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.
This Hunt Test is held under Rules and Procedures of the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
OPEN TO ALL POINTING BREEDS, BITCHES IN SEASON MAY NOT COMPETE
***** Tracking Collars Allowed*****
The use of AKC approved tracking collars will be permitted in all levels, and will follow AKC regulations pertaining to the use of tracking collars. Information on approved tracking collars can be found here.
Online entries will be accepted via the BirdDog Stakes website. Please see links below.
Premium can be found here: WCNI BirdDog Stakes
Or Download Premium directly from here: WCNI_HT_Premium_Spring_2026
Running order for both can be found here: Will be posted after Drawing.