Hunting News

• Jun 4, 2024 - Introducing the UKC Professional Feeding Program
  We have some exciting news to share from our performance dog nutrition partner, Eukanuba. They have launched an…
• Apr 29, 2024 - Entries? Yes, we can!
  Starting May 1, 2024, UKC is pleased to offer an online entry service for UKC licensed clubs. How Does Your Club Get…
• Mar 5, 2024 - Shed Dog Nationals Entries Extended through March 5
  The UKC Elite Shed Dog Nationals entries have been extended through March 5. Enter now at evententry.ukcdogs.com! Shed…
• Feb 3, 2024 - Two Historic Registries Become One
  Six score and two years ago, two different registries were serving the dog world with "working ability first" goals, and…
• Dec 21, 2023 - UKC Officially Merges Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) Into UKC Stud Book
  Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) is the oldest purebred dog registry in the United States providing dog owners with authentic…
• Dec 20, 2023 - Breeds Eligible to Receive Pedigrees Under FDSB Mark
  Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) is the oldest purebred dog registry in the United States providing dog owners with authentic…
• May 30, 2023 - 2023 HRC Rulebook and Correction Notice
  This notice was originally posted on December 15th. It was last updated on May 30, 2023. HRC members have received a…
• Oct 6, 2022 - UKC Announces Refreshed Product Registration Line & Extended Phone Hours
  Watch the Announcement from UKC Director of Customer Service Taylor Armstrong To best serve you, effective October 10,…
• Jul 19, 2022 - Introducing: The New UKC Vice President Team
  The appointment of former Director of National Events, Nicole Sedlecky, to UKC Vice President. The appointment of…
• Apr 8, 2022 - United Kennel Club Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship Agreement With Dogtra
  KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 8, 2022 United Kennel Club (UKC) today announced a three-year sponsorship with Dogtra, a…
• Mar 9, 2022 - UKC/American Field Staff In The Field
  One of our highest priorities at United Kennel Club since the American Field acquisition has been to get out to some…
• Feb 8, 2022 - UKC Field - February 2022
  Welcome to UKC Field, a Field Trial Newsletter by UKC! You are reading the first issue, released digitally as a…
• Dec 22, 2020 - Holiday Hours
  Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas, from all of us at UKC. The UKC office will be closed…
• Nov 25, 2020 - UKC Office Closed for Thanksgiving
  We are closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will return to normal…
• Jun 2, 2020 - Shannon Nardi Joins UKC Team
  We are happy to officially welcome Shannon Nardi to UKC! Shannon has joined the UKC team as a member of the Media…
• May 22, 2020 - Suggested Practices for UKC Licensed Clubs for the Benefit of All
  As events are once again being held around the country, it is imperative that clubs take reasonable precautions for the…
• Mar 16, 2020 - UKC Lobby is Closed. Office Remains Open.
  In keeping with statewide suggestions in Michigan to lessen the spread of COVID-19, the UKC lobby is closed to decrease…
• Mar 13, 2020 - UKC Licensed Event Announcement Concerning COVID-19
  UKC continues to be vigilant concerning the well-being and safety of our exhibitors and participants. Based on growing…
• Jan 27, 2020 - UKC Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Eukanuba
  United Kennel Club (UKC), today announced a landmark, three-year partnership with Eukanuba, a premium dog food brand…
• Dec 17, 2019 - UKC's New Look: Showcasing Dogs That Do More
  UKC is pleased to share a fresh look with our community! New branding, including a new logo set, will be rolled out…
• Nov 19, 2018 - UKC Holiday Hours
  Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season! The UKC office will be closed on the following days to…
• Nov 19, 2018 - UKC Phone Lines and Internet Down for Maintenance
  The UKC phone lines and internet are currently undergoing repair and maintenance. We hope to have them back up and…
• Oct 23, 2018 - Announcement from UKC President Tanya Raab
  You've all had an important role in the success of UKC, our staff and myself personally. The future of UKC is bright and…
• Sep 28, 2018 - UKC Opposes Amendment 13 in Florida
  Amendment 13 in Florida will effectively end all Greyhound racing in the state. While Greyhound racing is not a UKC…
• May 30, 2018 - UKC Single Register Your Dog Online!
  UKC is pleased to offer a new service: online Single Registration! Visit the Online Single Registration page, provide…
• Mar 28, 2018 - UKC Recognizes Super Retriever Series (SRS) Titles as of April 1, 2018!
