New podcast episode! Planning Out A Hunt Test/Field Trial Season 🎙 A successful field trial or hunt test season doesn't happen by accident. If you're a planner like me, then you'll enjoy this topic. 😜 In this episode, I walk you through how to plan your season strategically instead of just signing up for every event that pops up on the calendar. We talk about starting with your goals (Earning a specific title? Gaining experience? Confidence-building?), then looking at what's actually offered in your area and when. I break down how to choose which events to attend based on: – The type of grounds and how they suit your dog – Travel distance and logistics – The judges and their style – The overall atmosphere and culture of the hosting club We also dive into practical considerations like how much training time you realistically need between events, how weather can impact performance, and how to decide which stakes or levels to enter. I end by talking about the off-season — how to use that time wisely and make time for rest. -- The Accidental Bird Dog Podcast is sponsored by OnX Hunt and part of the HerUpland Podcast Network.