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Current Events & Recent Photos
At the Bird Dog Museum
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2011 |
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SAT. DEC. 17 |
Annual National Bird Dog Museum Volunteer Appreciation
Stew Dinner - Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the BDF
Auditorium, Invitations are mailed to each volunteer. |
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2012 |
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WED - SAT February 8, 9,10,11th, 2012 |
The Annual English Springer Spaniel Hall of Fame “Classic”
Field Trials will be held Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of
February 8, 9,10,11th, 2012. The event location is near LaGrange, TN, which
is approximately two miles from The National Bird Dog Museum in Grand
Junction. For more information, please direct inquiries to the persons
involved in this trial. |
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SAT. FEB. 11TH |
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH
The 2012 Field Trial Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are scheduled to
be held at The National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, TN on Saturday,
February 11th. The Morning session Ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m., Sat.,
February 11th, 2012 for the Spaniels and Retrievers. Luncheon will be served
at 11:30 a.m. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. for the Pointing
Dog breeds. |
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SAT. FEB. 11TH |
THE DRAWING FOR THE ORDER OF RUNNING
OF THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE AMES PLANTATION WILL BE HELD SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 11TH .
Please check the Ames Plantation’s website at
www.amesplantation.org for further details and updates) |
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SUN. FEB. 12TH |
Sunday, February 12th, 2012: 8:00 a.m. - Annual BDF Board of
Directors meeting at The National Bird Dog Museum. |
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MON. FEB. 13TH |
The Field Trials at the Ames Plantation will start Monday,
February 13th , 2012 (Always depending on weather conditions. Please
check the Ames Plantation’s website at
www.amesplantation.org for further details and updates) |
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SUN. FEB. 26TH |
2012 AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship - Kickoff Party,
The National Bird Dog Museum Auditorium, Sunday, Feb. 26th , 2012 - Social
begins at 5:00 p.m., Banquet at 6:00 p.m. |
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MON. FEB. 27TH |
Running of the 2012 AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship
scheduled to be held at the Ames Plantation commences Monday, Feb. 27th
(tentative). See the AKC official press release regarding this
competition below. For more information or updates, we suggest you
consult the AKC website page:
http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4467 |
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AKC PRESS RELEASE |
2012 AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship to Run at
Historic Ames Plantation in TN
– Area Rich in Bird Dog History –
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the 2012 AKC Pointing
Breed Gun Dog Championship will take place at the Ames Plantation near Grand
Junction, TN, beginning Monday, February 27, 2012. The area has been long
associated with bird dogs: the first organized field trial in the U.S. was
held near Memphis, TN in 1874 and the American Field National Championship
has been held on the Ames Plantation since 1915. Grand Junction is also home
of the Bird Dog Museum, which preserves the history of the sport.
“We are very pleased to be running at Ames and feel this event provides a
unique opportunity to appreciate the sport’s rich history,” said Doug
Ljungren, AKC’s AVP of Performance Events. “Pointing breed enthusiasts will
be able to watch great bird dogs and also visit both the Ames Plantation and
the Bird Dog Museum to learn more about the history of their sport.”
The Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship is the largest National Championship
open to all pointing breeds. The traditional format of the event will be
modified in 2012 to fit the historic courses at Ames, with only one
Championship stake run. The one hour, non-retrieving, two series event will
run for a total of 12 days, on birds native to the Plantation. The entry
will be capped at 132 dogs.
Qualifiers for the 2012 event will include dogs that have earned their AKC
Field Championship or Amateur Field Championship title or dogs that have
placed in large stakes in 2011. In order to ensure representation of all
breeds, dogs that win their breed’s 2011 AKC National Gun Dog Championship
stake (Open or Amateur) will have a spot automatically reserved. The winners
of the 2011 AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship held in Idaho will also
have a spot reserved.
Event Chairman Ken Blackman, a resident of western Tennessee, has already
been impressed with the local support shown for the trial. “The community
has been extremely welcoming. Due to the region’s long involvement with bird
dogs, sporting dog events are appreciated, and this area understands and is
grateful for the business these events bring to the community,” he said.
