We want to get the word out that there is a Bed & Breakfast accommodation that is still available for September. Beaumont Hotel, Beaumont, KS, is a recently refurbished 130-year-old hotel with runway right out
Board News
Dr. Randall Dwight Ayers
There is very sad news to report from Alabama. Master National friend Dr. Randall Ayers, 66, died suddenly at his home on July 10, 2013. Randall was associated with the Master National for many years,
Proposed Slate of Judges for 2014 Master National
The Master National Board of Directors has created a proposed Slate of Judges for the 2014 Master National on Oct. 11-19, in Corning California. At the 2013 Annual meeting, Master National Retriever Club delegates will
Request To Retire A Dog from Master National competition
If your dog has been a participant of the Master National event and he is retiring from Master National competition, we would like to include him in our Retiring Dogs video. This video is created
Slideshow: Flint Oak – Kansas
The staff at Flint Oak is at work preparing the grounds for the 2013 Master National in Fall River Kansas on September 21-29. We thought you might like to take a look at some shots
Mark Your Calendar: 2014 Master National
The new Master National qualification season begins August 1, 2013! And for those handlers who just can’t wait, be sure to mark your calendar now for the 2014 Master National event! The event is slated
Former MNRC President Ray Muth has died
Ray Muth January 12, 1938 – June 2, 2013 The retriever sport, especially the retriever hunting tests, reluctantly says farewell to our friend, Ray Muth. For decades, Ray unselfishly, generously and strongly supported the retriever
Update: 2013 Master National Qualifiers
As of May 30, 2013 there are now 509 retrievers qualified to enter the 2013 Master National on September 21-29 at Flint Oak, Fall River, Kansas. To view a current list of qualifiers: Click Here
Analysis: 2010-2012 Master National Events
In this analysis we examine the last three Master National events and the unprecedented growth we have experienced from 2010 to 2012. The analysis is part of our continuing effort to better plan for future
New Qualifiers for 2013 Master National
As of April 8, 2013 there are now 157 retrievers qualified to enter the 2013 Master National on September 21-29 at Flint Oak, Fall River, Kansas. To view a current list of qualifiers: Click Here
Sallie P. Sullivan receives new honor from The Bird Dog Foundation
Congratulations to Sallie P. Sullivan of Thomasville , Georgia, who has just received a Life Patron Membership to The Bird Dog Foundation, Inc., . The award was presented February 9, 2013 in Grand Junction, Tennessee
Entry fee for 2013 Master National to increase slightly
Explanation for the increase in MNRHT entry fees for 2013. As we’re sure you’ve noticed, the Master National Retriever Club (MNRC) and the annual Master National Retriever Hunting Test (MNRHT) have exploded in growth and
Motel Rooms and RV Sites for 2013 Master National
MOTEL ROOM OVERVIEW – 1,224 MOSTLY INEXPENSIVE ROOMS Updated 06/18/2013 Host Site – Flint Oak, Fall River, Kansas Host Site – 40 lodge & 12 other rooms Flint Oak – 52 rooms w/139 beds –
Message from MNRC Past President John Blackbird
My fellow hunt test enthusiast As I contemplate the last five years as a member on the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors, and now as past president, my thoughts are filled with many
A Message from the MNRC President Gloria Mundell
Welcome! This is definitely an exciting time to be President of the Master National Retriever Club. Every year we seem to be breaking new grounds and new entry records. This past year in Alabama was
UPDATED: 2012 Master National Hall of Fame Retrievers
Congratulations to the new members of the Master National Retriever Club Hall of Fame Retrievers! And congratulations to the retrievers and handlers who have accumulated additional passes to their impressive list of Qualifications at the
Limiting Entries in Master Hunter Tests
All Master National Retriever Clubs received a letter from the American Kennel Club informing them of two changes to the Retriever Hunting Test Regulations. In part, the AKC letter reads: Limiting Entries in Master Test:
Bill Teague Appointed 2013 Corporate Sponsor Coordinator
Congratulations to Bill T. Teague of Nacogdoches, TX! Bill has agreed to serve as the Master National Retriever Club Corporate Sponsor Liaison Coordinator (CLSC) for 2013. Thank you also to Alice Rodriquez for her outstanding
Comments Regarding Forever Wild Property
As anyone who participated in the Master National can tell you, the property at Forever Wild and the Alabama State Land and Conservation folks were magnificent! Thank you to all who helped the Master National
2013 Master National Judges
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce the slate of judges for the 2013 Master National to be held at the Flint Oak Hunting Resort in Fall River, Kansas on Sept. 21-29, 2013.
Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee Report
Bill Teague, the Chairman of the Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee addressed the crowd at the New Era Building, Demopolis AL. He provided the following report: Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee Report (RHTAC) at the
2012 Juges Assignments and Flights
Handlers Meeting took place at noon on Friday with Judge assignments selected as follows. Saturday, October 20, 2012 Flight A is Sydney Williams & Jim Charboneau. Test begins at “Oh No, Mr. Bill!” this is
Get Well Wishes
The Master National Retriever Club wishes Jeannie Ferguson, of Tallahassee, FL a speedy recovery. We hear from MNRC Vice President Sam Fergusonthat Jeannie is doing extremely well since her surgery and is making great progress
MNRC Board Welcomes Jimmy Hughes as new Treasurer
At the end of June, Tim Buck notified the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors, with sincere regret, that it was necessary for him to resign as Treasurer of the MNRC. The Board would like to
Request To Retire A Master National Dog
If your dog has been a participant of the Master National event and he is retiring from Master National competition, we would like to include him in our Retiring Dogs video. This video is created
Get Well Wishes!
Good news from Georgia, Charter Member and former Master National President, Ray Muth is back home in Wisconsin. Ray was doing well enough to make the trip and has begun eating on his own. Gloria
2012 Master National Update
The MNRC Board of Directors has voted to add a fourth flight to the 2012 Master National event. Two previous Master National judges have been selected from Regions 2 and 4. Rich Pyka of Wisconsin
MNRC Hall of Fame Qualifiers
The complete list of Master National Hall of Fame qualifiers has been updated. Please check your retriever’s information carefully, as this is the list we will use to create the Hall of Fame banner displayed
2012 Master National To Begin One Day Early
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE MNRC: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The 2012 Master National event will begin one day earlier. Events will start on Thursday, Oct. 18th and run through Sunday Oct. 28th. The actual test will
Message From The 2012 President
Welcome Well everybody, now that I am President of the Master National Retriever Club I would like to say how fortunate I am to hold this position during the time of many successful achievements of
Letter from Past President John Marchica
My Dear Friends Well the time has come for me to step down as President of the Master National RC 2011 and pass the helm over to the 2012 President John Blackbird. But before I
AKC Changes To HUNT TEST RULES
On Nov. 7, 2011 the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club approved revisions and changes to Retriever Hunting Test Regulations. These changes represent Judges’ Eligibility and Approval, Honoring, Walk Ups, Marking and Memory
Judges Comments From 2011 Master National
James “Doc” Wonnell , Judge Region 1 I would like to congratulate all of the handlers who qualified at the 2011 Master National. A job well done. I’ve never had the pleasure to judge a
2011 MNRC Annual Meeting
The 2011 Master National event began with Opening Ceremonies on Friday, Sept. 30th at the Sail Winds Conference Center in Cambridge, MD, followed by the Selection of Starting Dog Number and the Handlers Dinner and
MNRC Judging Announcement
Attention Handlers: Due to a family emergency Jim Morris will not be able to judge the 2011 Master National event. In his absence, Steve Elliott of Washington, will be the substitute judge representing Region 4.
Information and Training Grounds Guide
The Information and Training Grounds Guide has just been posted. Many thanks to Marlise Ricker and Terri Stevens of The Susquehanna Retriever Club for providing handlers with the ultimate guide of test and training grounds!
