The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) is a legally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to fostering, improving, promoting and protecting the versatile hunting dog in North America. Underlying these aims is the desire to serve the interests of game conservation, the prevention of cruelty to animals, and good sportsmanship, by encouraging hunters to use dogs that are well-trained in work before and after the shot, on land and in the water.
Purposes
- To educate all interested persons in the techniques of training versatile hunting dogs, to conduct tests of versatile hunting dog breeds in North America and maintain records of such tests for all interested persons and to promote selective breeding and population control of versatile hunting dog breeds.
- To prevent cruelty to animals by the use of properly trained hunting dogs.
- No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall consist of carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation and the corporation shall not intervene in any political campaign.
- The corporation shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, religion, or any legally proscribed classification, in its programs, activities, or employment practices.
This is an independent web site maintained by the Illowa Chapter. The IIllowa Chapter does not and is not authorized to speak or act on behalf of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, Inc. The accuracy of any statements or information posted on or derived from use of this web site is not verified and may not reasonably be relied upon.
Good Dogs!
Good Times!
Our Chapter includes a variety of versatile breeds from the German Shorthair to the Bracco Italiano, and everything in between.
One of our favorite events for the year is the Youth Pheasant Hunt.
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Announcements:
The 22nd Annual Fun Hunt and Trap Shoot April 4, 2026
Illowa NAVHDA > Fun Hunt > Annual Fun Hunt Registration Form
Kyle Hough Training Clinic - July 18-19, 2026, Brushdale Hunting Preserve
Limited registration. Open to Illowa Chapter Members only until 4/4/2026 Noon. If openings are still
available at that time it will open to other NAVHDA Members.
Registration is through Eventbrite: Kyle Hough Training Clinic Tickets, Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM | Eventbrite
6th Annual Jerry Houtekier Youth Pheasant Hunt - October 17, 2026
The plans are underway for the 6th Annual Jerry Houtekier Youth Pheasant. As always there will be no charge for youth to participate in the great outdoor event. All guns, ammo, blaze orange, eye/ear protection, and food was provided. There is NO COST for this program thanks to NAVHDA International, Illowa Chapter NAVHDA, Midwest North NADKC, Louisa County Pheasant & Quail Forever, Tyson Foods, Caseys of Wapello and generous donations from other friends and area sponsors.
The 2026 Annual Meeting scheduled for January 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM
It was a great meeting. Well attended. Lots of topics discussed and the 2026 schedule set.
5th Annual Jerry Houtekier Youth Pheasant Hunt - October 18, 2025
14 Youth received a review of hunting safety and rules followed by gun safety and trapshooting, game identification, hunting dog demonstration and pheasant hunt..
http://www.illowanavhda.org/Training/Special-Event-Registration
We Made The Cover - We made the cover of the VHD January 2019 magazine.
Considering Joining Our Chapter? - If you are a prospective member, we invite and encourage you to join us for a Chapter Training Day. It is the best way to see first hand what our Chapter is all about, and to meet some of our Members. You will also undoubtedly come away from the Day with your training questions answered, as well as a new training tip or technique. Contact us for more information, or Join Today!