TERMS & CONDITIONS
DEPOSIT POLICY
Talkin' Fowl Outfitters requires a fifty-percent (50%) non-refundable deposit to secure a reservation ninety (90) days or longer before the scheduled trip date. The fifty percent 50% deposit is non-refundable. The fifty-percent (50%) balance due for “payment in full” is required not later than sixty (60) days prior to schedule trip arrival date unless otherwise stipulated. GetDucks.com requires a deposit of “payment in full” to secure reservations less than sixty (60) days before the scheduled trip. The payment in full is also non-refundable. In the rare instance that hunt fees either in part or in whole may be applied to another hunt package, or towards the balance of another Client, an administrative fee or “rebooking fee” equal to twenty percent (20%) of the total land package rate shall be assessed. Failure to comply with deposit and balance deadlines may result in forfeiture of hunt proceeds. In the instances that one hunter is substituted for another, a 20% rebooking fee calculated as 20% of the land package rate shall be applied. Receipt of any monies, deposits and/or final payments by GetDucks.com is acknowledgement that Client has read and accepts this cancellation/refund policy, terms and conditions, and all responsibility clauses.
Credit card services exist merely for Client convenience. All credit card sales are final: charges for deposits or balances shall be neither disputed nor refunded for any hunt or service rendered or for any reason whatsoever.
Pandemic Policy: In the unfortunate instance that client hunt is disrupted due to pandemic-related border closures, deposits will be applied in full towards the same date-week the following year. Deposits will not be refunded in part or in whole, nor can they generally be applied towards another hunt destination if possible. Trip protection is offered to each client at time of invoicing to ensure greatest protection of client monies. In the instance that borders are open and it is possible for client to redeem hunt, whether with or without vaccination requirements, and whether with or without a negative test requirements to re-enter the United States, clients shall either redeem their hunt during their scheduled timeframe or forfeit all monies paid. If the destination country requires a negative test for entry and the client cannot travel due to testing positive, all monies will be applied without refund to a future date at the reserved destination inasmuch as client provides proof of positive test results, less and except any expenses already incurred by operator preceding the hunt (licenses, permits, etc.).
MEDICAL ISSUES
We suggest that you consult with your physician for medical advice on travel. If your physician is not familiar with travel-related medicine, the CDC offers excellent, up-to-date information on health precautions for travelers by fax; call toll-free 888-232-3299 and follow the recorded instructions. You may also visit the CDC’s Web site at www.cdc.gov.
FIELD SAFETY (6-9)
For some reason, more shooters, dogs and pick-up boys take stray pellets when dove shooting than in any other shotgunning activity. There is no reason for this. There’s plenty of room, so guns are placed well apart with an eye to safety. Nevertheless, in fields being harvested, there often are workers or farm animals in proximity – people on horseback or workers will edge into a shooting area, assuming that guns are prudent and will never shoot low. The point is, you have to be aware of this activity and aware at all times as to the position of fellow shooters and pick-up boys. The bottom line is: There is never any excuse for taking a low-angle shot (below 45 degrees). Get that rule in your head; it requires virtually no concentration and will certainly in no way inhibit your shoot. Don’t take chances on shot angles – ever!
Check guns to make sure they’re unloaded before leaving the ranch – recheck in the field and again on departure. Don’t be offended if outfitters check them again. Everyone wants to be as safe as possible. Magazine shotguns should be carried with the receiver open; uncased doubles always broken when walking in the field, in a vehicle, or any time when not in shooting position. Don’t hand loaded shotguns to pick-up boys or others. Also, don’t let guides or pick-up boys shoot. Some know how and are competent shots, but this simply introduces another element of risk.
If your assigned location is a little off the flight line, or not productive, make sure you let your outfitter know; they will move you to a better place. Someone will always be close by. If you are taking a break from shooting, be aware of others around you. If you are in the open, you may be flaring birds away from others who are shooting. If you have any cause for complaint while traveling, you must immediately bring it to the attention of the GetDucks.com’s representative or agent who will attempt to resolve the situation.
It is a good idea to always wear safety shooting glasses to protect your eyes. And protect your ears with plugs or a quality headset type of ear protector. At no time during the hunt or while handling firearms should alcohol, drugs or medications be consumed while hunting.
PROTECTED/NON-GAME SPECIES
Many times during the hunt there will be birds in the air, including songbirds or non-game species. Some of these are protected and should not be shot under any circumstance. Check with the outfitter for any other game birds.
HUNTING PRECAUTIONS
Hunting safety precautions (always worth repeating):
•Always treat guns as loaded.
•Never load the gun except when hunting. Keep breeches open when not hunting.
•Always make sure that the barrel and action are clear of obstructions.
•Always carry your gun such that you can control the direction of the muzzle, even if you stumble.
•Always keep the safety on until the gun is brought to shoulder.
•Always make sure your target is a gamebird and that your backstop is not a hunter, building or retriever.
•Never point a gun at anything you do not intend to shoot.
•Never leave guns or ammunition within reach of children or careless adults.
•Never climb trees or fences with a loaded gun.
•Never shoot at a flat, hard surface or water.
•Never take other mood-altering drugs before or during a hunt.