We want to get the word out that there is a Bed & Breakfast accommodation that is still available for September. Beaumont Hotel, Beaumont, KS, is a recently refurbished 130-year-old hotel with runway right out
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Dr. Randall Dwight Ayers
There is very sad news to report from Alabama. Master National friend Dr. Randall Ayers, 66, died suddenly at his home on July 10, 2013. Randall was associated with the Master National for many years,
Meet Your Judges (2013)
Region 1 – North Carolina Laurice Williams, Sr. It is a true honor to have been selected to represent Region #1 as a judge at the 2013 Master Nationals in Kansas. Thank you Region 1
Proposed Slate of Judges for 2014 Master National
The Master National Board of Directors has created a proposed Slate of Judges for the 2014 Master National on Oct. 11-19, in Corning California. At the 2013 Annual meeting, Master National Retriever Club delegates will
Request To Retire A Dog from Master National competition
If your dog has been a participant of the Master National event and he is retiring from Master National competition, we would like to include him in our Retiring Dogs video. This video is created
Slideshow: Flint Oak – Kansas
The staff at Flint Oak is at work preparing the grounds for the 2013 Master National in Fall River Kansas on September 21-29. We thought you might like to take a look at some shots
Mark Your Calendar: 2014 Master National
The new Master National qualification season begins August 1, 2013! And for those handlers who just can’t wait, be sure to mark your calendar now for the 2014 Master National event! The event is slated
Former MNRC President Ray Muth has died
Ray Muth January 12, 1938 – June 2, 2013 The retriever sport, especially the retriever hunting tests, reluctantly says farewell to our friend, Ray Muth. For decades, Ray unselfishly, generously and strongly supported the retriever
Update: 2013 Master National Qualifiers
As of May 30, 2013 there are now 509 retrievers qualified to enter the 2013 Master National on September 21-29 at Flint Oak, Fall River, Kansas. To view a current list of qualifiers: Click Here
Analysis: 2010-2012 Master National Events
In this analysis we examine the last three Master National events and the unprecedented growth we have experienced from 2010 to 2012. The analysis is part of our continuing effort to better plan for future
New Qualifiers for 2013 Master National
As of April 8, 2013 there are now 157 retrievers qualified to enter the 2013 Master National on September 21-29 at Flint Oak, Fall River, Kansas. To view a current list of qualifiers: Click Here
Sallie P. Sullivan receives new honor from The Bird Dog Foundation
Congratulations to Sallie P. Sullivan of Thomasville , Georgia, who has just received a Life Patron Membership to The Bird Dog Foundation, Inc., . The award was presented February 9, 2013 in Grand Junction, Tennessee
Entry fee for 2013 Master National to increase slightly
Explanation for the increase in MNRHT entry fees for 2013. As we’re sure you’ve noticed, the Master National Retriever Club (MNRC) and the annual Master National Retriever Hunting Test (MNRHT) have exploded in growth and
Motel Rooms and RV Sites for 2013 Master National
MOTEL ROOM OVERVIEW – 1,224 MOSTLY INEXPENSIVE ROOMS Updated 06/18/2013 Host Site – Flint Oak, Fall River, Kansas Host Site – 40 lodge & 12 other rooms Flint Oak – 52 rooms w/139 beds –
Flint Oak site of the 2013 Master National
The Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors has just completed their winter meeting at the site of the 2013 event. Already working on details for the Sept. 21-29th event we thought you would like
Message from MNRC Past President John Blackbird
My fellow hunt test enthusiast As I contemplate the last five years as a member on the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors, and now as past president, my thoughts are filled with many
A Message from the MNRC President Gloria Mundell
Welcome! This is definitely an exciting time to be President of the Master National Retriever Club. Every year we seem to be breaking new grounds and new entry records. This past year in Alabama was
UPDATED: 2012 Master National Hall of Fame Retrievers
Congratulations to the new members of the Master National Retriever Club Hall of Fame Retrievers! And congratulations to the retrievers and handlers who have accumulated additional passes to their impressive list of Qualifications at the
2012 Master National Photos
Greetings to all. EVERYTHING we photographed has now been uploaded except the recovered files from Flight B, Series 1 (still waiting on Lexar) and photos from the Awards Ceremony. Thank you all for your patience.
Limiting Entries in Master Hunter Tests
All Master National Retriever Clubs received a letter from the American Kennel Club informing them of two changes to the Retriever Hunting Test Regulations. In part, the AKC letter reads: Limiting Entries in Master Test:
Bill Teague Appointed 2013 Corporate Sponsor Coordinator
Congratulations to Bill T. Teague of Nacogdoches, TX! Bill has agreed to serve as the Master National Retriever Club Corporate Sponsor Liaison Coordinator (CLSC) for 2013. Thank you also to Alice Rodriquez for her outstanding
Comments Regarding Forever Wild Property
As anyone who participated in the Master National can tell you, the property at Forever Wild and the Alabama State Land and Conservation folks were magnificent! Thank you to all who helped the Master National
MN Black Lab Vodka Raffle Winners
Master National Corporate Sponsor Liaison Alice Rodriguez would like the Black Lab Vodka Raffle Winners to know they haven’t been forgotten! Due to Hurricane Sandy, the Black Lab Vodka bottles that were scheduled to be
2013 Master National Judges
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce the slate of judges for the 2013 Master National to be held at the Flint Oak Hunting Resort in Fall River, Kansas on Sept. 21-29, 2013.
Master National Photos Online
Here’s an Update from UpClosePhoto: All right, making some progress. For those of you that had us do commission shoots of your dog, we have begun uploading those images. Here is a link to the
Photos by UPCLOSEPHOTO.com 2012
Many folks have been asking about the photos being taken by professional photographers Mark and Shannon Atwater and the team at UpClosePhoto.com. The photographers have taken over 25,000 photos. So they are asking handlers to
Annual Meeting 2012
The MNRC Annual Meeting was held at the New Era Building on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012.
Thursday & Friday 2012
There was lots of activity happening at the test site and around town even before the first gun went off! Good Luck to all and please remember to have a good time!
Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee Report
Bill Teague, the Chairman of the Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee addressed the crowd at the New Era Building, Demopolis AL. He provided the following report: Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee Report (RHTAC) at the
Handlers Instructions from the Judges
HANDLER’S INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE 2012 MASTER NATIONAL JUDGES (Presented at Handler’s meeting, October 19, 2012) 1. Gun safety: Shoulder gun on marks as if shooting birds, use both hands; 2. Handler may safely put gun
2012 Juges Assignments and Flights
Handlers Meeting took place at noon on Friday with Judge assignments selected as follows. Saturday, October 20, 2012 Flight A is Sydney Williams & Jim Charboneau. Test begins at “Oh No, Mr. Bill!” this is
2012 Master National Distinguished Service Award
[slideshow]Sallie Sullivan is a true Icon of our sport. In 1999, Sallie served as President of the Master National Retriever Club and in 2003 hosted the Master National event at the Borderline Plantation in Thomasville,
Welcome to Demopolis
Preparations are underway for the 2012 Master National in Demopolis, Alabama. The judges and the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors are getting ready for the week already. See you on Thursday!
2012 Master National Committee Assignments
The 2012 Master National Committee Assignments have now been posted online. Please check this list before arriving at the Master National so you will be familiar with your Committee Chair and assignment. You are expected
