2026 GSPCI Top Dog Event

The event, held on the West Grounds of the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area on Saturday March 7, 2026, is a fun competition for you and your dog. There are two divisions, 1-hunter or 2-hunters. You do not need a dog that is steady-to-shot enter this event! The draw is limited to 10 entries per division. Lunch is included. Training collars and tools (e-collar, GPS, Check cords) are permitted.

For more information contact: Tony Mattingly at tmattingly58@yahoo.com or 815-941-2034

2026 Top Dog Event Rules and Regulations 2026 Top Dog Entry Instructions

Entry fees:

• $60 for one-handler, one dog

• $60 for two-handlers, one dog

• We are using Birddogstakes.net for all entries -

• GSPCI Top Dog Birddogstakes Entry Page - Refunds cannot be given after the entry deadline closes at 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2026.

• All participants should check in at the grounds by 8:00 AM at which time the running order will be posted. Entries are limited, so please send your form and check in early. We cannot accept phone, fax, email or incomplete entries.

• Blaze orange hats and shirts/vests are required for everyone entering the field including handlers, coaches, judges and spectators.

• For more fun team up with a buddy and enter the two-man handler division with each other’s dog. Entries are limited to one run per dog per division.