Midwest Tri-State Chukar Championship Series – Event #3
Saturday, September 5th | Sioux Falls NAVHDA Training Grounds
We’re excited to kick off the 2026 Midwest Tri-State Chukar Championship Series!
This is not a NAVHDA test — it’s a competitive but fun, realistic hunting-style event designed to reward good dog work, marksmanship, and efficiency. Our goal is birds, camaraderie, and a great day in the field.
E-collars are allowed.
We encourage you to hunt your dog like you would during pheasant season — steady, efficient, and controlled.
This event is Event #3 of a 3‑Event Championship Series, where dogs accumulate points toward a season title.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, September 5th
- Location: NAVHDA Training Grounds – Sioux Falls
- Start Time: 7:00 AM
- End Time: 5:30 PM
- Entry Fee: $125 per dog
- Dog Slots: 30 total (first come, first served)
Championship Series Format (2026 Season)
This year we are expanding to a 3‑event championship series.
- Dogs earn Championship Points based on placement at each event.
- Best 2 of 3 finishes count toward the season title.
- Dogs must compete in at least two events to qualify for a championship award.
- Open and Puppy divisions accumulate points separately.
Standings will be posted after each event.
Competition Format (Per Event)
We will run two divisions:
- Open Class – Adult pointing breeds
- Puppy Class – Pointing breeds under 16 months at first event
Each dog may harvest a maximum of 4 birds.
Run Ends When:
- 4 birds are harvested, or
- 20 minutes expires
Birds missed by a previous dog remain in play.
You are not required to take one bird per field — if your dog finds and harvests four in the first field, your run is complete.
Official Scoring Categories
Categories:
- Established point (minimum 2 seconds)
- Retrieve within one step of handler
- Birds harvested (maximum 4)
- Unused time (efficiency matters)
Score Multipliers
- Points ×75
- Retrieves ×25
- Birds Harvested ×200
- Unused Minutes ×60
- Unused Seconds ×1
Efficiency and clean dog work are heavily rewarded.
Series Bonus Points
In addition to placement points, dogs may earn bonus championship points for:
- Highest single score over the 3 events (per division): +10 point
- Clean Retrieve Card (4 retrieves): +10 point
- 4 shots/4 birds/4 points/4 retrieves: +10 point
Bonus points apply to championship standings, not raw event scores.
Bird Handling Notes
If a dog catches or scoops a bird, judges will handle the situation according to event rules and scoring standards. Dogs are expected to establish point prior to flush to earn full point credit.
Handler Requirements
- You may not observe bird planting for your dog or the three dogs preceding you.
- Judges’ decisions are final.
- Safe gun handling and sportsmanship are required at all times.
Awards
At event for each division:
At the final event for each division:
- Series Champion - Traveling Trophy
- Their picture on the Homepage slideshow the following year
- Dog Bowl with Championship Lettering for each division
- $250
- Bragging rights for the 2027 season
Season-long consistency will determine the champions.
Specialty awards:
- The Jekyll & Hyde Award (Largest Gap between low and high score)
- First strike award (Shortest time to first productive point)
Lunch Included
We’ll be grilling at the grounds:
- Free for competitors and bird planters
- $10 for spectators and guests
