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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
Texas Training Birds and Property Draws
The 2025 Training Ground draw will be held on Friday, October 24 at 3:30 pm at the Sheriff’s Posse Arena for training Saturday 10/25, Sunday 10/26 and Monday 10/27. The 2nd Training Draw will be held
Still Need Accommodations for Texas?
There are RV Hook Ups and a new hotel available. There are some NEW RV Hook ups available for the 2025 event. The livestock arena at the Fairgrounds in Giddings is providing RV hook ups
Running Order 2025
The Running Order for the 2025 Master National is complete. Dogs to the line, Friday, October 31. Flight locations to be posted via Text Msg and MNRC website and on Social Media.
2025 Master National Flights
Note: Please contact Event Secretary Nicole Boettger by Email with corrections. NicoleMasternational@gmail.com Please include AKC #, Owner, Handler and what flight they are in and why they need to move to another flight. She will
2025 Schedule of Events
Lee/Bastrop Counties, Texas Thursday, October 30, 2025Lee County Fairgrounds, 2495 US-290, Giddings, TX 78942 8:00 am – 4:00 pm MNRC Store & Vendor Village Open 8:00 am – 11:45 am Handler Registration – Organized by
Entered Dogs – 2025
Retrievers entered into the 2025 Master National Event in Bastrop, Lee County, Texas. The event runs from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday, November 9.
Important Notice to MNRC Member Clubs
Annual Meeting Business and Bylaws Proposal Submission Reminder Dear MNRC Member Clubs, We wish to express our sincere appreciation for your continued engagement and valuable insights that help guide the direction and success of the