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Bird dog field trials and quail championships in North Carolina
6 upcoming dates across 3 counties, plus 23 published results kept on file.
6Scheduled
23Results posted
3Counties
10Hosts
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North Carolina field trials by the numbers
6 with a date ahead and 23 kept for their results add up to 29. American Field, Peninsula Bird Hunters Club and Pinehurst Field Trial Club account for most of them.
All 29 are American Field bird dog stakes, run mostly around Hoffman, Ahoskie and Rose Hill; 13 are championships, classics or futurities. Richmond County, Hertford County and Duplin County have the most. On the NCWRC region map that is Piedmont Region (18) and Coastal Region (11). Next up: Central Carolina Field Trial Club, Inc. 2026, Nov 1, 2026.
29Listed
6Upcoming
10Host count
3Counties
Upcoming North Carolina field trials
Use the header search to cut the list to one town, county, NCWRC district or host.
| Dates | Event | Chapter or agency | Where it is | What the host says | Link | Source page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | Central Carolina Field Trial Club, Inc. 2026 ⋅ club field trial | American Field trial clubs | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | drawing Tuesday, October 27 | Event details | Source |
| Nov 8, 2026 | North Carolina Field Trial Association 2026 ⋅ club field trial | American Field trial clubs | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | drawing Tuesday, November 3 | Event details | Source |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Virginia Amateur Field Trial Association 2026 ⋅ club field trial | American Field trial clubs | Cutawhiskie Farm ⋅ Ahoskie ⋅ Hertford Co. | drawing Tuesday, November 10 | Event details | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Peninsula Bird Hunters Club 2026 ⋅ club field trial | American Field trial clubs | Dr. Morgan's Cutawhiskie Farm ⋅ Ahoskie ⋅ Hertford Co. | drawing Thursday, December 3 | Event details | Source |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Eastern Open Shooting Dog Championship 2026 ⋅ championship stake | American Field trial clubs | Cutawhiskey Farm ⋅ Ahoskie ⋅ Hertford Co. | drawing Wednesday, December 9 | Event details | Source |
| Jan 2, 2027 | United States Quail Shooting Dog Futurity 2027 ⋅ quail futurity | American Field trial clubs | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | drawing Sunday, December 27 | Event details | Source |
Times, prices and status as the host posted them on October 25, 2026. Open the source before you drive.
North Carolina’s big stakes and their handlers
Winners and runners-up of every championship stake in the results, then the upland seasons.
| Held | Stake | Place | Dog | Handler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Region 3 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship 2026 ⋅ Hoffman | Winner | Bittersweet War Dance | Pete Del Collo |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Region 3 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship 2026 ⋅ Hoffman | Runner-up | One Day Queen Bee | Lane Hodges |
| Feb 6, 2026 | U. S. Complete National Open Championship 2026 ⋅ Hoffman | Winner | Mohawk Mill Knight Hawk | Tony Bingham |
| Feb 6, 2026 | U. S. Complete National Open Championship 2026 ⋅ Hoffman | Runner-up | Buck Of Piney Woods | Robert Ecker |
| Jan 2, 2026 | 62nd United States Quail Shooting Dog Futurity 2026 ⋅ Hoffman | Winner | Silver W Hot Pink | Shawn Kinkelaar |
| Jan 2, 2026 | 62nd United States Quail Shooting Dog Futurity 2026 ⋅ Hoffman | Runner-up | Bryant's Sunset Silver Surfer | Mike Tracy |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Eastern Open Shooting Dog Championship 2025 ⋅ Ahoskie | Winner | Miller's Heat Seeker | George Tracy |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Eastern Open Shooting Dog Championship 2025 ⋅ Ahoskie | Runner-up | Trumped | Mike Tracy |
| Oct 28, 2025 | National Open Pheasant Championship 2025 ⋅ Hoffman | Winner | Haney's Silver Dollar | Luke Eisenhart |
| Oct 28, 2025 | National Open Pheasant Championship 2025 ⋅ Hoffman | Runner-up | Woodville's Long Hard Ride | Mark McLean |
| Oct 24, 2025 | International Open Pheasant Championship 2025 ⋅ Hoffman | Winner | Haney's Storm Warning | Luke Eisenhart |
| Oct 24, 2025 | International Open Pheasant Championship 2025 ⋅ Hoffman | Runner-up | Haney's Silver Dollar | Luke Eisenhart |
| Mar 18, 2025 | North Carolina Open Quail Championship 2025 ⋅ Hoffman | Winner | Lester's Storm Chaser | Lefty Henry |
| Mar 18, 2025 | North Carolina Open Quail Championship 2025 ⋅ Hoffman | Runner-up | Miller's Last Call | Derek Bonner |
