Thank you The Retriever Journal, Writer Janet Wood and Photographer Nicole Boettger for the wonderful overview of the 2018 Master National in Roseburg, Oregon. The story really captured the atmosphere and camaraderie which we all
Board News
List of Qualifiers for 2019 Master National
The first list of qualifiers for the 2019 event has been posted. As of January 12, there are 193 retrievers qualified to enter the 2019 Master National on October 17-27, at H Cooper Black in
Attention Clubs: Grants Available for Advanced Seminars
The Master National Retriever Club (MNRC) wants to remind you about the Master National Retriever Club AKC Advanced Judges/Handler Seminar Grant Program. The MNRC is partnering with member clubs to support Advanced Judges Education seminar
Memories 2: A Blast From the Past
Another look back at our past with photos of handlers, judges and retrievers of past events.
Memories 1: A Blast From the Past
Here is a bit of our history we hope will spark fond memories of events, people and retrievers of the past. Enjoy!
2018 Master National Retiring Dogs
Congratulations to the marvelous retrievers who Retired from Master National Competition in 2018. Even though this may be the finish of their competition life we hope they will be enjoying many more years of retrieving
2018 Hall of Fame Retrievers
Congratulations to these amazing retrievers! These fabulous canines have qualified at three Master National events and represent the 2018 newest inductees into the AKC Master National Hall of Fame. Kudos to the owners, handlers and
New Region 1 Director to Serve on MNRC Board
Keith Maready of Newport, North Carolina has been appointed to the Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors as Director for Region 1 for the current year. Keith fills a one-year vacancy left by Director
Host Committee Named For 2019 Master National
In 2019 a Master National Host Committee, not an official club, was selected to run the event. The Event will be chaired by CSL Board Member Michelle Love along with key committee members. Those members
2019 MNRC President, Chief Marshal Begin Term
Congratulations to our 2019 Master National Retriever Club President Jack D. Combs. After nine years serving on the Board of Directors Jack will take the head up the team for Cheraw, SC. Read Jack’s Bio
Master National Gets New Directional Signs
Many thanks to Graphic Designer John Gerbino for creating the great new Flight signs for the Master National event. The new clean look was well received by Sponsors and Handlers this year. John could not
Wisconsin Amateur Field Trial Club Holds Junior Fun Test
We all know that getting juniors involved in handling dogs and running hunt tests is critical to the continuation of our sport. The Wisconsin Amateur Field Trial Club is putting that belief in practice and
Clayton Crawford Award Announced
MNRC President Kevin Bunnell presented Annette Pacheco with the Clayton Crawford Award for her outstanding service and dedication as 2018 Hunt Test Chair. As a Board Member and Secretary of the host club, Umpqua Valley
Diagrams: 3rd and 4th Series
Flight A Strader Water Test This test is a Water Triple with a Single Blind. Bird #1 is a dead duck thrown across the pond from left
MNRC Announces Distinguished Service Awards
Pam Bunnell, Janet Peters and Terry Elliott
Diagrams: Series 2
Flight A Strader Land Water. This test is a Land Water Triple, single Blind with a Diversion Shot. Bird #1 is a dead duck thrown left to right directly in
AKC Reports on State of Hunt Test Program
The following is a report prepared by AKC Representative Joe Rhinehart delivered at the MNRC Annual Meeting, Friday, October 19, 2018. I have been tasked by the AKC with the assignment to present to you
2018 Master National Diagrams: Series 1
Flight D Lynch Land Triple Lynch Land-Water. This test is a Walkup Land/Water Triple with a Flyer and a Single Blind. Bird #1 is a dead duck thrown right to
2018 Handlers and Annual Meeting
President Kevin Bunnell opened the meeting on Friday October 19, 2018. The Handler’s Meeting began with Chief Marshal Allen Dillard announcing the Judges pairing. He cautioned Handlers of the narrow bridges and curvy roads and
Important Notice: Bird Disposal