  United Kennel Club has added to its ever-growing lineup of dog events to bring more opportunities to sporting and field…
• Feb 9, 2018 - Closing Early Due to Weather
  The UKC office will be closing early on February 9, 2018 due to a winter storm. The office will be closing at 4 p.m. We…
• Feb 9, 2018 - UKC is Turning 120!
  Founded on February 10, 1898, UKC is turning 120! UKC's founding shares a year in history with some very unique…
• Jan 5, 2018 - 2017 UKC Elite Shed Dog Series, A Year In Review
  It's hard to believe a year has come and gone already since the introduction of the UKC Elite Shed Dog Series. I have to…
• Dec 21, 2017 - 2018 UKC Cur Squirrel Dog World
  The 2018 UKC Cur Squirrel Dog World will be accepting advanced entries! The event will kick off on April 14, 2018 in…
• Dec 20, 2017 - Happy Holidays!
  Wishing a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours! The UKC office will be closing at noon, EST., on…
• Nov 27, 2017 - Cyber Monday Sale!
  'Tis the season to save! Looking for Christmas gifts? Select products in our store at 15% off TODAY only! All…
• Nov 22, 2017 - Happy Thanksgiving!
  Happy Thanksgiving! Please note, the UKC office will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 to…
• Nov 22, 2017 - UKC Holiday Hours
  Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!
• Nov 15, 2017 - UKC Christmas Coupons
  As a token of our appreciation for your continued support, please accept these money-saving coupons. Thank you for…
• Nov 13, 2017 - Cyber Monday Sale! Save 15% on Select UKC Items.
  Looking for Christmas gifts? Mark your calendar! All remaining stock of 2017 UKC event gear is available online!…
• Oct 10, 2017 - 2018 Coonhound World Championship Announced
  The 2018 UKC World Championship Finals will be held at the Morrow County Fairgrounds in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, September 20…
• Sep 15, 2017 - UKC Wishes Everyone Good Luck at the Coonhound World Championship and Zone Hunts!
  Competitors in this annual competition start as part of a group of thousands of World Champion hopefuls, representing…
• Aug 29, 2017 - UKC Office Closed September 4th for Labor Day
  The UKC office will be closed September 4 in observance of the holiday. We will return to regular business hours on…
• Aug 28, 2017 - 58th Annual Autumn Oaks - Labor Day Weekend in Richmond, Indiana
  United Kennel Club welcomes coonhound enthusiasts to the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Indiana, over Labor Day…
• Aug 23, 2017 - UKC Announces X-Bred Feist Program
  UKC is excited to announce the introduction of the Feist X-Bred Program! The purpose of this program is to allow…
• Aug 22, 2017 - Elite Shed Dog Series Rule Update Regarding Antler Requirements
  An antler is an antler, right? I mean I knew we would need to address acceptable antler size in our original draft of…
• Aug 18, 2017 - 2017 Autumn Oaks Nite Hunt Entries
  The 2017 Autumn Oaks entries are in! We have a total of 755 dogs hunting from 33 different states. Class Summary Grand…
• Aug 17, 2017 - Routine Maintenance August 17, 18, 21
  Online litter registration, points checks, and the online TL platform will be down for a brief period on August 17th,…
• Aug 1, 2017 - UKC Announces Recognition of Treeing Tennessee Brindle
  United Kennel Club welcomes the Treeing Tennessee Brindle to its list of recognized breeds, effective July 1, 2017. The…
• Jul 13, 2017 - Forward Progress Clock Clarification; Other Beagle News
  UKC Policy Change Notices Officials and participants, please take notice of the following policy changes that will take…
• Jul 13, 2017 - Pace Attainable by All; Other Coonhound News
  As published in Coonhound Bloodlines June 2017 Pace Attainable by All I recently had a conversation with a nice old…
• Jun 30, 2017 - Holiday Hours
  The UKC office will be closed Monday, July 3rd; and Tuesday, July 4th. We will return to normal business hours…
• Jun 26, 2017 - Shed Antler Hunting: An Inviting Sport for Everyone
  New to UKC in 2017, the sport of shed antler hunting has become increasingly popular. The UKC Elite Shed Dog Series is…
• Jun 23, 2017 - 2017 Autumn Oaks Bench Show and Conformation Show Judges Announced
  Bench Show and Conformation Show Judges for the 2017 Autumn Oaks, August 31 - September 3 in Richmond, Indiana View…
• Jun 22, 2017 - 2017 Youth National Championship Bench Show Judge Announced
  Kay Lynne Haley is the daughter of the late T.H. and Zelma Haley and the youngest of six kids. She is currently employed…
• Jun 12, 2017 - Coming in to a Slick Tree After Judge Arrived; Other Coonhound News
  As published in Coonhound Bloodlines May 2017 Coming in to a Slick Tree After Judge Arrived Q: Dogs were cast into a…
• Jun 12, 2017 - Defining a Circle; Other Beagle News
  Defining a Circle Q: The rules require a rabbit to be circled before it can be scored. Please define a circle. A:…
• May 26, 2017 - Happy Memorial Day from UKC
  Thank you to our service members, veterans and their families. In honor of Memorial Day, the UKC office will be closed…
• May 25, 2017 - Autumn Oaks T-Shirts: Available for Pre-Order!
