Announcements

AFTCA reminder
Posted on : Tuesday June 29 2021 NBHA in conjunction with the AFTCA would like to remind clubs and participants of Amateur stakes to have their AFTCA memberships current before this next field trial season. Read More

2021 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony
Posted on : Thursday June 24 2021 NBHA Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony will be held on July 24 at 9:00 AM, at the Marriott Courtyard in Collierville, TN. Following the meeting, a shuttle opportunity will provide transportation to the Bird Dog Museum around 3:00 PM. Awards Ceremony recognizing last year Dog and Handler of the Year winners, along with an auction and raffle will be held at the Bird Dog Museum starting at 5:00 PM Read More

NBHA Award Winners for the 2020-21 season
Posted on : Saturday June 12 2021 2020-2021 Dog and Handler of the Year award Winners Read More

Paving the Way at the Bird Dog Museum
Posted on : Monday May 31 2021 Continuing with the NBHA’s efforts to support field trialing across the country and donate to the National Bird Dog Museum, we are offering you the opportunity to permanently honor and remember an individual, dog, or club, at the Bird Dog Museum! Read More

Major Event Winners 2020-2021
Posted on : Sunday May 16 2021 Pictured is NBHA oldest and youngest handler winners at NBHA Major events this year, Buddy Smith and Penelope Sasser. Buddy placed 1st in the Open Puppy at the NBHA National Open Championship with his puppy Smoke Roll. Penelope placed 1st in the Amateur Puppy at the NBHA National Amateur Invitational Championship with her puppy Sasser's Rockhill Farms. Thanks to all who have participated in this years events and congratulations to the winners. Following is a list of NBHA Major event winners. Read More

2021 Futurity and Kilgore Puppy Article
Posted on : Friday April 30 2021 This year’s 35th NBHA Futurity was held at Robert E. Talbot Conservation area near Mount Vernon, MO. We drew 16 entries from as far away as New Jersey, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. We started Friday February 26th at 8:00 am. The weather was perfect for handler and dogs. Our judges would be Tim Penn from Edina, MO and Andy Neria from Savonburg, KS. These judges were picked for their open-minded views. There's a lot of things for these gentlemen to look at. Read More

2021 Breeders Invitational Article
Posted on : Friday April 30 2021 The Breeders Championship would start Wednesday March 24th, 2021 at the beautiful grounds of Talbot Conservation area located near Mount Vernon, MO on Missouri off Highway 96. The judges for this prestigious event would be Tim Penn from Edina, MO and Andy Neria from Savonburg, KS. We drew 25 dogs for this Championship. With a planned kick off at 8:00 a.m. the birds planted, and the weather was cool with a slight breeze. This is not just an ordinary trial with certain criteria needed to be qualified to run so, we did have to turn a few dogs away. Read More

Eastern Regional Champion results
Posted on : Tuesday April 20 2021 All of us at the National Bird Hunters Association (NBHA) would like to extend our gratitude to all the sponsors. Purina Dog Food for all that it does for the field trial sport. Park Cities Quail Coalition (PCQC) for the funding, research in the upland birds, and conservation. They support and raise money to make sure our kids, grandkids, and even great-grandkids have a future in the sport we enjoy. Garmin for all the support over the many years, they provided a TT15 collar for the NBHA Eastern Regional Ch. winner. Mule Brand Clothing for their support and of the NBHA Regional Ch. gift certificate, printing NBHA tee shirts and Judge’s jackets. Gun Dog Central for hosting our NBHA website and support over many years. Gun Dog Supply for their continued support with gift certificates. Mark Dunlap with Thunderstruck Kennels for the two dog stake out system for the winners. The Cypress Creek FTC provided had hats & tee shirts for participants. Read More

NBHA Northern Regional Championship
Posted on : Tuesday April 20 2021 Pictured is Adam Delude with Northern Region Champion, Alliwood's Shady Shay. The 2021 NBHA Northern Regional Championship was run this year at the Yellowstone Wildlife Management Area, near Argyle WI. The grounds are very rolling with plenty of acreage to allow a dog to stretch their legs, yet be willing to stay with you. The 12 O'clock FTC always hosts a very welcoming, warm event and this year was no different. Many new handlers joined the members and pro entries. The field consisted of numerous Champions and AKC Field Champions as well. Thank you to each and every owner and handler who joined this Championship. Read More

NBHA Futurity
Posted on : Thursday April 15 2021 The 35th NBHA Futurity Winners. Congrats to the winners of this year's Futurity. Great group of dogs moving up to next year's Shooting Dog. Read More