Providing Competitive Hunting Opportunities to Bird Hunters Nationwide

The North American Gun Dog Association (NAGDA) provides bird dog owners the opportunity to improve their hunting skills and develop the instinctive abilities of their four-legged partners.  NAGDA welcomes hunters from all walks of life and encourages participation by men and women of all ages and dogs of all skill levels.  A total of nine divisions allow hunters to compete at a level suited to both themselves and their dogs, and encourages youth participation as a means of educating today's up-and-comers about safe hunting practices in a fun and competitive environment.

Sanctioned NAGDA events are held across the country at affiliated hunt club year-round, with Nationals being held at the beginning of April every year.

NAGDA reserves the right to refuse entry from anyone

NAGDA NEWS

Rules were revised and updated September 17, 2025

Congratulations to all of the NAGDA members and their dogs for their participation at the 2026 NAGDA Nationals!

The 2026 NAGDA Nationals were held April 9th - April 12th at MJ’s Upland Dog Haven in Goodland, KS.

NAGDA members from 8 states, consisting of 140 entries spent 4 days competing in 11 divisions.

Thank you to our members for your participation and support throughout the season!!

Thank you to the Board of Directors for their dedication and diligent planning of a very successful season and Nationals!!

Thank you to MJ’s for hosting the Nationals and to all of their staff for their hard work throughout the Nationals!!

Thank you to our Sponsors for their support of NAGDA!!

Congratulations to everyone who attended, competed and enjoyed the Nationals!!

A special Congratulations to our Top 5 humans and their dogs for without them none of this is possible!!

Top 5 Photo Credit: Get to the Point Photography