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Training days for the Big Muddy Chapter are held alternately in Kansas and Missouri. This keeps a balance in the driving distance to training days since our members come from both states.

Training days are held February through September. See the Big Muddy Calendar page for dates.  All members are encouraged to participate when possible as well as help others when time permits. Birds must be ordered in advance. For more information about training days, or to order birds, contact the Director of Training 

TRAINING DAY RULES

1. Blaze orange must be worn in the fields at all times.
2. Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited at any NAVHDA event.
3. Dogs that are not in the field/water must be on a leash or chan gang.
4. Only one dog will be permitted in the field water at a time unless there is an agreement between the handlers.
5. Bird orders must be received no later than Thursday of the training day week.
6. You will be responsible for getting your own birds from the cages.
7. If more birds fly away than you purchased you will be responsible for the additional expense.
8. All members are financially responsible for their own bird orders, no exceptions.
9. If your dog escapes and bumps another dog's bird(s) you will be responsible for replacement costs.
10. Non-toxic shot shells will be required when/where appropriate.
11. You are responsible for your birds (alive or dead) when leaving for the day.
12. All members are responsible to keep the training area picked up and free of litter.

Next Training Day:  March noon - 4 PM, at the Beverlin's, Paola, KS

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Report from Feb. 22 Training Day:
We had a good start to the 2009 training season. Thanks Ron for hosting. Ron found us a nice spot on the west side of Smithville Lake. It had room enough to work 2 fields. He also picked up some nice flying Quiail from Fred Rorhs in Troy Kansas. Ron had a BBQ lunch for us Burgers and Brats!
Ron set the bar pretty high I will have to out do him when I host on the 8th of March
 
Ron worked his GSP on some on backing drills.
George was not feeling to fell so he just had his GSP pup out before he headed back home. George is working towards a NA test with her and Troop is going to get another crack at the utility test later this year.
Jason had his Small Munsterlander out for some up steadiness work Jason is planning on UPT At the Missouri Uplands this spring.
Paul is new to NAVHDA his 2nd year with the club and he has a new SP pup that he is planning on NA-ing this spring.
Philip has a whole hoard of liver. GSP pups they looked clowns coming out of his SUV ;)) well just 3 of them.
Matt had his killer rabbit French Britney's out for some field work.
I had our GWP pup out for a little fun before the force fetch work starts. I'm planning on UT testing her this summer.
 
Thanks for coming out, it was a nice day for training.
Lonnie Beverlin


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