“The local Chambers of Commerce, community groups and businesses are
pitching in to ensure the success of the Gun Dog Championship. Our thanks
also go to Dr. Rick Carlisle and his staff at the Ames Plantation for their
assistance!”
Major sponsors of the 2012 AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship include
Purina (the official dog food sponsor of the AKC Gun Dog Championship), Tri-Tronics,
Eukanuba Pet Food, Garmin International, SportDOG, Hardeman and Fayette
County Chambers of Commerce, Bank of Fayette County and the Hobart Ames
Foundation.
For more information, visit the AKC Pointing Breed
Gun Dog Championship page. The page will be updated throughout 2011.
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For more information call: 731-764-2058 |
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Recent Photos |
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” National Bird Hunter’s Association (NBHA)
Annual Banquet and Awards Program attendees.
The event was held at the National Bird Dog Museum, August 13, 2011”
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May 28th, 2011-The Essay Awards
Ceremony
MacKenzie Paige Walker, Second Place 2010-2011 Essay Contest winner and
senior at
Fayette Academy, Somerville, TN is shown receiving her achievement plaque.
Pictured L-R: Winner’s English Instructor, Ms. Sarah Belle Day, Mrs. Laura
Walker,
MacKenzie Paige Walker & The Bird Dog Foundation’s Education Coordinator, L.
Cogbill. |
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PROCLAMATION OF
CONGRATULATIONS - MISSOURI STATE LEGISLATURE
Pictured L to R: David Smith, BDF Executive Director;
Missouri State Representative, Eric Burlison, Springfield District;
Willis Corbett, St. Louis, representing Anheuser-Busch;
BDF Board President, Dale Bush, College Station, TX, holding
proclamation of congratulations from the Missouri State Legislature;
Tim Ripperger, Asst. Commissioner, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Jefferson
City, MO;
Russell Clarkson, manager of Central Distributors, Jackson, TN; and
Don Arnold, Field Trial Sportsmen’s Assoc., Rogersville, Missouri. |
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 Artist
and Author Wayne Simmons (pictured here with Gift Shop Manager, Patricia
Belt) attended the recent February activities at the National Bird Dog
Museum. Wayne was on hand for a book signing of his book: “The Story
of Jules Verne”. Also, a drawing to win a head study of one’s
dog to be painted by Wayne Simmons was held. The winner was Mr. Delmar
Smith, who is a Two-Time Field Trial Hall of Fame Inductee.
Copies of Wayne’s books and prints are available through the Museum Gift
Shop. See the Gift Shop section of this website for more information.
See our Links section for more information on Wayne Simmons’ books and
art.
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“A successful Field trip for pre-school youngsters was held April 13,
2011, with a live demonstration by TN Wildlife Resources Agency’s Game
Warden Officer, Ms. Amy Snider-Spencer and her highly trained K-9 Agent:
“Jake” , the yellow Labrador Retriever. Assisting Amy with the
demonstration was Hardeman County TWRA agent, Brandon Lee. David Smith
gave the children a tour through the Museum and fun was had by all.” |
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April 13, 2011 Oakland FT Pre Sch
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April 13, 2011 Oakland FT Pre Sch
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April 13, 2011 Oakland FT Pre Sch
“Visiting pre-schoolers are fascinated by the Count Noble display at
the Museum as seen through the glass display case of Count Noble” |
April 13, 2011 Oakland FT Pre Sch
AMY SNIDER & K-9 JAKE |
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 Rick
Smith, Pro Dog Trainer, Hosts
Benefit for National Bird Dog Museum
“It starts with a puppy,” says Oklahoma trainer, Rick Smith. Smith was
in west Tennessee recently conducting his spellbinding seminar for
sporting dog owners wishing to learn tips on training and working their
own dogs. Attendees came from as far away as Texas and Georgia for
the intensive 2-day course held at the West TN Field Trial grounds near
Dancyville, TN. Smith donated all his registration fees to the
National Bird Dog Museum; the event raised $3,000. To learn more,
visit www.birddogfoundation.com |
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Alfred Burton, Owner of Burton’s Sugar Farm, is seen here (center)
preparing the fried catfish and hush puppies along with his staff
members Earnest Yager (background) and Franklin Stanford
(foreground) for the Feb. 17, 2011 Catfish Supper & Social held for
Field Trialers”
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May 6, 2011:
Groundbreaking Ceremony
for the New Sporting Dog Wing: |
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President of the Board, Dale Bush, of College Station, TX, makes
remarks during the May 6th Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New
Sporting Dog Wing.
