The North American Gun Dog Association was conceived by Mike Hatfield of Echo Hunt Club, Stratton, Colorado. Mike has been actively involved in dog competitions with other organizations and decided there was a need for an association that recognizes the integrity of the sport and provides a fair and clear understanding of how the competitions should be run.

Contact us: North American Gun Dog Association's office is located at 13850 C.R. 31, Stratton, CO 80836. Phone 719-348-5451, FAX:719-348-5999, also e-mail us.

For NAGDA to work everyone must win, the host clubs, members, dogs and the organization. Shooting sports have taken a bad hit over the last few years with antis. Bird hunting has suffered for lack of habitat, weather and hunting pressure. By partnering with private clubs and preserves we can offer the hunter and dog lover an opportunity to extend his season and compete in friendly competition.

The North American Gun Dog Association was formed to provide bird dog owners the opportunity to hunt upland birds in a competition format.

This activity can be enjoyed by friends and family of any age. It gives members the opportunity to improve their hunting skills and develop their dog's instinctive abilities.

North American Gun Dog Association (NAGDA) events are held across the country at private hunt clubs. Competition events begin in September and end with a national championship in April.

Competitions are scored, not judged. There are ten (10) divisions, Open Pointing, Amateur Pointing, Open Flushing, Amateur Flushing, Doubles, Youth, Puppy, Seniors, Women's and Scramble.

The competition is a timed event. One hunter, one dog, two pheasants, two chukars, eight shells, twenty minutes, with the exception of the Doubles Division where the time is 25 minutes each and the Doubles Division provides for ten shells.

The top three places in each division will be awarded prizes.

To participate in North American Gun Dog Association events you must be a member. Membership dues are $35.00 per year and youth membership (ages 12 -17) is $20.00 per year.

Membership privileges include:

• Hunt beyond the normal hunting seasons
• Activity the family can enjoy
• Quarterly newsletter
• Opportunity to demonstrate you and your dog's hunting skills
• Prizes, ribbons and cash
• Awards and recognition with a crowned national championship
• Meet and compete with other hunters and dog lovers

To compete in the North American Gun Dog Association you must own a dog that either points or flushes and retrieves to hand. The dog does not have to be registered and can be any breed. Use of electric collars and beepers is permitted and encouraged.

Bring your dog and have fun hunting and sharing a day in the field with other NAGDA members.

Participating in these hunting events will hone your competitive skills. You'll be surprised at your improvement during the course of the season. The more events you enter, the better you and your dog become.

To join the North American Gun Dog Association, simply fill out the on-line application. If you wish to use U.S. Mail, send information to:

North American Gun Dog Association
13850 C.R. 31
Stratton, CO 80836
Phone: 719-348-5451

We'll be happy to send you rules and an information packet including a list of clubs participating in NAGDA events with dates. Competitions will begin in September so don't delay, sign up now.