“Midwest Coyote Calling Event” RulesPosted by admin on August 27th, 2009

Please print a copy of these rules for your own keeping. Check back often for the latest rules and updates as the most up-to-date information will be posted here.

Dates for the 2011 Competition are January 8th and 9th, 2011

1. No night hunting allowed( 1⁄2 hr before sunrise to 1⁄2 hr after sunset)

2. All types of calls are permitted.

3. NO DOGS!!! As decoys or to run down coyotes to kill or catch them.

4. Each team must travel together and call on the same stand together (only 1 fourwheeler per team). No Snowmobiles.

5. Most land is privately owned, so permission is critical. Landowners that give information on a team that has hunted on them with out permission will be disqualified!

6. Any Team that has placed 1st in the Dead Coyote class for 2 consecutive years, will be Required to split-up the team for the 3rd year or sit out for 1 yr.

7. Teams are to remain in the check-in line till their coyotes are counted, weighted, and temperature probed. All ties will be broke by total weight of coyotes.

8. PROOF OF KILL: Each team must bring in their coyotes whole. All coyotes will be temperature probed and top placing teams coyotes will be thoroughly examined. Kill blocks will be used to confirm kill time, order in which coyotes were killed and the day the coyotes were killed. (you will need a ink pen to record this information on the kill blocks. All coyotes must have kill blocks installed, or may be disqualified.

9. All coyotes must have been called in. (No trapped, dog caught, pen raised, road killed, poisoned or pre-killed coyotes) In the event of a questionable coyote further examinations will be done. There is a (7) day examination period during which the fur buyer will contact the EVENT with their final examination results before final winners are confirmed.

10. All teams must check in by 3:00 pm CST Sunday the 9th . Any teams that check in after 3:00 will be disqualified.

11. The panel of judges will confirm kills, settle disputes and disqualify teams.

12. Prize money will be sent after the (7) day examination period.

13. Shotguns and shotgun-rifle combinations are allowed.

14. One team member will be required to sign a liability release form on Friday Night.

15. Contestants must abide by all state wildlife rules and regulations. If the EVENT is informed by officials of wildlife violations or unethical hunting the team will be disqualified!

16. All Coyotes checked-in are property of the Midwest Coyote Calling Event!

17. The Midwest Coyote Calling Event committee, hosts, sponsors, or judges are not responsible for accidents, losses, or acts of god.

18. Have fun, enjoy the outdoors, support our sponsors and good luck calling!