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Tennessee Bird Dog Field Trials and Hunt Tests
Field trial and retriever hunt test dates, champions and grounds in Tennessee, from Ames Plantation to the West Tennessee and Carroll County grounds.
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Tennessee field trials at a glance
43 field trials are listed for Tennessee: 4 upcoming and 39 past results. They are run by AFTCA Region 6, National Field Trial Champion Association / Ames Plantation and Old Hickory Field Trial Club.
Most are held around Grand Junction, Dancyville and La Vergne. The next one is White Oak HRC Hunt Test, Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026.
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Tennessee field trials near you
The six closest upcoming dates, with miles on every card.
Distances are straight-line miles to the event town.
Upcoming Tennessee field trials
| Date | Event | Organizer | Where | Entry or ticket | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026 | White Oak HRC Hunt Test | White Oak Hunting Retriever Club (HRC/UKC) | Adamsville, McNairy County | Enter | |
| Nov 14 to Nov 15, 2026 | Tennessee River HRC Upland Hunt Test | Tennessee River Hunting Retriever Club (HRC/UKC) | Union City, Obion County | Enter | |
| Dec 7, 2026 | National Amateur Invitational Championship (All-Age) | Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Enter | |
| Mar 20 to Mar 21, 2027 | Deer River HRC Hunt Test | Deer River Hunting Retriever Club (HRC/UKC) | Lavinia, Carroll County | Enter |
Dates from each organizer’s published schedule, retrieved October 2026. Confirm with the organizer before you go. Sign up buttons go to the organizer’s own page.
Past Tennessee field trials and winners
| Date | Event | Where | Winner or result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | United States Amateur Derby Invitational | Dancyville, Haywood County | Game Pride (pointer male), owned and handled by Dr. Fred Corder | Source |
| Feb 25, 2026 | ABHA Tennessee State Classic and Cumberland Field Trial Club Amateur Trial | La Vergne, Rutherford County | Fast Money (Open Shooting Dog), owners C. W. & Patty Moore, handler Justin Crook | Source |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Lynn Taylor Memorial Classic (Carroll County Open Stakes) | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Haney's Hurricane Seeker, owned and handled by David Russell | Source |
| Feb 12, 2026 | West Tennessee Field Trial Club Open All-Age and Derby | Dancyville, Haywood County | Haney's All In, owners Steve and Stacey Croy, handler Mark McLean | Source |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 127th National Championship for Bird Dogs | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Game Surge (pointer male), owned and handled by Dr. Fred Corder | Source |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Virgil Beasley Sr. Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic | La Vergne, Rutherford County | Bryant's Give It A Rip (setter male), owned and handled by Kenton Bryant | Source |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Hobart Ames Memorial Classic (73rd renewal) | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Mayfield Storm Messenger, owners Jake Davis and Scott Mason, handler Patrick Siebels | Source |
| Jan 8, 2026 | West Tennessee Amateur Field Trial | Dancyville, Haywood County | Southern Shadows Story (pointer female), owned and handled by Lance Servais | Source |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Quail Creek Field Trial Club Inaugural Trial (NBHA and ABHA) | Lewisburg, Marshall County | Warjam's Big Mac Daddy (NBHA Open Shooting Dog), owner Brad Peterson, handler James Kleve | Source |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Ames Amateur Joe G. Walker Memorial Field Trial (49th) | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Coldwater Paradise (pointer female), owned and handled by Gary McKibben | Source |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Region 6 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Coldwater Paradise (pointer female), owned and handled by Gary McKibben | Source |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Tennessee Valley Field Trial Club Trial | La Vergne, Rutherford County | Miller's Flowers and Lace, owner Allen R. Linder, handler Buddy Morrison | Source |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Region 6 Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship | La Vergne, Rutherford County | Foxy Lady Sadie (Irish setter female), owned and handled by Mike Fox | Source |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Carroll County Field Trial Club Amateur Stakes | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Coldwater Crackerjack (Amateur All-Age), owned and handled by Gary McKibben | Source |
| Mar 28, 2025 | United States Amateur All-Age Derby Invitational Championship | Dancyville, Haywood County | Southern Margarita Lane, owned and handled by Brian Peterson | Source |
| Mar 4, 2025 | National Amateur Shooting Dog and Shooting Dog Derby Championships | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Calico's Over The Top (pointer male), Calico Kennels, handler Alex Smith | Source |
| Feb 25, 2025 | NBHA National Open Championship | Dancyville, Haywood County | Southern Shadow's Bootlegger (pointer male), owned and handled by Klaus Schmidt | Source |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Lynn Taylor Memorial Open All-Age and Carroll County Open Derby | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Rebel Gold (pointer male), owned and handled by David Williams | Source |
