Hound Show Cancellations

All 2020 Hound Shows have been canceled.

A Message from MFHA President Tony Leahy, MFH

2020 Biennial Seminar, Nashville, TN - Rescheduled for 2021

**Cancelled*** Our  Biennial Seminar in Nashville, TN will be rescheduled for next year.  The seminar will be hosted by the MFHA Foundation and Hillsboro Hounds. Continue to check our website for details!

Wicomico Hunt Club Wins MFHA Foundation Hunting Habitat Conservation Award

Congratulations to Wicomico Hunt Club! They are the recipients of the MFHA Foundation Hunting Habitat Conservation Award. Read all about their efforts to preserve this precious Chesapeake Bay habitat in the Spring issue of Covertside.

Upcoming Events at 2020 MFHA Annual Meeting in January

It’s not too late to make plans to attend this year’s MFHA Annual Meeting in New York on January 30-31!  The Masters’ Dinner (MFH & exMFH only) will be held at The Union Club Thursday evening. The Annual Meeting will be held at The Union Club on Friday beginning at 9AM, followed by a cocktail reception. You won’t want to miss this year’s keynote speakers, Skip Crawford, MFH Potomac Hunt & Joe Davies, MFH, Elkridge Harford Hunt. Andre Pater will also be at the Annual Meeting with his new book A Matter of Light, the Art of Andre Pater and will have a few copies to sign.  The evening closes out with the highly anticipated Masters’ Ball, held at The Pierre. 

There is still time to sign up!  Please visit www.mfha.com to register by January 23^rd

Professional Development Program Applications due Feb. 1

The Professional Development Prgram, a year-long course that runs from May 1 to May 1, seeks applicants to participate in this unique learning experience. The PDP seeks to eductate profressional hunt staff through hunt visits, educational materials, and exposure to a variety of hunting styles and kennel management techniques. Applications are due by Feb. 1.