Larry’s Pond Land/Water This test is a Land Water combo with a double blind and honor. This test begins with one of the judges blowing a duck call that is answered from the flyer station.
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Diagram: Mallard Land/Water
Mallard Pond Land/Water This is a Land/Water Triple with a double blind and honor. Bird #1 is a dead duck thrown from the left side of a double gun station. It is thrown left to
Directions to Off-Site Locations
All other tests sites will be on the H Cooper Black properties. Those tests will be signed posted from the main entrance. Here are off-site locations only. Larry’s Pond Boatwright Rolling Hills Lee &
2019 Judges Pairings
Troy Tilleraas and Dennis Long Flight E Ellison Armfield and Richard Anderson Flight D Jane Doolittle and Dave Coffey Flight C Laura Judd and Scotty Maddox Flight G Julie Cairns and Helen Romain Flight F
Master National Store Opens Friday
The MNRC Event Store will be opening Friday, Oct 18th at 8 AM. Note the time change, it’s earlier to accommodate crowds prior to our 10:30 am-Noon Mandatory Handlers Meeting. The store is located at
Handler's Banquet Thursday Opens 2019 Master National
Opening Banquet, begins Thursday with a Social Reception at 5 pm the opening of the Silent Auction and 52-Card Gun Raffle. Opening Ceremony starts at 6 pm. with Starting Dog Selection at 6:30 pm followed
Slideshow: Judges Put Final Tweeks on Tests
Wednesday’s rain didn’t keep anyone spirits down as the judges set up week comes to a close. Many thanks to our Judges, Board of Directors, Set-Up Volunteers and Set-Up dogs and handlers. You are doing
2019 Master National Schedule of Events
Note: 2019 Master National Events take place in Hartsville & Cheraw, South Carolina Thursday, October 17, 2019 DeLoach Center at Coker College, 300 East College Avenue, Hartsville, SC 5:00 pm Social Reception & Silent Auction
Slideshow: Set-Up Work Continues With A Dash of Fun
Fourteen judges continue their work on the final Master National tests. But not without a short break for some fun! Thank you again to our Judges and Set Up Workers who have worked throughout the
Wingers, Field Equipment Available at MNRC Auction
Do you or your club need field equipment? The following items from the field will be in the Silent Auction at Opening Ceremonies Thursday, Oct. 17, at the DeLoach Center at Coker College. The items
Slideshow: Judges Arrive to Begin Set-Up
The judges have arrived and are beginning to set up the tests for the 2019 Master National. Thank you to our judges and great volunteers, working with the team to create the Best Master National
2019 Pre-National Training Property Draw
The Carolinas Host Committee would like to remind everyone that the FIRST DRAW for training properties will be Saturday October 12th, at 4 p.m. at the Club House at H. Cooper Black Memorial Field Trial
Beware of Sand & Red Fire Ants
A word of caution for those who have never been to H. Cooper Black properties . Beware of Red Ants also known as Fire Ants. It’s really the only thing we have to deal with
2019 Master National Silent Auction and Raffle
We hope everyone returns home with a Master National Plate and Ribbon, but take a a look at the some of the great gifts you might also take home! The Master National Silent Auction and
Deadline Approaches for Annual Meeting Ballots
Attention: Master National Retriever Clubs MNRC Secretary Elaine Goodner has emailed Annual Meeting Ballots to all member clubs. Some clubs will receive two ballots because there are two names in the data base, but each
Advice for the First-Time Master National Handler
What advice do you have for the handler who is coming to the Master National for the first time? So many handlers come to this event each year, and we often forget what it was
AKC -TV Master National 2019
Thank you AKC.TV ! In 2019 you produced a super video for a general audience, one that explains what the AKC Master National is all about.
