Welcome to Big Sky NSTRA

the website for the Big Sky Region of the

National Shoot to Retrieve Field Trial Association

Please take a look at our website.  You will find information on upcoming events,  dog clubs and contacts in your area as well as a history of our organization in Montana.

*The Big Sky Region is proud to announce hosting the 2010 Purina Endurance Classic September 8th thru 11th* 

Congratulations to Gary Bauer and Piper for winning the 2010 Big Sky Regional and earning their NSTRA Championship

Check out the Results in the 2010 Field Trial Results

Congratulations to Russ Henke of Glendive Montana, for winning the SKB 20 ga O/U Shotgun Raffle. His ticket was drawn at the Big Sky Region Elimination Trial Dinner on May 15, 2010

The Big Sky Region has a reputation for sponsoring fun, competitive family friendly events that extend our time in the field with our best friends.  We provide an opportunity for pointing dog lovers to get together and enjoy their dogs.  New members and guests are always welcome.  Be sure to sign  our guestbook and let us know what you think of our site.

The Big Sky Region was created in 2000.  Our first NSTRA Trial was held on January 8th, 2000 in Lewistown, Montana.  We host qualifing Field Trials in Montana and Wyoming and a yearly Regional Elimination Field Trial that qualifies dogs for the National Shoot to Retrieve Association Dog of the Year Field Trial held annually in Amo, Indiana. 

The Big Sky Region is commited to sportsmanship, competition and safety and the NSTRA Moto "Building Better Birddogs