Club Rules

ANY VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THESE RULES WILL BE REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TRAINING
  • Members MAY NOT train or exercise their dogs:
    • When a Field Trial is in progress.
    • During the New Jersey six (6) day December firearm season (Monday-Saturday).
    • When the grounds are closed by the order of the board of directors.

GUESTS
  • Members are limited to bringing only One (1) Guest daily to the club for training.
  • An Individual Guest may make a maximum of three (3) visits to the club in any calendar year, whether accompanied by the same member or by several different members over the course of the calendar year.
  • NO FIREARMS FOR GUESTS! 
    • Individual GUESTS may NOT possess or carry a firearm, may not hunt with a firearm, and cannot shoot over a dog with a firearm.
  • Guests are not permitted during deer season.
  
DOGS
  • Handlers should maintain control of puppies and un-broke dogs at all times, not allowing them to catch or kill pigeons and quail while training. 
  • Dogs are NOT permitted to run free without a handler in attendance at all times
  • Dogs are NOT allowed to be loose in the parking lot. This includes while getting ready to work the dog or when camping on the grounds.

BIRDS | HUNTING
  • QUAIL may NOT be hunted/killed on the grounds.
  • Members wishing to kill birds over their dog are limited to the breakaway field and must wear orange.
    • The breakaway field is the first field at the bottom of the hill past the big tree. If unsure, please ask someone.
    • Any person or group using the BREAKAWAY FIELD must allow others club members the use of the field within a reasonable amount of time. A handler working multiple dogs should not run a second dog while other members are waiting for the field
  • No game birds can be killed outside the commercial preserve license season, which starts on September 1st and ends on May 1st.​
  • A valid NJ state hunting license is required.
  • Rifle slugs (shotgun) are allowed during the New Jersey shotgun season only; the club will be closed to all dog training during the New Jersey deer season hunting week. No rifles!
  • No shooting of Quail or Pigeons at any time.
  • No pulling the feathers from pigeons.
  • All pigeons must be in full flight condition after use (try not to let puppies maul the pigeons).
  • Pigeons should be used only in fields closer to recall pens and not in back fields.
  • No hunting or training during field trials.
  • Purchased birds are NOT to be removed from the club grounds.
  • Members wishing to purchase quail or chucker can do so by placing cash in the box next to the quail pen gate. The cost will be posted on the box. Once purchased, birds are not to be returned to the pens (you remove them from the pens, you are responsible for the cost). Purchased birds are to be use on club grounds ONLY and ARE NOT permitted to be removed from E.S.C. grounds.    
  
MOTORIZED VEHICLES | ATVS | TRAILERS | RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • NEW - Campers and recreational vehicles connected to the club's electric must pay $10.00 per day (to be paid on departure to the club caretaker). Please obtain the form from the caretaker or next to the clubhouse front door, outside in the glass case.
  • No dumping of any camper or RV fluids on the grounds property, this includes black and grey tanks.
  • No parking on the front lawn.
  • Please observe the 10 MPH speed limit while on club grounds and for the access road from Rt 541 to the club gate.
  • The use of ATV's are limited to dog training and hunting activities; recreational ATV use is strictly forbidden.
    • Children are only allowed to ride ATV’s to work with dogs and during a picnic (must wear a helmet) and must be accompanied by a club member. No children riding double (age 16 and under).
  • Trailers and vehicles cannot be parked or stored on grounds for extended lengths without Board approval.
  • Make sure the gate closes behind you.
  • Parking of all vehicles is limited to the clubhouse and barn areas of the complex and the first half of the Trap House Field (closest to the clubhouse). Do not park on the road or alongside the road from the entrance to the clubhouse.
  • Drivers must yield to running dogs and handlers on foot, ATV, or horseback at all times.
  • Keep a safe distance from horses when operating autos, ATV’s or discharging guns.
  
GROUNDS
  • Under no circumstances are rifles allowed to be discharged on the ESCA grounds.
  • No target shooting or sighting of weapons on the ESCA grounds.
  • Caretaker must be advised of Pet Cemetery use, only flat burial markers are permitted, burial must be a minimum of 24 inches deep.
  • To utilize the grounds for a Field trial, Charity Event, etc., you must submit a Request for Use of Grounds Form.
  • Everyone is excited to work your dog during the spring/summer at the club, but we need members to pay attention to freshly planted fields and designated fields that are planted. Everyone should make a 100% effort to avoid these areas.​