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Retriever Hunt Tests and Bird Dog Trials in Texas
HRC and UKC retriever hunt tests from Hitchcock to Graham, plus American Field bird dog championships run on Texas quail country, with winners where published.
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Quick look at Texas hunt tests and field trials
Counted here: 9 hunt test or trials across Texas, 7 on the calendar and 2 already scored. National Bird Hunters Association, AFTCA Region 7 and Colorado River RC (HRC/UKC) put most of them on.
Busiest counties: Wise County, Fisher County and Galveston County. First up is Colorado River RC Hunt Test (Oct 17-18, 2026).
How far to the next hunt test or trial
Nearest first, with a sign-up link where the host has one.
Distances are straight-line miles to the town, venue or county center.
Texas hunt tests and field trials on the calendar
Type in the filter to cut the list by town, county, host or game.
| Dates | What | Host | Where | Info | Tickets or entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17-18, 2026 | Colorado River RC Hunt Test · retriever hunt test | Colorado River RC (HRC/UKC) | Hitchcock, Galveston County | Enter | |
| Oct 24-25, 2026 | Big D HRC Hunt Test · retriever hunt test | Big D HRC (HRC/UKC) | Collinsville, Grayson County | Enter | |
| Oct 24-25, 2026 | Coastal Prairie HRC Hunt Test · retriever hunt test | Coastal Prairie HRC (HRC/UKC) | Wharton, Wharton County | Enter | |
| Nov 21-22, 2026 | Lone Star HRC Hunt Test · retriever hunt test | Lone Star HRC (HRC/UKC) | Terrell, Kaufman County | Enter | |
| Feb 20-21, 2027 | Alamo Retriever Club Hunt Test · retriever hunt test | Alamo Retriever Club (HRC/UKC) | Giddings, Lee County | Organizer page | |
| Mar 6-7, 2027 | Lonesome Dove HRC Hunt Test · retriever hunt test | Lonesome Dove HRC (UKC) | Graham, Young County | Organizer page | |
| Mar 20-21, 2027 | Lone Star HRC Spring Hunt Test · retriever hunt test | Lone Star Hunting Retriever Club (HRC/UKC) | Bonham, Fannin County | Organizer page |
Every row links to the page it came from; retrieved October 11, 2026. Check that page before you go.
Winners from recent Texas hunt tests and field trials
| Held | Contest | Location | Top finishers | Where posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Region 7 Amateur All-Age Championship · bird dog trial | Roby, Fisher County | Rayray's Juke Joint (pointer male), owner/handler Lynn Oxendine | Published here |
| Feb 6, 2026 | NBHA Western Regional Open Shooting Dog Championship · bird dog trial | Alvord, Wise County | K C's Next Gen (pointer male), owner/handler Ken Sauer | Published here |
Placings exactly as the host or results service posted them.
Repeat winners at Texas hunt tests and field trials
With 2 results on file, every winner so far is different.
Timing of Texas hunt tests and field trials
Most dates fall in March, October and February.
Counts every hunt test or trial found in the research window, 9 in all.
Venues and the groups behind them
Public tracts link to their own page; counties link to seasons and services nearby.
| Venue or place | County | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bonham | Fannin County | 1 |
| Collinsville | Grayson County | 1 |
| Giddings | Lee County | 1 |
| Graham | Young County | 1 |
| Hitchcock | Galveston County | 1 |
| Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch | Fisher County | 1 |
| Terrell | Kaufman County | 1 |
| USFS trial grounds near Alvord | Wise County | 1 |
| Wharton | Wharton County | 1 |
| Host group | Dates |
|---|---|
| National Bird Hunters Association | 1 |
| AFTCA Region 7 | 1 |
| Colorado River RC (HRC/UKC) | 1 |
| Big D HRC (HRC/UKC) | 1 |
| Coastal Prairie HRC (HRC/UKC) | 1 |
| Lone Star HRC (HRC/UKC) | 1 |
| Alamo Retriever Club (HRC/UKC) | 1 |
| Lonesome Dove HRC (UKC) | 1 |
| Lone Star Hunting Retriever Club (HRC/UKC) | 1 |
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Number of Texas hunt tests and field trials on file?
7 upcoming plus 2 decided, 9 in all.
How current is the Texas hunt test or trial list?
Last checked October 11, 2026; hosts can still change dates.
Who hosts Texas hunt tests and field trials?
National Bird Hunters Association, AFTCA Region 7, Colorado River RC (HRC/UKC) and Big D HRC (HRC/UKC).
What Texas hunt test or trial comes up first?
Colorado River RC Hunt Test, Oct 17-18, 2026, Hitchcock, Galveston County.
When is hunt test or trial season in Texas?
March, with 3 dated hunt tests and field trials.
Where do Texas hunt tests and field trials take place?
Wise County (1), Fisher County (1), Galveston County (1) and Grayson County (1).
How do I sign up for a Texas hunt test or trial?
Registration happens on the host’s site, linked in every row.
What were the last Texas hunt test or trial results?
Region 7 Amateur All-Age Championship: Rayray's Juke Joint (pointer male), owner/handler Lynn Oxendine.
License rules for Texas hunt tests and field trials?
Usually not, since nothing is harvested; check with the host club about birds and grounds.
The rest of the Texas calendar
A quick look at the host page the week before saves a wasted drive.