Terms & Conditions:
International Hunting Scotland has the following terms and conditions, which, by choosing to book with us, or signing up to www.internationalhuntingscotland.com, the client has accepted and acknowledge that they have read these terms & conditions.
No liability can be placed on International Hunting Scotland for the failure to comply with these terms and conditions.
Payment and Deposits:
The price of services will be detailed on your contract invoice and offer from us. Please ensure that you read these terms and conditions carefully as they form part of your booking with us. If you make any mistakes or wish to change your booking, please inform us. We will endeavour to amend your booking where possible and your agreement to these amendments will be sent to you in writing (includes email).
When you submit a booking enquiry with us, this is in no way confirmation of your booking or agreement from us to provide you with the services requested.
We will request that you pay a deposit of 50% of the total price of your booking with us. We will invoice you for the total cost of your booking. Receipt of 50% of the total cost of the booking will be confirmation from you that a booking has been made. Once we have received these cleared funds into our account, the booking will be secured. A deposit is non-refundable.
The total cost of your booking with us will be due 8 weeks prior to arrival. You must pay the total balance of your invoice. Non-receipt of the total amount due at that point may result in your booking being cancelled. We reserve the right not to refund monies sent to us in such circumstances.
You may cancel at any time, but you will remain liable to pay us the balance of any monies due or to become due to us, together with any additional expense that we have incurred on your behalf.
Prices are subject to VAT. However, if the rate of VAT changes between the date of an enquiry for a booking and the date payment is received, we will adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid us in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
Additional charges & Tips/Gratuities:
“Trophy fees” are not included in the prices quoted and are subject to offer at the time of booking if a trophy presents itself and is accepted by the hunter. These fees are relative to the species hunted at the specific time.
Tips and gratuities are for a client to provide to their guide on the day of hunting. The client may tip their guide according to their enjoyment of the day. If in doubt we offer guidance of £50.00 minimum per day per hunter. However, if in doubt the client should consult with us or our appointed representative. Preparation of a “trophy/skull” is also payable on the day of the hunt at £50.00 per “skull”. Shoulder or full mounts for taxidermy purposes will be subject to additional costs depending on the animal type/size/difficulty – prices are available at the time of preparation offer.
If clients are in any doubt regarding specific extras that may be incurred on their visit with us, then this can be discussed prior to that service being offered or provided and is payable prior to departure.
Trophy fees:
Red Stags
Hunting period: July 1st to October 20th
All red stags harvested with “us” are done so as part of a carefully & professionally planned hunt, the aim of which is to sustain a healthy and successful population of deer on the estate being used for hunting purposes.
Red stags offered are done so at a size of up to and including 11 points.
Any red stag of 12 (Royal) will be charged at an additional cost to the client of £150.00 plus VAT per point.
Any stag of 14 points or more (Imperial) will be charged at an additional cost to the client of £175.00 plus VAT per point.
Any Stag of 16 points or more will be subject to additional cost – Price on Application.
Roe Bucks
Hunting period: April 1st to October 20th
All Roe bucks harvested with us that will score on the CIC measurement scale will have a trophy fee of:
Bronze: £650.00 plus VAT.
Silver: £850.00 plus VAT.
Gold: £1050.00 plus VAT (to 150 points)
Gold: £1350.00 plus VAT (over 150 points).
Muntjac
Hunting period: No closed season in UK.
Cull – Buck /Doe: £200
Representative: £40.00 per cm of the longest antler
Bronze: CIC 56.0 Points: £600
Silver: CIC 58.5 Points: £700
Gold: CIC 61.0 Points: £900
Over: CIC 70.0 Points: £160 per CIC Point
Chinese Water Deer
Hunting period: November 1st to March 31st
Young Cull – Buck/Doe: £200
Old Doe: £250
3cm – 5cm: £450
5cm – 7cm: £700
7cm plus: £850
Firearms Certificates/Shotgun Certificates & Visitors Permits:
All clients with their own firearm or shotgun will be required to hold an appropriate license/permit for their legal use in the country of the designated hunt/shoot. Firearms must be at least .243 calibre for deer species in the UK (advice on appropriate firearms for countries out-with and within the UK can be provided to clients at the point of booking). Firearms and shotguns (by way of hire) can be provided by prior arrangement from International Hunting Scotland at additional cost to the client at the point of booking at £50.00 per day per client. Visitors Permits for clients bringing firearms/shotguns into the UK can be arranged by us at additional cost to the client at £100.00 per applicant. All applications must be received by us at least 8 weeks prior to the departure date of the client. Applications are subject to strict timescales by the relevant Police Authorities, for which International Hunting Scotland cannot be held liable.