| Feb 12, 2025 | U. S. Complete Southeast Open Regional Championship ⋅ Hoffman | Winner | Mohawk Mill Knight Hawk | Tony Bingham |
| Feb 12, 2025 | U. S. Complete Southeast Open Regional Championship ⋅ Hoffman | Runner-up | Sweet Grass Skeeter | David Huffine |
| Feb 6, 2025 | U. S. Complete National Open Shooting Dog Championship 2025 ⋅ Hoffman | Winner | Smoke Rise Jake | Tony Bingham |
| Feb 6, 2025 | U. S. Complete National Open Shooting Dog Championship 2025 ⋅ Hoffman | Runner-up | Mohawk Mill Knight Hawk | Tony Bingham |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Atlantic Coast Open Shooting Dog Classic 2025 ⋅ Hoffman | Winner | Miller's Extreme Heat | Mike Tracy |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Atlantic Coast Open Shooting Dog Classic 2025 ⋅ Hoffman | Runner-up | Steel Valley Raven | Mike Tracy |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Sixty-First United States Quail Shooting Dog Futurity ⋅ Hoffman | Winner | Cool Hand Luke | Mike Tracy |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Sixty-First United States Quail Shooting Dog Futurity ⋅ Hoffman | Runner-up | Tanglebriars Will | Mike Hester |
| Split | Where | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Barrier islands (male only) | Barrier islands of Carteret, Dare and Hyde counties | Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Remainder of state (either sex) | Statewide except the barrier islands above | Sep 5, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Woodcock | Statewide | Dec 10, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027 |
| Extended falconry season 1 | Statewide | Dec 1 – Dec 9, 2026 |
| Extended falconry season 2 | Statewide | Feb 1 – Feb 20, 2027 |
NCWRC small game seasons, checked October 25, 2026.
Where the Hoffman trials run:
North Carolina field trials by distance
Distances are straight-line miles from where you stand.
Straight-line miles to the game land, the town, or the county center when that is all the host gave.
North Carolina field trial results
| Ran | Stake or hunt | Grounds | Placings as printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Virginia Amateur Field Trial Association 2026 ⋅ club field trial | Ahoskie ⋅ Hertford Co. | First stake 1st: Treetop Helen (pointer female; Jeffrey Smith, owner and handler) Runner-up: Ellie's Domino (pointer male; Gene Hogge, owner and handler) | Source |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Cockade Bird Dog Club 2026 ⋅ club field trial | Ahoskie ⋅ Hertford Co. | First stake 1st: Mohawk Mill Easy (pointer male; Gary & Ellen Winall, owners; Gary Winall, handler) Runner-up: Mohawk Mill Sky Jack (pointer male; Gary & Ellen Winall, owners; Gary Winall, handler) Open Derby: Mohawk Mill Captain (pointer male; Gary & Ellen Winall, owners; Gary Winall, handler) | Source |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Six Runs Field Trial Club 2026 ⋅ club field trial | Rose Hill ⋅ Duplin Co. | First stake 1st: Gale Force Wind (setter female; David Theroux, owner and handler) Runner-up: Hitail Perfect Storm (setter female; Russ Fazio, owner and handler) | Source |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Region 3 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship 2026 ⋅ championship stake | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | Region 3 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship winner: Bittersweet War Dance (pointer male; Ralph Gillota & Pete Del Collo, owners; Pete Del Collo, handler) Runner-up: One Day Queen Bee (pointer female; Lane & Darcy Hodges, owners; Lane Hodges, handler) | Source |
| Feb 6, 2026 | U. S. Complete National Open Championship 2026 ⋅ championship stake | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | U. S. Complete National Open Championship winner: Mohawk Mill Knight Hawk (pointer male; Gary & Ellen Winall, owners; Tony Bingham, handler) Runner-up: Buck Of Piney Woods (pointer male; Rich Warters, owner; Robert Ecker, handler) | Source |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Virginia Field Trial Clubs 2026 ⋅ club field trial | Ahoskie ⋅ Hertford Co. | First stake 1st: Mohawk Big Stuff (pointer male; Gary Winall, owner; Ashby Morgan, handler) Runner-up: Mohawk Mill Charmer (setter female; Ashby Morgan, owner and handler) | Source |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Pinehurst Field Trial Club 2026 ⋅ club field trial | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | Amateur All-age 1st: Mohawk Mill At Dawn (pointer female; Gary & Ellen Winall, owners; Gary Winall, handler) Runner-up: I'm A Southern Natural (setter female; Hunters Creek Kennels & Sammy & Nida Giddens, owners; Sammy Giddens, handler) | Source |