  All pre-ordered Autumn Oaks logowear will be available for pick up at the UKC logowear booth at the event. Shipping for…
• May 9, 2017 - Important Notice to all Performance Pack Clubs; Other Beagle News
  Important Notice to all Performance Pack Clubs If you have a Performance Pack trial this month (May), youll notice two…
• May 9, 2017 - Slow Down Young Man
  As published in Coonhound Bloodlines April 2017 Dog Does Not Move Up as Result of Another Dog Leaving Tree Q: I was on…
• May 4, 2017 - UKC Elite Shed Dog Series First Event Is In The Books!
  The forecast leading up to our first shed dog event scheduled for the last Saturday in April 2017 was not looking good.…
• May 3, 2017 - Photos From The First Ever UKC Licensed Elite Shed Dog Series Event!
  From prints to mugs, bags or key chains, your favorite event photos can be on display every day! View and purchase…
• Apr 25, 2017 - Purina National Championship: Over $7,000 in Cash Awards!
  Any dog having won its category at any Purina Points event, excluding any part of the World Championship, was eligible…
• Apr 19, 2017 - The Early Development Of The Elite Shed Dog Series
  I received an interesting email on March 20, 2016, from a man in Ohio by the name of Scott Kuchenbecker. In his own…
• Apr 18, 2017 - UKC Announces X-Bred Cur Program
  United Kennel Club is pleased to announce changes to the Cur Single Registration process to create more uniformity in…
• Apr 17, 2017 - Bird Dog to Shed Dog - Pointless or Possible?
  To have a pointing dog that is versed in both hunting upland game, holding point and retrieving is something that is…
• Apr 12, 2017 - Agreeing to Split Strike Positions Reminder; Other Beagle News
  Q: In last months Full Circle, I saw where UKC changed the apprenticeship program for Performance Pack Judges. I like…
• Apr 12, 2017 - Coons that Can't be Scored; Other Coonhound News
  As published in Coonhound Bloodlines March 2017 Dog Declared Treed With Bayed Coon on the Ground Q: Dog A strikes and…
• Apr 11, 2017 - Heart of the Prairie Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club Youth Liberated Bird Trial Recap
  The 2017 Heart of the Prairie Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club (HPEBGDC) Youth Liberated Bird trial was the first of its…
• Apr 11, 2017 - Hunting Beagle Nationals: Overall National Grand Champions in Hunt and Show to be Crowned
  Hosted by Coshocton County Beagle Club, UKC Hunting Beagle Nationals takes place in Coshocton, Ohio at the Coshocton…
• Apr 11, 2017 - What To Expect At Your First Elite Shed Dog Series Event
  You’ve done your homework and introduced your dog to finding and retrieving sheds and are ready to enter your first…
• Apr 6, 2017 - UKC Youth Beagle First Strike Series
  To recognize those young handlers and to ensure the future of the sport, UKC is pleased to introduce the First Strike…
• Mar 23, 2017 - Routine Maintenance
  The message boards, online store, online litter registration platform, and online points checks system will be…
• Mar 15, 2017 - Caution: Very Sensitive Bench Show Topic and Other Coonhound News
  As published in Coonhound Bloodlines February 2017. Judge Refusing to Try to be at Tree Within Five Minutes Q: Last…
• Mar 15, 2017 - UKC Performance Pack Judges Licensing Procedure Changes, Other Beagle News
  This months column pertains solely to the UKC Performance Pack format. UKC Performance Pack Judges Licensing Procedure…
• Feb 10, 2017 - Celebrate UKC's 119th Anniversary with #ukcdogs on Social Media!
