Get involved with the BASC gundog scurries – fun, fast-paced and open to all! Whether you’ve got a trained gundog, a lively pet, or just want to give it a go, our have-a-go scurries are a great way to test your dog’s skills an have fun.
No experience needed – just enthusiasm!
BASC Have-A-Go Scurries
Friday to Sunday: 10am – 3.30pm (Last entry)
£3 per go, or 4 for £10
Join the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) for four of our ever-popular Have-a-Go Scurries at The Game Fair. Open to enthusiastic handlers and their dogs, all breeds are welcome to take part.
Over The Bales
One seen dummy is thrown to the end of a series of bales. The dog that scales the bales and retrieves the dummy in the fastest time wins. There is also a special award for the fastest non-gundog in this event.
Long Retrieve
Dogs must retrieve a seen dummy from a long distance away. The fastest dog wins. There is also a special award for the fastest young handler dog duo (handlers aged 16 or younger).
Partridge Pen
Dogs must retrieve a seen dummy thrown into a small bale lined pen. As the dog returns with the first dummy, a second is placed in the pen unseen. The winner is the dog that retrieves both dummies in the fastest time.
Pick & Mix
Dogs must retrieve specified dummies from a number of possible options hidden among brash. Graciously sponsored by Skinner’s and Sporting Saint.
Daily prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each event, with prize giving taking place at 4.15pm each day at the BASC Scurry Tent.
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