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2025 Qualifiers for Master National
Qualifier List for 2025 Here is the list of Qualifiers for the 2025 Master National event provided by our official source, Retriever Results. Please Note: this list only includes the results of AKC tests held
Important Dates Pertaining to MNRC Annual Meeting
Please Note: This notice was emailed to all MNRC Clubs. If you want to have input on this please be sure to contact your club officers! The 2025 Master National Retriever Club’s Annual Meeting will
Reminder: Submit Your HOF and Retiring Photos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2024, you are eligible for the 2024 Hall of Fame Video. These videos will be shown at the 2025 Master National Handler’s Banquet in Texas. If you are Retiring
Roseburg, Oregon Selected as 2026 Site
The Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has selected Roseburg, Oregon as the site for the 2026 Master National. The event will be held October 2-11, 2026. Opening Ceremonies will
Judges Added For A 9th Flight
We are happy to announce that two more judges have been appointed to our slate of judges for the 2025 Master National. These judges will be available for a 9th flight to accommodate the numbers
Attention: MNRC Member Clubs
An important notice to the MNRC hunt test community regarding Club renewals. MNRC Secretary Dede Patterson has emailed all MNRC Clubs a membership notice. Club dues for the 2025-2026 are due on August 1, 2025.
Board Appoints New MNRC Treasurer
Congratulations to Paul W. Brady of Lakeway, Texas on his appointment to the Board of Directors as our new Master National Treasurer. His background and skills positions him well to take over the duties of
First Call for Photos for HOF and Retiring Videos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2024, you are eligible for the 2024 Hall of Fame Video. These videos will be shown at the 2025 Master National Handler’s Banquet in Bastrop, Texas. If you
New AKC Hunt Test Rules
Attention Hunt Test Handlers. There are two new Retriever Hunt Test rules that will begin on July 1, 2025.
Retriever Results to Provide Qualifiers to MNRC
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce that Retriever Results will be its Official Source of tracking Master National Qualifying passes. During the Qualifying Year (August 1 to July 31) please continue to look
Junior Handler Wins Duck Stamp Art Contest
MNRC is proud to announce that one of our junior handlers has won the federal Junior Duck Stamp art contest for the state of Alabama. Judges have selected the painting of a wood duck by
Meet Your Judges (2025)
Region 1 – North Carolina Deb Bodner I am deeply honored to be chosen to judge the Master National. It is a privilege to be able to participate at this level in a sport that
2025 Preview Land Properties
During the MNRC Winter Board Meeting, the Texas Host Committee showed Board Members some of the properties that could be used for the 2025 event. Many thanks to Committee Chairman Kevin Buchman, members of the
Yankee Waterfowlers to Host AKC Advanced Judges Seminar
Yankee Waterfowlers Hunting Retriever Club to Host AKC Advanced Judges Seminar Yankee Waterfowlers Hunting Retriever Club will host an Advanced Judges/Handler Seminar Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, 2025 at Auer farm and at the Nod Brook
Correction: Date Change for WA Test
A new Region 4 Master National Club will hold its first Hunt Test soon. The Samish Retriever Field Trial Club is hosting their first Hunt Test on April 11-13, 2025. There will be a 100-dog
Bronze Labrador Sculptue Unveiled in Thomasville
A bronze Labrador sculpture was recently unveiled at the 29th Wildlife Arts Festival in downtown Thomasville, GA to a crowd of over 150 supporters. The bronze sculpture honored Master National icon Sallie Perkins Sullivan, for
New Hotel Opening in Bastrop
A brand-new pet friendly, extended stay hotel located in Bastrop TX has just opened. The EverHome Suites extended stay by Choice Hotels is located just 5 minutes away from the central area where all other
2025 Judges Panel Announced
The 2025 Judges Panel for the Master National is complete. The event will be held Thursday, October 30 – Sunday November 9 in Bastrop/Lee County Texas. Below are the judges selected by the Board of
Board Appoints New Hunt Test Secretary
Congratulations to Nicole Boettger of Celeste, Texas on her appointment to the Baord of Directors as our new Master National Hunt Test Secretary. Her background and skills positions her well to take over the duties
MNRC Foundation Presents Ronnie Lee With Handler of Year
Ronnie Lee, of Louisville, Mississippi, was presented with the 2024 MNRCF Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year award on February 6, 2025. Jack Morris, President of the MNRC Foundation presented Ronnie Lee with the
2024 Master National Photo 3
More photos from the 2024 Master National in Paducah, Kentucky.
2024 Master National Photos 2
More photos from the 2024 event held in Paducah, Kentucky.
2024 Master National Photos 1
Take a look back at the 2024 Master National in October at the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area in Paducah, Kentucky . Thank you to the handlers who sent us photos. And if you don’t
Master National Dogs Featured in Kentucky Magazine
Carol Ullerich, a local author from Paducah, Ky. visited the 2024 Master National event and wrote about three Master National dogs and their handlers. The dogs she featured were chosen because they were of interest
MNRC Foundation Names Handler of the Year
The MNRC Foundation is pleased to announce that Ronnie Lee of Louisville, MS, has been selected as the 2024 Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year. As a longtime participant in AKC Hunt Tests and
2025 Master National Hotels and Accomodations
The Hampton Inn & Suites in Bastrop, Texas will serve as the host hotel. 240 South Hasler Boulevard, Bastrop, Texas, 78602 Other accommodations in the Bastrop area include: Home2 Suites by Hilton Bastrop, 114 Orr
Photos: 2025 Master National Texas
Here are a few shots from some of the grounds that will be used for the next Master National, to be held in Giddings, Texas. Mark your calendar, we will see you Thursday, October 30
Kim Strange Wins Distinguished Service Award
Congratulations to Kim Strange, the 2024 recipient of the Master National Retriever Club Distinguished Service Award. Kim was not able to attend the event in Paducah but received her award after the event. 2025 MNRC
Board Appoints New Region 3 Director
Congratulations to Shawn Kimberly of Wichita, Kansas. The MNRC Board of Directors has appointed Shawn the new Region 3 Director, filling the vacancy left by Mike Woodbury. Mike has moved to the position of Vice
2024 Amateur Team Excellent Awards
Congratulations to our 2024 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
Last Call: Nominate Someone for Handler of the Year
The deadline to nominate a Handler for the Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year Award is November 30, 2024. It’s just a couple of weeks away so now’s the time to think about handlers
Updated: 2025 MNRC Member Club
Here is a list of the current Master National Retriever Clubs for 2024 – 2025. If you think your club is a member and is not listed here please contact MNRC Secretary Dede Patterson for
2024 New Hall of Fame Retrievers
Congratulations to our new 2024 Hall of Fame Master National Retrievers! These retrievers have successfully Qualified at three Master National events. New Hall of Fame retrievers can be included in our 2024 Hall of Fame Video.
2025 MN Board of Directors
Congratulations and Good Luck to the 2025 Master National Board of Directors. Members of the Board of Directors
Nominate Someone for Handler of the Year
It’s time to nominate a Handler for the Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year Award. Now’s the time to think about handlers that stand out in you mind and submit a nomination for the