Congratulations to Greg Johnson of Missouri 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 Master National
2026 Event
Deadline Nears For MNRC Board Nominations
Attention: This notice has been emailed to all MNRC Member Clubs. Please contact your club if you would like to make a nomination. Notice of deadlines for nomination of board members and new business items
Meet Your Judges (2026)
Region 1 – Maryland Jeff Coats First, I would like to thank the Master National Retriever Club for the privilege and honor of judging the 2026 Master National in Roseburg, Oregon. I would also like to thank
Get Your Photos for MNRC Videos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2025, you are eligible for the 2025 Hall of Fame Video. These videos will debut online following the 2026 Master National Handler’s Banquet in Roseburg, Oregon. If you
Just Updated: 2026 Qualifier List
Qualifier List for 2026 Here is an updated list of Qualifiers for the 2026 Master National event provided by our official source, Retriever Results. The Qualifier List will be updated monthly. Please Note: this list
New Secretary To Serve on MNRC Board
Congratulations and welcome to Michele Fletcher of Tennessee. Michele has been appointed to serve as Secretary of the MNRC, upon on the resignation of former Secretary Dede Patterson. Please welcome Michele and wish her good
MNRC Welcomes New Member Club
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to welcome the Swan Lake Retriever Club as a new member club. Congratulations and thank you to officers Eric Teson, Jason Zerrer and Sue George for their support. The
Attention Member Clubs: Dues Notice
This year the Master National Retriever Club will again use an electronic process for Membership Dues Renewal. We are transitioning to a service that permits credit cards, echecks (ACH), and other types of electronic methods of
MNRC Updates Mission Statement
During the Winter Board Meeting in February the Board of Directors updated the Mission Statement for the Master National Retriever Club. The reason for this is to reflect today’s retriever community and the hunt test
Notice to MNRC Member Clubs
Dear Member Clubs and Delegates, In accordance with Article XI, Section 3, we are posting the results of the 2025 Vote as verified by the Vote Tabulation Committee; Jeff Bundy, Mike Woodbury, and Charles Pugh. As
MNRC Welcomes New Member Club
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to welcome the Southwest Louisiana Retriever Club as a new member club. Congratulations and thank you to officers Curtiss Lindsay and Wilson ‘Boogie’ LeJeune for their support. More
2026 Judges Seminars
Congratulations to these Grant Clubs for 2026. Both Marin Retriever Club and Keystone Retriever Club will be holding both a Basic and Advanced Judges Semniars in May. Region 4: Marin Retriever Club. Suisun City,CA. May
2026 Master National Slate of Judges
The 2026 Judges Panel for the Master National is complete. The event will be held Thursday, October 1 – Sunday October 11 in Roseburg, Oregon. Below are the judges selected by the Board of Directors.
PAWS-itive Perspectives from the Master National Retriever Club
Dear member clubs, delegates and participants of Master National, During the winter board meeting, the topic of club engagement was discussed. During the discussion, club voting history was looked at. Some board members questioned the
Community Says Goodbye to former Master National Judge and Handler
James “Jim” Charboneau was an outdoorsman at heart who loved fishing, hunting, camping, floating the river, and barbecuing in the backyard with family by his side. Jim passed away on March 1, 2026, at his
PAWS-itive Perspectives From The Master National Retriever Club
The annual Winter Board Meeting (WBM) of the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors was held in Dallas. This in-person meeting serves several important purposes, including a comprehensive review of the previous year’s event,
Master National Handler Dies in Florida
The Tallahassee Hunting Retriever Club honored their former President and good friend, Ed Wojciechowski 1941-2026, by dedicating their Winter Master Hunt Test to him February 17-19, 2026. At the test opening, THRC President Sam Ferguson
Board Appoints New Region 3 Director
Congratulations to Jeff Bundy, of Omaha, Nebraska. The Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors has appointed Jeff the new Region 3 Director, filling the vacancy left by Shawn Kimberly. Welcome to the team Jeff,
Longtime Master National Handler Dies
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Nancy Neipert, 78, of Lexington, Texas. Nancy passed away on January 25, 2026, in her home with family. The retriever community will miss her. Her
2026 Hotel / RV Accommodations
The following is a list of popular hotels with ample parking and within a 25 mile radius to Douglas Fairgrounds and Event Grounds: The Hampton Inn – Host Hotel1620 NW Mulholland Dr, Roseburg, OR 97470Phone: (541)
2026 Event Set for Oregon, Unlimited Entries
The Umpqua Valley Retriever Club is pleased to announce they will host the 2026 Master National in Roseburg, Oregon October 1-11. In response to the recent Master National Annual meeting and Bylaw changes, Umpqua Valley Retriever Club will
Region IV Welcomes New Board Member
Scott Corley of Oak Harbor, Washington has been elected to serve as Vice President of Region IV. Welcome Scott, we look forward to working with you this year. Read Scott’s Bio below. My name is
2026 Master National Team
The Master National Team will work with the Host Committee to prepare for the 2026 Event. Master National President Annette Pacheco will work with Chief Marshal Frank Barton and Assistant Chief Marshal Mike Woodbury. More