Testing Info and List of Judges

Testing Requirements

To participate, you must be a member in good standing with ABTA. You'll need to start with the 'Started' level test and progress in sequential order.

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Started Level Certification

Our Started level certification ensures the dog and handler have a basic foundation for wounded game recovery.

Seasoned Level Certification

The Seasoned level certification shows the dog and handler are sufficient enough to handle the majority of situations, from wait times to property lines. The dog demonstrates the ability to handle common lay times, distance, and scent challenges.

Finished Level Certification

The Finished level certification shows the dog and handler are prepared for the toughest situations. The dog demonstrates the ability to handle lengthy lay times, longer distances, terrain challenges, other animal distractions, and more difficult scent challenges.

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ABTA Certified Judges

List of Judges

Alabama:

Billy Hodgson- (251) 454-8878

Landon Manning- (205) 837-5125

Alex Hood- (205) 767-8524

Arkansas:

Ethan Young- (870) 260-5532

Florida:

Kenny Mullins- (850) 838-6101

Kerree Patterson- (850) 816-9389

John Vaughn- (850) 838-7105

Jason Beyer- (850) 322-8118

Travis Bozeman- (850) 508-3907

Kassidy Long- (904) 742-4035

Kayla & Daniel Tyer- (904) 208-8993

Ralph Bennett- (904) 759-1487

Georgia:

Lyle Avis- (785) 307-2097

Coda Stewart- (678) 294-8958

Jason Bell- (912) 599-013

Iowa:

Geoff Still- (601) 540-1252

Chris Moffett- (515) 808-1846

Travis Appel- (319) 481-7345

Alinda Sabourin- (605) 431-2335

Louisiana:

Roxanne Couget- (504) 351-4691

Maryland:

Darren Minor- (443) 293-2395

Michigan:

Brian Dagen- (231) 343-6270

Mississippi:

Geoff Still- (601) 540-1252

Ohio:

Joe Tenney- (330) 787-1467

Pennsylvania:

Chris Snell- (814) 715-4224

Tennessee:

Stacey Frost- (423) 483-4643

West Virginia:

Brandon See- (304) 490-8318

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