Insurance:
All sporting clients must have personal liability insurance (often referred to as hunting or shooting insurance) to take part in hunting or shooting activities with International Hunting Scotland. The minimum amount of cover must not be less than £10,000,000 GBP (ten million pounds) in respect of risk of accident, death, injury or damage to themselves or other third parties, and public liability. The insurance must be valid in the country of the designated services appointed to that client. It is the client sole responsibility to ensure that this insurance is valid. Without proof of insurance the client may not take part in the hunt.
International Hunting Scotland has public liability insurance for our own purposes connected with our conduct in relation to services provided to you where we are directly involved. Sporting areas/estates and other service providers have the responsibility to ensure that they have sufficient public and personal liability insurance in place covering their activities in connection with your sport & activities carried out in their areas.
Travel & Other Insurance:
If for any reason there are unforeseen travel disruptions or cancelations affecting the arrival of clients, we cannot be held responsible. Clients are highly recommended to ensure that they have suitable insurance cover for such disruptions/cancellations.
International Hunting Scotland may not be held liable for poor or inclement weather that prevents hunting/shooting/fishing on any given day. By the very nature of field sports undertaken in areas such as the Scottish Highlands, they frequently take place in the Autumn or Winter months, when poor/inclement weather may be a factor. We highly recommend that if any of our clients are concerned that this may be a barrier to progression on any hunting/shooting/fishing days, that they insure themselves against such an event. We do not provide poor/inclement weather insurance policies but will “signpost” clients to such services, should they wish to consider this insurance product.
We do not issue any form of “credit note” or refund for such instances. The full invoice amount paid by the client will be retained by us as the services agreed will already have been secured by us. Neither International Hunting Scotland, the shoot, shoot owner, fishing venue owner nor agent accept any legal responsibility to reimburse the client in the event of cancellation under this clause.
Trophy Shipment:
The shipment of “trophies” harvested during hunting and shooting visits organised and arranged by us (International Hunting Scotland) in the UK, are subject to strict legislation and legal requirements. All trophies leaving the UK and entering or transiting through the European Union (EU), must have the relevant – Export Health certificate for the export of treated game trophies through European Union certificate 8310. This certificate meets the legal requirements monitored and enforced by the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA).
All trophies must be stored, cleaned, and treated in accordance with this certificate, which is completed and signed by a state registered veterinary, who examines and checks all “trophies” individually to ensure they meet the requirements as contained in certificate 8310.
International Hunting Scotland provide a service that connects all clients to a reputable global shipping agent on occasions where the client wishes to transport “trophies” out with the UK. This agent will coordinate cleaning, preparation, and examination of such “trophies” and ensure all legal requirements are met prior to any shipment taking place.
Without exception, we do not condone or recommend that any of our clients attempt to transport trophies out of the UK without following the strict requirements set out by DEFRA & APHA as detailed above. Full guidance and legal requirements can be found on the following link:
Shipment of trophies and the associated costs are subject to several factors such as trophy type, size, and weight. We do not set such shipping costs and do not provide this service ourselves. We use a recognised and trusted agency that deal directly with our clients. We (International Hunting Scotland) accept no liability for the preparation, examination, and shipment of such “trophies” by third parties or clients.
Hunting/Shooting:
International Hunting Scotland are unable to provide guarantees about the number or quality of species to be culled or shot during a client’s sporting day. By the very nature of hunting/shooting, animals/birds are wild and unpredictable, we are unable to guarantee that sporting will be successful and as such we exclude liability for any misrepresentation of the chances of success that may occur.
In respect of deer species, the prices quoted to the client are for each opportunity which has been presented to and accepted by the client, regardless of whether the client misses the targeted animal. Wounded and lost or missed deer must be paid for in full plus the loss of meat revenue as assessed by the Game Keeper.
