H&H Rule Change Effective 10/01/19

HOUND AND HUNTER FORMAT
Rule Change Effective October 1, 2019

Old Rule:

11. DOGS WILL BE SCRATCHED
    H. RUNNING OFF GAME ANYTIME DURING THE HUNT - Off Game is defined as any game other than a rabbit. Off game doesn't need to be seen to scratch dog(s). Dog(s) scratched for running Off Game will be reported to PKC. Dogs scratched three (3) times within one (1) year will be barred for one (1) year.

New Language:

11. H.  Running off game anytime during the hunt – Off Game is defined as any game other than a rabbit. When off game is seen by two (2) or more handlers in the cast, the dogs strike points will be minused by the Judge and the dogs will be scratched. The Judge will then calculate the scores and the best score on the card will be the cast winner. In a situation where dogs are chasing off game, but the off game has not been seen, the judge will ask for a cast vote. The vote must be majority cast decision to scratch the dog(s). If the vote constitutes the scratching of the dog(s), the strike points will be minused and the best final score on the card will be the cast winner. The winner will continue on to the next round. Dog(s) scratched for running off game will be reported to PKC. Ang dog(s) scratched three (3) times within a one (1) year period will be barred for one (1) year and not permitted to compete in PKC sanctioned events.