Family Values Hunting At Its Best

 
 
 
 
 BUCKEYE HUNTING LODGE
 
RULES & BY-LAWS
 2010/2011
 
Regulations: Members and guests shall obey all State and Federal fish & game regulations and club rules, including those pertaining to wildlife harvest, littering, game weigh/check-in, start hunting sign-in/out times, guest privileges, etc. Each member is required to ensure all rules and regulations of lodge and state are adhered. 
 
Failure to abide by regulations may result in one or more of the following: 1) Forfeiture of current year’s club membership without reimbursement, 2) Payment of club fines, and 3) Loss of future membership. Management will review all violations and determine the appropriate action to be taken and fines levied upon member involved. 
 
Guest Rules & Fees: A member’s guest shall only be allowed to hunt while the member is also actively engaging in hunting activities on club premises. Members are not to leave their guest unattended on club properties. A guest is any person other than an immediate family member. An immediate family member is defined as a member’s spouse, or their child 19 years of age and under. 
 
A.  Club members are responsible, and shall be held accountable for all actions taken by their guests. Any inappropriate action by a member’s guest may result in the club member losing his/her current year’s membership (without reimbursement), payment of fines, and/or loss of future membership privileges.
 
B.  Guest Fees of $50.00 Per Day will be Paid in Advance to the Club President (payable to Buckeye Hunting Inc.) for each hunting guest. Guests are not allowed on club properties (including lodge) without a signed permit and waiver of liability hold harmless statement and necessary guest fees paid upon arrival to lodge. The member is responsible to ensure these provisions are met. There are no exceptions allowed.  Guest will not be allowed during the opening weekends (or first two days) of Deer Archery, Deer Firearm, and Wild Turkey seasons. Management may waiver this rule at his discretion on a case-by-case basis; if it appears hunting pressure from the club members is light. Guests allowed after January 1 thru January 31 will be limited to invitation by club president. Management must authorize any guest during this period.     
 
 
 
 
Hunting Areas and Signing-in: Each member and their guest are allowed one hunting area/unit per hunt. Members must use the sign-in/sign-out board at the clubhouse before going onto the club property. In case of areas available due to light hunting pressure, areas may be assigned to guest upon availability and will be made available in the best interest of the lands ability to limit hunting pressure. 
 
 
Sign-In Rules (continued) 
 
A. The member/guest must sign their name, date, time-in/out, and the area/unit to be hunted.
 
B. Hunting areas/units will be on a first come, first served sign-in basis, according         to sign-in time rules. Do not go into areas already signed out by another member for any reason. If you leave your treestand in an area and you do not bring it out when you leave that area do not go back into the area and retrieve stand if someone is going to hunt that area during the next hunt. Please be considerate of other hunters in maintaining as little hunting pressure as possible. Anyone causing unnecessary hunting pressure or unnecessary noise (vehicular, atv, etc) will be alerted to the problem with necessary actions to be implemented.
 
C. All sign-ins for hunting areas/units will be only for a one-half day basis (A.M.   
                 and P.M.) for all hunting seasons. Sign-in time for A.M. hunts will begin at  
                 5:00 A.M. Sign-in time for P.M. hunt will be 12:00 noon. Draw will be done equitable to each hunting                         member at 5 am and 12 noon.  When a member  hunts an area in the morning, that member has first chance at                 hunting the same area that evening
 
 
 
Gates & Keys: All gates must be locked while going in and out, regardless of circumstances. It is each member’s responsibility to secure camp on departure. Ensure all doors lock and security alarm is set. This is a most important requirement of anyone who is allowed to use lodge.
 
Littering: Littering of any kind or amount in camp house or club properties will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to severe club penalties. Litter includes, but is not limited to trash, the discarding of game entrails, feathers, fur, hide, bones, etc. on club properties. Littering will not be tolerated by Buckeye Hunting, Inc. Delaney Development, or John Hancock Co. Place all carcasses, entrails in specified place behind lodge for proper disposal and burial. 
 
Alcoholic Beverages: No alcoholic beverages of any kind will be permitted on club properties. Intoxicated members or guests will not be allowed on club properties. 
 
Deer Harvest Regulations: All deer and wild turkey must be weighed and recorded at the clubhouse during the day of harvest. Jawbones for ALL deer will be extracted and numbered by hunter that harvested deer and left in a designated location for aging by management. Jawbone is required to be submitted and recorded on all harvested deer on that date of harvest before additional harvest. In addition to state regulations regarding white-tailed deer, the following deer Club rules must also be followed: 
 
A. Antler Restrictions: All bucks harvested must have 8 points or more, or will have at least a 15” minimum inside spread (Antlers Outside Both Ears) or a 16” Mainbeam length. Deer will be evaluated as to: Meets Standard (or) not Meet Standards. With prior approval of management, a first buck will be allowed with the expectation that buck will have forked horn. Our goal at Buckeye Lodge is, harvest at the minimum a three and half year old buck consistently. This goal can be achieved by letting young bucks grow and with an educated and selective harvest of bucks that have characteristics of a mature buck (antler/beam length, antler beam width usually wider than ears, overall body size). Each hunter needs to be able to identity the mature buck for Buckeye Hunting Lodge to be able to meet these objectives.
 
