A Week On the Prairies (2017)
Around the second week of July in south Georgia you sense the migration of bird dog trainers headed to the prairies. Those on Facebook (Robin Gates, the most recent addition), now share with family, friends,… 
Around the second week of July in south Georgia you sense the migration of bird dog trainers headed to the prairies. Those on Facebook (Robin Gates, the most recent addition), now share with family, friends,…
Many of us have participated in pointing dog demonstrations or talks at game fairs, sportsman shows or conservation organization events. These are all great opportunities to share our passion and invite newcomers to field trials.…
This past year marked the 100th Anniversary of the Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America’s founding in 1917 with its first National Amateur Championship conducted the following year in Thomasville, NC producing the first National…
Wild birds, field trials and fine pointing dogs An hour east of Tallahassee, Florida, just a short hop from Thomasville, Georgia in the heart of the Southern quail hunting culture, Dixie Plantation has figured prominently…
The five most prestigious and longest running Championship Invitationals in the country are*: • The Quail Championship Invitational. The 54th running began this morning (Nov 25) on the grounds of the West Kentucky Wildlife Management…
The new AFTCA website features histories of Amateur Wild Bird Championships…so far for the following: • National Amateur Quail Championship by Steve Standley • National Amateur Chukar All-Age & Shooting Dog Championships by Torben Hansen…
Hunter Gates scouting in the 2010 Manitoba Championship. Much has deservedly been written about field trial scouts and the job of scouting all-age dogs. The last Christmas edition of the American Field featured a story…
Photos from the 2015 Continental Open All-Age Championship Photos from the 2016 Continental Open All-Age Championship (Callback) Photos of Dixie Plantation
A glimpse back in time, a few shots from the 2006, 2007, 2012 and 2013 National Championships: Chris Mathan ~ Sporting Dog and Outdoor Images (> Galleries > National Championship 2006 – 2013) Colvin Davis…
A collection of photos taken during the last three days of the 2014 Florida Open All-Age Championship, the first day of the 2014 Continental Derby and of Dixie Plantation can be found here: Chris Mathan…