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Dr. Bob’s Eats About Town

Dr. Robert McFarlane, owner of BigWoods On The Trinity decided to step out-of-the-box and give us his take on what to expect in eateries for those attending the Master National.  Dr. Bob’s Eats About Town

Handler's and MNRC Annual Meeting

Handler’s Meeting: President Larry Kimble opened the meeting with a moment of silence remembering former Master National President John Blackbird. The Handler’s Meeting began with Chief Marshal Jack Combs announcing the Judges The 2017 Judges:

Setup Week Wednesday 2017

Judges, committee members and assistant stake marshals to set up tests. Corporate Sponsor Liaisons Michelle Love & Rex Gibson plus volunteers prepare the Handler’s bags. Store ladies Pam Bunnell and Terry Elliott and friends unpack

2017 Master National Event Schedule

Note: Watch for updated postings at the Event Headquarters and on the Master National website. THURSDAY OCTOBER 12, 2017  Opening Ceremony  Copeland Center at Lakeview Methodist Conference Center, 400 Private Road 6036, Palestine, TX 75801

Setup Week Begins 2017

The Board of Directors  of the Master National Retriever Club plus members of the set-up committee are working with our Judges to make this a very special Master National.

2017 Training Property Draw

A Training Property Draw will be held Tuesday, October 10th  for training on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  That draw will also be held at the BigWoods equipment barn at 4.m. Thank you to East Texas

2016 Master National Annual Review

Friends of the Master National, On behalf of the Board of Directors, we want to thank you for your efforts to make the 25th Master National a success. Without your support, we could not accomplish

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The Master National community has lost a great friend.  Former Master National President John Blackbird, of Mora, Minnesota and longtime field trial and hunt test competitor died suddenly September 9, 2017. Our deepest sympathies are

2017 Master National Training Birds

Ducks or pheasant training birds can be ordered from this year’s bird supplier, Clear Creek Game Birds. Contact Richard Chetney at 254-977-3917 to order birds. He is taking orders at this time. The price is $16 for either bird. Payment

Attention: MNRC Club Secretaries

Master National Secretary Elaine Goodner has sent all Master National clubs their 2017-2018 dues notice.  Also sent to each club is a letter regarding the election of officers and other official business, Voting Ballots, and

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The Master National Retriever Club could not be prouder of its Diamond Sponsor Nestlé Purina. We are so fortunate to be associated with such a generous and caring company.  Purina has donated $25,000 to Greater

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For those who might be interested Ad space is still available for the 2017 Master National Training Property and Information Guide.  Call the Palestine Herald Press 903-729-0281.

2017 Master National Running Order

The 2017 Running  Order for Flights A – F are now posted.  Please check your flight and running order online. 2017 Master National Running Order Master National Flights (alphabetic order by handler first name)

Master National Flight Listing

The A-F (six flights) Flights for the 2017 Master National are posted. If you see a major error please email Hunt Test Secretary Frank Barton @ fbarton@bartonpowersports.com CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL FLIGHTS

More Sponsors Join the Master National Team

Congratulations and Thank you to our newest Silver Level Sponsor of the 2017 Master National: Marks-A-Lot Kennels.  In addition congratulations to our  new Bronze Level Sponsors: Webshire Kennels, Duck Roost, Wolf Creek Retrievers, Gator Point

Master National Entered Dogs

A list of Entered Dogs has been posted. Please note, as soon as you enter the event, your dog will not immediately show up on this list. It may take 24-48 hours for your entry

2017 Master National Invitations

About 1,100 invitations are being mailed to the owners of retrievers across the country who are qualified to compete in the 2017 Master National.  The event is being held at the BigWoods on the Trinity

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