2023-2024 Dog & Handler of the Year Awards
The National Bird Hunters Association is thrilled to announce and celebrate the highly esteemed Dog of the Year and Handler of the Year awards for the 2023-2024 Field Trial Season.
Dog and handler of the Year awards symbolize the pinnacle of excellence in the field through the rigorous competition, skill, and tireless effort, and a heightened standard of distinction and quality.
Dog of the Year and Handler of the Year award recipients for the 2023-2024 NBHA Field Trial Season are awarded as followed:
Open Shooting Dog of the Year
Winner – Pure Confidence
Owner – Black Meadow Kennels
Runner-up – Southern Shadow Bootlegger
Owner – Klaus Schmidt
Open Shooting Dog Handler of the Year
Winner – Garry Malzone
Runner-up – Justin Crook
Open Derby of the Year
Winner – Indian Creek Pearl Jam
Owner –Jillian Stuhr
Runner-up – Indian Creek 9“ Nails
Owner – Kevin Griffin
Open Derby Handler of the Year
Winner – Garry Malzone
Runner-up – James Kleve
Open Puppy of the Year
Winner – Princes Fallen Angel
Owner – John Prince
Runner-up – Indian Creek Tom Boy
Owner – Timothy & Amy Cauley
Open Puppy Handler of the Year
Winner – Justin Crook
Runner-up – Terry Boatright
Amateur Shooting Dog of the Year
Winner – Emert’s Show Me Motu
Owner – David Emert
Runner-up – K Del’s Eagle Magnum Hotshot
Owner – Ken Delong
Amateur Shooting Dog of the Year Handler
Winner – Jack Glover
Runner-up – Kenric Delong
Amateur Derby of the Year
Winner – Boatright’s Iron Eagle
Owner – Terry Boatright
Runner-up – Elm Hill’s To The Trigger
Owner – Steve Fuess
Amateur Derby Handler of the Year
Winner – Terry Boatright
Runner-up – Steve Fuess
Amateur Puppy of the Year
Winner – PB Copper Strike
Owner – Brian Stockrahm
Runner-up – Huber’s Ice Queen
Owner – Travis Patterson
Amateur Puppy Handler of the Year
Winner – Travis Patterson
Runner-up – Brian Stockrahm
Amateur Gun Dog (JC@F) of the Year
Winner – No Limit’s Little Slick
Owner – John Landolina
Runner-Up – Craig’s Sassie Sadie
Owner – Craig Hiatt
Amateur Gun Dog (JC@F) Handler of the Year
Winner – Craig Hiatt
Runner-up – John Bleeker
Youth Handler of the Year
Winner – Meadow Thornton
Runner-up – Anna Katherine Schalk
The National Bird Hunters Association would also like to extend its gratitude to all participants, trainers, judges, and supporters who have contributed to the success of this year's season. Your unwavering support and passion for this sport has made the journey truly remarkable, creating an environment of camaraderie and mutual respect within our family.
As we celebrate the accomplishments of this year's award recipients, let us also recognize the broader bird hunting community. Each member plays an integral role in the growth and preservation of this cherished sport, and it is through collective dedication and support that we continue to thrive.
The National Bird Hunter's Association and its framework is completed and wholly supported by its loyal and trusted partners in
Purina Pro Plan, Gun Dog Supply, Garmin, Gundog Central, Mule Brand Clothing & Gear, onX Hunt, and Park Cities Quail Coalition
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