a training grounds $$$$ question

The place I train most often is $10 for the first dog, $5 for additional dogs. There is a sign in sheet and box to drop the money into as you enter the property. You can also purchase a season pass for $300. Easy access to fields and ponds via roads and ATV use makes it even easier. First come, first serve on training areas but there are 8 ponds and plenty of land to train on so it's not usually an issue. If you want a specific pond or area, get there early.

http://www.burlingtonranch.com/Training_Facility.html


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blind ambition said:

That is a wonderful looking property, how early in the year can the water be used?

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It depends a bit on the year but usually mid to late April is a safe bet.


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vScottv said:

How did you ever get out of that place?

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That's funny right there.

We're lucky here in that a local club allows unlimited, year round access to 300 plus acres with some decent water included in your annual membership of $35 per family.

It's about a 45 min drive for me. About 40 for the Burlington Ranch I mentioned earlier. Can't complain.

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Wade said:

What do field trial clubs pay land owners when they use their property for trials in such places as Georgia or Texas?

Do they pay a set amount per dog or a flat fee for the weekend? Or do the entire proceeds from the trial go to the land owners?

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If that were the case how could clubs afford to hold trials?

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Wade said:

Easy, everything is paid for, birds, judges, shells, etc. and what is left over goes to pay the land owners for the use of the property.

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Huh....so who pays for broken wingers, missing radios, other broken and misplaced misc. equipment?

Maybe it's just me but the clubs I'm a member of can't afford to hold tests for long if they just break even every time.

To answer your first question, around here it's anywhere from $1000 - $1500 per event or $10 per entry depending on where the
test is held.

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