Versatile Hunting Dog articles
“There Is No āIā In Team,” by Sara and Jake Heesacker, April 2023, page 4 [regarding their journey through the Apprentice Judge Program and getting it all done].
“Elevating The Experience,” Sara Heesacker, April 2022, page 14 [the story of how our youth program — Team Elevate — was started].
“Making The Most of Your Training Day,” John Harris and Sara Heesacker, March 2022, page 14 [If you are coming to your first training day, read this; there might also be some new ideas for folks who have been before].
“Reflections Of A First Time Handler,” John Harris, July 2021, page 4 [regarding the NA test].
A Resource Guide for Beginners
Annual Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes
2021 Annual Meeting Minutes
2020 Annual Meeting Minutes
RMC-NAVHDA Test Day Volunteer Positions
Bird Release Permit

If you want to release birds on CPW properties (Cobb Lake or Banner Lakes)
on your own, ie not on one of RMC-Navhda’s sponsored training days, you will have to acquire a permit from CPW at the address below. A $20 fee (currently) will be assessed. This can all be accomplished by e-mail, if you prefer.
2023 application in Word or Fillable PDF.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Northeast Regional Office
Attn: Chasta LaBass
6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: (303) 291-7246
Fax: (303) 291-7114
E-mail: [email protected]
February 9th 2020 Training Day Presentations
- Strategic Planning
- Entering your dogs mind
- Nik Wright’s presentation on Scouting Fields
2019 March Homework
2019 February 10 Training Day
NAVHDA Forms
Additional information is available at NAVHDA Forms Express, especially regarding testing information, membership, and youth outreach programs.
2018 Training Information
Obedience Training
February 24, 2018 Obedience Training Homework
March 10 homework
Test Day Checklists
Volunteer hours