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
Galleries
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
2024 Master National Photo 3
More photos from the 2024 Master National in Paducah, Kentucky.
2024 Master National Photos 2
More photos from the 2024 event held in Paducah, Kentucky.
2024 Master National Photos 1
Take a look back at the 2024 Master National in October at the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area in Paducah, Kentucky . Thank you to the handlers who sent us photos. And if you don’t
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
Master National Icon Sallie P. Sullivan Dies
Sallie P. Sullivan, 86, of Thomasville, GA. was a former President, Handler of Year, of Master National Retriever Club Sallie Sullivan, a name known to the entire Hunt Test community, passed away on the evening
2023 Property Owners, Sponsors Recognized at Opening Event
On behalf of the Master National Retriever Club, 2023 President Keith Maready expressed his appreciation to the Landowners and Sponsors of this year’s event at the Opening Ceremony on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Judy Rasmuson,
SetUp Week 2023
Thank you to Barbara Bozeman of Sights and Hounds Photography for these photos taken during set up week October 21 – 25 at the Boston and Pavo Testing properties.
Gallery: Parting Shots
Congratulations to all our Qualifiers . You did an amazing job! And to all those who ran, you need to enjoy your accomplishment and start training for next year. Thank you to all who sent
Mid-Week Photo Gallery
Take a look at some shots around Roseburg this week. Congratulations to the Teams who are going to the Fifth Series and to those who did not make it, remember it’s an accomplishment to even
Judges Gallery
Many thanks to our 12 Master National Judges, who gave almost 3 weeks of their time and dedication to judge this year’s event. You are awesome folks!
Diagrams: Strader Back Land Water, Kahn Butterfly Land Water, Kahn Barn Land Water
Strader Back Land Water Series 2 Flight D This test is a Land/Water Triple, with a Walkup and single Blind. Bird #1 is directly in front of the handlerand lands 42 yds away. Bird #2
Diagrams: Celebration Lower Land Water, Lynch Land Water and Strader Shepherd Pond Land Water
Celebration Lower Land/Water Series 2 Flight A This is a Walkup, Land/Water Triple, a Flyer, and Single Blind. As the Handler walks toward the line, Bird #1 comes from the right side gun station at
Diagrams: Strader Back Land, Kahn Butterfly Land, Kahn Barn Land
Strader Back Land Series 1 Flight D and Strader Back Land Series 4 Flight E This test is a Land Triple with Flyer, Double Blind and Honor. Bird #1 is on the left side and
Diagrams: Celebration Lower Land, Lynch Land and Strader Front Land
Celebration Lower Land Series 1 Flight A and Series 4 Flight F This is a Land Triple, with a Flyer, a Double Blind, with Honor. Bird #1 comes from the right side and lands 65
2022 Master National Week Begins
Thank you to our wonderful Judges, Board of Directors, Stake Marshals and others who worked so hard to prepare for the 2022 Master National . From setting up the tests to the Handlers Meeting and
Handler's Banquet Thursday Opens 2019 Master National
Opening Banquet, begins Thursday with a Social Reception at 5 pm the opening of the Silent Auction and 52-Card Gun Raffle. Opening Ceremony starts at 6 pm. with Starting Dog Selection at 6:30 pm followed
Officials Welcome Master National to Cheraw
It was an extremely successful weekend in Cheraw, SC for the CSL team Michelle Love and Rex Gibson. The Cooper River Retriever Club was holding a Hunt Test at H Cooper Black (April 26-28) and
Around The Flights 2018
With Set-Up week behind us, we are ready to roll. Here are some shots from around the flights.
Frankie’s Party 2018
For the first time since the first Master National (1991), Frankie Prendergast has been a part of the Master National event. This year, Frankie was unable to attend but with the help of Joe Rhinehart
Workers’ Appreciation Dinner 2018
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteer workers. Without you we would Not be able to continue a Master National event of this size. We hope you enjoyed the evening?
Opening Ceremony 2018
In addition to the traditional Reception, Auction and Starting Dog Selection two “special” guests paid a visit to the MNRC Opening Ceremony and Banquet Thursday, October 18th to officially kick off the 2018 Event. Two
Setup Week in Oregon 2018
Judges, the Board of Directors and volunteers from Umpqua Valley Retriever Club worked very hard setting up tests, unpacking boxes and getting everything ready for this week’s 2018 Master National event in Roseburg, Oregon. Thank
2018 Master National Grounds
Here’s a peek at a few of the properties that will be used for the 2018 Master National in Roseburg, Oregon. Take a look around.
Closing Ceremony 2017
Thank you to everyone for participating, volunteering and attending the 2017 Master National at BigWoods on the Trinity. We hope you enjoy the rest now and look forward to seeing you October 18-22 in Roseburg,
Thank You Whataburger 2017
The Master National Retriever Club would like to thank WHATABURGER for their support this year. WHATABURGER was a new Platinum sponsor , in addition to Garmin. This great company provided each handler with a free
Frankie’s Party 2017
Join us Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at BigWoods for a very special celebration. It started years ago in the parking lot of Frankie Prendergast‘s hotel with a few steaks and some beers. Twenty-six years
Workers’ Party 2017
Thank you to Michelle Love & Rex Gibson for their attention to detail in making the Worker’s Appreciation Dinner a smashing success! And we want to thank ALL of our wonderful workers. Without you this
Handlers’ Meeting 2017
Handlers pick up their bags and judges give last instructions to the handlers.
Master National Signboards 2017
The Master National Retriever Club now has three new signboards. The stations are ready to use and will be available for pictures throughout the week. We would like to thank Jeannie & Sam Ferguson, Jean
Opening Ceremonies 2017
There was lots of excitement and anticipation as the Master National gets under way at this year’s Opening Ceremony.
Setup Week Wednesday 2017
Judges, committee members and assistant stake marshals to set up tests. Corporate Sponsor Liaisons Michelle Love & Rex Gibson plus volunteers prepare the Handler’s bags. Store ladies Pam Bunnell and Terry Elliott and friends unpack