All you bowhunters our there, record your kills and give this form to the Huntmaster. Contact Kelly McConnell 0212242206 or email [email protected] Please note: hunting year closes 30 October each year, prizegiving at Christmas shoot. Maximum of 20 points per species.
Mt Tiger Archers Game Awards and Points system. (Close Game/Fish Points Scoring System
Animals
All deer species
1. Bowhunter of the Year Thar
Most game/fish points for the year
Wild pig over 20kgs
off 30th October each year)
2. Junior Bowhunter of the Year Chamois
Most junior game/fish points for the year
Wild pig under 20kgs
3. Goatbuster Trophy Wallaby
Largest spread goathorns for year
Wild goat
4. Bowfisher of the Year Wild/Feral sheep
Most fish points for the year
Weasel
5. Small Game Award Stoat
Most game/fish of max 5 points value
Ferret
Hare
6. Heaviest Pig of the Year Heaviest pig weighed (refer rules)
Rabbit
Opossum
Rat
Fish
20
20
20
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
Birds
Marlin
Shark over 20kg
Shark under 20kg
Kingfish
Snapper
Kahawai
Trevally
John Dory
Mullet
Flounder
Eel
Carp
Parore
20
20
10
10
10
5
5
5
2
2
2
2
2
Magpie
Mynah
Crow
Peacock
Turkey
5
5
5
5
2
Please return form below to the Huntmaster or Secretary, Mt Tiger Archery Club, PO Box 1484, Whangarei.
Only claims received within 30 days and on this OFFICIAL FORM will be recognised. Type of Game
Number
Hunting Location
Date
Witness Signature
I signify that all game was taken in accordance with the rules of fair chase (refer back of this form)
Hunters Name:___________________________________________Signature: __________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________ Phone No:___________________________
If under 17 years, signature of sponsor or parent:___________________________________________________
For Club Use Only___________________________________________________________________________
Date Received:_________________________Date ratified by Committee:____________________________
Comment:__________________________________________________________________________________
Bowhunting Claim Form
RULES OF FAIR CHASE Game must not be restricted in any way that gives the bowhunter an unfair advantage. This include kills on hunting ranches or safari parks where the game is restricted by fences. (examples of restricted are animals
in water, mud, snow, traps, snares, fences or yards)
Game must not be taken with the use of a powered vehicle for herding, driving or directing.
Game must not be shot using projected artificial light ­ such as spotlighting or vehicle headlights.
Game must not be shot from a powered vehicle, boat or aircraft.
The use of poison, exploding arrow heads, tranquillizers or the direct assistance of firearms is prohibited.
Game must not be protected or farmed.
Young animals still reliant on their mother must not be taken ­ cannot be claimed.
Game must not be taken under any other condition considered by the committee as unsportsmanlike.
For fish, NZ Fisheries regulations apply at all times.
Hunting with dogs is prohibited. However a dog may be used to find a lost animal and if found dead
the animal can be claimed.
No member to carry a bow in DoC lands or National Parks or any reserve without a permit from the
appropriate authority. (DoC permits are readily available online)
NZ Bowhunter Society Code of ethics and game award rules apply at all times. (Refer NZBHS website)