FOR FOXES:
1. TX power shall remain constant throughout the Hunt.
2. The Hunt frequency shall remain constant. Call sign identification must be given by Fox Handler on HT or mobile every 10 minutes.
3. Antenna configuration and polarity shall not change during the hunt.
4. The Fox should not be moved during the hunt.
5. The Fox shall be on public property, or on property commonly accessed by the public (i.e. store parking lot). If in county or city parks, permission must be granted, sometimes applications more than a month in advance is necessary. (Contact K8JGR)
6. The Fox should not be placed more than four feet above ground if used alone. Field/mobile antenna allowed.
7. The Fox shall not be on a high speed roadway, turnpike, freeway, rest area or service plaza. The speed limit shall be less than or equal to 55 mph.
8. The Fox shall not be more than 300 feet from a paved road, parking lot, or other suitable surface commonly used by an automobile, unless walking Fox Hunt is specified.
9. There shall not be a toll or fee to access the Fox location.
10. Multiple TX are not allowed.
11. The Fox must be hidden in Medina County, and can be limited to a specific city or township.
12. The Fox Keeper shall be able to be contacted during the hunt by cell phone, not the hunt frequency, in case of signal problems, emergency, etc.
13. The Fox Hunt will be rescheduled if severe weather threatens.
14. Any of the above rules may be modified or suspended by 24 hour notice by the Fox Handler, to allow for hunting equipment changes. (Doesn’t apply to rules of access or public safety).
FOR HUNTERS:
1. All Fox Hunters shall start from the same announced location and sign the M2M register indicating name, call sign (optional), cell phone number, and beginning odometer reading including 10ths of mile.
2. Fox Hunts start and end precisely at the announced times. Latecomers who do not register before the Hunt will be disqualified.
3. All Hunters shall obey all traffic laws and speed limits.
4. The winning Hunter is the first to find the fox. In the event of a tie, the least ending odometer reading will determine standing. All Hunters must enter the time found and their initials/call sign on the log attached to the Fox.
5. The Hunt’s time limit is two hours and the Fox will be left on for the full two hours. Successful non-first-place hunters should move to a location away from the Fox.
6. Oftentimes the Hunters will meet after the Hunt at a local restaurant to discuss their experiences.
7. The last Hunt’s winner shall be the Fox for the next Hunt. (Unless there is a volunteer Fox.)