Chamber Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge Committee
The Huron Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge is an annual Pheasant Hunting competition that draws participants from across the United States. Each year, up to 30 teams (6 people per team) are selected through an application process. The object of the competition is to bag the most birds (within the state limit) with only four shells per hunter. The competition fee includes two banquets, field lunch, rules breakfast, live entertainment and first-class prizes.
The Bird Dog Challenge tests the skills of dogs and hunters. This competition allows two hunters and one dog to take the field in a timed, limited shell hunt. Points are awarded to each team based on retrieves, shots not taken, and every second remaining on the clock. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three teams.
Learn More About The Huron Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge
The Chamber Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge Committee oversees the many aspects and processes required to put on a successful event each year.
For more information on the Ringneck Festival Committee, contact Brianna at 352-0000 or programs.events@huronsd.com.
Current Projects
- Annual Ringneck Festival and Bird Dog Challenge
Meeting Information
- When: 1st Monday of each Month - March through December
- Where: Huron Chamber & Visitors Bureau
- Time: 5:15 pm
2024 Committee Chair
Kent Shelton
2024 Committee Members
Paula Mom
SD State Fair
Becky Hofer
Hofer Ag Logistics
Katie Ball
NorthWestern Energy
Gail Styer
Huron School District
Justin Lindquist
TrueNorth Steel
Craig Lee
Craig Lee Studio