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2010 BSS Upland Field Trial
January 16-17, 2010
The Clinton House Shooting Preserve, Clinton SC
(ML King Holiday weekend)
When most folks think about hunting with
a Boykin Spaniel they imagine a cold morning in the swamp shooting ducks. But
with hunting season coming soon some are planning trips to the woods and
prairies to pursue upland game. Out west for pheasants or up north for grouse
and woodcock. Maybe the best of both, ducks in the morning and pheasant in the
afternoon, a Boykin version of surf and turf. If you are like many of us you
have noticed your Boykins abilities as a flushing dog.
Even though the
Boykin is generally used as a retriever, their desire to quarter a field and
flush is a joy they can't seem to contain. The BSS recognized this trait and
began a Spaniel testing and training program that is second to none. Every
January the Society holds its BSS Upland Field Trial. This event is the only
one of its kind that allows Boykins to compete in an organized flushing field
trial. This year the Society is sponsoring three stakes for Novice,
Intermediate and Open dogs. All the current rules and entry forms are on the
web site and can be downloaded at your convenience.
If you are not
interested in the competition, you are welcome to come out and see all the dogs
and join in the side fun. This year we will be hosting a group pheasant tower
shoot and the popular Crazy Quail Shootout will be rerun. The Crazy Quail is a
land version of our spring Duck Dog Shootout. You and your dog will be
challenged to bring down three quail and retrieve them with the fewest shells
in as short a time as possible. Sign up will be at the event, so bring your
guns and shells. As usual there will be lunch catered every day and a banquet
Saturday night with auctions and raffles. If you are interested in the banquet
only just download the entry form, check banquet only, and mail it in. You will
be welcomed to a once a year sight of brown dogs, blaze orange and
friendship.
Getting There:
The Clinton House is located
approximately 25 miles south of Spartanburg SC, just off Interstate I-26. The
Address is 15171 Hwy 56 North, Clinton, SC 29325
Group discounted lodging is available at the Quality
Inn 864-833-5558
On site camping is available call Bill Crites at
803-730-7198 or email wcrites307@bellsouth.net
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