Upcoming APLA Hunt Tests in the Northwest

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

  1. *Several VRBO’s in Ione or nearby Plymouth, Jackson, and Sutter Creek, CA
  2. *Best Western Amador Inn, 200 S State Hwy 49, Jackson, CA 95642, (209) 223-0211 (10.8 miles away)
  3. *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

  1. *La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1225 Mellen St, Centralia, WA 98531, 360-669-8110
  2. *Thousand Trails Chehalis, 2228 Centralia Alpha Rd, Chehalis, WA 98532-9402
  3. *The Relax Inn, 550 W Parkland Drive, Chehalis, WA , 360-748-8608 (rooms approx. $85, pet fee)
  4. *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)
  5. *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.