Annual Meeting 2027 – Learn More & Register

TRAINING THE VERSATILE HUNTING COMPANION

The Finger Lakes Chapter of NAVHDA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping hunters and their versatile dogs reach their full potential. Join our local community for expert training, testing, and field excellence.

Train With Us

Join the Club

Regular field sessions for handlers to work their dogs.

Field Trials

⊕

NAVHDA Testing

Official evaluations from Natural Ability to Utility levels.

✓

Mentorship and shared excellence in hunting dog training.

Community

⧉

New to NAVHDA?

The Finger Lakes Chapter is an organization dedicated to helping hunters and non-hunters alike and their versatile dogs reach their full potential. Join our local community for experienced help training and field excellence.

NAVHDA Testing & Rules
Monthly Training Days
Mentor Support Program
Community Field Events

Start Here

Upcoming Events

Sat, Oct 10
Youth Hunt - Volunteers
Burkhart Kennels
RSVP
Oct 10, 2026, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Burkhart Kennels, 6597 Fairground Rd, Byron, NY 14422, USA
RSVP to volunteer for our annual youth hunt!
Sun, Oct 11
Veterans Hunt - Volunteer
Burkhart Kennels
RSVP
Oct 11, 2026, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Burkhart Kennels, 6597 Fairground Rd, Byron, NY 14422, USA
Come volunteer at our annual veterans hunt!
Sat, Aug 29
Fall Test 2026 - Steak Dinner
3F Club
Details
Aug 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
3F Club, 904 Swann Rd, Youngstown, NY 14174, USA
Steak dinner for the fall test, $30 per dinner.
Fri, Aug 28
Fall Test Weekend 2026 - 3F Club
3F Club
Details
Aug 28, 2026, 7:00 AM
3F Club, 904 Swann Rd, Youngstown, NY 14174, USA
Friday August 28, 2026 Saturday August 29, 2026 Sunday August 30, 2026
Wed, Aug 19
Field Trial - Ringnecks on Broadway
Ringnecks on Broadway
Details
Aug 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ringnecks on Broadway, 3850 Broadway Rd, Alexander, NY 14005, USA