2025 GSPCI - VCOI Mock Hunt Test
Sunday, June 8, 2025
The event, held on the East Grounds of the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area, is open to all current GSPCI and VCOI members and will include Junior, Senior and Master levels. The Mock Hunt Test will simulate an AKC sanctioned hunting test with a bird field, judges, and gunners (where required). Training collars and check cords are permitted.
Novice handlers will have experienced club members available to coach them for their braces. You will receive your scores and suggestions at the conclusion of your brace. No ribbons will be awarded.
Each brace will provide the AKC required time in the bird field but may have an abbreviated back course. A copy of the AKC Pointing Dog Hunting Test Rule Book can be found on the AKC.org website under AKC Rules and Regulations (Pointing Breed Hunting Tests).
The day begins with the Master level dogs on the line at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Senior, then Junior level dogs.
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Entries are only accepted online through www.birddogstakes.net
If your dog is not in their system yet you can register at no cost at Create an account.
You’ll need your dog’s AKC registration number and the names of the breeder, sire and dam. If you do not have this information, you can add whatever you like, just do not use this account if you enter an official AKC event in the future. If you have a question about setting up an account contact Perry at perrydlu@comcast.net.
After creating an account, go to GSPCI - VCOI Members Only Hunt Test and click on Log in To Create Entry. From there you can choose your dog, choose the level you wish to enter, add your phone number and email address on the entry form, then pay through PayPal. You can use your PayPal account, or scroll down to select Credit/Debit card.
The entry fee for GSPCI and VCOI members is $28 per entry. Refunds cannot be given after the entry deadline closes at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025.
A light lunch will be provided. Everyone is invited to bring a dish to pass.
Questions: contact:
Sam Vesely at firefly061@sbcglobal.net or 708-205-3323
Dennis Nowak at dnowak1@comcast.net or 815-690-3282
Perry Dlugie at perrydlu@comcast.net or 847-417-4688