Yankee Waterfowlers Hunting Retriever Club to Host AKC Advanced Judges Seminar Yankee Waterfowlers Hunting Retriever Club will host an Advanced Judges/Handler Seminar Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, 2025 at Auer farm and at the Nod Brook
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Correction: Date Change for WA Test
A new Region 4 Master National Club will hold its first Hunt Test soon. The Samish Retriever Field Trial Club is hosting their first Hunt Test on April 11-13, 2025. There will be a 100-dog
Bronze Labrador Sculptue Unveiled in Thomasville
A bronze Labrador sculpture was recently unveiled at the 29th Wildlife Arts Festival in downtown Thomasville, GA to a crowd of over 150 supporters. The bronze sculpture honored Master National icon Sallie Perkins Sullivan, for
New Hotel Opening in Bastrop
A brand-new pet friendly, extended stay hotel located in Bastrop TX has just opened. The EverHome Suites extended stay by Choice Hotels is located just 5 minutes away from the central area where all other
2025 Judges Panel Announced
The 2025 Judges Panel for the Master National is complete. The event will be held Thursday, October 30 – Sunday November 9 in Bastrop/Lee County Texas. Below are the judges selected by the Board of
Board Appoints New Hunt Test Secretary
Congratulations to Nicole Boettger of Celeste, Texas on her appointment to the Baord of Directors as our new Master National Hunt Test Secretary. Her background and skills positions her well to take over the duties
MNRC Foundation Presents Ronnie Lee With Handler of Year
Ronnie Lee, of Louisville, Mississippi, was presented with the 2024 MNRCF Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year award on February 6, 2025. Jack Morris, President of the MNRC Foundation presented Ronnie Lee with the
2024 Master National Photo 3
More photos from the 2024 Master National in Paducah, Kentucky.
2024 Master National Photos 2
More photos from the 2024 event held in Paducah, Kentucky.
2024 Master National Photos 1
Take a look back at the 2024 Master National in October at the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area in Paducah, Kentucky . Thank you to the handlers who sent us photos. And if you don’t
Master National Dogs Featured in Kentucky Magazine
Carol Ullerich, a local author from Paducah, Ky. visited the 2024 Master National event and wrote about three Master National dogs and their handlers. The dogs she featured were chosen because they were of interest
MNRC Foundation Names Handler of the Year
The MNRC Foundation is pleased to announce that Ronnie Lee of Louisville, MS, has been selected as the 2024 Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year. As a longtime participant in AKC Hunt Tests and
2025 Master National Hotels and Accomodations
The Hampton Inn & Suites in Bastrop, Texas will serve as the host hotel. 240 South Hasler Boulevard, Bastrop, Texas, 78602 Other accommodations in the Bastrop area include: EverHome Suites extended stay by Choice Hotels.
Photos: 2025 Master National Texas
Here are a few shots from some of the grounds that will be used for the next Master National, to be held in Giddings, Texas. Mark your calendar, we will see you Thursday, October 30
Kim Strange Wins Distinguished Service Award
Congratulations to Kim Strange, the 2024 recipient of the Master National Retriever Club Distinguished Service Award. Kim was not able to attend the event in Paducah but received her award after the event. 2025 MNRC
Board Appoints New Region 3 Director
Congratulations to Shawn Kimberly of Wichita, Kansas. The MNRC Board of Directors has appointed Shawn the new Region 3 Director, filling the vacancy left by Mike Woodbury. Mike has moved to the position of Vice
2024 Amateur Team Excellent Awards
Congratulations to our 2024 Amateur Team Excellent award winners. This award began with the 2018 Master National event to recognize those amateur handler/dog teams that have passed the Master National event three times. The winners
Last Call: Nominate Someone for Handler of the Year
The deadline to nominate a Handler for the Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year Award is November 30, 2024. It’s just a couple of weeks away so now’s the time to think about handlers
Updated: 2025 MNRC Member Club
Here is a list of the current Master National Retriever Clubs for 2024 – 2025. If you think your club is a member and is not listed here please contact MNRC Secretary Dede Patterson for
2024 New Hall of Fame Retrievers
Congratulations to our new 2024 Hall of Fame Master National Retrievers! These retrievers have successfully Qualified at three Master National events. New Hall of Fame retrievers can be included in our 2024 Hall of Fame Video.
2025 MN Board of Directors
Congratulations and Good Luck to the 2025 Master National Board of Directors. Members of the Board of Directors
Nominate Someone for Handler of the Year
It’s time to nominate a Handler for the Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year Award. Now’s the time to think about handlers that stand out in you mind and submit a nomination for the
2024 Retiring Dog Video
Congratulations to the retrievers who retired this year from Master National competition. Enjoy your well deserved retirement. Hopefully hunting and retrieving are still an active part of your life.
2023 Master National Hall of Fame Video
Congratulations to the Hall of Fame retrievers who passed their third Master National test in Thomasville, Georgia in 2023.
The 2025 Master National Team
The 2025 Master National will be held in Giddings, Texas from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday November 9. Here are the folks who will lead the operation. Charles Pugh. Incoming 2025 Master National President. Chief
2024-2025 Member Clubs
Here is a list of the current Master National Retriever Clubs for 2024 – 2025. If you think your club is a member and is not listed here please contact MNRC Secretary Dede Patterson for
WKWMA Wins Property Owners Award
MNRC President Keith Kiesow presented the Property Owners Award to the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area during Opening Ceremony in Paducah. Kiesow thanked the WMA for the use of the property during the Master National.
Results from 2024 Annual Meeting
The Annual MNRC Annual Meeting was held at the Commonwealth Event Center in Paducah on Sunday September 22. The Reciprocity of MNH title to MAH title passed 62-14. Alan Bruhin was elected Director for Region
It’s Time for Handler of the Year Nominations
The 2024 Master National Hunt Test is in the books. Congratulations to all the participants and especially those who qualified at the event from the MNRC Foundation Board. Now’s the time to think about handlers
Flight Test Locations
Flight A Dove Field; Tech Pond; Kiddie Pool; Siren L; Bobo Pond Flight B Bobo’s Pond; Siren Field; PRTA; CP-9; Dove L Flight C Moonlight; Teal; Turkey W; HC Pond L; PRTA LW Flight D
Test Diagrams 2024
Bobo’s Pond Series 1 Flight B; Series 2 Flight D; Series 3 BoBo Flight G; Series 5 Flight A Dove Field Series 1 Flight A; Series 2 Flight G; Series 4 Flight D; Series 5
Congratulations Clayton Crawford Award Winners
The 2024 winners of the Clayton Crawford Award was presented to Tim Kreher, of the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area, and Host Club Chairs Adam Andrews and Leroy Mason. MNRC President Keith Kiewsow and Hunt
Tech Pond
Tech Pond This is a Water Triple with all dead ducks, a water blind and a diversion shot. Bird number 1 is thrown left to right from behind the hay bales, across the water, and
Box Factory
Box Factory This is a Water Triple with all dead ducks, a water blind and a diversion shot. Birds number 1 and 2 come from a “mom & pop” gun station. Bird number 1 is
CP-9
CP-9 This is a Water Triple with all dead ducks, a water blind and a diversion shot. Bird number 1 is down the right channel, grassy water and lands 99 yards from the line. Bird
Turkey Pond
Turkey Pond This is a Water Triple with all dead ducks, a water blind and a diversion shot. Bird number 1 is on the left side and just barely clips the corner of the pond