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