Thursday, May 4, is Last Date to Register for Bird Dog Handlers’ Clinic on Saturday, May 6, Held by Ruffed Grouse Society at Rolfe Beagle Club, Elk County

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Your registration must be made by Thursday, May 4, if you want to attend the Future Hunters and Handlers Clinic for bird dogs sponsored by the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society.  The Bird Dog Clinic is being held at the Rolfe Beagle Club at 1016 Long Level Road, Johnsonburg, PA 15845.  Registration is at wlhab9@gmail.com.  You must register so we have the right number of lunches.

This popular bird dog clinic is for folks with puppies or folks wanting tips for their older dogs.  The clinic starts at 8:00 a.m. and will finish around noon.  Lunch will be provided.  Doors will open and coffee will be on by 7:30 a.m.

We have a great day planned for new and experienced dog owners:

Grouse & Woodcock Habitat Identification

Puppy Training: Basic Training and What to Expect in the First Year

Grouse Gear – What You Need – Lion Country Supply

Where Am I and How Do I Get There? – GPS

Advanced: Demonstrations, Questions & Answers for Experienced Dog Handlers

If you are a first-generation hunter or a new bird dog owner who is looking to spend some quality time in the field, but feel as if this is a daunting task to get started, join us on Saturday, May 6!  Our goal is to create a network of hunters willing to take new dog owners and novice hunters under their wing.

“Our goal”, said Tommy Launer and Tom McPherson, co-leaders, “is to develop a network of hunters willing to help new dog owners and hunters.”