| Jan 2, 2026 | 62nd United States Quail Shooting Dog Futurity 2026 ⋅ quail futurity | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | First stake 1st: Silver W Hot Pink (pointer female; Debbie Ozner, owner; Shawn Kinkelaar, handler) Runner-up: Bryant's Sunset Silver Surfer (pointer male; Mark Janiec, owner; Mike Tracy, handler) | Source |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Eastern Open Shooting Dog Championship 2025 ⋅ championship stake | Ahoskie ⋅ Hertford Co. | Eastern Open Shooting Dog Championship winner: Miller's Heat Seeker (pointer male; Bill & Muriel Primm, Jack & Fran Miller & Dennis Hood, owners; George Tracy, handler) Runner-up: Trumped (pointer male; Allen Linder, owner; Mike Tracy, handler) | Source |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Peninsula Bird Hunters Club 2025 ⋅ club field trial | Ahoskie ⋅ Hertford Co. | First stake 1st: Charm City Marlo (setter male; Michael McIntyre, handler) Runner-up: Nomads Silent Reaper (pointer male; Worth Lewis, owner; Nathan Hatchery, handler) | Source |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Central Carolina Amateur Field Trial Club 2025 ⋅ club field trial | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | Amateur All-age 1st: Storm's End (pointer female; Matt Pendergest & Megan Henry, owners; Jim Pendergest, handler) Runner-up: Mohawk Mill At Dawn (pointer female; Gary & Ellen Winall, owners; Gary Winall, handler) | Source |
| Oct 28, 2025 | National Open Pheasant Championship 2025 ⋅ championship stake | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | National Open Pheasant Championship winner: Haney's Silver Dollar (pointer male; Chris Cagle Sr. & Chris Cagle Jr., owners; Luke Eisenhart, handler) Runner-up: Woodville's Long Hard Ride (setter male; Carl & Ashley Owens, owners; Mark McLean, handler) | Source |
| Oct 24, 2025 | International Open Pheasant Championship 2025 ⋅ championship stake | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | International Pheasant Championship winner: Haney's Storm Warning (pointer male; Chris Cagle Sr. & Chris Cagle Jr., owners; Luke Eisenhart, handler) Runner-up: Haney's Silver Dollar (pointer male; Chris Cagle Sr. & Chris Cagle Jr., owners; Luke Eisenhart, handler) | Source |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Peninsula Bird Hunters Club 2025 ⋅ club field trial | Ahoskie ⋅ Hertford Co. | First stake 1st: Bob's Elhew Pat (pointer male; Bobby Phillips, owner and handler) Runner-up: Bob's Elhew Coco (pointer female; Bobby Phillips, owner and handler) Open Derby: Bob's Elhew June (pointer female; Bobby Phillips, owner and handler) | Source |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Cockade Bird Dog Club 2025 ⋅ club field trial | Ahoskie ⋅ Hertford Co. | Amateur All-age 1st: Mohawk Mll Dolly's Girl (pointer female; Gary & Ellen Winall, owners; Gary Winall, handler) Runner-up: Dry Creek Ares (pointer male; Jeffrey Smith, owner and handler) | Source |
| Mar 18, 2025 | North Carolina Open Quail Championship 2025 ⋅ championship stake | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | North Carolina Open Quail Championship winner: Lester's Storm Chaser (pointer male; John Ivester, owner; Lefty Henry, handler) Runner-up: Miller's Last Call (pointer male; Derek Bonner & Scott Griffin, owners; Derek Bonner, handler) | Source |
| Mar 15, 2025 | North Carolina Field Trial Association 2025 ⋅ club field trial | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | Open All-age 1st: Haney's All In (pointer male; Steve Croy, owner; Mark McLean, handler) Runner-up: Touch's Shadow Rider (pointer male; Bruce & Karen Norton & Dr. Reuben Richardson, owners; Mark McLean, handler) | Source |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Southern Pines Celebration ⋅ club field trial | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | First stake 1st: Mohawk Mill Cliffhanger (pointer male; Gary S. & Ellen Winall, owners; Gary S. Winall, handler) Runner-up: Mohawk Mill At Dawn (pointer female; Gary S. & Ellen Winall, owners; Gary S. Winall, handler) | Source |
| Feb 12, 2025 | U. S. Complete Southeast Open Regional Championship ⋅ championship stake | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | U. S. Complete Southeast Open Regional Championship winner: Mohawk Mill Knight Hawk (pointer male; Gary S. Winall, owner; Tony Bingham, handler) Runner-up: Sweet Grass Skeeter (setter male; David Huffine, owner and handler) Paul Walker Derby Classic: Hifive's Sweet Basil (pointer female; Eric Rizza, owner; Adam Dubriske, handler) | Source |
