Join us for an exciting day designed just for kids who love the outdoors and dogs! Participants will receive their own orange vest and take part in hands-on activities inspired by NAVHDA dog training and testing. Kids will enjoy a guided walk, learn the basics of working with hunting dogs, and kick things off by … Continue reading “Saturday May 9th-Youth Adventure Day – Learn, Explore & Have Fun!”

Interested in Learning more about NAVHDA’s Gun Dog Test? Join us on Sunday May 31st for an afternoon session that will go over the test parameters and segments, the scorecard and prize levels, training concepts and some test day handling tips. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of the test, what to expect … Continue reading “GUN DOG TEST Handler Clinic-Sunday May 31st 12pm-3pm Zimmerman, MN”

This Event is designed to assist younger dogs and handlers in preparation for their Natural Ability Test or just general basic exposure to birds, gunfire, field search, water & tracking.  We will have multiple stations set up led by experienced chapter members. Pigeons ($10), Chukar ($15) and Ducks ($20) will be available for sale.  Please … Continue reading “Saturday June 20th TRAINING DAY-FOUR BROOKS”

Get ready for a fun-filled day exploring the outdoors and learning all about the birds that call Minnesota home! This hands-on adventure will focus on bird identification, hiking, and an exciting scavenger hunt through nature. Kids will learn to recognize different bird species found locally—from upland and waterfowl birds often hunted with dogs to those … Continue reading “Saturday June 27th-Youth Adventure Day – Discover Minnesota’s Birds!”

Youth Adventure Day – Plants, Nature & Outdoor Skills! Join us for our final Youth Adventure Day as we explore the plants and natural world of Minnesota! This hands-on experience will teach kids how to identify local plants, including which are safe, edible, and which to avoid. We’ll head out on a nature hike and … Continue reading “Saturday August 1st-Youth Adventure Day – Plants, Nature & Outdoor Skills!”