Youth Field Trials

Sedgefield FTC hosts a youth field trial for handlers 17 and younger, 20 minute braces. Entry fee: $20.00. Dogs are judged on Gun Dog Standards. Drawing: Thursday, February 11, 7:00 pm at Greenway Sportsman Club. Judges: Tony Gibson, Chris Sellers.

Entries: Darron Hendley: 334-300-5836, Justin Green: 334-473-9322.

Points Trial for Alabama & Dixie Trace Youth Handler of the Year

Unfortunately due to the excessive amount of rain Southwest Georgia has received in recent weeks, the trial had to be called off. Stay tuned to find out if it can be rescheduled at a later date.

Quail Hollow FTC hosts its second annual Youth Field Trial on the grounds of Bruce and Karen Norton near Norman Park, GA. The trial is a Dixie Trace FTA Points Trial which begins at 1:00 pm following lunch. Beginning at 9:00 a bonus Training Session will be held on the grounds by professional trainer Mark McLean. Training session attendance is not required to enter the youth trial.

Call or text your entries to Lynn Heard at 229-873-1265. You must receive a confirmation that your entry was received. Drawing will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 6:00 pm at the home of Buck and Lynn Heard, 659 Fred Webb Rd, Moultrie, GA. Judges: Mark McLean, one to be announced.

Points Trial for Dixie Trace Youth Handler of the Year

The South Carolina’s Governor’s School for Agriculture Field Trial Club is hosting a walking youth trial on March 6, 2021 in McCormick, SC starting at 8:00 am. Cut off day for entries: March 1, 2021. Judges: Dennis and Hope Beauford. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. Drawing to be held on the campus at 5:00 pm. Email your entries to Hunter Morton: hunter.morton@delahowe.sc.gov or call him at 864-280-3746 for more information. Entry fee: $30 per stake. The trial is limited to 30 entries. Three placements will be awarded for each stake.

Shooting Dog: 6 months and older (30 min. braces)
Derby – 6 months through 24 months (20 min. braces)
Puppy – 6 months through 15 months (20 min. braces)

For handlers 17 and younger, 20 minute braces. Entry fee: $20.00. Dogs are judged on Gun Dog Standards. Drawing: Thursday, March 11, 7:00 pm at Shenandoah Plantation. Judges: Will Dunn and one to be announced. Reporter: Lisa Little.

Entries to Robert Moore: 334-558-7080

Alabama Youth Handler Points Trial

For handlers 17 years and younger. 20 minute braces. Entry fee: $20.00. Dogs are judged on Gun Dog Standards. Drawing: Saturday, March 13, 7:00 pm. Judges to be announced.

Text entries to Jason Loper: 229-221-6866 or Tommy Rice: 229-221-4437

This is not a Dixie Trace FTA points trial. All are welcome to come and have a great time!

For handlers 17 and younger, 20 minute braces. Entry fee: $20.00. Dogs are judged on Gun Dog Standards. Drawing: Thursday, March 18, 7:00 pm at Panther Creek Kennels, Mitchel Station, AL. Judges to be announced.

Entries to Colleen Rutland: 334-201-2161.

Alabama Youth Handler Points Trial

Sunday, March 21, following Amateur Shooting Dog stake, Burnt Branch Plantation, Ochlocknee, GA.

For handlers 17 and younger. 20 min. braces. Entry fee: $20.00 Dogs judged on Gun Dog Standards. Judges to be announced.
Points Trial for Dixie Trace Youth Handler of the Year

Entries to: Eddie Sholar, cell: 229-886-0801, office: 229-846-4141

Directions to grounds: Traveling south on US 19, turn left onto Palmer Rd, travel 6 1/2 miles, look for signs. Traveling north, turn right off US 19 on Bread and Butter Rd to Palmer Rd, look for signs.

The National Chukar Championship Association presents the first annual Chuck Cox Walking Youth Stake.

30 minute stake for junior handlers ages 5-17. No dog registration required. Held to “steady to flush” standard contested on released chukar and pheasant. All youth handlers entered will receive a handler’s bag containing everything they’ll need to run in the stake. Dogs will be available for kids who would like to participate but do not currently own a pointing breed dog. 1st place winner will receive a trophy donated by Jamie Daniels of Daniels Kennels, Bronwood, GA. Thanks to YFTA supporters Lion Country Supply and Purina for their support of this trial. All 4 placements receive ribbons. Blank ammunition only. Entry fee: $10 (by donation). Limited to 24 entries. Contact info below.

The Beaver Valley Pointer Setter Club and the Oak Ridge Pointing Dog Club present this Free Youth Clinic.

• Learn about Field Trials with demos and mentored handling instruction.
• Learn how to handle a pointing dog and participate in a mock field trial.

No experience or dog needed! RSVP required — limited number of participants so register early to hold your spot. Registration deadline: August 4, 2021, Contact person: Meredith Mays @ 724-712-1795

Open to all youth handlers in High School or below. This is a horseback trial but handlers may also walk or will be transported by ATV.

20 minute braces are judged to Gun Dog Standards. If the handler doesn’t have a pointing dog, the club will provide one. All handlers earn points toward Southern Bird Hunter Association’s Youth Handler of the Year Awards.

Please call entries to Bruce Mercer at 470-345-6369 by Tuesday October 19th, 8:00 pm. The stake is free of charge!

SBHA Youth Trial
This Walking Youth Field Trial is open to all youth handlers in High School or below.

20 minute braces are judged to Gun Dog Standards. If the handler doesn’t have a pointing dog, the club will provide one. All handlers earn points toward Southern Bird Hunter Association’s Youth Handler of the Year Awards.

Please call entries to Marty Robinson at 770-862-6568 by Monday October 25th, 8:00 pm. The stake is free of charge!

Youth horseback trial for handlers 17 years and younger. 20 minute braces. Entry fee: $20.00. Dogs to be judged on Gun Dog Standards. Drawing: Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 pm. Judges to be announced. Youth stake follows Amateur Derby and Amateur Shooting Dog Classic after lunch.  Free lunch! Trial may begin on November 5th depending on entries.

For more information and entries, call Darron Hendley at 334-300-5836