  UKC Turns 119 Years Old! Use the hashtag #ukcdogs on social media to show us how you're celebrating! Founded by…
• Jan 23, 2017 - Master of Hounds/Hunt Director Must Measure Any Appealed Measurement
  Dog Struck in When Clock is Running/Stop the Clock Q: Dogs A, B and C are struck in on a track. Dog D is not struck in.…
• Jan 23, 2017 - Running Out of Daylight at a Hunting Beagle Elimination Event and Other Beagle News
  Dog Struck in When Clock is Running/Stop the Clock Q: Dogs A, B and C are struck in on a track. Dog D is not struck in.…
• Jan 14, 2017 - Casting Dogs Where Guide Doesn’t Have Permission, Other Coonhound News
  Using Previous Owners Easy Entry Card to Enter Dog is Not Acceptable Q: Can someone enter a dog into any event when the…
• Dec 28, 2016 - UKC Announces Separation of Cur/Feist Program into Two Divisions!
  Kalamazoo, Mich., December 28, 2016 The United Kennel Club is pleased to announce the separation of the Cur and Feist…
• Dec 21, 2016 - Online Points Checks Now Available!
  Kalamazoo, Mich., December 19, 2016 - We are happy to unveil the Official UKC Online Points Check system! This new and…
• Dec 14, 2016 - Club Membership Enforcement, Other Beagle News
  Using Previous Owner’s Easy Entry Card to Enter Dog is Not Acceptable Question: Can someone enter a dog into any event…
• Dec 14, 2016 - Shining Time Reduced to Eight (8) Minutes, Other Coonhound News
  As published in Coonhound Bloodlines November issue. This month’s article features the nite hunt rule changes that…
• Nov 10, 2016 - Introducing UKC Cur & Feist Program Advocates Newlin and Rosenbarger
  The United Kennel Club is pleased to present Allen Rosenbarger and Joe Newlin to serve as advocates for the UKC Cur &…
• Oct 31, 2016 - Introducing the Next Generation Spotlight Series, Presented by UKC and Sponsored by Bright Eyes
  The United Kennel Club is pleased to announce the Next Generation Spotlight Series. This series has been established to…
• Oct 26, 2016 - 2017 Cur & Feist World Championship Announcement
  The United Kennel Club has considered several clubs that were interested in hosting the 2017 Cur & Feist World…
• Oct 12, 2016 - Multiple Owner Entry Conflict After Casts Are Called Out
  This month’s article features three separate topics, all of which are related to multiple ownership. Multiple Owner…
• Oct 11, 2016 - New! Personalized Performance Listing Certificates Now Available!
  Kalamazoo, Michigan, October 11, 2016 - UKC is happy to announce that owners who apply for a Performance Listing…
• Oct 10, 2016 - Date Change for Michigan Classic, Michigan Toy Fox Terrier Association
  For more information, please email showoperations@ukcdogs.com Kalamazoo, Michigan, October 10, 2016 - Attention…
• Sep 15, 2016 - Can A Hunt Director Serve On a Panel? Other Beagle News
  #1 Unwritten Rule Q: What is the number one unwritten rule in the UKC rulebook? A: Whether it’s Hunting Beagle,…
• Sep 15, 2016 - Silent on Track, Dog Not Struck in Catches Coon
  As published in August 2016 Coonhound Bloodlines Dog Not Struck in Catches Coon Q: Last weekend we ran into a…
• Aug 23, 2016 - Cast Agreeing to Allow Cast-Mate to Carry Controlling Device, Other Beagle News
  2016 Hunting Beagle World Championship Notes With the World Championship just around the corner, here are some…
• Aug 19, 2016 - Rule Change Proposals and Procedures, Other Coonhound News
  As published in July 2016 Coonhound Bloodlines Deleting Points for Off Game in a Live Trap Q: I am sure that I am not…
• Aug 16, 2016 - UKC Announces New Date for 30th Annual UKC Winter Classic Coonhound Event
  For more information, email fieldoperations@ukcdogs.com Kalamazoo, Mich., August 16, 2016 - The new date for the 2017…
• Aug 1, 2016 - August Feature Breeds Announced
  Feature Breeds for August 2016: Belgian Shepherd Dog American Bulldog (photos required) Vizsla Chihuahua Register…