B. Doe Harvest: Doe may only be harvested according to normal state game laws, bag limits and seasons with appropriate weapons. Doe harvest must weigh 80 lbs minimum. Harvest of doe will not be allowed during the month of January unless special provisions set by club management. Management will make a determination before the seasons end, the status of our doe harvest and will review advice of biologist recommendations need of doe harvest for a specific area.
 
 
Additionally, the Following Club Rule Will Apply:
* Each Club Member may harvest a maximum of three (3) does and three (3) bucks during all combined seasons including archery, muzzle-loader, and firearm. Doe will not be harvested on green fields with the exception of power line fields. Special provisions will be made for a physically challenged hunter on a case-by-case basis.  Any guest harvest will be applied to the members harvest limits.
 
Power Lines: Vehicles and ATV’s will not be allowed on power line except to pick up harvested deer. Destruction of fields will not be tolerated. Do not go onto power lines from the hours of sunrise to 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to sunset- NO EXCEPTIONS! This is for safety purposes. This will be strictly enforced! Do not attempt to shoot deer on power line if direction is toward line of another shooting house. Extreme caution MUST be exercised while hunting on or near power line. Hunter Orange must be worn at all times on or near power line if you are outside shooting house. 
 
 
Work Days: Work days are not required of member for participation, however any and all assistance is greatly appreciated such as maintenance of shooting houses, clearing of lanes, wildlife nutritional schedule, camp maintenance etc. 
 
Access Roads: Roads must not be rutted unnecessarily. It is understood that a certain amount of road rutting is required when main road is wet. Unnecessary damage of roads will not be tolerated. ATV’s should not be driven off the main road during hunting season. Adhere to signs of no vehicle traffic. 
 
ATV’s: ATV’s will not be driven on or near wildlife food plots for scouting or recreational purposes. ATV’s will be parked on the MAIN ROAD ( CHURCH ROAD, 331, CC and Soctum roads), during hunting season. Adhere to posting of signs.   Park and walk when scouting/hunting to prevent destruction of vegetation and disturbance of wildlife. Unnecessary disturbance of wildlife will not be allowed with use of ATV’s. Scouting should be done prior to the hunting season. Scouting will not be allowed after September 15. The only reason to be on the property is for a work detail after September 15, in preparation for upcoming bow season. 
 
Sportsmanship: All members and guests will demonstrate good sportsmanship, safety and hunting ethics. Absolutely, No Loaded Guns in Lodge. Failure to comply will result in immediate expulsion from the lodge. In our efforts to maintain a wholesome family environment, we will refrain from profanity in and around other members/guest and their families. 
 
Feeding Game: The club management must be aware of the use of all feed, prior to its application. This will include the type and location of placed feed. The purpose of this is to assure that all game laws pertaining to baiting and feeding are
            followed, and to avoid predation and diseases often associated with improper
            feeding.
 
Member Dues: Current members dues must be paid in full by April 1 of each year. Dues not fully paid by May 1st of each year will force Buckeye recruit for a replacement member in your slot. A deposit of $250.00 by January 15th will hold your membership for upcoming year. Any dues, donations, contributions or gifts are totally nonrefundable. Any enhancements or structures added to club property for purposes of hunting become sole ownership of Buckeye Hunting Lodge. 
 
The club management has complete autonomy and authority to set club rules, fees, fines, and to accept or refuse memberships. Any complaints or comments may be addressed to Buckeye Hunting, Inc, Steve Roberts, 4997 Needham Road, Needham, Alabama 36915. 
 
 
 
 
____________________________ Date: ____________
Stephen E. Roberts                             
President, Buckeye Hunting Inc.
 
 
____________________________ Date: _____________
Member
 
 
 
NOTE:
THE ABOVE STANDARDS WERE CREATED TO ENSURE THAT WE ALL HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF EXPECTED STANDARDS ALLOWING BUCKEYE TO MANAGE A PREMIER HUNTING ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. THE RULES APPLY TO EACH MEMBER AND THEIR GUEST IN A FAIR AND EQUITABLE MANNER AND WILL BE ENFORCED ACCORDINGLY TO ENSURE WE HAVE SAFE AND ENJOYABLE HUNTING