The Gladwin Field Trial Area (GFTA) consisting of 4,792 acres is located in the northwest corner of Gladwin County near the town of Meredith with it's main entrance running off from the Meredith Grade Rd. on Joy Rd..  This area is managed extensively by the state of Michigan's Department of Natural Resources and is subject to controlled timber harvest as necessary to maintain the area as a premier,grouse habitat dedicated for Field Trial events with a wild bird venue.and volunteers to keep this area a premier, wild bird, venue.