Our Spring AKC hunt tests will be held on 4/18/2026 and 4/19/2026 at Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area – WEST GROUNDS (Wilmington Exit 1.5 miles West of I-55.)

IDNR and AKC protocols will be followed as approved.

Come on out and enjoy what your Weimaraners were bred to do!  Watch the excitement in your dogs eyes, as they run through the field in pure athletic fashion on a quest for that almighty bird scent.  You will be watching poetry in motion.  Once you encounter your first quintessential point you just might catch a thing called “bird dog fever.” So come out and enjoy the day!  Meet your fellow members, and make some new friends. Our club has a wealth of knowledgeable people all willing to share with you!

Please reach out with any questions you have!  This is a great opportunity to get your pup out and exposed to the fun of the field!

Come on out and enjoy what your Weimaraners were bred to do!  Watch the excitement in your dogs eyes, as they run through the field in pure athletic fashion on a quest for that almighty bird scent.  You will be watching poetry in motion.  Once you encounter your first quintessential point you just might catch a thing called “bird dog fever.” So come out and enjoy the day!  Meet your fellow members, and make some new friends. Our club has a wealth of knowledgeable people all willing to share with you!

John Cernak has been in touch with our bird supplier. He does have birds for us.

The weekend of March 23rd and 24th, Quail are $7.65/bird and Chukar are $11.25/bird.
Birds are really getting hard to get and as you can see prices are going up. If you are
planning to attend any of these days, you will need to pre-order birds by calling John at
815-806-5243.

THE DEADLINE TO ORDER FUN DAY BIRDS IS MARCH 12.

Please reach out with any questions you have!  This is a great opportunity to get your pup out and exposed to the fun of the field!

Come on out and enjoy what your Weimaraners were bred to do!  Watch the excitement in your dogs eyes, as they run through the field in pure athletic fashion on a quest for that almighty bird scent.  You will be watching poetry in motion.  Once you encounter your first quintessential point you just might catch a thing called “bird dog fever.” So come out and enjoy the day!  Meet your fellow members, and make some new friends. Our club has a wealth of knowledgeable people all willing to share with you!

A limited quantity of birds (quail if available) will be available by contacting John Cernak via E-mail (mjcern@msn.com) or phone (312-907-2595.)  Please reach out with any questions you have!  This is a great opportunity to get your pup out and exposed to the fun of the field!

Check back soon for more information!

We will be holding a WCA sponsored Shooting Ratings test on Sunday March 2oth, 2022.

WHERE: Des Plaines Conservation Area, 24621 N. River Rd, Wilmington, IL
60481

TIME: 8:00 AM CDST

Premium pages can be found here: 2023 Ratings Premium Page 1 and 2023 Shooting Ratings Premium PAGE 2

More information coming soon!