Lessor requires that all bucks
harvested on this property shall have a minimum inside
spread between the main beams of the antlers of 13.0
inches. The inside spread of the main beams is
measured on the inside of the antlers at a right angle to
the center of the skull at the widest point between the
main beams. In addition, no buck younger than 3.5
years old may be killed.
Harvest and Observation Data
Lessor requires that harvest and
observation data shall be collected on the Property.
Harvest data includes live weight, collection and proper
labeling of the jawbone, accurate antler measurements, and
checking all female deer for lactation.
Deer Weights
Lesee will weigh all deer
harvested on an accurate scale. All deer harvested
on the Property shall be weighed on the same set of scales
before field dressing. Weights shall be recorded in
one pound increments.
Jawbones
A jawbone shall be collected and
indelibly marked to correspond to the other data being
recorded on the harvest data sheet for each deer
harvested. A properly labeled jawbone is critical to
correct record keeping. This requirement shall be
strictly enforced.
Antler Measurements
Antler measurements shall be
recorded for each antlered buck harvested. Antler
measurements shall include the number of points, main beam
length, inside spread and basal circumference. All
measurements shall be recorded in 1/8-inch increments.
All does should be checked for the presence of milk
(lactation) and this information recorded on the data
sheet.
Animal Observations
Lessee shall record observation
data for each hunt. The number and sex of all deer
observed on each hunt shall be recorded.
Data Sheets
Lessor will provide harvest data
sheets and observation cards prior to the hunting season
and shall check on the fulfillment of these requirements
periodically as Lessor feels necessary for accurate
compliance.
Gates
Lessor requires that gates remain
locked at all times. Do not leave the gates open
when you enter the property for any extended period of
time.
Club Rules (2014)
Guests
Members may bring one guest to the property
per hunt. Under special pre-arranged circumstances,
it is permissible to bring two guests for a single day hunt.
You must arrange this with the president or officers prior
to the day of the hunt. If the guest has a young child who would like
to participate, the guest may bring that child.
Guests may not shoot bucks under any circumstances. Any guest who
intentionally shoots a buck deer will not be allowed
back to the club. The club member who
brought the guest will lose 2 of his bucks for the
year.
Guests may visit the club from September 15th
through September 30th, then again from November 15th
until the end of the year. We do not bring
guests during the rut.
Please do not abuse the guest policy. An
example of abusing the policy would be bringing the
same guest every single time you hunt.
Bowhunters may bring guests throughout the
season. Those guests must also bowhunt and are
restricted to does only.
Family
Club members may bring wives and
children at any time. Immediate family members are
not counted as guests. Any buck harvested by an
immediate family member is counted against the member's
total allotment of bucks for the year. When a child
reaches 18 years of age, he is considered an adult and
becomes a guest of the member, and may not shoot bucks.
At this point the child needs his own membership to shoot
male deer. Adult children of existing members have
precedence for open spots in the club. Family
members outside of wives and children are not allowed to
shoot bucks.
Bucks
Each hunter may take up to three bucks per year.
We strongly encourage a 15" minumum inside spread,
even though the landowners require only 13".
A child may take an inferior animal as his first
buck. However, please try to avoid letting them shoot
2-year old eight pointers. A six point would be a
better choice. Once he has taken his first buck, he
may not take any more inferior bucks at any point,
including from year-to-year.
Does
Does may be taken during the month
of September, but should not be killed during October or
the first part of November. They would be considered
legal again on November 15th. The purpose of this is
to limit the pressure on the deer and reduce the amount of
shooting that goes on. Since does are off-limits
during this time, guests would not be welcome during that
period.
Does may be taken with a bow or crossbow at any time
during the season. Children under 16 may take does with a
rifle during this off-limits period.
Culls
Hunters should not make wholesale
decisions to "cull" an inferior animal. Culling deer
does not work unless the property is intensely managed,
which ours is not. The decision to cull an animal
should be made with the utmost caution. Culled bucks
do count against your buck limit for the year. Spike
bucks are not culls.
Stands
Do not leave trash in the stands. This
includes empty drink bottles, thermacell cartridges,
and the like. Smokers should not leave their
butts in the stand, and the floors of the stands are
not ashtrays. Take out what you bring in.
All permanent stands are first-come, first-served.
You are free to put a climber anywhere you want.
If you want to make it public, we'll put it on the
map. Personal stands not on the map should not
be hunted without permission of the owner.
If you want to hunt the same stand for an entire
day, you may remain tagged in for it even if you leave
the club for lunch. If you do leave, please turn
your tag around backwards so that your name is not
visible. This indicates that you are not in the
stand at that time.
Do not tag in early for a stand.
Private stands are allowed, but you cannot claim a
section of the property as yours. If someone
puts a stand up near yours, it is up to the two of you
to resolve the use of the location. Club
leadership will not participate in these discussions.
Tagging In
Hunters must tag in for the stand they intend to
hunt. If you decide to move to a different
stand, go back and change your tag. This is one
of the most important rules we have. This is for
the safety of yourself and everyone else who is
hunting that day.
We will have a special tag board for turkey
hunters next season. You don't need to tag the
spot that you're hunting, but please put a tag on the
board so that others know that you are present.
The second-to-last
person should wait for the last person to come out
after the evening hunt.
This is for safety reasons. Please exit the
property as quickly as possible when it's time to
leave the woods.
Dues
Dues need to be paid in full by
April 15th of each year. After the 15th, the club
will begin looking for replacement members with no further
warnings. You are responsible for paying your dues,
and we will not chase you down looking for them.
Members will be replaced in reverse-join order.
Payment plans are acceptable, but should begin early
enough that you will have paid in full by April 15th.
Officers
The club is structured with a
president, vice-president, and two officers.
Officers are appointed by the president. Officers
can address questions from members, and their decisions
stand.
President: Sean Jeffries Vice-President: Trey Robinson Officer: Steven Davitte Officer: Scott Whitley
The club president is responsible for the day-to-day
operations of the club, and will attend the yearly meeting
with American Forest Management. An officer or
alternate member will also attend.
SC Game Laws
Members are absolutely required to
obey all South Carolina hunting and firearm laws.
Violations of any of these laws will result in ejection
from the club.