Information about upcoming APLA hunt tests in our region.
SPRING APLA HUNT TEST #1, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, May 25-26, 2024
LOCATION: Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve
ADDRESS: 2951 Curran Road, Ione CA
IMPORTANT TIMES/DATES:
- Handlers’ Meeting: Friday at 6 pm, on test grounds for all stakes.
- Saturday/Sunday check-in time: 7:00 am on test grounds (signs will direct you)
- Dry camping will be available
LODGING INFO: * in front of those that are dog friendly NOTE THIS IS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SO PLAN TO BOOK LODGING FAR IN ADVANCE
- *Several VRBO’s in Ione or nearby Plymouth, Jackson, and Sutter Creek, CA
- *Best Western Amador Inn, 200 S State Hwy 49, Jackson, CA 95642, (209) 223-0211 (10.8 miles away)
- *Rest Boutique Hotel, 9372 Main St, Plymouth, CA 95669, (209) 245-6315
RESTAURANT INFO:
Numerous restaurants nearby
JUDGES:
Master/Advanced Judges: Julie Bates, Gary Oakes
Certified Judges: Lily Lo, Don Banducci/Julie Moore
HUNT TEST COMMITTEE:
HT Chair: Julie Moore, 509-960-1971, [email protected]
HT Secretary: Lily Lo, 360-508-0022, [email protected]
FOR QUESTIONS: Contact the HT Chair
SPRING APLA HUNT TEST #2, WESTERN WASHINGTON, June 22-23, 2024
LOCATION: Waterdog Kennel
ADDRESS: 199 Proffitt Road, Centralia, WA 98531
IMPORTANT TIMES/DATES:
- Handlers’ Meeting: Friday at 6 pm, on test grounds for all stakes.
- Saturday/Sunday check-in time: 7:00 am on test grounds (signs will direct you)
- Dry camping will be available
LODGING INFO: * in front of those that are dog friendly
- *La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1225 Mellen St, Centralia, WA 98531, 360-669-8110
- *Thousand Trails Chehalis, 2228 Centralia Alpha Rd, Chehalis, WA 98532-9402
- *The Relax Inn, 550 W Parkland Drive, Chehalis, WA , 360-748-8608 (rooms approx. $85, pet fee)
- *Best Western Park Place Inn and Suite, 201 Interstate Avenue, Chehalis, WA, 360-748-4040, (rooms approx. $150, two pets of any size, $20/night)
- *Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 730 NW Liberty Plaza, Chehalis, WA, 360-740-1800 (rooms approx. $150, two pets of any size, $35/night)
RESTAURANT INFO:
Numerous restaurants in nearby Chehalis and Centralia.
JUDGES:
Master/Advanced Judges: Scott Dunn, Lily Lo
Certified Judges: Don Banducci/Julie Moore, Gary Oakes
HUNT TEST COMMITTEE:
HT Chair/Secretary: Lily Lo, 360-508-0022, [email protected]
FOR QUESTIONS: Contact the HT Chair
PAST APLA HUNT TESTS:
April 1-2, 2017 at Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve in Ione, CA.
September 24-25, 2016 at Lord Hill Game Preserve, Hwy 2 in Monroe, WA.
FALL 2015: September 26-27, 2015 at Lord Hill Game Preserve, Hwy 2 in Monroe, WA.
Here is the video from the 2015 Fall Hunt Test:
FALL 2014: September 27-28, 2014 at Lord Hill Game Preserve, Hwy 2 in Monroe, WA. This test is in the books! 9 new CPR, 1 APR, 2 MPR dogs passed. See a video of this event here.