Below is information about training with Delmarva NAVHDA. Experienced members will readily answer any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you!

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Training days are listed under the events section on the home page and chapter members will receive an email about ordering birds before the training day (typically the Monday before). If you are not yet a member but are going to join our training day and didn't get the email please call our training director (Ivan Mast 302-542-1173) or email our director of membership (Margaret Quillen heidi98@comcast.net). 

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Equipment 

The following is a list of equipment recommended for training your dog with Delmarva NAVHDA.

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For the Dogs

• Water & Bowl to keep your dog hydrated and cool

• Squeeze bottle to water your dog in the field

• Sturdy leather or nylon collar

• 6′ leather leash

• Kennel or Stakeout for when you dog is waiting their turn

• 20′ check cord (optional), High visibility recommended

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For the Humans

• Fluorescent clothing e.g. hat, shirt, and/or vest

• Sturdy boots for walking over rough uneven terrain

• Rubber boots for wet days

• Bug spray for ticks and chiggers

• Starter pistol and primers

• Bird bag

• Whistle

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As you proceed with your training you may want to purchase bird launchers, E-collars, bumpers, decoys etc. 

 

Conservation Access Pass

In Delaware, it is required to display a Conservation Access Pass on your car when parking at Delaware Wildlife Areas. However, when the chapter reserves the dog training area, a Conservation Access Pass is not required. For training days, we appreciate donations to cover the cost of the reservation.

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To obtain your pass, please visit: https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/conservation-access-pass/

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Scheduling Information​

• Check the calendar on the homepage for updates to the testing and training schedule and locations.

• Join Delmarva NAVHDA to be informed of schedule changes (via email), additions, and how to request birds for training days.

• We recommend checking our facebook page or calling our Training Director, Ivan Mast (302-542-1173) for last minute updates prior to traveling to training events from out of town. 

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Training Dates

* Saturday, February 7 - C & R Center

Sunday, February 15 - Beagle Club

* Sunday, March 1 - C & R Center

Saturday, March 14 - Beagle Club

April 11 - May 9 The C & R Center will be closed to training due to turkey hunting.  Training can be done after 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 18 - Beagle Club

Saturday, May 9 - Beagle Club

May 16 & 17 Spring Test

June 6 & 7 - Aims & Rules Clinic

Saturday, June 20 - Beagle Club

* Saturday, July 11

Saturday, July 18 - Beagle Club

* Sunday August 2 - C & R Center

Sunday, August 8 Beagle Club

Saturday, September 12 - Beagle Club

* Saturday, October 3 - C & R Center

Saturday, October 10 & 11 Fall Test

Saturday, November 7 - Beagle Club

Saturday, December 12 - Beagle Club

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