| Feb 6, 2025 | U. S. Complete National Open Shooting Dog Championship 2025 ⋅ championship stake | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | U. S. Complete National Open Shooting Dog Championship winner: Smoke Rise Jake (pointer male; Fred Rose, owner; Tony Bingham, handler) Runner-up: Mohawk Mill Knight Hawk (pointer male; Gary Winall, owner; Tony Bingham, handler) | Source |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Pinehurst Field Trial Club 2025 ⋅ club field trial | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | First stake 1st: Bonner's Lynn Grove (pointer female; Derek Bonner, owner and handler) Runner-up: Armed (pointer male; Jim Pendergest, owner and handler) | Source |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Atlantic Coast Open Shooting Dog Classic 2025 ⋅ championship stake | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | Atlantic Coast Open Shooting Dog Classic 1st: Miller's Extreme Heat (pointer female; Joe McHugh, owner; Mike Tracy, handler) Runner-up: Steel Valley Raven (pointer female; Ted Foust & Bill & Muriel Primm, owners; Mike Tracy, handler) | Source |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Sixty-First United States Quail Shooting Dog Futurity ⋅ quail futurity | Sandhills Game Land ⋅ Hoffman ⋅ Richmond Co. | First stake 1st: Cool Hand Luke (pointer male; Bob & Linda Bergen, owners; Mike Tracy, handler) Runner-up: Tanglebriars Will (setter male; Thomas Smith, owner; Mike Hester, handler) | Source |
Placings exactly as printed on the linked page.
Repeat North Carolina champions
| Dog | First places | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Mill Knight Hawk | 2 | U. S. Complete National Open Championship 2026 U. S. Complete Southeast Open Regional Championship |
North Carolina field trials by place and organizer
Venues on a game land link to that land page; county names open the county guide with its deer zone, bear unit and season dates.
| Club or chapter | Counties |
|---|---|
| American Field ⋅ 14 dates | Hertford, Richmond |
| Peninsula Bird Hunters Club ⋅ 3 dates | Hertford |
| Cockade Bird Dog Club ⋅ 2 dates | Hertford |
| North Carolina Field Trial Association ⋅ 2 dates | Richmond |
| Pinehurst Field Trial Club ⋅ 2 dates | Richmond |
| Virginia Amateur Field Trial Association ⋅ 2 dates | Hertford |
| Central Carolina Amateur Field Trial Club ⋅ 1 date | Richmond |
| Central Carolina Field Trial Club, Inc. ⋅ 1 date | Richmond |
| Six Runs Field Trial Club ⋅ 1 date | Duplin |
| Virginia Field Trial Clubs ⋅ 1 date | Hertford |
North Carolina field trials through the year
The thickest stretch for field trials is March, October and January.
Each dated field trial in the research adds one (42).
Is your event missing from North Carolina field trials?
Nothing to sign up for. Fill in what you know and point us to where the date is posted; matching entries go live at once and the rest are reviewed within a few days.
More to read after North Carolina field trials
Most dates here sit close to an opener, so the season, license and permit hunt pages below fill in what a calendar leaves out.
North Carolina field trial questions
What is the soonest North Carolina field trial?
Central Carolina Field Trial Club, Inc. 2026, Nov 1, 2026, Sandhills Game Land, Hoffman, Richmond County.
Who puts on North Carolina field trials?
American Field, Peninsula Bird Hunters Club, Pinehurst Field Trial Club, North Carolina Field Trial Association and Cockade Bird Dog Club; the busiest host comes first.
What parts of North Carolina host field trials?
Richmond County (18), Hertford County (10) and Duplin County (1). Region split: Piedmont Region (18) and Coastal Region (11).
Which month is heaviest for North Carolina field trials?
March, out of 42 dated rows.
Who placed first at the last North Carolina field trial?
Virginia Amateur Field Trial Association 2026: First stake 1st: Treetop Helen (pointer female; Jeffrey Smith, owner and handler); Runner-up: Ellie's Domino (pointer male; Gene Hogge, owner and handler)
How do I sign up for a North Carolina field trial?
Use the row link; each host sets its own price and deadline.
Are there license rules for North Carolina field trials?
Stakes run under American Field rules and the club’s own; ask the club about birds, grounds and dog rules.
When was the North Carolina field trial list checked?
Read from the host pages on October 25, 2026.
What is the Sandhills field trial area?
The Hoffman stakes are listed at the Sandhills Wildlife Area and the H. Robert Gordon field trial grounds, part of Sandhills Game Land in Richmond County; 18 of the trials on this page ran or will run there.
What does the North Carolina field trial list add up to?
6 ahead plus 23 with placings.