Trials/events

[baileydog2007]

I didnt really want to start a new thread for this, but didnt want to hijack anyone elses either, cuz this doesnt really fit any others. I am interested in events for my new pup once it comes of age, but not certain which suits me/my dog best. So I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there are events of any kind (with the exception of horseback, Im not equipt for that) in MN, ND, or possibly western/northern WI in the coming months to attend and spectate? Any info would be appreciated.

[nikegundog]

Try this
http://www.akc.org/events/search/

[slistoe]

You can search AKC events - field trials and hunt tests - in your area here: http://www.akc.org/events/search/
NSTRA events are listed here: http://nstra.org/nstra_regions.htm
American Field listings are here: http://www.americanfield.com/Pages/4_7_FIX.pdf

These will get you the event time and location and a club contact you can get further information from.

[displaced_texan]

Do you have friends that also trial? What venue do they do it in?

[Birddogz]

I didnt really want to start a new thread for this, but didnt want to hijack anyone elses either, cuz this doesnt really fit any others. I am interested in events for my new pup once it comes of age, but not certain which suits me/my dog best. So I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there are events of any kind (with the exception of horseback, Im not equipt for that) in MN, ND, or possibly western/northern WI in the coming months to attend and spectate? Any info would be appreciated.

Do you ever duck hunt, deer hunt?

[nikegundog]

Do you ever duck hunt, deer hunt?

He lives in Northern MN, state law requires you to deer hunt, schools close for deer season.

[Birddogz]

Just thinking about NAVHDA being a nice venue if he has any desire for a versatile dog.

[kninebirddog]

You can search AKC events - field trials and hunt tests - in your area here: http://www.akc.org/events/search/
NSTRA events are listed here: http://nstra.org/nstra_regions.htm
American Field listings are here: http://www.americanfield.com/Pages/4_7_FIX.pdf

These will get you the event time and location and a club contact you can get further information from.

Ditto
here is a link that has more different trial venue links http://www.gamebirdhunts.com/HuntingDog ... fault.aspx

[baileydog2007]

Do you have friends that also trial? What venue do they do it in?

No. I have friends that HT, which I have done, but looking for something new. Not that I dont enjoy HT, but I would like to see what else is out there.

[baileydog2007]

I didnt really want to start a new thread for this, but didnt want to hijack anyone elses either, cuz this doesnt really fit any others. I am interested in events for my new pup once it comes of age, but not certain which suits me/my dog best. So I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there are events of any kind (with the exception of horseback, Im not equipt for that) in MN, ND, or possibly western/northern WI in the coming months to attend and spectate? Any info would be appreciated.

Do you ever duck hunt, deer hunt?

I do. Why? I love to hunt deer. Ducks, eh, theyre ok, but in the pan, a few a season is enough. And not that Im gettin old or anything, but settin up decs, breaking ice, and plucking them things just aint as fun as as ruffies are to.

[baileydog2007]

Thanks all for the links!

[Grange]

I'm going to be in Northern MN this weekend for a cover dog trial near Mora in the Rum River State Forest. I've never been there before but I am certainly looking forward to it. Check out this blog for more information about the club hosting the trial.

http://mngda.blogspot.com/

There will also be another cover dog trial in NW Wisconsin near Solon Springs at the end of the month. It is hosted by the Moose River Grouse Dog Club.

In case you don't know cover dog trials are run on grouse and woodcock in their natural habitat. No pen raised birds are used and a shooting dog needs to be STWS. The dogs wear bells in the woods and blank pistols are used because the birds are not killed. There is no retrieving involved with these trials.

[baileydog2007]

I'm going to be in Northern MN this weekend for a cover dog trial near Mora in the Rum River State Forest. I've never been there before but I am certainly looking forward to it. Check out this blog for more information about the club hosting the trial.

http://mngda.blogspot.com/

There will also be another cover dog trial in NW Wisconsin near Solon Springs at the end of the month. It is hosted by the Moose River Grouse Dog Club.

In case you don't know cover dog trials are run on grouse and woodcock in their natural habitat. No pen raised birds are used and a shooting dog needs to be STWS. The dogs wear bells in the woods and blank pistols are used because the birds are not killed. There is no retrieving involved with these trials.

Thanks. And its funny to me some consider that Northern MN. Is that type of event hard to watch???

[dan janssen]

Red River Valley has there NAVHDA test on June 11&12 contact Steven Buck @ 701 729 6483 those people will love to have you come and watch or they will help you train

[dan v]

Thanks. And its funny to me some consider that Northern MN. Is that type of event hard to watch???

How fast can you run in Muck boots? That's how hard it is.

[Birddogz]

I didnt really want to start a new thread for this, but didnt want to hijack anyone elses either, cuz this doesnt really fit any others. I am interested in events for my new pup once it comes of age, but not certain which suits me/my dog best. So I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there are events of any kind (with the exception of horseback, Im not equipt for that) in MN, ND, or possibly western/northern WI in the coming months to attend and spectate? Any info would be appreciated.

Do you ever duck hunt, deer hunt?

I do. Why? I love to hunt deer. Ducks, eh, theyre ok, but in the pan, a few a season is enough. And not that Im gettin old or anything, but settin up decs, breaking ice, and plucking them things just aint as fun as as ruffies are to.

NAVHDA includes versatile work, that is why I asked.

[Grange]

I'm going to be in Northern MN this weekend for a cover dog trial near Mora in the Rum River State Forest. I've never been there before but I am certainly looking forward to it. Check out this blog for more information about the club hosting the trial.

http://mngda.blogspot.com/

There will also be another cover dog trial in NW Wisconsin near Solon Springs at the end of the month. It is hosted by the Moose River Grouse Dog Club.

In case you don't know cover dog trials are run on grouse and woodcock in their natural habitat. No pen raised birds are used and a shooting dog needs to be STWS. The dogs wear bells in the woods and blank pistols are used because the birds are not killed. There is no retrieving involved with these trials.

Thanks. And its funny to me some consider that Northern MN. Is that type of event hard to watch???

You walk in a single file line on a path through the woods behind the handlers and judges. I don't know about the Minnesota grounds, but I am a a little familiar with the Moose River Trial grounds as I've completed there a couple times. The grounds range from scrub/shrub wetland to upland forest. Some courses can get wet while others are drier. If the gallery isn't big you should be able to see the dog work.

[Grange]

I just wanted to post that the Moose River Trial was moved up one week. It will be run this weekend. Unfortunately I doubt I'll make it up there due to the holiday weekend.