| Feb 14, 2025 | West Tennessee Open Stakes | Dancyville, Haywood County | Haney's All In (pointer male), owners Steve and Stacey Croy, handler Mark McLean | Source |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 126th National Championship for Bird Dogs | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Erin's Perfect Storm (pointer male), owner Brad Woodie, handler Luke Eisenhart | Source |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Virgil Beasley Sr. Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic | La Vergne, Rutherford County | Hytime Dixie (setter female), owned and handled by Ben Weddington | Source |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Hobart Ames Memorial Classic and Joe Walker Open Derby Classic | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Late Hit, owner Chris Campbell, handler Tom Shenker | Source |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Ames Amateur Joe G. Walker Memorial Field Trial (48th) | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Game Heir (pointer male), owned and handled by Dr. Fred Corder | Source |
| Dec 9, 2024 | National Amateur All-Age Invitational Championship | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Haney's Hurricane Seeker (pointer male), owner/handler David Russell | Source |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Tennessee Valley Field Trial Club Amateur Shooting Dog | La Vergne, Rutherford County | Gentry's Little Jane (pointer female), owner Jimmy Gentry, handler Taylor Henley | Source |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Region 6 Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship | La Vergne, Rutherford County | Foxy Lady Sadie (Irish setter female), owned and handled by Mike Fox | Source |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Carroll County Amateur Field Trial Club Stakes | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Hi N's Dirty Secret (Amateur Shooting Dog), owned and handled by Hank Lewis | Source |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Virgil Beasley Sr. Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic | La Vergne, Rutherford County | Rebel Gold (pointer male), owned and handled by David E. Williams | Source |
| Apr 5, 2024 | United States Amateur All-Age Derby Invitational | Dancyville, Haywood County | Southern Shadows T-Bird (pointer male), owner Lance Servais, handler Brian Peterson | Source |
| Mar 4, 2024 | National Amateur Shooting Dog and Amateur Shooting Dog Derby Championships | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | J Maple Jester (pointer female), owners Joe and Tessa Hughes, handler Joe Hughes | Source |
| Feb 28, 2024 | NBHA National Open Championship | Dancyville, Haywood County | Southern Shadow's Bootlegger (pointer male), owned and handled by Klaus Schmidt | Source |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Lynn Taylor Memorial Open All-Age and Open Derby | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Superstition's Jake, owner Ric Peterson, handler Brodie Byrd | Source |
| Feb 16, 2024 | West Tennessee Open Field Trial | Dancyville, Haywood County | Miller's King Poast, owner Jannie Chapman, handler Korry Rinehart | Source |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 125th National Championship for Bird Dogs | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Touch's Gallatin Fire (pointer male), owner Alex Rickert, handler Mark McLean | Source |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Cajun Open All-Age Classic | Hickory Valley, Hardeman County | Como Thunder (pointer male), handler Brody Byrd | Source |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Region 6 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Southern Ritz Lane (pointer female), owners Brian Peterson and Lance Servais, handler Brian Peterson | Source |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Hobart Ames Memorial Classic (71st renewal) | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Whippoorwill Vette, owner Dale Bush, handler Larry Huffman | Source |
| Jan 5, 2024 | West Tennessee Amateur Field Trial Association Trials | Dancyville, Haywood County | Como Thunder (Amateur All-Age), handler David Russell | Source |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Ames Amateur Joe G. Walker Memorial Field Trial (47th) | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | Haney's Silver Dollar, owned and handled by Chris Cagle | Source |
Winners exactly as published by the organizer or results service. Each row links to its source.
What it takes to win Tennessee field trials
Winners with more than one listed Tennessee title.
| Winner | Wins listed | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Paradise | 2 | Ames Amateur Joe G. Walker Memorial Field Trial (49th) (2025); Region 6 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship (2025) |
| Como Thunder | 2 | Cajun Open All-Age Classic (2024); West Tennessee Amateur Field Trial Association Trials (2024) |
| Foxy Lady Sadie | 2 | Region 6 Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship (2025); Region 6 Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship (2024) |
| Haney's All In | 2 | West Tennessee Field Trial Club Open All-Age and Derby (2026); West Tennessee Open Stakes (2025) |
| Haney's Hurricane Seeker | 2 | Lynn Taylor Memorial Classic (Carroll County Open Stakes) (2026); National Amateur All-Age Invitational Championship (2024) |
| Rebel Gold | 2 | Lynn Taylor Memorial Open All-Age and Carroll County Open Derby (2025); Virgil Beasley Sr. Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic (2024) |
| Southern Shadow's Bootlegger | 2 | NBHA National Open Championship (2025); NBHA National Open Championship (2024) |
When Tennessee field trials are held
Months with the most listed field trials: February, January and December.
