The 2024 Judges Panel for the Master National is complete. The event will be held Saturday, September 21 – Wednesday October 2 in Paducah, Kentucky. Below are the judges selected by the Board of Directors.
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2024 MNRC Bylaws Updated
The Proposed Bylaws Amendments submitted for a vote to the MNRC Member Clubs has passed. Here is the updated and final version. Thank you for voting.
Bylaws Amendments Pass
The Proposed Bylaws Amendments submitted for a vote to the MNRC Member Clubs passed with a vote of 55 Clubs for the Proposed Bylaws Amendments and 2 Clubs Against. Thank you for participating in the
Call for Photos for Hall of Fame and Retiring Dog Videos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2023, you are eligible for the 2023 Hall of Fame Video. These videos will be shown at the 2024 Master National Handler’s Banquet in Paducah, Kentucky. If you are Retiring
A Final Goodbye
A Celebration of Life in honor of Sallie P. Sullivan was held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 prior to the opening of the Tallahassee Hunting Retriever Club Spring Hunt Test at Borderline Plantation in Thomasville,
Important Information About ’24 Event
A message from MNRC President Keith Kiesow The Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors have been hearing rumors about the MNRC 2024 event. I would like to clarify any rumors circulating that may be
Board Appoints New Region 3 Director
Congratulations to Mike Woodbury of Texas. The Board of Directors has appointed Mike the new Region 3 Director, filling the vacancy left by Charles Pugh. Charles has moved to the Vice President of Region 3.
Thank you Purina Pro Plan
A big shout-out and thanks to Pruina Pro Plan for the outstanding Workshop sponsored by Nestle Purina in Thomasville, GA on March 7 and 8, 2024. The free workshop featured Mike Lardy and Steve Yozamp
Request for a Special MNRC Meeting
Please Note: Secretary Dede Patterson has emailed all MNRC clubs a ballot for voting. Please encourage your club to vote. We want Your voice to be heard! A request for a Special Meeting of the
Encourage Your Club To Vote
Please encourage your Club to vote on recent By Laws updates! MNRC needs updates to our ByLaws and we want your participation. Please read the President’s explanation of what needs updating and the ByLaw updates
Last Chance for Clubs to Vote on Bylaws
Please encourage your Club to vote on recent By Laws updates! MNRC needs updates to our ByLaws and we want your participation. Please read the President’s explanation of what needs updating and the ByLaw updates
Judge, Handler Gene Byrd Dies
The Master National is sad to report that former Master National judge and longtime hunt test handler Gene Byrd has passed away. Gene of Baltimore, Maryland was 84. Gene (DOC) was a founding member of
2024 Hunt Test Secretary Named
The Board of Directors has appointed Tracy Hughes of Alabama, as the 2024 Hunt Test Secretary. Tracy is replacing long serving Event Secretary Frank Barton, who was elected as Region 2 Vice President at the annual meeting
2024 Winter Board Meeting
The 2024 Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors met for their annual Winter Board Meeting February 8-11 in Paducah, Kentucky. MNRC President Keith Kiesow and 2024 Chief Marshal Annette Pacheco along with Tim Kreher
Retriever Club of NE PA Sets AKC Advanced Judges Seminar
Congratulations to the Retriever Club Of Northeast Pennsylvania on receiving an MNRC grant to hold an Advanced Judges Seminar on June 29 and 30, 2024. The Classroom session for Day 1 will be held at
Rainier Hunting Retriever Club Receives Grant for Advanced Judges Seminar
Congratulations to the Rainier Hunting Retriever Club of Washington. The RHRC has received a grant from the Master National Retriever Club to help support a 2-day AKC Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Judge Seminar on April
2024 Master National Hotels & Accomodations
Host Hotel: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Windham3960 Coleman Crossing Circle, Paducah, KY 42001Phone: (270) 443-4800 There are about 20 hotels in the area – all within 10 miles of the grounds. Here are some
Master National Icon Sallie P. Sullivan Dies
Sallie P. Sullivan, 86, of Thomasville, GA. was a former President, Handler of Year, of Master National Retriever Club Sallie Sullivan, a name known to the entire Hunt Test community, passed away on the evening
