The Winter Board Meeting of the Master National Retriever Club was held Feb. 26 in Dallas. The Board addressed a number of challenging issues facing the MNRC. It was decided that the Master National could
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Longtime MNRC Handler Fay Norwood Dies
The MNRC community is saddened to learn of the passing of longtime MNRC owner-handler Fay Norwood of Tennessee. Fay Council Norwood, 91, died peacefully at home, with her beloved dog, Sonny, at her side, on
Region IV Appoints New Director
Meet Annette T. Pacheco the newest addition to the Master National Board of Directors. Annette will serve as Region 4 Director, replacing Patty Polish who now becomes the Region IV Vice President. Former Vice President
Meet the New 2021 Hall of Fame Master National Retrievers
Congratulations to our new 2021 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
MNRC Pays Tribute to Bill Truman Teague
With the cancellation of the Master National Opening Banquet, some of the presentations that would have been made there were missed. The presentations were made LIVE on the MNRC Facebook page on Thursday, September 30th
Lynn Barton Receives Award for Years of Service
Lynn Bibb Barton of West Memphis, Arkansas received the Master National Retriever Club Distinguished Service award at the 2021 event in McCall Idaho. 2021 MNRC President Keith Winch presented the Distinguished Service Award to Lynn
Idaho Newspaper Highlights 2021 Master National
The Master National Retriever Club sends a heartfelt Thank You to The Star-News of McCall, Idaho for its series of feature articles about the 2021 Master National, its handlers, the retrievers and the Valley County
First Amateur Team Excellence Award Winners
Congratulations to our First Amateur Team Excellence 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
MNRC Foundation Unveils Handler’s Pin
On behalf of Bill Teague, Founder and President of the Master National Retriever Club Foundation, Lynn Teague delivered this report to the MNRC Community at the opening of the 2021 event in McCall, Idaho. Lynn
A Tribute to Mary and Gump, MNH9
Writen By Frank Barton, Hunt Test Secretary For those that run their dogs at the Master National event, the designation MNH means a great deal. It is difficult to qualify for the event and even
Landowners Receive Recognition, Gift for Support of 2021 Event
On behalf of the Master National Retriever Club, 2021 President Keith Winch expressed his appreciation to Allen Dillard for his years of service on the Board of Directors. Allen served as the 2020 President through
Host Chair Receives the Clayton Crawford Award
The Clayton Crawford Award is given to honor and recognize the person or persons whose unconditional help and hard work made the current year’s event a success. MNRC President Keith Winch presented the 2021 award
MNRC Foundation Names Frank Barton, Humanitarian Award Winner
Frank Barton of West Memphis, Arkansas is the recipient of the 2020 MNRC Foundation Humanitarian Sportsman Recognition. On behalf of former Foundation President Bill Teague, the award was presented to Frank by Lynn Teague at
Dogs Qualifying at 2021 Event Given 2 Passes to 2022
Congratulations to all the Qualifiers of the 2021 event in Valley County, Idaho. We know there are questions about pass credits for this year’s MNRC event. There’s no change to our requirements. Dogs (other than
Master National Store Still Open, New Items Added
The Master National Store with Official merchandise for the 2021 AKC Master National is still open online at. www.MasterNationalStore.com
Closing Message Regarding 2021 Event
For those who are in attendance for this 2021 MNRCHT, you are well aware of our dilemma with changing 4 judges which delayed our start to Sunday. Trying to complete 5 series with 7 flights
Triumph Youth Services Was Added Bonus to Master National
The Master National Retriever Club wants to thank the young men from Triumph Youth Services who worked the Master National event all week. This Retriever Training Program, founded in 1998, is a part of the
Flights and Series Locations
Fourth Series The fourth series will begin with Dog Rotation Number 140. For all flights it will be a land series. Flights all keep the same judges. Flight A moves to the Norwood Ranch Flight
2021 Master National Hall of Fame Video
Congratulations to the Retrievers who earned their AKC MNH title at the Master National in 2021 in Idaho.
