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What's New in Ohio
All field trials starting with the spring 2010 will be held on
the new grounds at Tri Valley Wildlife Area in Dresden
Ohio.   New grounds are being developed by the ODNR
with input from the ABDCO.
Who Are We
The ABDCO is comprised of licensed AKC and American Field trial and Hunt
Test  giving Clubs. We work with the State to schedule Field Trials and Hunt
Tests on state wildlife areas and on private grounds.  We  promote hunting  
with dogs and wildlife conservation
Ohio Dog of the Year  awards are given to outstanding dogs that compete in American Field
Pointing  Breed Trials, AKC Pointing Breed Trials, AKC Retreiver Trials and Hunt Tests.
Membership
Membership is open to any bird dog club or organization that hold field trials, hunt tests or other
competitive bird dog event in the state of Ohio. Priority Dates are drawn twice a year to use the state
wildlife areas. Members of the ABDCO draw the dates at the state priority meeting  and resolve any
conflicts as to who receives the dates available. We also schedule dates on private grounds to help
avoid conflicting events within the group.
Field Trials go hand in hand with hunting. Proven breeding stock produce outstanding hunting
companions.  Trials give the hunter additional opportunities to enjoy their sport and their dogs. A
schedule of Field Trials and Hunt Test held in Ohio is posted on this website calendar.
Associated Bird Dog Clubs of Ohio
ABDCO
Next meeting of the ABDCO will be held on the first
Sunday in February.  Priority dates for the fall trial
season will be drawn at that meeting.

Reminder that all club dues for 2010 and recording
fees for the 2009 trial season are due prior to the
meeting for the club to be in good standing.

Three trials were held this fall on the new trial
grounds. Reports from the clubs and exhibitors
were positive.