Moscow Hunting Club

PREAMBLE 

RMS wants your club to have a safe and enjoyable time while using the lands we manage.  We also expect you to promote the forest stewardship objectives of out company, conduct your activities  in a safe and responsible manner, and maintain good relations with neighboring landowners.  Toward that end, RMS has developed a "Good neighbor Code of Ethics" For all that wish to hunt, fish, or otherwise recreate on RMS Managed Lands.

GOOD NEIGHBOR CODE OF ETHICS

Safety is the highest priority for all activities.  Each member and guest is expected to act in a safe manner at all times and is encouraged to complete training in hunter safety.

Demonstrate your respect for the property rights of others.  Make an effort to meet neighboring landowners and develop good relationships.  Promptly address and resolve concerns with neighbors and others in the community.  Always obtain permission before going onto a neighbor's property.  The privilege of using RMS managed lands ends at the property lines.

The President of each club is expected to act as your respresentative in issues that may arise with your neighbors, and in communicating issues or concerns to RMS.  To improve local communication, provide your neighbors with the name and phone number of your club president.

You are an ambassador for the future of hunting Always consider how others will view your activities.  Do not hunt, display, or discharge firearms in a careless manner or in close proximity to any occupied residence, residential area, school, church, or place of business.  Never hunt or erect stands within 50 yards of any jpublic right-of-way or neighboring property.  Never discharge a firearm from or across any public right-of-way.

All hunting and fishing activities should be conducted in an ethical manner.  Hunters are the minority in an icreasingly urban society comprised mostly of nonhunters.  Avoid public display of harvested game.  Dispose of carcasses and offal in a responsible manner.

Keep your campsite and lands licensed free from garbage and litter, and in compliance with company requirements, and local, state, and federal regulations.  Promptly remove and properly dispose of abandoned camps, appliances, abandoned stands, and other refuse.  Dumping or littering is expressly prohibited.  You should periodically inspect and remove all trash and litter you find.

Alcohol and hunting do not mix. Hunting and fishing while under the influence of alcohol or dogs of any kind is a violation of your license and will result in forfeiture of the privilege.

Develop and maintain a good relationship with local conservation and law enforcement officers. Know who to contact and what steps to take in case of a medical or other emergency.  Prepare for an emergency before it happens.

Recreating on RMS managed lands is a privilege.  All members and guest are expected to conduct their activities accordingly.