For those of you in Pre-National Training, here’s a message from MNRC President Kevin Bunnell regarding Bird Disposal! There are two locations for bird disposal! There is a dumpster located at Bunnell’s Overhead Door, 991
Master National Store Opens Friday
The MNRC Event Store will be opening Friday, Oct 19th at 8 AM. Note the time change, it’s earlier to accommodate crowds prior to our 10:30 am-11:30 am Mandatory Handlers Meeting. Please look for signs for
Master National to Begin Thursday
It’s all set to begin Thursday with the Handler’s Banquet, followed by Handler’s Registration and Mandatory Handler’s Meeting on Friday and our FIRST SERIES starting on Saturday! Good Luck to everyone and a Big Thank
2018 Master National Schedule of Events
2018 Master National Roseburg Oregon Thursday, October 18, 2018 Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 SW Frear Street, Roseburg, OR 97471 Conference Hall 5:00 pm Social Reception & Silent Auction begins 6:00 pm Opening Ceremony
Important Notice: Judge Change for 2018
Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce that former Master National Judge Fred Collins has accepted the invitation to judge at this year’s Master National. Collins will replace Keith Maready. Maready had to withdraw from
AKC Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee Report
2018 AKC Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC) Report Master National Retriever Club’s Annual Event October 19, 2018 Douglas County Fairgrounds Roseburg, Oregon On behalf of this committee, I express our thanks to Master National,
2018 MNRC Foundation Report
Master National Retriever Club Foundation (MNRCF, Foundation) Report on status of Foundation to MNRC Delegates & Members October 19, 2018 Roseburg, Oregon As reported last year at this meeting, the establishment of the Foundation that
Roseburg Workers Say Thanks to MNRC
It is not often, our Master National workers say a special thank you to us! The Roseburg church group, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, who helped us at the 2018 event, had a wrap up dinner
What You Need to Know About Shooting Birds In Oregon
If you are planning to shoot live birds, either at the Master National event or in Pre-Master National training, you should know that Oregon has some very strict Statues regarding licensing. Oregon considers pen-raised pheasants
Election of MNRC Board Members
In addition to the two By-Laws Amendment changes, MNRC Clubs also received a Ballot for the election of Board Members. Here is the slate clubs will be voting on: Vice President Region 1: Robert Rascoe
Master National Annual Meeting Ballots
Attention: Master National Retriever Clubs MNRC Secretary Elaine Goodner has emailed Ballots to all member clubs. Some clubs will receive two ballots because there are two names in the data base, but each club has
2018 Master National Live Auction and Raffle
We hope everyone returns home with a Master National Plate and Ribbon, but take a a look at the some of the great gifts you might also take home! The Master National Live Auction has
Important Message: By-Laws Change
Second By-Laws Change: Below is a second By-Laws change that will be on the ballot this year. Master Amateur Retriever Club (MARC) is a member club of Master National Retriever Club (MNRC). The Board of
Pre-Event Training Property Draw
Douglas County Fairgrounds 2110 Frear Street, Roseburg, Oregon I-5 Exit 123 Floral Building FRIDAY OCTOBER 12, 2018 5:30 Please park in South Parking lot; the lot closest to the RV park. SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 2018
2018 Pre-Training Bird Order
Download 2018 Pre Training Bird Order CLEAR CREEK SPORTS CLUB TRAINING BIRD ORDER FORM DATE: ________ Name:_____________________________ Address:________________________________ Cell Phone:__________________ Email:_________________________ NUMBER OF DUCKS ORDERING AND DATE FOR PICKUP: Date_____ Qty. ____ Hens_____ Date_____ Qty.
2018 Master National Running Order
The 2018 Running Order for Flights A – E are now posted. Please check your flight and running order online. 2018 Master National Running Order
2018 Master National Flight Draw
The 2018 Master National flights are posted. Dogs are listed alphabetically within each flight. CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLIGHTS For problems contact Hunt Test Secretary Frank Barton fbarton@bartonpowersports.com