Fishing:
International Hunting Scotland are unable to provide guarantees about the number or quality of fish caught during a client’s day. By the very nature of the sport, fish are wild and unpredictable, we are unable to guarantee that fishing will be successful and as such we exclude liability for any misrepresentation of the chances of success that may occur.
Safety & fitness to participate:
All instructions and decisions given by appointed Game Keeper, shoot organisers, instructor, guide at appointed hunting/shooting/fishing venues are final. Failure to comply with such instructions or decisions may result in the cancellation of the booking with no right to a refund or compensation.
We reserve the right to cancel a sporting day or exclude a particular client if we, the appointed Game Keeper, shoot organisers, instructor, or guide believes that the client is not physically fit for the day (which also includes through intoxication – drink or drugs or any other reason) or that the client may pose a safety risk to themselves or others.
By the very nature of the terrain and geography of some of the areas selected for hunting/shooting/fishing, a level of personal fitness is required (areas such as, but not restricted to – open hill ground when hunting for deer, rough shooting, or secluded fishing venues etc).
Similarly, if a client decides not to commence or continue during their selected sporting activity for such reasons, which are out of our control, no refund or compensation will be given in these instances. Clients should ensure that they are aware of the type of hunting/fishing they are undertaking in the areas selected by them at the point of booking with us. If in doubt, they should consult with us at that time. For the reasons highlighted here, it is a requirement that clients will disclose to International Hunting Scotland, any issues with fitness to undertake the type of sport they are engaging in.
Neither International Hunting Scotland, the shoot, shoot owner, fishing venue owner nor agent accept any legal responsibility to reimburse the client in the event of such instances under this clause.
Hunting/Shooting/Fishing cancellation:
We (International Hunting Scotland or our representative) reserve the right to cancel the hunt/shoot/fishing:
- Before the hunt/shoot/fishing begins, in the event of adverse weather conditions, storm damage, mist/poor visibility, flood or heavy snowfall or if for any other reason including but not limited to the activities of others (e.g. demonstrators/saboteurs) if we consider it unsafe or impractical to commence or continue.
- If on or before the date of the hunt/shoot/fishing, any Government agency shall have banned hunting or the shooting/fishing for/of species: In such event, at our absolute discretion, may make a deduction from the price paid by the client, or offer an alternative days shooting/hunting/fishing.
Neither International Hunting Scotland, the shoot, shoot owner, fishing venue owner nor agent accept any legal responsibility to reimburse the client in the event of cancellation under this clause.
Indemnity:
The client indemnifies International Hunting Scotland against all damage proceedings, cost expense claims and demands arising from the exercise of the rights granted by this agreement (as contained in the terms & conditions and booking confirmation). But this provision shall not exclude or limit those third parties providing such services on our behalf, for death or injury resulting from their own or that of their appointed agents (excluding International Hunting Scotland), employees or sub-contractor negligence.
The client irrevocably agrees to indemnify us and keep us indemnified from and against all and any loses, costs, claims, liabilities, damages, demands and expenses suffered or incurred by us, arising directly or indirectly from any act or omission by you or your guests in who’s whole behalf you have made the booking, including but not limited to any failure to perform or discharge any of these terms (or any grounds whether known to you or your guests, on whose behalf you have made the booking or not).
Assignment:
Neither party shall be entitled to assign this agreement or booking, nor all or any of the rights and obligations herein without the prior written consent of the other. Should this take place, the same terms and conditions agreed herein are applicable to those parties.
Definitions:
When the following words are used in these terms and conditions, this is what they will mean:
- “us”, “our”, “we”, “International Hunting Scotland” – refers to International Big Game & Bird Hunting Ltd (as registered with Companies House)
- “Booking” or “Services” – refers to the services that we are providing to you as set out in the booking you confirm with us as provided in the “Payment & Deposit” section herein.
- “Terms and Conditions” – refers to the terms and conditions set out in this document.
- “you”, “client”– refers to the person named in the booking and the person responsible for payment for said booking as per the “Payment & Deposit” section herein.
- “trophies” – refers to any animal/bird or parts that are a bi-product of any hunting, shooting, or activity.