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  • Oct. 13, 2023 - 2024 BFTHF Ceremonies Schedule & Motel Information
    See "here" for full details regarding the upcoming 2024 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Ceremonies, Schedule & Motel Information.
  • Aug. 27, 2023 - Captain Garrett E. “Gary” Lockee August 18, 1922 – August 27, 2023
    Captain Garrett E. “Gary” Lockee passed away early Sunday morning, August 27. He had just celebrated his birthday of 101 years. Gary was deeply devoted to his family, his country and his avocation of sporting dogs and competition. He was an ambassador for the bird dog museum and dedicated to maintaining the history of sporting dogs.
  • Aug. 10, 2023 - 2024 BFTHF New Members Named
    Congratulations to Steve Ralph and Spanish Corral’s Sundance Kid, Joe Gower owner, for being elected to our Hall of Fame. On Saturday, February 10, 2024 in Grand Junction, TN at the Bird Dog Museum, Steve and Sonny will be inducted. We invite you to attend the ceremony honoring them and visit our Brittany wing and museum.

  • Aug. 27, 2022 - 2022 BFTHF Rick Smith Challenge
    Join us in honoring Gary on his 100th Birthday with a donation to the Bird Dog Foundation!
  • Aug. 14, 2022 - 2023 BFTHF New Members Named
    Congratulations to Mary Crawford, for being elected to our Hall of Fame.
  • Aug. 14, 2022 - 2023 BFTHF Ceremonies Schedule & Motel Information
    See "here" for full details regarding the upcoming 2023 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Ceremonies, Schedule & Motel Information.

  • Aug. 10, 2021 - 2022 BFTHF New Members Named
    Congratulations to Ed & Judy Graves, for being elected to our Hall of Fame.
  • Aug. 10, 2021 - 2022 BFTHF Ceremonies Schedule & Motel Information
    See "here" for full details regarding the upcoming 2022 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Ceremonies, Schedule & Motel Information.

  • Apr 8, 2021 - 2021 BFTHF Ceremonies Schedule & Motel Information
    See "here" for full details regarding the upcoming 2021 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Ceremonies, Schedule & Motel Information.
  • Mar. 31, 2021 - 2021 Hall of Fame induction ceremonies June 12
    We finally have a date for our induction ceremonies. On June 12, we will celebrate with our new HOF members and friends. Bernie Crain, Ken Jacobson, Diana Kubitz and Bourbon XIII with owner Joe Jung will be inducted. As soon as I get a contract from the Hampton Inn, I will send you information for the hotel. If you have any questions, please Mary Crawford.
  • Dec. 31, 2020 - 2021 Hall of Fame induction ceremonies CANCELLED
    The induction ceremonies for next February have officially been cancelled.
    As soon as a decision is made for a new date, we will post it.
    We'll miss seeing our friends in February but look forward to celebrating with our inductees in the future.
  • Oct. 15, 2020 - 2021 BFTHF Additional Member Named by Old Timers
    Diana Kubitz - elected by the Old Timers Commitee to the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame.
  • Aug. 21, 2020 - 2021 BFTHF New Members Named
    Congratulations to Ken Jacobson, Charles “Bernie” Crain and Bourbon XIII, owned by Joe Jung, for being elected to our Hall of Fame.
  • Aug. 21, 2020 - 2021 BFTHF Ceremonies Schedule & Motel Information
    See "here" for full details regarding the upcoming 2021 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Ceremonies, Schedule & Motel Information.

  • Jan. 1, 2020 - 2020 BFTHF Ceremonies Schedule & Motel Information
    See "here" for full details regarding the upcoming 2020 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Ceremonies, Schedule & Motel Information.
  • Sept. 1, 2019 - 2020 BFTHF New Members Named
    Congratulations to Ray Gorman, Grand Junction Jake, owned by Dick Pulliam, and Tequila With A Twist, owned by Jessica Carlson, for being elected to our Hall of Fame.
  • Feb. 9, 2019 - 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Presentation of Plaques at Bird Dog Museum, Grand Junction, TN
    See "here" for full details regarding the upcoming 2019 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Ceremonies, Schedule & Motel Information.
  • Aug. 21, 2018 - 2019 BFTHF Ceremonies Schedule & Motel Information
    See "here" for full details regarding the upcoming 2019 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Ceremonies, Schedule & Motel Information.
