The aim of the competition is to encourage competitive sport and hunting education among members. There are three phases: the provincial phase (preliminary round to select hunters for the regional final), the regional phase, and the national final . The top two competitors in each regional ranking are eligible to participate in the national final, although an additional number may be added depending on the number of registered participants.
Required documents for registration are a valid hunting license and personal gun license, as well as an Italcaccia membership card. Participants must also own a pointing or flushing dog that is properly registered with the canine registry. During the championship, the dog cannot be replaced unless there is a valid reason, accompanied by a veterinary certificate. There are three categories: the "Absolute" category, the Juniors category (25 years and older), and the Veterans category (65 years and older).
As for game, however, only sedentary game is favored , while in the provincial stages, sedentary game is preferred, and in its absence, quail is chosen. Scoring is straightforward. A maximum of four points is awarded for killing game , while two points are awarded for killing game with the first barrel and for bagging game. One point is awarded for killing game with the second barrel. Ten points are awarded for well-mannered, correct, and sporting hunters. Correctness and hunting etiquette include compliance with national and regional laws , respect for the environment, proper assessment of distances, and proper behavior toward other competitors, judges, organizers, and game.
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