AKC.TV Creates Hunt Test Video
Thank you AKC.TV ! You produced a super video for a general audience, one that explains what the AKC Hunt Tests are all about. A special thanks goes out to Doug Ljungren, Caroline Murphy and
Shop Till You Drop: MNRC Store Extravaganza
The Master National Retriever Club Merchandise Store will open on Friday, October 18th at 8 a.m.. This will be the last year Store Managers Pam Bunnell & Terry Elliot will be hosting the store. So
Opening Banquet is Just 7 Weeks Away
The 2019 Master National Opening Banquet is just 7 weeks away — Thursday, October 17, at the DeLoach Center at Coker College, 300 East College Ave., Hartsville SC. Hope to see you there! A complete
2019 Master National Running Order
The 2019 Master National Running Order for Flights A through G are now posted. Keep in mind, the Starting Dog number isn’t picked until Opening Banquet, Thursday Oct. 19th. See you in Cheraw. Have fun
Annual Meeting Info, Judges Ballot Sent to Clubs
In the next few days contacts and delegates will be receiving documents pertaining to the MNRC Annual Meeting scheduled for Friday, October 18th in Cheraw, South Carolina. Ballots for election of board members and selection of 2020
2019 Master National Flight Draw
H. Cooper Black Sporting Dog Facility The 2019 Master National flights are posted. Dogs are listed alphabetically within each flight. CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLIGHTS For problems contact Hunt Test Secretary Frank Barton fbarton@bartonpowersports.com
Entries for 2019 Master National Top 1,000
Congratulations to all those who have entered the 2019 Master National! Our event on October 17-27th in Cheraw, South Carolina will be the Largest Retriever Event in the world! 1,020 retrievers are expected to run
2019 Master National Entries Now Closed
The 2019 Master National Entry System is now closed. Good Luck and See you in Cheraw, SC! See a List of 2019 Entered Dogs 2019 Master National Premium 2019 Master National Event Page
How to Spot the Toxic Algae That's Killing Dogs
Dog owners in the Southeast are spreading the word about the dangers of contaminated water following the deaths of their beloved pets. In Wilmington, North Carolina, three dogs died after frolicking in a pond, while another succumbed
Remembering Past Master National Events
Here’s another installment of our Memories videos. All four parts will be shown at the 2019 Master National Opening Banquet on Thursday, October 17th. We hope you can join us!
2019 Master National Schedule of Events
Note: 2019 Master National Events take place in Hartsville & Cheraw, South Carolina Thursday, October 17, 2019 DeLoach Center at Coker College, 300 East College Avenue, Hartsville, SC 5:00 pm Social Reception & Silent Auction
2019 Master National Entered Dog List
Congratulations on entering the 2019 Master National! Our event on October 17-27th at the H Cooper Black Sporting Dog Facility in Cheraw, South Carolina is expected to be the Largest Retriever Event in the world.
FINAL UPDATE: Dogs Qualified to Run 2019 Event
As of July 27, 2019 there are 1,258 retrievers qualified to run the Event in Cheraw. This represents the largest single number in Master National History! Congratulations to all these fine retrievers. This represents a
DEADLINE IS THURSDAY: Photos of Retiring and Hall of Fame Dogs
It’s time to get your information together so we can include your dog in our Master National Videos. The videos will premiere at the Handler’s Banquet at the 2019 Master National in Cheraw, South Carolina
MNRC Club Fees Due August 1
Notice for 2019-2020 Master National Retriever Club dues were sent via email to all member clubs’ Contacts and Delegates of record on June 1, 2019. The $100. dues are due by August 1, 2019 and
2019 MNRC Vendor Application Form
NEW MNRC VENDOR APPLICATION FORM
2019 MNRC Vendor Regulations Letter
The Master National Retriever Club (MNRC) thanks you for your interest in being a vendor at our annual national event. We are an AKC recognized and licensed performance events club. MNRC is made up of
2018 MNRC Foundation Handler Awards Announced
The Master National Retriever Club Foundation is proud to announce the 2018 Handler of the Year. The Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year Award was earned by Lyle Steinman of Gower, Missouri and Natchez,
Meet Your Judges (2019)
Region 1 – North Carolina Ellison Armfield Congratulations on qualifying for the 2019 Master National! H. Cooper Black holds so many special memories for me, most notably when I set the dumpster on fire about