• Jul 13, 2016 - Criteria of Qualified, Selecting Judges and Honor Rules
  Q: “What if it’s the Judge’s dog?” A: That is a question that comes up a lot in regards to hunting judges. We…
• Jul 13, 2016 - Holding Hunt Tests in Conjunction with Other Events
  This month, we will dive into some real-life scenarios and how to most appropriately handle these situations at a UKC…
• Jul 13, 2016 - How to File an Appeal, Question a Call
  Criteria of Qualified, Selecting Judges and Honor Rules Q: “What if it’s the Judge’s dog?” A: That is a…
• Jul 13, 2016 - Qualified, Selecting Judges and Honor Rules, Other Coonhound News
  As published in Coonhound Bloodlines June, 2016 Side-by-Side Vehicle in Nite Hunts Q: We have a couple guys in our…
• Jul 13, 2016 - Side-by-Side Vehicle in Nite Hunts
  Q: We have a couple guys in our area that have tried to convince our club that UKC has approved the use of side-by-side,…
• Jun 22, 2016 - All-Star Series Bonus Points Events Change Notice for 2017
  All-Star Series Bonus Points Events Change Notice for 2017 The litter-registered requirement and a minimum of nine dogs…
• Jun 22, 2016 - Editor's Notes on Conditional Entries
  Even More On Conditional Entries This column originally appeared in the June 2016 issue of Coonhound Bloodlines. I…
• Jun 22, 2016 - Late Event Reports Reminder, Other Coonhound News
  As published in May 2016 Coonhound Bloodlines. Late Event Reports Reminder All clubs are reminded to send their…
• Jun 22, 2016 - Treeing Off Game
  As published in June 2016 Coonhound Bloodlines This month, we will dive back into some more scenario-based discussions,…
• May 19, 2016 - Coons That Cant Be Scored, Other Coonhound News
  As published in the April 2016 Coonhound Bloodlines This months column is dedicated to UKC event or hunt-related…
• May 19, 2016 - Handler Declaring Inactive During the Hunt, Other Beagle News
  Late Event Reports Reminder All clubs are reminded to send their reports in to UKC in a timely manner. While UKC…
• May 19, 2016 - Hunting More Than One Dog, Other Coonhound News
  As published in Coonhound Bloodlines May, 2016. Focusing on the pleasure of hunting tree dogs by recognizing confidence…
• Apr 15, 2016 - Three Issues Pertaining to Strikes, Other Coonhound News
  As published in Coonhound Bloodlines March, 2016 We Are Not All Judges. This topic is near and dear to my heart. It�…
• Mar 15, 2016 - Entering a Dog with Puppy Papers as Conditional, Other Coonhound News
  As published in Coonhound Bloodlines February, 2016 Poking a Stick in a Den Q: In a tree-scoring situation, the dogs…
• Mar 15, 2016 - German Shorthaired Pointer Breed Standard Revision
  Kalamazoo, Mich., March 7, 2016 - Recent revisions to the height portion of the German Shorthaired Pointer breed…
• Feb 23, 2016 - Nite-Time Hunting & Pet Supplies Becomes Official Sponsor of UKC Super Slam Series
  Kalamazoo, Mich., February 23, 2016 - The United Kennel Club is pleased to announce Nite-Time Hunting & Pet Supplies as…
• Feb 15, 2016 - Non-Hunting Judge Calling Time Out for Dog Not Struck Based on Telemetry
  Q: This question pertains to a three-dog cast with a non-hunting judge. Dogs A and B are declared struck and opening on…
• Feb 15, 2016 - Non-Hunting Judge Calling Time Out for Dog Not Struck, Other Coonhound News
  As published in January 2016 Coonhound Bloodlines. Non-Hunting Judge Calling Time Out for Dog Not Struck Based on…
• Feb 15, 2016 - Plus or Circle Strike Points, Other Beagle News
  Majority Saw the Rabbit. Time Out Called for Danger. Plus or Circle Strike Points? Q: All dogs are struck in on a track…
• Feb 15, 2016 - The True Meaning of the HTX Title
  As published in February, 2016 Coonhound Bloodlines. Titles are an ultimate goal for many breeders and handlers in…
• Dec 1, 2015 - Grand American Coonhunt Orangeburg, SC January 7-9, 2016
  Grand American Coonhunt Orangeburg, SC January 7-9, 2016

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