2025
Training Schedule
April 12 (Andersonville)
April 19 (Covington)
May 10 (Andersonville)
May 17 (Covington)
June 14 (Andersonville)
June 21 (Covington)
July 12 (Andersonville)
July 19 (Covington)
August 9 (Andersonville)
August 16 (Covington)
September 13 (Andersonville)
September 21 (Covington) Sunday**
Test Schedule
February 22 & 23 Spring Test at Buckeyes in Covington
Fall Test TBD
Buckeyes Plantation located in Covington, Ga.
The address for the property is: Buckeyes Plantation 1250 Jersey Social Circle Rd Covington, GA 30014 Please note: Grounds fee for this location is $20 per training day. |
Bragg Property located in Andersonville, Ga.
The address for the property is: 399 GA Hwy SR-271 Andersonville GA 31711 Lodging is available and can sleep at least 6 people. Lake cabin $200 per night Guest house $150 per night Camper Hook-ups also available If you need camping or lodging, please contact Edrick. 229-942-2877 |
Please be prepared to pay for birds via Venmo, cash, or check.
Training Etiquette
1. Be sure your dog is current on all vaccinations.
2. Keep dogs in a crate or on a tie-out until it is your turn to run.
3. Be prepared to run when it is your turn.
4. Help others. Everyone can help regardless of their experience level. If you haven't done something before-ask and we will be glad to teach you.
5. Use the grounds with respect. Pick up after yourself and your dog. This includes picking up poop around the meeting area, picking up empty shotgun shells, and properly disposing of expired training birds.
6. If you order birds and will not be able to attend training day, unfortunately, you are required to pay for your ordered birds.
Normal Training Day Schedule
Always check the weather before heading to the training location and be prepared for a potentially long day in the field.
Items to bring for a training day:
1. Be sure your dog is current on all vaccinations.
2. Keep dogs in a crate or on a tie-out until it is your turn to run.
3. Be prepared to run when it is your turn.
4. Help others. Everyone can help regardless of their experience level. If you haven't done something before-ask and we will be glad to teach you.
5. Use the grounds with respect. Pick up after yourself and your dog. This includes picking up poop around the meeting area, picking up empty shotgun shells, and properly disposing of expired training birds.
6. If you order birds and will not be able to attend training day, unfortunately, you are required to pay for your ordered birds.
Normal Training Day Schedule
- 7:00 - Greet. Purchase and distribute birds
- 7:30 - Training or hunting topic
- 7:45 - Break into NA, UT groups and proceed to fields
- 8:00 - to afternoon - coordinated training in groups
- Cleanup and equipment return
Always check the weather before heading to the training location and be prepared for a potentially long day in the field.
Items to bring for a training day:
- Water for you and your dog
- Blaze orange hat or vest
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Game bag to carry birds
- Training items (check cord, e-collar, whistle, etc.)
- Your dog's crate
- Folding Chair
- Lunch, snacks, drinks
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