Interested in Training at Four Brooks this years? New to Minnesota NAVHDA? Join us Thursday April 23rd at 6:00pm for an Introduction to Training at Four Brooks with Minnesota NAVHDA For Thursday night group training, we will be laying out specific training nights to help individuals with puppies prepare for their NA tests. People/Dogs running … Continue reading “THURSDAY APRIL 23rd-FOUR BROOKS INTRODUCTION TO TRAINING NIGHT”
*UPDATE 2/17/26-NOW WAIT-LISTING ENTRIES* Volunteers to Arrive by 6:30am Handlers to Arrive by 6:45am for Judge’s meeting & test instructions A Non-Vegetarian Lunch (Hot Dogs and/or Burgers, Chips, Snack) and bottled water will be provided to all Handlers, Guests & Volunteers. Test Fee: $200.00 Test Secretary: Kathleen Weller (865) 274-6843 [email protected] Test Entry Applications will … Continue reading “May 9th & 10th 2026 -Natural Ability Test-Four Brooks WMA Milaca, MN”
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!”
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”
**UPDATE 2/16: TEST IS FULL-ACCEPTING WAIT LIST ENTRIES** Volunteers to Arrive by 6:30am Handlers to Arrive by 6:45am for Judge’s meeting & test instructions A Non-Vegetarian Lunch (Hot Dogs and/or Burgers, Chips, Snack) and bottled water will be provided to all Handlers, Guests & Volunteers. Test Fees: Natural Ability: $200.00 Gun Dog & Utility: $250.00 Test … Continue reading “June 27th & 28th 2026 NA-GDT-UT Test-Four Brooks WMA Milaca, MN”
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!”
**UPDATE 2/16: TEST IS FULL-ACCEPTING WAIT LIST ENTRIES** Volunteers to Arrive by 6:30am Handlers to Arrive by 6:45am for Judge’s meeting & test instructions A Non-Vegetarian Lunch (Hot Dogs and/or Burgers, Chips, Snack) and bottled water will be provided to all Handlers, Guests & Volunteers. Test Fees: *NOTE*-Natural Ability is NOT offered at this test, please … Continue reading “August 22nd & 23rd 2026 GDT-UT Test-Four Brooks WMA Milaca, MN”
Volunteers to Arrive by 6:30am Handlers to Arrive by 6:45am for Judge’s meeting & test instructions A Non-Vegetarian Lunch (Hot Dogs and/or Burgers, Chips, Snack) and bottled water will be provided to all Handlers, Guests & Volunteers. **ENTRIES WILL OPEN ON SATURDAY MAY 2nd** Test Fee: $200.00 Test Secretary: Julie Hjerpe 612-518-3107 [email protected] Test Entry … Continue reading “September 12th & 13th 2026 -Natural Ability Test-Four Brooks WMA Milaca, MN”
