY, WITH  NO REFUND.

15. NEVER SHOOT LOW FLYING BIRDS- SEE THE SKY/HORIZON BEFORE TAKING A BIRD.

16. NEVER SHOOT BIRDS THAT FLY BEHIND GUIDE OR OTHER HUNTER- "NO BACK DOOR SHOTS".

17. NEVER TURN INWARD TOWARDS A GUIDE OR ANOTHER HUNTER TO TAKE A SHOT.

18. NEVER SHOOT OVER THE  HEAD OF THE  GUIDE OR ANOTHER HUNTER.

19. KEEP GUNS BROKEN DOWN OR BREACH OPEN AND UNLOADED WHEN APPROACHING A DOG ON POINT.

20. KEEP GUN SAFETY "ON" UNTIL THE FLUSH OR UNTIL DIRECTED BY THE GUIDE.

21. HUNTER(S) THAT SHOOT A DOG WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DOCTOR OR VETERINARIAN COSTS. IF THE DOG SHOULD DIE DUE TO BEING SHOT BY A HUNTER OR HUNTERS, THE HUNTER OR HUNTERS AGREE TO PAY THE OWNER OF THE DOG $6,000.00.

22. NEVER CROSS PRESERVE BOUNDARY LINES TO CHASE OR RETRIEVE A BIRD.

23. NO LOADED GUNS IN VEHICLES, PARKING AREAS, MEETING AREAS, OR BUILDINGS.

24. ALL VEHICLES MUST PARK IN DESIGNATED AREAS. ALL VEHICLES MUST STAY ON DESIGNATED ROADS WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.

25. DRINKING OF ALCOHOL WILL NOT BE PERMITTED PRIOR TO OR DURING THE HUNT.

26. RESCHEDULING OF HUNTS MUST BE MADE A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HUNT.

27. A DAILY LIMIT OF 12 BIRDS FOR A HALF DAY HUNT AND 24 BIRDS FOR A FULL DAY HUNT PER HUNTER IS INCLUDED IN THE HUNT PRICE. NO SHARING OF BIRDS BETWEEN HUNTERS IS ALLOWED.  ADDITIONAL BIRDS CAN BE PURCHASED AND SET UPON AGREEMENT WITH THE PRESERVE.

28. START TIME. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS TIME FRAME WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF AN ALLOTTED HUNT(S).

29. I WILL NOT DISRESPECT, CURSE, HARASS, OR MISTREAT PRESERVE EMPLOYEES OR CONTRACTORS. IF I DO SO, I UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE PROPERTY WITHOUT A REFUND OF ANY KIND.

 

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS.