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Rule Proposal Results
The results of the UKC Coonhound Rule Proposals are in! They were voted on by each Chartered Breed Association.
Please consider that UKC is currently tied up with finishing up Autumn Oaks and then jumping right into getting ready for the World Hunt. Therefore, we would hope you might consider that we may not be able to spend much time, if any, in clarifying any questions right now on those that passed. All proposals that passed will be clarified in-depth starting with the November Issue of COONHOUND BLOODLINES.
Enjoy, but remember to keep it cool even when they might not have all went in your favor. 
It is very important to also note that those proposals that passed will not go into affect until January 1st, 2011.
Proposal #1~ Rule 2 (b) / Point System: - add to read:
125 points for dog declared treed first; 75 points second; 50 points third and 25 points fourth. One minute after first dog has been declared treed; second tree position will be closed. Two minutes after first dog has been declared treed; third tree position will be closed. Any dog(s) treed after two minutes will receive 25 tree points. Any dogs declared treed after five minutes refer to Rule 4(k).
Yes (1) No (6) Result (Failed)
Proposal #2~ Rule 4 – add new rule to read:
4(l) If a majority of the cast cannot hear a dog that has been declared struck or treed, dog is awarded the called position points and minused.
Yes (2) No (5) Result (Failed)
Proposal #3~ Rule 6(a). Change:
Eliminate 6(a).
Yes (1) No (5) Result (Failed)
Proposal #4~ Rule 6 (b & c) change any portion that uses the terminology “during the authority of the judge” to:
… hunting time including any time out periods prior to the expiration of hunt time.
Yes (1) No (6) Result (Failed)
Proposal #5~ Rule 6(d) / change to read:
Failing to make any attempt to hunt within any 15 consecutive scorecard minutes.
Yes (4) No (3) Result (Passed)
Proposal #6~ Rule 6 (k) / Change to read:
In Nite Champion and Grand Nite Champion casts, for running, treeing or molesting off game during hunting time including any time out periods prior to the expiration of hunt time.
Yes (4) No (3) Result (Passed)
Proposal #7 (a)~ Rule 7 Non-Working Dog Rule / Add a second sentence which reads:
No dog(s) to strike in over a non-working dog until that dog has scored on two separate coons.
Yes (2) No (5) Result (Failed)
Proposal #7(b)~ Rule 7 Non-Working Dog Rule / Change to read:
If dog is not working as part of cast all strike positions will be open to other dogs after one hour of hunting time has elapsed.
Yes (4) No (3) Result (Passed)
Proposal #8~ Rule 11 – add to read:
When hunting judge is used; handler must remain with, and as part of, cast for duration of hunt time with exception to emergencies such as sickness, physical inabilities or is scratched from the cast due to unsportsmanlike conduct or stirring up trouble.
Yes (2) No (5) Result (Failed)
Proposal #9~ Rule 13 - Add to read:
Any handler failing to sign the scorecard in the woods may have the opportunity to sign upon returning the scorecard to, and in view of, the MOH/HD and avoid being scratched.
Yes (5) No (2) Result (Passed)
Proposal #10~ Bench Show Rules
Eliminate Rule 26 which states; {Dogs will be disqualified if male is castrated or female is spayed.}
Yes (5) No (2) Result (Passed)
Proposal #11~ Cell Phones /add to Rule 6.
No phones or any electronic device to be used to relay personal message transmissions and or play games, during any parts of the hunt with exception to reasonable situations that are approved by the judge.
Yes (6) No (1) Result (Passed)
Proposal #12~ Field Trial and Water Race / Point System - Change to read:
Heat Winners
A dog winning First Line receives 5 points
A dog winning First Tree receives 5 points
Semi-Final Winners:
No points issued for semifinal line or tree winners.
Grand Final Winners
A dog winning First Line receives 10 points
A dog winning First Tree receives 15 points
No dog may receive over 35 points in any Field Trial or Water Race
Yes (6) No (1) Result (Passed)
Proposal #13~ Veterans Casts – change to read:
Individuals age 60 or older, are entitled to participate in Veteran’s Casts at club, state association and breed association level UKC Licensed Nite Hunts. Veteran’s Casts will not be run at Autumn Oaks, the UKC Winter Classic and the UKC World Championship including R.Q.E.’s, the Zone Semifinals or the Finals.
Yes (2) No (5) Result (Failed)
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09-09-2010 07:14 PM
Mark Reavis 
What a mess IMO.
