2025-2026 Shaptail Championship
🏆NBHA 2025–2026 Sharptail Championship Results🏆
The NBHA proudly recognizes another successful conclusion of the 2025–2026 Sharptail Championship, held on the storied grounds of the Namekagon Barrens in Wisconsin. This year’s running once again showcased the very best of our sport — exceptional bird dogs, challenging wild sharptail grouse, and the unique camaraderie that continues to make this event one of the most anticipated championships in the upper Midwest.
First and foremost, the NBHA are once again deeply appreciative of our longstanding sponsors whose ongoing support makes this championship possible:
🟣Purina Pro Plan #proplansportingdogs
🔵Garmin the Official Electronic Sporting Dog Equipment Sponsor #garminsponsored
🔴Gun Dog Supply
🟡#Mule Brand Clothing & Apparel
🟠Gundog Central
🔴onX Hunt #onxhunt
The NBHA also extends its sincere gratitude to Judges Justin Crook and Scott Hadley for their attentive and professional judging throughout the 21 braces. Their dedication and integrity were instrumental in ensuring a fair and memorable stake.
Special thanks are extended to the Taylors, whose hospitality added to the fellowship of the event, and to Trial Chairman James Kleve along with the many volunteers whose tireless efforts ensured that every detail was handled with care.
The NBHA also would like to acknowledge Nancy Christel and her team with the Wisconsin DNR for their continued stewardship of the Namekagon Barrens, providing both bird habitat and grounds management essential to the success of this championship.
Congratulations to all the participants and winners of the 2025–2026 Sharptail Championship, and we look forward to carrying this tradition forward in the years to come.
2025-2026 NBHA Sharptail CH
CH: Grouse Trails Little Bud (PM)
Owner/Handler John McKellop
RU CH: Bandit Hill Bess (PF)
Owner Klaus Schmidt - Handler Paul Cook
2025-2026 NBHA Sharptail CH Derby Stake
1st: Chip (PM)
John McKellop - O/H
2nd: Legend (PM)
John McKellop- O/H
3rd: Chief (PM)
Mike Taylor - O/H
Judges: Steve Snyder & Scott Hadley
2025-2026 NBHA Sharptail CH Puppy Stake
1st: Lady (PF)
Jennifer Taylor O/H
2nd: Maggie (SF)
John Clough O/H
3rd: Rosie (SF)
Braden Persinger O/H
Judges: Todd Mann & Brad Peterson