Apply to AKC for MNH Title
Are you new to the Master National Hall of Fame? The American Kennel Club has approved an MNH title for retrievers. The MNH, which stands for Master National Hunter, title will be in addition to
First Time Breeds Earn MNH Title
A Standard Poodle and a Boykin Spaniel are first in their breeds to be Hall of Fame retrievers. Congratulations to Duxbury My Ten Cents MH51 MNH SHU, call name Dime on becoming the first Poodle
Nominate Someone for a Master National Foundation Award
MNRC Foundation Award Nominations are now open. Deadline is November 30, 2024 Deadline is November 30, 2024 MNRC Foundation Award Nominations are now open. Deadline is November 30, 2024 All nominations should be sent to:
Board Appoints New Director
Congratulation to Troy Tilleraas of Iowa, newly appointed to the Board of Directors as a Director representing Region 2. Troy is no stranger to the Master National having judged the 2019 and 2022 Events and
Remembering Those We Lost in 2023
2023 was a particularly difficult year for the Master National community. We lost so many special friends to our sport in just one year. In remembrance of those lost, the MNRC presented a Memorial Banner,
2023 Property Owners, Sponsors Recognized at Opening Event
On behalf of the Master National Retriever Club, 2023 President Keith Maready expressed his appreciation to the Landowners and Sponsors of this year’s event at the Opening Ceremony on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Judy Rasmuson,
2023 Amateur Team Excellent Awards
Congratulations to our 2023 Amateur Team Excellent award winners. This award began with the 2018 Master National event to recognize those amateur handler/dog teams that have passed the Master National event three times. The winners
New 2023 Master National Hall of Fame Retrievers
Congratulations to our new 2023 Hall of Fame Master National Retrievers! These retrievers have successfully Qualified at three Master National events. New Hall of Fame retrievers will have their names added to the MNRC Hall of Fame
Region 1 Elects New Director
Congratulation to Jeffrey Henderson newly elected to the Board of Directors representing Region 1. Former Region 1 Director Robby Griffin did not seek re-election. MNRC thanks Robby for his years of dedicated service to the
SetUp Week 2023
Thank you to Barbara Bozeman of Sights and Hounds Photography for these photos taken during set up week October 21 – 25 at the Boston and Pavo Testing properties.
2022 Master National Hall of Fame Retrievers
Each year as the number of participants grows it becomes increasingly difficult to be able to view the Hall of Fame and Retiring Dog videos. This year, we did try to run the videos inside
2023 Master National Retiring Dogs
Each year as the number of participants grows it becomes increasingly difficult to be able to view the Hall of Fame and Retiring Dog videos. This year, we did try to run the videos inside
One More Week Left for Free Detailed Dog Profiles
Congratulations to the owners, handlers and breeders with dogs qualified for the 2023 Master National. As an Event Sponsor, Retriever Results is giving the MNRC community a chance to see a their dogs like never
2023 Master National Diagrams
Duboise Land Flight D Series 4-5 Paramore East Series 1-3 Flight A; Series 4-5 Flight E Nusbickel Flight Series 1-3 Flight B; Series 4-5 Flight H Whites Flight Series 1-3 Flight C; Series 4-5 Flight
Master National Auction Opens Online
The Master National Auction is now open online. The auction closes on November 1. Take a look at some of the great items we have. Also there are other items offered by the Local Host
Election Results From Annual Meeting
The Proposal to make By Laws changes failed. Frank Barton was elected Vice President for Region 2. Jeff Henderson was elected Director for Region 1. Charles Pugh was elected Director for Region 3 and Dede
Text To Get Mobile Snack/Drink Van
Local Paw Patrol Van benefits the Thomasville Humane Beginning Sunday October 29, a mobile snack van or for short “the Paw Patrol” will have mobile delivery of snacks and drinks as needed. Participants just need
Frank Barton Receives AKC Award
On Thursday, October 26, AKC Field Director, Russ Reavis presented longtime Hunt Test Secretary Frank Barton with this award for his 20 years of outstanding service to the Master National Retriever Club and the American
