WELCOME TO THE
MICHIGAN REGION
2026 Michigan BOD Election
VOTING IS NOW OPEN!
Voting will close Friday, June 5, 2026.
Election Committee:
Greg Gronley (Chairman): (586) 405-9471
Jr Coke: jcoke@rays-demolition.com
Duane Ballard: dtballard3@lentel.com
Michigan Region Elimination
JUNE 13 & 14
Crosswind Kennel
11460 Day Road
Maybee, MI 48159
ENTRY FEE:
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First Dog: $175 (includes official handler goody bag)
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Additional Dogs: $150 each
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One goody bag per handler (unless you pay the full $175 for each dog)
Upcoming Michigan Trials
July 11 & 12
New Handler / Rookie Weekend
Saturday:
Interested in trying National Shoot to Retrieve Association? Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction day! New participants will have the opportunity to:
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Learn the basics of NSTRA
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Ride with judges
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Ask questions
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Watch braces
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Run their dog in a relaxed learning environment
No experience necessary!
Sunday:
Amateur-Only Field Trial
New handlers are encouraged to enter and experience their first official NSTRA competition in a welcoming atmosphere.
August 22 & 23
Crosswind Kennel
11460 Day Road, Maybee, MI 48159
Chairman: Thadd Townsend
DBL/DBL - Open/Novice
FUNDRAISER
SEPTEMBER 19 & 20
Crosswind Kennel
11460 Day Road, Maybee, MI 48159
Chairman: SCOTT BEADUETTE
DBL/DBL - Open/Novice
FUNDRAISER
NOVEMBER 7 & 8
Crosswind Turkey Veteran Bash
Crosswind Kennel
11460 Day Road, Maybee, MI 48159
Chairman: Scott Brown & Duane Ballard
Co-Chairman: Pat Carlson
DBL/DBL - Open/Novice
FUNDRAISER
NOVEMBER 21 & 22
New Handler / Rookie Weekend
Saturday:
Interested in trying National Shoot to Retrieve Association? Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction day! New participants will have the opportunity to:
-
Learn the basics of NSTRA
-
Ride with judges
-
Ask questions
-
Watch braces
-
Run their dog in a relaxed learning environment
No experience necessary!
Sunday:
Amateur-Only Field Trial
New handlers are encouraged to enter and experience their first official NSTRA competition in a welcoming atmosphere.
DECEMBER 5 & 6
Can't Snow the Snowman
Crosswind Kennel
11460 Day Road, Maybee, MI 48159
Chairman: Thadd Townsend
DBL/DBL - Open/Novice
NSTRA FIELD TRIALS
NSTRA Field Trials provide competition with others who enjoy bird dogs, in a sportsmanlike environment under hunting conditions. During a 30 minute brace the dogs are primarily judged on finds and retrieves. Additional scores are given for ground cover, obedience and honoring another dogs point if the situation arises. At the end of the day the dog with the highest score wins.