Hunt Tests

We typically host two to three NAVHDA-sanctioned hunt tests per year. Photos of dogs and handlers from past tests are here:

• May 2022 Hunt Test

• June 2022 Hunt Test

• August 2022 Hunt Test

• May 2023 Hunt Test

• June 2023 Hunt Test

• August 2023 Hunt Test

• May 2024 Hunt Test

• September 2024 Hunt Test

See below for details on our testing schedule.

2024 Hunt Tests

Thank you to everyone that made our 2024 tests successful!

2025 Hunt Test dates will be posted soon - stay tuned!

How to Enter a Hunt Test

Signing up for a test is a three-step process:

1. Complete the NAVHDA Test Entry Form, which you may download by clicking here. Note that the form requires a NAVHDA registration number for your dog, and a NAVHDA International membership number for the owner/handler. See above for details on how to obtain each of those, if you don’t have them.

2. When your form is complete submit it to our chapter’s Test Secretary via email, here.

3. Navigate to the “Store” tab at the top of this page, select the hunt test you would like to enter, and pay the applicable fee by purchasing the test. We also require that you are a chapter member to test with us, so if you are not currently a chapter member, please add the Annual Chapter Membership to your cart as well.

Once our Test Secretary has received both of your test entry form and your test entry fee, we will send you an email confirming that you are fully-entered and we will reserve your place in line. Remember: you will not be enrolled or waitlisted for any test until you have completed both tasks. If you do not receive an email confirming that you are enrolled in the test, please reach out to our chapter’s Test Secretary via email here to ascertain your status.

Once you are enrolled in the test, we will work hard to accommodate your preferred run day (this is not always possible), and update you as to test logistics and details. In the event that you have paid a test entry fee but the test has filled or we are otherwise unable to accommodate you, your fee will be refunded consistent with our policies and procedures.

Testing Documents & Information

You may find additional general information about testing in our Frequently Asked Questions, and in the following documents:

• Our Chapter’s Hunt Test Policies are here.

• NAVHDA’s Aims, Programs and Test Rules are here.

• Our Chapter’s Test Entry Form is here.

MEMBERSHIP REMINDER

Please remember that NAVHDA International requires that anyone participating in any chapter event (including, but not limited to, training days, seminars, and hunt tests) be a current member of NAVHDA International or signs a Release of Liability form at each event they attend.
You may join or renew your NAVHDA International membership here.
You may join or renew your local Chapter membership here.