Training

Upcoming 2026 Central California NAVHDA training days:

Saturday, February 7th
Sunday, March 22nd
Sunday, April 19th
Saturday, May 9th
Saturday, June 6th
Saturday, July 11th
Saturday, August 8th
Saturday, September 12th
Saturday, October 10th

**Volunteers Needed**

We are in need of volunteers this year to help facilitate successful and efficient training days. Please talk to a member of the board or reach out via email (cencalnavhda@gmail.com) if you would like to help. We will provide training and mentorship to ensure your success. Bird planters, gunners, station managers, setup/take down…etc.

Training Day Sign Up & Payment

1. Sign up for the training day:  Sign-Up
The order of sign-ups will dictate the running order. 

2. Pay for your birds in advance ($10 each): Bird Order
A maximum of 4 birds may be ordered.

3. Pay Annual Dues Here ($30): Annual Dues
Required for all members participating in training days.

We have included the price of the training day fee into the bird costs, so that is no longer part of the process.  Please note, you are limited to 4 birds per dog on your bird order.  You can expect to run your dog in the field once, and if time permits you may be able to run a second time. 

Directions:

Coordinates: 34.746018, -119.079943

I-5 to Frazier Mountain Road, turn south on Lockwood Valley Road, drive 7.2 miles to gate pictured. If you get to Boy Scout Camp Road, you went too far.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Things to bring:
• Chair
• Shade
• Water
• Bird Bag
• Blaze Orange hat or shirt (this is a must for people in the field)
• CURRENT HUNTING LICENSE IF YOU ARE IN THE FIELD WITH A FIREARM
  
  
• Reminders:
• Break open shotguns only
• Steel shot only- bring shells for gunners who shoot for your dog
• Dogs are to be staked out, in a kennel, or on a leash while not in the field.