Note: Please contact Event Secretary Nicole Boettger by Email with corrections. NicoleMasternational@gmail.com Please include AKC #, Owner, Handler and what flight they are in and why they need to move to another flight. She will
2025 Event
2025 Schedule of Events
Lee/Bastrop Counties, Texas Thursday, October 30, 2025Lee County Fairgrounds, 2495 US-290, Giddings, TX 78942 8:00 am – 4:00 pm MNRC Store & Vendor Village Open 8:00 am – 11:45 am Handler Registration – Organized by
Entered Dogs – 2025
Retrievers entered into the 2025 Master National Event in Bastrop, Lee County, Texas. The event runs from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday, November 9.
Important Notice to MNRC Member Clubs
Annual Meeting Business and Bylaws Proposal Submission Reminder Dear MNRC Member Clubs, We wish to express our sincere appreciation for your continued engagement and valuable insights that help guide the direction and success of the
Deadline Nears for Hall of Fame, 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 Texas. If you are Retiring
Limiting Entries At The Master National
Prioritized Entry Announcement Please note: MNRC Secretary Dede Patterson has already emailed all MNRC Clubs this announcement. Out of respect to our clubs we waited to post publicly. In January 2025, the American Kennel Club
Become A Master National Sponsor – See your Name in the 2025 Catalog
Show your support of the Master National Retriever Club and see your name in our 2025 Event Catalog. The deadline for catalog ads is fast approaching so act now. If you would like to become
New RV Park added to 2025 Master National
The Hill RV Park in Bastrop, Texas has been added to our list of accommodations for the 2025 Master National. TheHillRV.com has pictures and details. We are a new park with resort features such as
New Studio 6 Extended Hotel Opens In Giddings
The new Studio 6 Extended Stay is now open in Giddings, Texas and PETS ARE ALLOWED! Studio 6 Extended Stay301 Cefco LaneGiddings, TX 78942 Phone 979-212-8191
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
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
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
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
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
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
The 2025 Master National Team
The 2025 Master National will be held in Giddings, Texas from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday November 9. Here are the folks who will lead the operation. Charles Pugh. Incoming 2025 Master National President. Chief
2024-2025 Member Clubs
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