All Diagrams for the 2021 Master National
Diagrams are displayed on several pages. The diagrams are too big for one page and won’t load well on a cell phone. Below are links to the different test sites. Wills’ Pond Water and Twin
Diagrams: Will’s Pond Land/Water and Twin Ponds Land/Water
Will’s Pond Land Water Test is a Land /Water triple with a walkup and a single blind. Bird #1 comes from a gun station at 40 yds and is thrown angled back, right to left
Diagrams: Mud Creek Land/Water, Robert’s Land/Roberts Land/Water 1Water and Little Valley Land/Water
Mud Creek Land/Water This test is a Land/Water Triple with a walkup and single blind. As the handler walks toward the line a bird is thrown in front of the dog and lands across the
Diagrams: Wills Pond Water and Twin Ponds Water
Will’s Pond Water This test is a water triple with a diversion shot. Bird #1 comes directly in front of the handler, thrown left to right and lands across the water in moderate grass at
Diagrams: Roberts Ranch Water, Mud Creek Water, Little Valley Water
Roberts Water 1 This test is a water triple with a diversion shot. Bird #1 is a dead mallard that is thrown from a well concealed station behind some trees and to the handler’s
Master National Begins Running Dogs on Sunday
It was a chilly start, about 25 degrees as the first dogs came to the line on Sunday. The flights began at 8 a.m. and by afternoon skies were clear and 72 degrees. Good Luck
Diagrams: Norwood Land/Water and Lundy’s Pond Land/Water
Norwood Land Water This test is a Land/Water Triple with a walkup. Unlike the other Land/Water tests in the 2021 Master National, this test does not have a blind in it. Bird #1 is the
Diagrams: Twin Ponds Land and Wills’s Pond Land
Twin Ponds Land This test is a Land Triple with Double Blind and Honor. Bird #1 is thrown from the handler’s left side and lands on the slope of a hill at 73 yds. Bird
Diagrams: Norwood Ranch Land and Lundy’s Pond Land
Norwood Ranch Land This test is a Land Triple with Double Blind and Honor. Bird # is left to right and lands at 50 yds. Bird # 2 is a mallard flyer and is thrown
Diagrams: Mud Creek Land, Roberts Ranch Land, Little Valley Land, Robert’s Ranch Land (2)
Mud Creek Land The test is a Land Triple with double blind and honor. Bird number 1 is thrown from the handlers left and lands 74 yds away up the side of the hill on
Registration Opens For ’21 Master National
With the cancellation of the Social Events this year, Registration Friday offered handlers the opportunity to see ol’ friends from events past and to make some new ones too. Thank you to Hunt Test Secretary
MNRC Test Locations For Sunday Start
MNRC Test Locations For Sunday, Valley County Idaho Roberts Ranch: Land GPS Coordinates: 44.68348, -116.05201 Robert’s Ranch is located South of Donnelly on Hwy 55. Landmarks: 3 Silos on the West side of Hwy 55
Flight Rotation and Scratches
Hunt Test Secretary Frank Barton has announced the Master National flight rotation: Starting Dog is #62 , then #88 , #114, #140, #6, and #32 The Scratches to date are: A 45 A 73 A
2021 Judges Instructions to Handlers
The following are suggestions to the handlers on having a safe and successful journey! Please note, you may use your own Handler’s gun if you wish. 1) First and foremost have fun, be safe and
Judges Pairings for ’21 Master National
Here are the Judges Pairings and Placements for the 2021 Master National. Flight A will start on Mud Creek land series. Judged by Tracy Hughes & Michelle Love Flight B will start on Robert’s Ranch
Master National Test Delay Announcement
September 29, 2021 MNRC Family, I am writing this note to inform all of you that we have a person who was working during set-up week test positive for the Covid 19 virus and is
Handlers Arrive to Train in Valley County
As handlers from across the country begin to arrive in Valley County, Idaho. Pre-Master National Training begins at properties in the McCall and Cascade area. Be sure to email a few photos of your group