Photo by Cathy Bush. |
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 May
6, 2011: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Sporting Dog Wing:
Pictured here, L-R: TN State Representative Barrett Rich, District #
94; BDF Board President, Mr. Dale Bush; Contractor for the New Wing,
Mr. Greg Grinder of Grinder-Haizlip Construction Co. ; and Engineer
Robert Nelson of Grinder-Haizlip Construction Co.
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 Distinguished
guests and their various breeds of dogs attended the Groundbreaking
Ceremony. Pictured L-R: Mr. Kerr with
English Springer Spaniel; Mr. Richard Pulliam of Grand Junction, TN
with his champion Brittany, “Grand Junction Jake”. Jake has had 32
Trial Placements, 6 times American Field Trial. Jake recently won
the Illinois Trial Clubs Dog of the Year in the all age category;
Breeder and Trainer, Ken Blackman of Wolf River Kennels located in
Williston, TN, kneeling alongside Ms. Jane Cherry with German
Shorthaired Pointer ; Mr. Blake Kukar of Dancyville, TN with Vizsla;
Ms. Betty Shearouse with Red Setter, BDF Staff Member, Patricia
Belt, with Weimaraner. BDF Executive Director, David Smith, is seen
at the podium and BDF Board President, Dale Bush is alongside him
with red jacket on.
Photo courtesy Cathy Bush. |
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 Pictured
with shovels, L-R: Hardeman County (TN) Chamber of Commerce
Director, Mr. Rob Jensik; Former BDF President, Capt. (RET) Garette
Lockee,( TN); Mr. Larry Todd, BDF Board Member, (TN); Dr. John A.
Webb, (TX); BDF Board Member; 2x Hall of Fame Inductee and BDF Board
Member, Mr. Delmar Smith of Huntsmith Kennels, (OK); BDF President,
Dale Bush (TX); Grand Jct. Mayor Curtis Lane; Hardeman County Mayor,
Willie Spencer; BDF Board Member and Field Trial Hall of Famer , Mr.
Joe G. Walker; BDF Board Member, Mr. James O. Chase, Jr.; Rick
Smith, Trainer, Huntsmith Kennels (OK); and State of TN District 94
Representative and House Majority Whip, Mr. Barrett Rich.
Photo courtesy Cathy Bush. |
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 Pictured:
L-R: BDF President, Dale Bush; Rick Smith, Trainer; Mrs. Richard
Pulliam; Mrs. James Chase; Ms. Mary Karbiner; Dr. John Webb, BDF Board
Member; Delmar Smith, BDF Board Member; Mr. James Chase and Mr. Neil
Mace. Photo
Courtesy Cathy Bush. |
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 May
6th, 2011, Groundbreaking Reception. Pictured, seated
at table, L-R: Dr. Thomas Morgan,
Founder’s Perpetual
Member; Mr. Rick Smith of Huntsmith Kennels, Ms. Mary Karbiner, Mr.
Bill Norvel and Mr. Ken Blackman (not facing camera). |
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 The
BDF’s volunteer, professional photographer, Ms. Vera Courtney.
Thank you Vera, for all your great work!
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“Over 165 proud parents, teachers and winning students assemble for the
2011 K-12 Student Art Contest Awards Ceremony which was held April 2,
2011.” |
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