Counts every dated event found for this type, past and upcoming.
Where Tennessee field trials are held and who runs them
Each county links to its page with public land, seasons and services nearby.
| Venue or grounds | Where | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ames Plantation | Grand Junction, Hardeman County | 14 |
| La Vergne | La Vergne, Rutherford County | 5 |
| West Tennessee field trial grounds | Dancyville, Haywood County | 4 |
| Dancyville | Dancyville, Haywood County | 3 |
| Huntingdon | Huntingdon, Carroll County | 3 |
| West Tennessee Club grounds | Dancyville, Haywood County | 2 |
| Poole Knobs WMA | La Vergne, Rutherford County | 2 |
| David Williams family grounds | Huntingdon, Carroll County | 1 |
| Powers and Weaver Farms | Hickory Valley, Hardeman County | 1 |
| Currie Farm clubhouse | Dancyville, Haywood County | 1 |
| Smyrna Road grounds | Huntingdon, Carroll County | 1 |
| Quail Creek Farm | Lewisburg, Marshall County | 1 |
| Carroll County Field Trial Club grounds | Huntingdon, Carroll County | 1 |
| Percy Priest WMA Field Trial Grounds | La Vergne, Rutherford County | 1 |
| Adamsville | Adamsville, McNairy County | 1 |
| Union City | Union City, Obion County | 1 |
| Lavinia | Lavinia, Carroll County | 1 |
| Organizer | Events listed |
|---|---|
| AFTCA Region 6 | 4 |
| National Field Trial Champion Association / Ames Plantation | 3 |
| Old Hickory Field Trial Club | 3 |
| Carroll County Field Trial Club | 3 |
| Ames Amateur Joe G. Walker Memorial Field Trial Club | 2 |
| Tennessee Valley Field Trial Club | 2 |
| Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America | 2 |
| Ames Amateur Field Trial Association / Hobart Ames Memorial Field Trial Club | 2 |
| West Tennessee Field Trial Club | 2 |
| United States Amateur Derby Invitational Club; hosted by West Tennessee Field Trial Club | 2 |
| West Tennessee Field Trial Association | 1 |
| Hobart Ames Memorial Field Trial Club / Ames Amateur Field Trial Association | 1 |
| Wolf River Field Trial Club | 1 |
| West Tennessee Open Field Trial Club | 1 |
| Carroll County (Tenn.) Field Trial Club | 1 |
| NBHA; West Tennessee Field Trial Club | 1 |
| Ames Amateur Field Trial Club (host) | 1 |
| United States Amateur Derby Invitational Club; West Tennessee Field Trial Club | 1 |
| Carroll County Amateur Field Trial Club | 1 |
| Ames Amateur Field Trial Club | 1 |
| NBHA; supported by West Tennessee Field Trial Club | 1 |
| Alabama Amateur Field Trial Club (host) | 1 |
| Quail Creek Field Trial Club | 1 |
| West Tennessee Amateur Field Trial Club | 1 |
| Cumberland Field Trial Club | 1 |
| White Oak Hunting Retriever Club (HRC/UKC) | 1 |
| Tennessee River Hunting Retriever Club (HRC/UKC) | 1 |
| Deer River Hunting Retriever Club (HRC/UKC) | 1 |
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Questions about Tennessee field trials
How many field trials are listed in Tennessee?
43 field trials: 4 upcoming and 39 past results.
When is the next field trial in Tennessee?
White Oak HRC Hunt Test, Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026, Adamsville, McNairy County.
Who runs field trials in Tennessee?
AFTCA Region 6, National Field Trial Champion Association / Ames Plantation, Old Hickory Field Trial Club and Carroll County Field Trial Club.
Where are Tennessee field trials held?
Hardeman County, Haywood County, Rutherford County and Carroll County host the most.
What month has the most field trials?
February, counting every dated event listed.
Who has won Tennessee field trials?
The most recent listed winner is Game Pride at United States Amateur Derby Invitational.
How do I enter a Tennessee field trial?
Each event name links to the organizer page, which has entry fees, tickets and deadlines.
Do I need a Tennessee hunting license?
Only for events where you hunt. Youth hunts need the young hunter licensed or exempt and an adult present; banquets, expos, classes and most contests need no license.
How current is this list of field trials?
Checked October 2026 and updated weekly. Past events without a published result drop off.