Additional information or revised applications may be resubmitted to the HCA secretary. Hunting Certificates, suitable for framing will be issued by the HCA and mailed to the applicant. The applicant is requested to submit a picture of the dog in a natural hunting situation to be published in the next available HCA newsletter announcing the dog's certification. Suitability for this original purpose should be kept in mind. However, the handler and hound are not required to conform to traditional standards so long as they can demonstrate the Hunting Certificate Criteria.
Harriers are a versatile scent hound suitable for many working conditions.
The HCA Certification process is designed to accommodate as many types of terrain, handling, and hunting approaches as possible. Handlers may use any commands, signals or other means to actively encourage and direct the hounds. Electronic shock collars are not acceptable, but location collars may be used. Hounds may be worked individually, or in a pack. Harriers in a pack must be positively identified by numbers, colored collars, or other means acceptable to the judge.