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Registration for Georgia Region fall field trials opens today (June 1)! To register, you can email NSTRAgaregion@gmail.com or reach out to the trial chairman. If you’ve never experienced NSTRA field trials before, we invite you to come watch
In the Georgia Region of NSTRA, field trialing is for the whole family! Come join us! Bring your family, including the 4-footed ones. 😉 #georgianstra #nstra #georgiabirddogs #birddogs
The all-important “retrieve” part of National Shoot to Retrieve! #nstra #birddogs #retrievingdog #uplandhunting #germanshorthairpointer
Check out the Georgia Region of NSTRA! We’re about healthy competition, a friendly family environment, and creating better bird dogs. To learn more, email us at NSTRAgaregion@gmail.com #nstra #birddogs #englishsetter #georgiaoutdoors #uplandhu
The beauty of the point. In NSTRA, all registered pointing breeds are welcome. #englishsetter #brittanyspaniel #englishpointer #germanshorthairpointer #germanwirehairedpointer
Building better bird dogs. #NSTRA #birddogs #englishsetter #fieldtrialdogs #dogsofinstagram
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Upcoming Events

  • Griffin October Trial

    October 17 & 18 2026

    A Double Double Trial @ 1099 Stelle Rd., Griffin, GA 30223 $50 per brace

    Trial Chairman Dan Connor

    danielconnor14@gmail.com

  • Ball Ground October Trial

    October 24 &25 2026

    A Double Double Trial at Gold and Grass Farms 335 Yellow Creek Rd, Ball Ground, GA $50 per brace

    Trial Chairman Tim Smelser

    tjsmelser@earthlink.net

  • Ball Ground November Trial

    November 13,14 & 15 2026

    A Triple Double Trial at Gold and Grass Farms 335 Yellow Creek Rd, Ball Ground, GA $50 per brace

    Trial Chairman Ken Buck

    kab54@bellsouth.net

All About the Good Times!

The Georgia Region of NSTRA was established in 1990 and has been going strong ever since. We are a close-knit community of bird hunters who host field trials at venues across the state — competitive events held in a welcoming environment that the entire family can enjoy.

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FAQs

  • A dog with less than 7 open points. There is no maximum age on Amatuer Dogs.


  • A dog that has earned at least 7 open points.

  •  New members can have an experienced handler walk with them for 8 Braces in Weekend Trials, the mentor can be a gunner if needed. Only 6 people are allowed on the field at a time.

  • Everyone is welcome and encouraged to clean fields before a trial starts. This is essential if there has been practice, or a trial the day before. Field cleaning is also available at the end of the day if daylight permits.

  • Fill out the official registration forms, and send them to the Trial Chairmen, The forms can be sent by Mail, Email, or Electronic Registration if Available. Brace fees can be paid at the trail. Please remember if your dog is drawn in the trail you owe for the brace fees. If scheduling conflicts come up or your dog goes into heat, please notify the trial chairmen as soon as possible. 

  • On NSTRA website go to the Event Calendar, Click on the event, and show braces.