
CHAPTER FIELD/SAFETY RULES
GENERAL TRAINING DAY RULES
All dogs must always be under control (on leash or at heel) until you are in your designated training field
All dogs are to be leashed or crated while in the parking lot or pavilion
Anyone entering the training fields must be wearing hunter-orange
Shooting live ammunition is not allowed near the parking lot or in the Lower Puppy Field
Only hinged frame (break-open) shotguns of conventional gauge are allowed to be used during training and tests
Only members of the SEMI chapter are allowed to shoot during training days
Maximum of Four (4) Gunners allowed in the field at one time
A valid Michigan hunting license is required to shoot live ammunition while training
Only members of the SEMI chapter are allowed to order and/or pick up birds
No vehicles in the field at any time other than on test days or due to an emergency
Guest members are allowed to participate during 1 training day w/o membership but shooting is not permitted and a waiver must be signed
All guns may only be loaded at the designated training field and must be unloaded before leaving that field
Start and end your training session per your scheduled time slot
The person whose name in on the sign-up sheet must be present at the field (no holding spots for others)
DNR Parking Lot Gates (Yellow gate) must be open during permitted training days. It is your responsibility to make sure it is open and closed if you are the first or last one to leave. The lock combination for all Highland Field Trial Grounds Association course gates can be found in your membership package
Clean up after yourself and dog in the parking lots and pavilion areas
Live Fire is not allowed on Field Trial Grounds on days that SEMI NAVHDA does not have a training permit.
SAFETY PRACTICES/RULES
Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction
Be certain of your target, your line of fire and what lies beyond your target
Keep your trigger finger outside the guard and off the trigger until you are ready to fire
Do not shoot towards Cooley Lake Road (Barn Course) or Duck Lake Road (Sod Farm)
Do not shoot when a person or dog is in front of your line of fire
Avoid shooting when a dog has broke or is in motion
Handlers are responsible for making their gunner(s) aware of their training intentions and taking safe shots only
Always keep your gun on safe until you intend to shoot
When in doubt, don’t shoot