  • Aug. 15, 2018 - 2019 BFTHF New Members Named
    Congratulations to Lyle Johnson, Tom White and Margaret Horstmeyer and Ru-Jem’s A Touch of Bourbon, owned by Jerry McGee, for being elected to our Hall of Fame.
  • Mar. 3, 2018- Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
    BFTHF Induction Update and "Paving Memory Lane".
  • Jan. 24, 2018 - 2018 BFTHF Ceremonies Schedule & Motel Information
    See "here" for full details regarding the upcoming 2018 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Ceremonies, Schedule & Motel Information.
  • Sept. 15, 2017 - 2018 BFTHF Ceremonies Schedule & Motel Information
    See "here" for full details regarding the upcoming 2018 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Ceremonies, Schedule & Motel Information.
  • Sept. 10, 2017 - 2018 BFTHF New Members Named
    Dave Fletcher and Kent Patterson have been elected as the newest members of the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame.
  • July 27, 2017 - Paving Memory Lane Fundraiser
    See "here" for full details of the Paving Memory Lane Fundraiser at the National Bird Dog Museum.
  • Feb. 11, 2017 - life-size Brittany Bronze unveiling
    See "here" to view photos from the life-size Brittany Bronze unveiling held in the garden of the Bird Dog Museum and Field Trial Hall of Fame on February 11, 2017.
  • Dec. 13, 2016 - Letter from Chairman Rick Smith
    See "here" to view letter from Chairman Rick Smith regarding Invite to the upcoming 2017 BFTHF Ceremonies, Motel Information, Tribute to Bill Cartmell, Life-size Brittany Bronze, and Paving Memory Lane Fundraiser that will occur February 11, 2017 in Grand Junction.
  • Dec. 13, 2016 - 2017 BFTHF Ceremonies, Schedule & Motel Information
    See "here" for full details regarding the upcoming 2017 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Ceremonies, Schedule & Motel Information.
  • Dec. 13, 2016 - Paving Memory Lane Fundraiser
    See "here" for full details of the Paving Memory Lane Fundraiser at the National Bird Dog Museum.
  • Dec. 13, 2016 - SAM project update
    See "here" for full details of the SAM project, including the life-size Brittany Bronze unveiling to be Bird Dog Museum February 11, 2017.
  • Sept. 1, 2016 - 2017 BFTHF New Members Named
    Shady's Tia Maria, Smarteyes-Joker and Mary Jo Trimble have been elected as the newest members of the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame.
  • Sept. 1, 2016 - The 2017 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Ceremonies Schedule & Motel Info
    Ceremonies set for February 11, 2017, in Grand Junction, TN for the induction of Shady's Tia Maria, Smarteyes-Joker and Mary Jo Trimble. See here for full details.
  • Aug. 23, 2016- William Cartmell passed away with Rheta by his side Tuesday, August 23, 2016 after an extended illness.
    Bill was a driving force behind the establishment of our Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame. Due to his efforts over a span of years, in 1996 the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame was recognized by the Bird Dog Foundation and Bill became the Chairman. Along with Rheta, he managed this Hall of Fame for many years before turning it's leadership over to Rick Smith. Bill richly deserved his induction in 2009 as a member.
    In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made in his memory to the "Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame", P.O. Box 774, Grand Junction, TN 38039. (indicate Bill Cartmell on your check)
  • July 7, 2016- The SAMProject Update
    The Life-size Brittany Bronze will be dedicated February 11, 2017 at Noon on the grounds of the Bird Dog Museum and Field Trial Hall of Fame in Grand Junction, Tennessee.
  • July 7, 2016- The SAM Project
    Help fund a life-size Brittany bronze monument at the National Bird Dog Museum. See here for full details.
  • Dec. 16, 2015 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
    Chamionship and Regional Club contributions.
  • Dec. 15, 2015 - 2016 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Schedule & Info (update)
    Ceremonies set for February 6, 2016, in Grand Junction, TN for the induction of Lane’s End Bowtie Annie, Jim Leverich and Tom Milam. See here for full details.
  • Nov. 12, 2015 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame - “Road to Ames” Raffle update
  • Oct. 31, 2015 - 2016 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Schedule & Info
    Ceremonies set for February 6, 2016, in Grand Junction, TN for the induction of Lane’s End Bowtie Annie, Jim Leverich and Tom Milam. See here for full details.
  • Sept. 15, 2015 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
    Chamionship and Regional Club contributions.
