The Master National Retriever Club would like to welcome two new member clubs to the organization. All tests presented by these clubs will count toward the 2017 Master National Qualifying year. New to the list
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Looking Back Master National 2016
As we look forward to 2017 at The Big Woods On The Trinity, here’s a look back to Greater St. Louis. A big Thank You to photographer and Region 4 Director Randy Frager.
MNRC Presents Donation to August A Busch Area
The Master National Retriever Club presented a check to the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation on April 1, 2017. The money is earmarked for improvements at August A Busch Memorial Conservation Area, specifically for retriever projects
Bill Autrey Named 'Handler of the Year'
Bill Autrey, has been named the 2016 Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year award recipient. Bill Autrey is the owner and operator of Autrey Kennels in Bentley, Louisiana. A large group of almost 100
2017 Master National Site Wins Texas Conservation Award
Check out this video showing portions of our 2017 Master National site. Some great shots of our amazing grounds! The Leopold Conservation Award winner for the Texas Parks and Wildlife 2015 Lone Star Land Steward
2017 Master National Site & Judges
Congratulations to our judges for 2017. Larry Kimble 2017 MNRC President announced at the Annual Meeting the 2017 Master National event will be hosted by Dr. Robert McFarlane and the East Texas Black Gumbo Retriever
Master National Retriever Club Foundation
Master National Retriever Club Foundation (MNRCF, Foundation) Report on status of Foundation to MNRC Delegates & Members, September 30, 2016, Purina Event Center, St. Louis, Missouri As reported last year at this meeting, the establishment
Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC) Report
Presented by Mr. Bill Teague at the Master National Retriever Club’s Annual Event, September 30, 2016, Purina Event Center, St. Louis, Missouri On behalf of this committee, I express our thanks to President Jace Tramontin
New Region 3 Director to Serve on MNRC Board
Meet Mr. Chuck Strange NOTE: Chuck will serve on the MNRC Board of Directors as Director for Region 3 as current director Keith Winch moves to the Vice President position. Chuck says he looks forward
New 2016 Hall of Fame Retrievers
Here is a list of the new Hall of Fame Qualifiers from the 2016 Master National. Congratulations to all of these wonderful retrievers! Each year we list only those retrievers who are new inductees only. For
Shout Out To Master National Presidents
More times than not, we receive negative comments and complaints about the largest retriever event in the country — the Master National. But each year we manage to present a quality event with an all
Frankie's Party A Master National Tradition
It all began in 1991 when Handler Frankie Prendergast decided to grill some steaks for his Master National friends in the parking lot of his hotel. Twenty-five years later, and with the help of his
2016 Workers Appreciation Dinner
Thank you everyone for attending this year’s Workers’ Party. Hope you had a good time? And thanks to CSL staff Michelle Love and Rex Gibson and host club chair Jeannie Greenlee on their efforts getting
Master National Blog: Tuesday – Saturday
Welcome to the Master National Blog. Click Here to read our previous reports from Saturday, Sunday and Monday . Saturday , October 8, 2016 Flight D Dorothy Ruehman MNRC Reporter Fifty two retriever teams started the
Master National Blog: Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Thank you to our MNRC Reporters. We appreciate your help. If you have a photo to share from your flight Email to masternational@gmail.com Monday, October 3, 2016 Flight A Jack Combs MNRC Reporter We started
Diagrams: Dove Field & ABC Field
This is a land Triple with a Double Blind, Diversion Bird and an Honor. Bird number1 is a flyer from a tree line and lands at 150yds. Bird #2 is thrown from the point of
Diagrams: Lake 11 & Lake 30
This is a water triple with blind and diversion shot. The test begins with a remote sit of the dog in front of the last holding blind. Bird #1 is thrown slightly to the left
2016 Master National Call Backs
Flights A and E from Series 1 have been updated and posted, other flights to follow. The link to the Call Backs will not change throughout the test. Depending on your browser settings, you might
Diagrams: East Field & Lake 5
East Field at Lake 6 – Land This is a land Triple with a Double Blind, Diversion Bird and an Honor. Bird #1 comes from the right tree line and lands 98 yards away. Bird
Slideshow: 2016 Opening Ceremony
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2016 Master National Opening Ceremony on Thursday, September 29th. And a Special Thank You to Purina, who has sponsored our event for 25 years! You are the Best
Diagrams: Lake 21, Lake 26 & Triangle
Lake 21 Land – Water Lake 21 Land Water. The test begins with a walk-up. The walk-up bird is presented at 35 yards and lands 58 yards away on the edge of the lake bank.
Handler's Meeting and Judges Instructions
Friday, September 30th activities included Bitch Check, Handler’s Registration, MNRC Store Opening, Handler’s Meeting and Instructions from the Judges, Committee Sign Ups and the Annual Meeting. Chief Marshal Kevin Bunnell addressed the group and talked
Sports Medicine Experts to Address MNRC Handlers
Some of the leading Veterinary Sports Medicine specialists in the country will be available for a Question & Answer panel discussion on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Gateway Hall
Setup Week Begins 2016
The judges, members of the host club and the MNRC Board of Directors are at the Busch grounds getting ready to prepare the 2016 Master National event. We wish everyone safe travel and look forward
Avery Sporting Dog Sends Special Shipment To 2016 Master National
Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor Avery Sporting Dog. David Carrington and Avery have supported the Master National Retriever Club year after year. The Avery Sporting Dog shipment has just arrived and is being unpacked
Master National Information & Training Guide
2016 Master National Information & Training Guide: The first draw for Training Ground Property will take place on Saturday September 24th at 4 pm. The draw will take place at the Pavilion behind the Department
Directions to Purina Event Center and Spirit of St. Louis Airport
Host Hotels : Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites 1155 Technology Drive, O’Fallon MO Directions from Host Hotels to Purina Event Center Note to Handlers: This route passes through multiple school zones. Please plan accordingly
Sponsor Provides 6 Polaris Rangers for Master National event
Thank you to Silver Sponsor Tangelo Products and Frank Barton for donating the use of six 2017 Polaris Ranger 900 vehicles to be used at each flight at the Master National. Each vehicle even comes
Friends We Have Lost in 2016
At the 2016 Opening Ceremony, we would like to remember those in the Master National Community who have passed away over the last year. They can be handlers, trainers, judges, sponsors and other support folks
Judge Change for 2016 Event
Master National event Judge Rich Pyka of Region 2 has decided to withdraw from this year’s slate due to personal reasons. Thank you to 2011 Master National Judge DuWayne Bickle (Wisconsin) who will step in
Pre-National Training on Private Grounds
Important Notice regarding Pre-Master National Training Any handler training on grounds other than those provided by the Host Club require the attached dog training permit. Please check with the Missouri Department of Conservation for any
Master National Host Club Training
Important Notice to All Handlers Any handlers that train on grounds drawn from the official Pre-Master National Training Grounds lists do not need additional permits for using birds while training. You will be furnished a
2016 Master National Training Birds
Buettner Farms will be supplying the birds for the Master National and for Master National Pre-Training. Outside birds from other sources are not allowed on site. Please order your birds by September 20th with Kiley
Sports Medicine Q & A to be held at Master National event
Purina in conjunction with the Master National Board of Directors is pleased to announce a unique opportunity for the retriever community. Some of the leading Veterinary Sports Medicine specialists in the country will be available
The Worker’s Appreciation Dinner 2016
The Board of Directors of the Master National Retriever Club want to thank the Lynn Yelton and the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. for their generous contribution to the Master National Worker’s Appreciation Dinner 2016. And the