Versatile Hunting Dog Federation (VHDF) in Saskatchewan

Next Blood Tracking Test: summer 2026, near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

This webpage was last updated on April 13, 2026 by Sheila Schmutz

Blood Tracking Test Details

A Blood Tracing Training session will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 near Alvena, Saskatchewan. Brent Grabowski will lead this session with assistance from others.

A Blood Tracking Test will be hosted by VHDF-Canada at a later date in the summer of 2026. Please download and complete the entry form. This test is being organized by Brent Grabowski, on behalf of VHDF-Canada. Brent will contact the participants about the starting time, which will be influenced by the weather prediction.

The fee is $25 and entrants must be members of VHDF-Canada to run. Information on how to join.

2026 Test Entrants

Judges

Information on training, scoring, etc. is available here.

Please email Sheila Schmutz (sheila.schmutz@usask.ca) regarding updates to this website.

Facilities

The training site is 2.5 km (1.5 mi) N and 1.5 km (1 mi) E of Alvena, Saskatchewan; or 60 km (40 mi) NE of Saskatoon, along Highway 41.

The abandoned farm site includes an outhouse and some shade from trees, and a metal roofed shelter, which can be tarped on the sides if weather is rainy, windy, or cold. There is a firepit and a portable stove will be on the site.

A Co-op store with many items and snacks is open on Friday & Saturday from 9 to 6, but not on Sunday. Bring lawn chairs and other items for your comfort.

Spectators

Visitors are welcome to watch from the starting area.

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