Criteria
The Sultan's Cup is currently the most difficult award for a hunter to achieve. 3 continents and 305 different species characterize this award as well as actively involved conservation programs
The completion of every all four single continental level is a prerequisite for receiving the Sultan's Cup award, which is unique in the world of hunting and conservation.
The criteria for the Sultan's Cup is a holistic view that reflects what responsible hunting and conservation mean. It is important that ethical hunting is aligned with a strong commitment to preserving biodiversity, promoting community engagement and long-term sustainability and ecosystem health. By recognizing a diverse range of contributions–
whether in hunting, research, community leadership or conservation practice - The Sultan's Cup raise the global standards for both hunting and wildlife conservation.
Ethical Hunting Practices prescribed for all Species
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Community Engagement and Education
Commitment to Biodversity and Ecosystem Health
Leadership and Advocacy for Responsible Hunting
Contribution to Research and Sience
At least three documented, actively and personal invloved conservation project
The Sultan's Cup is an award that focuses solely on achievements or ethical behavior in the field of hunting and conservation. Any person who has a legal hunting license and is a member of a hunting organisation or club is welcome to take part in the Sultan‘s Cup. The award is open to anyone who meets the criteria. Only people who have previously or currently violated a country's criminal law are excluded from participation
Every person what have a strong record of conservation or ethical hunting practices, it may be worthwhile to highlight those achievements and distinguish them from the political context and to apply for the Sultan‘s Cup
For hunter who are unable to enter certain countries due to political sanctions or personal reasons, the Award Committee will carry out a precise case-by-case assessment and, if necessary, provide equivalent trophies from another country as compensation
The Sultan's Cup Rules Concerning Fenced
A fenced-game population means that animals are confined by human- made barriers that, under normal circumstances, are impossible, or nearly so, to cross. Such a fence is considered “game proof” and all animals confined by such enclosures are “fenced game” even if temporary events such as a flood, a fence fallen in disrepair, or a gate left open would make it possible for animals to enter or exit.
A game-proof fence is in direct contrast to a normal farm animal fence that in most all cases, can be crossed by game on a regular basis. It is possible, however, for a farm fence can be of such a confining nature for certain animals that it is “game proof.”
The Sultan‘s Cup accepts entries from game-proof-fenced areas only from Africa and Europe that have self sustaining animal populations.
What is a Self – Sustaining Population
The population can feed itself from naturally occurring food sources.
The outcome of hunting an individual animal is not guaranteed.
The animals hunted are born on the property and lived there continuously.
No individual animals to be hunted are released into the property
The property shall provide enough acreage & vegetation where animals can hide
No animals from the property are temporarily caught and subsequently released again.
The Sultan's Cup Committee reserves the right to request evidence