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    • Gun Raffle
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Hawkeye Spring Na & GDT Test

German Shorthair Pointer NAVHDA

Natural Ability Test

The Hawkeye Spring Test is NA & GDT only.


Dogs are eligible for a Natural Ability Test until and including the day they reach 16 months of age. Dogs over 16 months may be tested for evaluation if space is available, but no prize classifications are awarded dogs tested for evaluation. No game is shot during the NA test , and no retrieves are required.  There is no set sequence for conducting the four general phases. 

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Handler Information

When

Please be at the event facility by 6:15AM.  Introductions and Instructions will begin at 6:30AM, and we will begin promptly after instructions to try to beat the heat at much as we can.


Handlers MUST be present for Introductions & Instructions no matter where you are listed in the running order

Registration

Where

The test will begin at the “Farm” just outside of Searsboro, IA
Address:  476 485th Ave, Searsboro, IA 50242

Notes

Be sure to bring:

  • Chair
  • Plenty of water for yourself and your dog (water bottles for the field as well)
  • Breakfast/Snacks as needed
  • Appropriate clothing given the forecast
  • Leash: Please keep your dog(s) on leash at all times (except when instructed during the portions of the test).

We will have lunch available to purchase, so please bring cash.  Please feel free to bring your own lunch if you feel inclined to do so.


You only need to attend on the day you are scheduled to run. If you are listed on Saturdays running order, you only need to attend on Saturday. If you are on Sundays running order, you only need to attend on Sunday. As always, you are welcome to attend the opposite day to watch or even volunteer! 


Any questions, please let us know!

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