Flight A Strader Fenced Water Flight B Strader Sheep Shed Water Flight C Kongscore Land Flight D Patopea Land Flight E Why Not Land
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Go Gavin
There was some Cheering at the Holiday Inn on Monday. In addition to cheering on the Retrievers at the Master National, Stake Marshal and 2027 MNRC President Laurice Williams is cheering for his Grandson. Gavin
Test Diagrams
Klinkers Land Test Series 1, Flight D; Kongsore Land Test Series 1, Flight E; Series 3 Flight C Patopea Land Test Series 1, Flight C; Series 3 Flight D Strader Sheep Shed Water Series 1,Flight
Thank You Sponsors
The MNRC wishes to thank our generous sponsors for their support. Without your help our National event would not be possible. DIAMOND SPONSORS AVERY SPORTING DOG “The Official Outfitter of the 2026 Master National.” Representative:
AKC Addresses Handlers at Annual Meeting
Submitted by Russ Reavis, AKC Field Director Retrievers Sporting Group Congratulations on qualifying for the 2026 Master National and for being here, from the AKC and good luck this week. I will be here until
Property Owners Awards
The Master National Retriever Club would like to thank the Strader Family, the Kahn Family, the Kongsore family, the Morley Family, the Klinkers Family, the Patopea Family, the Naisbit-Sargenti partnership, and the Douglas County Government
Why Not Land
Why Not Land Triple pheasant series. First bird out is on the right, thrown right to left flat at 50 yards. Second bird is middle bird thrown from flyer station behind tree, right to left
Master National Signboard
For those wanting to take photos at the Master National Signboard it is available at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear Street, Roseburg in front of Exhibit Hall. Many thanks to the Design by Lori
2026 Clayton Crawford Award Winners
The Clayton Crawford Award is given in recognition for a person’s dedication and work on the Master National Event. This year it was presented to three people who were key as host club members for
Judges Instructions to the Handlers
At the Handler’s Meeting on Thursday, spokesperson Mark Watson gave the Handler’s some instructions to follow during the test.
2026 Judges Pairings
Thank you to this year’s judges. Your dedication and support of the Master National Retriever Club is greatly appreciated. Flight A Mark Watson and Fred Perini Flight B Keith Kiesow and Jeff Coats Flight C
Call Backs 2026
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Strader Sheep Shed Water
Strader Sheep Shed water series: Triple water series using ducks for all retrieves. First bird is thrown from the middle station, right to left at 77 yards. Second bird is a flyer thrown from the
Kahn Water
Kahn Property Water Series: Triple water series using ducks for all retrieves. First bird is thrown from the left station right to left at 86 yds. Second bird is a flyer, thrown left to right
Kongsore Land Test
Kongsore Property Land: Triple land series using pheasant for all retrieves. First bird down is an heavy angle back from the left station, left to right throw into thick cover at 28 yards. Second bird
Klinkers Land
Klinker’s Property Land Series: Triple land series using pheasant for all retrieves. First bird down is an angle back, thrown left to right at 57 yds from the from middle station. Second bird is a
Patopea Land Test
Patopea Property Land Series: Triple land series using pheasant for all retrieves. First bird is thrown from the right hand station, right to left at 32 yds. Second bird is a flyer thrown left to
Strader Fenced Water
Strader Fenced Water Triple water series with ducks. First bird out is right bird thrown right to left at 52 yards. Second bird is middle bird thrown left to right, angle back at 73 yards.
Series 1 Flights and Properties
Flight A Strader Sheep Shed Water Flight B Kahn Water Test Flight C Patopea Land Test Flight D Klinkers Land Test Flight E Kongsore Land Test Test Diagrams
Test Addresses
SOUTH Strader Ranch373 French Creek Road, Glide OR Kahn Ranch 5120 Sunshine Road, Roseburg NORTH: Bente Kongsore 30709 Camas Swale Road, Creswell, OR 97426 Buddy Klinkers84580 Territorial Highway, Eugene, OR 97405 Patopea PropertyIntersection of Cox
Master National Test Rotation
The Starting Dog is # 33. And the Test Rotation is 33-59-85-111-136-8
Series 2 Flights and Locations
Flight A Strader Sheep Shed Land Flight B Kahn Land Flight C Patopea Water Flight D Klinkers Water Flight E Kongsore Water Test Diagrams
Strader Sheep Shed Land
Strader Land (Sheep Shed) Land triple with pheasants. First bird out is middle bird going left to right at 116 yards. Second bird is flyer out of left hand station at 76 yards. Third bird
Kahn Land Test
Kahn Land: Triple pheasant series. First bird is right bird thrown right to left at 48 yards. Second bird is up the middle at 103 yards. Third bird is flyer on left, thrown left to
Patopea Water
Patopea Water: Triple water series with ducks. First bird out is middle bird, angle back bridge mark at 67 yards. Second bird is flyer on left into open field at 81 yards. Third bird is
Klinkers Water
Klinkers Water: Triple Duck Series. First bird is on left, thrown across pond landing at 72 yards. Second bird is up the middle and is flyer shot left to right at 98 yards. Third bird
Kongsore Water
Triple water series with ducks. First bird out is on the left, thrown left to right, 92 yards. Second bird is flyer up the middle, thrown left to right at 118 yards. Third bird is
2026 Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 1 Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex, 2110 SW Frear Street, Roseburg, OR 97471 EXHIBIT HALL 9:00 am – 3:30 pm……………………………………………………………..Vendor Village Open 9:00-11:00 am ………………….Ballot Collection (Exhibit Hall across from Registration) 9:00 am –
2026 Master National Catalog
New This Year! The Master National Catalog is in digital form and available to download for Free! A Special Thank You to Hunt Test Secretary Nicole Boettger for making this happen! As always, Printed Catalogs
PAWS-ITIVE PERSPECTIVES
September Edition WE WELCOME YOU ALL TO ROSEBURG! The entries into the event have closed and the MNRC Board of Directors are wrapping up loose ends before they begin their travel west. We felt it
2026 MN Training Guide
Thank you to the Umpqua Valley Retriever Club for this beautiful Training Guide. Welcome handlers and we hope you enjoy this year’s event. Have fun training. Master National Training Guide
AKC Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC) Report
Master National Retriever Club’s Annual EventOctober 1, 2026 Roseburg, OregonSubmitted by Jack Combs, Chair RHTAC On behalf of this committee, I express our thanks to the MNRC Board and the American Kennel Club for the
Shooting Birds in Oregon
***Correction: there is a new address listed for Waldrons Outdoor Sports see below If you are planning to shoot live birds, either at the Master National event or in Pre-Master National training, you should know
What You Need to Know About Shooting Birds In Oregon
If you are planning to shoot live birds, either at the Master National event or in Pre-Master National training, you should know that Oregon has some very strict Statues regarding licensing. Oregon considers pen-raised pheasants
2026 Training Property Draws
There will be two Training Property Draws for the 2026 event will take place on Friday, September 25 and Sunday, September 27 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds at 6 p.m. Training properties will be available
2026 Running Order
The Running Order for the 2026 Master National is complete. Dogs to the line, Friday, October 2. Flight locations to be posted via Text Msg and MNRC website and on Social Media.