About Mid Ohio Chapter of NAVHDA
The Mid Ohio Chapter of The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) serves members of NAVHDA International (www.navhda.org) who reside in Ohio and beyond.
The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) is a legally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to fostering, improving, promoting, and protecting the versatile hunting dog in North America (www.navhda.org).
Interested in NAVHDA?
We welcome and encourage potential members to attend our training days. It is a good opportunity to meet a variety of different breeds. You will also have the opportunity to talk with novice and experienced dog handlers. One of the best ways to learn what NAVHDA is all about is to experience a training day and mingling with the members. After you have attended a training day or two, and would like to continue, we ask that you join chapter.
To attend an event as a non-NAVHDA member you must submit a signed guest waiver form at the event.
NAVHDA MEMBERSHIP
In order to join a local chapter patrons must first be a member of NAVHDA International, and then may join the Mid-Ohio chapter.
TRAINING DAYS
Preparation
Bird Order:
● An email notice will be sent for your bird order the week of training day.
● Please respond for your order needs the Wednesday before training day.
● If there are any concerns of confirmation, please call or email, as errors can occur.
● Bird orders may include pheasants, quail, chukar, and/or duck
● Some birds may or may not be available.
● Prices may vary. Payment is due upon picking up your bird order. Please bring your own crates/bags for your order.
● PLEASE NOTE: You are responsible for payment whether you pick up your order or not.
For your dog(s):
● Bring water and what may be your usual preparation for your working dog. This may include tie-outs, leads, kennels, bowls, food/energy treats, first-aid items, tick control, etc.
For you:
● Bring water and appropriate clothing/footwear for field and/or water.
● There is "cover" but not "facilities."
● Bring bird crates and/or bird bags for your ordered birds.
● Please make sure you are able to control your dog. This is a good socialization time for your dog, but attitude and control is an important safety precaution for all in attendance.
Schedule:
● Our Training days start promptly at 8am with a brief meeting followed by a "training tip of the month" by our training director.
● You are then on your own for training or if you need help, identify yourself and someone will be able to assist or guide you as a handler for training your dog. Many in our chapter are accomplished handlers and trainers and are willing to help if you simply ask.
PLEASE NOTE: You will need a valid hunting license to shoot/hunt birds on the dog training grounds (Licenses expire at the end of February each year). Bird bands are required and can be purchased through the Ohio Fish and Wildlife
(District One office on Spring Street near Grandview, Ohio).
Training Grounds
Our regular training days occur the first Saturday of each month (March-Oct.) at 8 am on the dog training grounds of the Delaware Wildlife Area, north of Delaware, OH.
From the south:
Take US 23 North to Rt 229.
Go east (right turn) onto Rt 229.
You will cross the bridge over the reservoir, pass the shooting range on your right, and make the next right turn onto D-10 road (at white house).
After about 200 yards, make a right turn into the gravel parking loop.
Nearest Address: 1340 OH-229, Ashley, OH 43003, turn south onto wildlife road D-10.
Pin for Exact Location: 40°25'22.7"N 83°02'33.5"W
Test Application Requirements
Mid-Ohio Chapter tests are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
A complete and accurate Test entry is REQUIRED to admit a dog into a test.