So many handlers have asked about buying a Guardian Dog Sign and Gun Stand that Host Chairman Kevin Buchman has inquired about getting some made. Here is a link and QR code to register for
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Last Chance to Order MN Clothes
Good News for those wanting Master National clothing. The following items have been added to the store and will ship the week of Thanksgiving. The Master National Store open online
2025 Master National is Complete
It’s the day after and everyone has left the Fairgrounds. 2025 Master National was a big challenge with 1,173 dogs entered. Please thank our Judges, the MNRC Board of Directors; President Charles Pugh, Chief Marshal
Call Backs 2025
How to useSearch by dog or handler: Type all or part of the name in the search box above the table.Filter entries to display only a specific flight: Type the flight letter in the box
2025 MNRC Foundation Annual Report
The following report was presented by Foundation President Jack Morris. Afterrecognizing the board members, Lynn Teague, Jimmy Hughes, and Gloria Mundell,Jack gave the following information: The 2025 activities of the Foundation have been:Assisted Master National
2025 Master National Diagrams
Homestead Land Water Picket Fence Flight A Series1; Flight E Series 2; Homestead 2 Brush Pile Field Land Flight H Series 3 Cours Land Flight B Series 1; Flight A Series 2; Flight E 4th
2024 Hall of Fame Video
Congratulations to these wonderful retrievers who earned the AKC their MNH title at the 2024 Master National in Kentucky. This video can also be viewed from our MN Homepage, then click Media > then Videos.
2025 Retiring Dogs Video
Many participants did not have the chance to see this video. Now you can enjoy them online, and if you have a Smart TV you can play the videos on our Master National Retriever Club
Strickland Water
Strickland Water This test is a walk-up water triple. The test starts with a diversionshot while the dog is in the holding blind, and a “Here ComesOne” Dead bird number one, the walk-up splash bird
Judges Pairings
Flight A Judges Pairings Terrie Sato and Lillian Logan Flight B Ted de Looze and Fred Perini Flight C Dale Langhorne and Janice Masica Flight D Billie Helwick and Randy Morton Flight E Ken Gilbert
Homestead Water 2
Homestead Water 2 This test is a walk-up water triple. The test starts with a diversion shot while the dog is in the holding blind, and a “Here Comes One” Dead bird number one, the
Homestead 1 Water
Homestead 1 Water This test is a walk-up water triple. The test starts with a diversion shot while the dog is in the holding blind, and a “Here Comes One” Dead bird number one, the
Stellar Water
Stellar Water This test is a walk-up water triple. The test starts with a diversion shot while the dog is in the holding blind, and a “Here Comes One” Dead bird number one, the walk-up
Cours Water
Cours Water This test is a walk-up water triple. The test starts with a diversion shot while the dog is in the holding blind, and a “Here Comes One” Dead bird number one, the walk-up
Homestead 2 Land Water
Homestead 2 Land Water Bird number one, Flyer is the right mark and is shot right to left down at around 70yards. Bird two, a dead bird is the middle mark and thrown left to
Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday
Clocks will “fall back” to standard time this year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2, meaning those affected will gain an extra hour of sleep. The twice-a-year movement of clocks either backward or
Strickland Land Water
Strickland Land Water This test is a land triple/water combo with a double blind and honor. Bird number one, dead bird is the left mark and is thrown right to left down the point at
Penn Vant Land
PennVant Land This test is a Land Triple, with a pheasant flyer, double blind and honor. Bird #1 is a dead pheasant from the middle station, thrown right to left and lands approximately 127 yds
Fuller 145 Land Water
Fuller 145 Land/Water This test is a Land/ Water Triple, with a duck flyer, double blind and honor. Bird #1 is a duck flyer from the left station, thrown right to left and lands approximately
Homestead Valentine Trees
Homestead 1 This test is a land triple with a double blind and honor. Bird number one, dead bird is the middle mark and is thrown left to right at 105 yards. Bird number two
Fuller 145 Land
Fuller 145 Land This test is a Land Triple, with a pheasant flyer, double blind and honor. Bird #1 is a dead pheasant from the left station, thrown left to right and lands approximately 61
Stellar Land Water
A Stellar Land Water This test is a land triple/water combo with a double blind and an honor. Bird number one, dead bird is the middle mark and is thrown left to right at 98
Cours Land
Cours time for a beer This test is a land triple with a double blind and an honor. Bird number one, dead bird is right mark and is thrown left to right at 85 yards.
Judges Instructions to the Handlers
Welcome Handlers! Congrats for qualifying and running in the largest AKC Hunt Test! We have been working very hard this past week to set up challenging, and fair tests. You may know we were divided
Free Comprehensive Dog Profiles From Retriever Results
Congratulations to the owners, handlers and breeders with dogs qualified for the 2025 Master National. As an Event Sponsor, Retriever Results is giving the MNRC community a chance to see their dog’s like never before. Retriever Results is
Watch Out For Fire Ants
A word of caution for those who have never been to Texas properties . Beware of Red Ants also known as Fire Ants. Something you have to deal with in this area is biting ants
Slight Schedule Change For Thursday
There has been a slight schedule change to the MNRC Mandatory Handlers’ Meeting on Thursday. At 1 pm and prior to the start of the Handlers’ Meeting there will be presentations from the AKC, the
Celebrity Athlete Comes to Master National To Work
We had a very special worker helping to set up tests for the Master National this year. Gavin Scott Williams, starting baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball worked not as a
Drivers Beware
On behalf of the Master National Board of Directors and the local host committee your safety, and that of our canine competitors, is paramount. To this end, there are traffic situations to make you aware
Stay Off Test Grounds
Folks have been spotted on Test Site grounds. Please be aware that unauthorized people are NOT allowed to be on test grounds until Friday. No exceptions! This is Unsportsmanlike Conduct. Stay away.
Nominate Someone for a Master National Foundation Award
Awards include Youth Handler, Handler of the Year and Humanitarian Sportsman Recognition MNRC Foundation Award Nominations will open on November 10, 2025. Deadline to submit nominations is December 15, 2025. All nominations should be sent
Master National Store Opens Online
The Master National store Online is now open at: www.MasterNationalStore.com Preorders are being taken Online. Getting a preorder in insures you get exactly what you want in the right size. The Master National store will
Laundry Services in Giddings and Bastrop
Spin City Coin Laundry 505 Jefferson Street (Hwy 71) Bastrop, TX 78602 Closes 8:30pm Self-serve and Wash, Dry, Fold Service Available 512-308-8456 Panda Washeteria 688 E Austin Street (Hwy 290) Giddings, TX 78942 Open 24/7
Need A Master National Invitation?
Are you looking for your 2025 Master National Invitation? Hunt Test Secretary Nicole Boettger has received many invitations back due to an incorrect mailing address. If you have not received your 2025 Invitation please send