  • Aug. 25, 2015 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame - “Road to Ames” Raffle update
  • Aug. 10, 2015 - 2016 Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame New Members Named
    Lane’s End Bowtie Annie, Jim Leverich and Tom Milam have been elected as the newest members of the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame.
  • Aug. 10, 2015 - 2016 BFTHF Additional Member Named by Old Timers
    Jim Leverich - elected by the Old Timers Commitee to the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame.
  • Aug. 1, 2015 - 2016 BFTHF New Members Named
    Lane's End Bowtie Annie and Tom Milam have been elected as the newest members of the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame.
  • July 25, 2015 - SAM Project Update
    Thank you for helping make The SAMproject a reality. We now have the funds to assure that the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame BRITTANY MONUMENT will be in the gardens of the Bird Dog Foundation’s Hall of Fame and Museum in Grand Junction, Tennessee. Your purchase of a Matthew Gray Palmer Limited Edition SAM Bronze entitles you to a matching numbered Gold Sam Pin and an original copy of the upcoming book… PACOLET CHEYENNE SAM, written by Rick Smith and Ken Jacobson to be distributed at the February 2016 Hall of Fame ceremony. Your name and number will also be added to the BRITTANY MONUMENT as sponsors. For more information go to SAM Project
  • May 14, 2015 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
    Chamionship and Regional Club contributions.
  • Nov. 13, 2014 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
    Chamionship and Regional Club contributions.
  • Oct. 16, 2014 - 2015 BFTHF New Members Named
    Just Call Me Roy, Poki-Dot and Mary Karbiner have been elected as the newest members of the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame.
  • Summer 2014 Bird Dog Foundation Newsletters
  • May 25, 2014 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
    To All Brittany Championship and Regional Club Secretaries.
  • Winter 2013 Bird Dog Foundation Newsletters
  • Nov. 19, 2013 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
    Chamionship and Regional Club contributions.
  • Nov. 12, 2013 - 2014 BFTHF Additional Member Named by Old Timers
    Mr. Louis A. Thebaud - elected by the Old Timers Commitee to the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame.
  • Oct. 16, 2013 - 2014 BFTHF New Members Named
    Shambo’s Dark Shadow and Rick Smith have been elected as the newest members of the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame.
  • Sept. 9, 2013 BFTHF Update
    We really need your help to complete funding of our portion of the endowment. See letter To All Brittany Championship and Regional Club Secretaries for more info.
  • Spring 2013 Bird Dog Foundation Newsletters
    New BDF Board Member Elected, Richard L. “Dick” Pulliam
  • Mar. 1, 2013 New BFTHF Nomination & Election Procedure
    The Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame is announcing a new Election Procedure which will begin immediately. This new format is being implemented to provide more transparency and involve more Brittany people in the process. For more details see Election Procedure
  • Winter 2012 Bird Dog Foundation Newsletters
    BDF Friend & Patron, Janet Chase, Mourned
  • Nov. 12, 2012 - 2013 BFTHF New Members Named
    Janet Chase of Red Bud, IL has been elected as the newest member of the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame.
  • Oct. 29, 2012 - Tribute to Jim & Janet Chase
    Come celebrate the extraordinary lives of Jim & Janet Chase Sunday evening, Nov. 25, after dinner in the clubhouse during the all age championships in Booneville. We hope you can join us for this tribute.
  • July 25, 2012 - A Labor Of Love And History
    Moving all Brittany artifacts and the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame from the existing museum locations into our space in the new wing.
  • Apr. 26, 2012 - Remembering Jim Chase, Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Patron and Supporter
  • Feb. 29, 2012 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
  • Feb. 11, 2012 - Dedication of the New Sporting Dog Wing
  • Dec. 14, 2011 - Construction Photos of the New Sporting Dog Wing
  • Sep. 09, 2011 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
  • May 6, 2011 - Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Sporting Dog Wing
  • Apr. 28, 2011 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
  • Apr. 13, 2011 - Special Notice and Invitation
    Something special is about to happen - - - The Groundbreaking for the New Sporting Dog Wing that will house a substantial amount of space for The Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame
  • Mar. 25, 2011 - News On The Brittany Space In the Bird Dog Museum by Jim Chase
  • Feb. 25, 2011 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
  • Jan. 21, 2011 - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
  • Sep. 15, 2010- Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
  • Aug. 08, 2010- Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
  • Apr. 26, 2010- Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update
  • Jan. 11, 2010- Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Update