Congratulations to our judges for 2017. Larry Kimble 2017 MNRC President announced at the Annual Meeting the 2017 Master National event will be hosted by Dr. Robert McFarlane and the East Texas Black Gumbo Retriever
Board News
Master National Retriever Club Foundation
Master National Retriever Club Foundation (MNRCF, Foundation) Report on status of Foundation to MNRC Delegates & Members, September 30, 2016, Purina Event Center, St. Louis, Missouri As reported last year at this meeting, the establishment
Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC) Report
Presented by Mr. Bill Teague at the Master National Retriever Club’s Annual Event, September 30, 2016, Purina Event Center, St. Louis, Missouri On behalf of this committee, I express our thanks to President Jace Tramontin
New Region 3 Director to Serve on MNRC Board
Meet Mr. Chuck Strange NOTE: Chuck will serve on the MNRC Board of Directors as Director for Region 3 as current director Keith Winch moves to the Vice President position. Chuck says he looks forward
New 2016 Hall of Fame Retrievers
Here is a list of the new Hall of Fame Qualifiers from the 2016 Master National. Congratulations to all of these wonderful retrievers! Each year we list only those retrievers who are new inductees only. For
Shout Out To Master National Presidents
More times than not, we receive negative comments and complaints about the largest retriever event in the country — the Master National. But each year we manage to present a quality event with an all
2016 Workers Appreciation Dinner
Thank you everyone for attending this year’s Workers’ Party. Hope you had a good time? And thanks to CSL staff Michelle Love and Rex Gibson and host club chair Jeannie Greenlee on their efforts getting
Master National Blog: Tuesday – Saturday
Welcome to the Master National Blog. Click Here to read our previous reports from Saturday, Sunday and Monday . Saturday , October 8, 2016 Flight D Dorothy Ruehman MNRC Reporter Fifty two retriever teams started the
Master National Blog: Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Thank you to our MNRC Reporters. We appreciate your help. If you have a photo to share from your flight Email to masternational@gmail.com Monday, October 3, 2016 Flight A Jack Combs MNRC Reporter We started
Diagrams: Dove Field & ABC Field
This is a land Triple with a Double Blind, Diversion Bird and an Honor. Bird number1 is a flyer from a tree line and lands at 150yds. Bird #2 is thrown from the point of
Diagrams: Lake 11 & Lake 30
This is a water triple with blind and diversion shot. The test begins with a remote sit of the dog in front of the last holding blind. Bird #1 is thrown slightly to the left
2016 Master National Call Backs
Flights A and E from Series 1 have been updated and posted, other flights to follow. The link to the Call Backs will not change throughout the test. Depending on your browser settings, you might
Diagrams: East Field & Lake 5
East Field at Lake 6 – Land This is a land Triple with a Double Blind, Diversion Bird and an Honor. Bird #1 comes from the right tree line and lands 98 yards away. Bird
Diagrams: Lake 21, Lake 26 & Triangle
Lake 21 Land – Water Lake 21 Land Water. The test begins with a walk-up. The walk-up bird is presented at 35 yards and lands 58 yards away on the edge of the lake bank.
Handler's Meeting and Judges Instructions
Friday, September 30th activities included Bitch Check, Handler’s Registration, MNRC Store Opening, Handler’s Meeting and Instructions from the Judges, Committee Sign Ups and the Annual Meeting. Chief Marshal Kevin Bunnell addressed the group and talked
Sports Medicine Experts to Address MNRC Handlers
Some of the leading Veterinary Sports Medicine specialists in the country will be available for a Question & Answer panel discussion on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Gateway Hall
Avery Sporting Dog Sends Special Shipment To 2016 Master National
Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor Avery Sporting Dog. David Carrington and Avery have supported the Master National Retriever Club year after year. The Avery Sporting Dog shipment has just arrived and is being unpacked
Master National Information & Training Guide
2016 Master National Information & Training Guide: The first draw for Training Ground Property will take place on Saturday September 24th at 4 pm. The draw will take place at the Pavilion behind the Department
Directions to Purina Event Center and Spirit of St. Louis Airport
Host Hotels : Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites 1155 Technology Drive, O’Fallon MO Directions from Host Hotels to Purina Event Center Note to Handlers: This route passes through multiple school zones. Please plan accordingly
Sponsor Provides 6 Polaris Rangers for Master National event
Thank you to Silver Sponsor Tangelo Products and Frank Barton for donating the use of six 2017 Polaris Ranger 900 vehicles to be used at each flight at the Master National. Each vehicle even comes
Friends We Have Lost in 2016
At the 2016 Opening Ceremony, we would like to remember those in the Master National Community who have passed away over the last year. They can be handlers, trainers, judges, sponsors and other support folks
Judge Change for 2016 Event
Master National event Judge Rich Pyka of Region 2 has decided to withdraw from this year’s slate due to personal reasons. Thank you to 2011 Master National Judge DuWayne Bickle (Wisconsin) who will step in
Pre-National Training on Private Grounds
Important Notice regarding Pre-Master National Training Any handler training on grounds other than those provided by the Host Club require the attached dog training permit. Please check with the Missouri Department of Conservation for any
2016 Master National Training Birds
Buettner Farms will be supplying the birds for the Master National and for Master National Pre-Training. Outside birds from other sources are not allowed on site. Please order your birds by September 20th with Kiley
Sports Medicine Q & A to be held at Master National event
Purina in conjunction with the Master National Board of Directors is pleased to announce a unique opportunity for the retriever community. Some of the leading Veterinary Sports Medicine specialists in the country will be available
The Worker’s Appreciation Dinner 2016
The Board of Directors of the Master National Retriever Club want to thank the Lynn Yelton and the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. for their generous contribution to the Master National Worker’s Appreciation Dinner 2016. And the
Attention MNRC Clubs: 2016 Annual Meeting
Please Note: This is a notice to the General Membership. All of the documents mentioned here have already been emailed to all Master National Clubs. The Master National Retriever Club’s Annual meeting will take place on FRIDAY
2016 Master National Schedule of Events
Note: Watch for updated postings at the Event Headquarters and on the Master National website THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 Purina Event Center, St Louis, Missouri – Gateway Hall 200 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, MO 63039
2016 Master National Running Order
The 2016 Running Order for Flights A – F are now posted. Please check your flight and running order online. Running Order Master National Flights
Important Notice to Handlers: Vaccine Recommendations
Make sure your dog is current on the latest strain of canine influenza. The vaccine you want to ask for is the H3N2 vaccine. If you dog has not been vaccinated do it now and
2016 Delegate/Proxy Form
Attention Master National Clubs If your club wishes to CHANGE its Delegate for the Annual Meeting or if your club will be represented by a Proxy at the 2016 Annual Meeting on Friday, September 30th, in
2016 Master National Entries Now Closed
The 2016 Master National Entry System is now closed. Good Luck and See you In St. Louis! See a List of Entered Dogs Master National Premium
Master National 2016 Update
The 2016 Qualifying Year has ended and we want to congratulate all of the fine dogs who have Qualified for this year’s event. Your accomplishment represents a great deal of dedication and skill on the
3 New Bronze Level Sponsors Announced
Congratulations to our new Bronze Level sponsors Castile Creek Kennels/ Country Vet, Honk Monsters Outdoors and Lone Duck Outfitters. Thank you for your generous support and we look forward to seeing you at this year’s event. And announcing
2016 By-Laws Proposal Fails
The vote tally of 2016 Proposal to Change Passing Margin from Two Thirds to Fifty Percent Plus One (50%+1) is complete. 58 ballots cast out of 178 member clubs constitutes a quorum. YES votes did
