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,
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2025 MNRC Foundation Annual Report
The following report was presented by Foundation President Jack Morris. Afterrecognizing the board members, Lynn Teague, Jimmy Hughes, and Gloria Mundell,Jack gave the following information: The 2025 activities of the Foundation have been:Assisted Master National
Strickland Water
Strickland Water This test is a walk-up water triple. The test starts with a diversionshot while the dog is in the holding blind, and a “Here ComesOne” Dead bird number one, the walk-up splash bird
Homestead Water 2
Homestead Water 2 This test is a walk-up water triple. The test starts with a diversion shot while the dog is in the holding blind, and a “Here Comes One” Dead bird number one, the
Homestead 1 Water
Homestead 1 Water This test is a walk-up water triple. The test starts with a diversion shot while the dog is in the holding blind, and a “Here Comes One” Dead bird number one, the
Cours Water
Cours Water This test is a walk-up water triple. The test starts with a diversion shot while the dog is in the holding blind, and a “Here Comes One” Dead bird number one, the walk-up
Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday
Clocks will “fall back” to standard time this year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2, meaning those affected will gain an extra hour of sleep. The twice-a-year movement of clocks either backward or
Judges Instructions to the Handlers
Welcome Handlers! Congrats for qualifying and running in the largest AKC Hunt Test! We have been working very hard this past week to set up challenging, and fair tests. You may know we were divided
Running Order 2025
The Running Order for the 2025 Master National is complete. Dogs to the line, Friday, October 31. Flight locations to be posted via Text Msg and MNRC website and on Social Media.
Retriever Results to Provide Qualifiers to MNRC
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce that Retriever Results will be its Official Source of tracking Master National Qualifying passes. During the Qualifying Year (August 1 to July 31) please continue to look
Junior Handler Wins Duck Stamp Art Contest
MNRC is proud to announce that one of our junior handlers has won the federal Junior Duck Stamp art contest for the state of Alabama. Judges have selected the painting of a wood duck by
New Hotel Opening in Bastrop
A brand-new pet friendly, extended stay hotel located in Bastrop TX has just opened. The EverHome Suites extended stay by Choice Hotels is located just 5 minutes away from the central area where all other
Congratulations Clayton Crawford Award Winners
The 2024 winners of the Clayton Crawford Award was presented to Tim Kreher, of the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area, and Host Club Chairs Adam Andrews and Leroy Mason. MNRC President Keith Kiewsow and Hunt
Judges Pairings 2024
Flight A Julie Cairns / Chris Nagy Flight B Leda Blom / Scot Huffman Flight C Linda Johnson / Rob Somers Flight D Rockie Hall / Mike Ostrom Flight E Shawn Piotter / Roger Moltzen
Bobo’s Pond
Bobo’s PondThis is a Land/Water Triple with a walkup, duck flyer, and single water blind. As the dog handler walk towards the line for the marks a dead duck is thrown on the right side
Judges Pairings 2024
Flight A Julie Cairns / Chris Nagy Flight B Leda Blom / Scot Huffman Flight C Linda Johnson / Rob Somers Flight D Rocky Hall / Mike Ostrom Flight E Shawn Piotter / Roger Moltzen
Starting Locations Flights A-H
Series 1 Flight A Dove Field Flight B Bobo’s Pond Flight C Moonlight Hill Flight D Siren Field Flight E Teal Pond Flight F Handicap Pond Flight G Kiddie Pond Flight H PRTA Field
NOTICE: Kennel Facility Available For Dogs in Season
Tall Oaks Boarding, of Kevil, Kentucky will be available for bitches who cannot complete at the Master National if they come in season. Just a reminder, Bitches in Season are NOT allowed to be on
MNRC Clubs Please Return Your Annual Meeting Ballot
Please remind your local MNRC Club to email their ballots! It’s important to participate, we want to hear from you! Here is a copy of the Bylaws Change Proposal emailed to all MNRC member clubs
Is this Your First Master National?
The Master National Event can be overwhelming. Almost two weeks of Meetings, Activities and Competition. Most of our handlers have run the Master National several times but we dont’ want to forget those who are
Texas to Host 2025 Master National
The MNRC Board of Directors are pleased to announce the 2025 Master National event will be held in Giddings, Texas. The test will run from Thursday, October 30, 2025 and conclude by Sunday, November 9,
Become a Master National Sponsor -See Your Name in the Catalog
Show your support of the Master National Retriever Club and see your name in our 2024 Event Catalog. The deadline for catalog ads is fast approaching so act now. If you would like to become
2024 MNRC Bylaws Updated
The Proposed Bylaws Amendments submitted for a vote to the MNRC Member Clubs has passed. Here is the updated and final version. Thank you for voting.
Last Chance for Clubs to Vote on Bylaws
Please encourage your Club to vote on recent By Laws updates! MNRC needs updates to our ByLaws and we want your participation. Please read the President’s explanation of what needs updating and the ByLaw updates
Rainier Hunting Retriever Club Receives Grant for Advanced Judges Seminar
Congratulations to the Rainier Hunting Retriever Club of Washington. The RHRC has received a grant from the Master National Retriever Club to help support a 2-day AKC Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Judge Seminar on April
Apply to AKC for MNH Title
Are you new to the Master National Hall of Fame? The American Kennel Club has approved an MNH title for retrievers. The MNH, which stands for Master National Hunter, title will be in addition to
Nominate Someone for a Master National Foundation Award
MNRC Foundation Award Nominations are now open. Deadline is November 30, 2024 Deadline is November 30, 2024 MNRC Foundation Award Nominations are now open. Deadline is November 30, 2024 All nominations should be sent to:
Text To Get Mobile Snack/Drink Van
Local Paw Patrol Van benefits the Thomasville Humane Beginning Sunday October 29, a mobile snack van or for short “the Paw Patrol” will have mobile delivery of snacks and drinks as needed. Participants just need
Final Call: Hall of Fame and Retiring Videos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2022, you are eligible for the 2022 Hall of Fame Video. These videos will be shown at the 2023 Master National Handler’s Banquet in Thomasville, Georgia. If you are Retiring
MN Community Remembers Sept. 11
The anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center , the Pentagon, and a Pennsylvania field can bring back so many memories to those in the Master National community. Almost 3,000 people were killed
Video: Master National Qualifier Model
Watch a video presentation of the current Master National Qualifier Model presented by President Keith Maready, Hunt Test Secretary Frank Barton and 2023 Chief Marshal Chuck Strange.
Shout Out to 2022 Set-Up Dogs
Thank you to the members of the Umpqua Valley Retriever Club and especially Co-Chair and setup dog coordinator Toni Bamford. We appreciate the hard work and dedication you put into this. You allowed the judges
A New Look for masternational.org
It was time for an update. Masternational.org has been upgraded with a clear, easy-to-follow Navigation system that has links to everything on the site. The reason for upgrading our website was to become Mobile Friendly,
Entries for Master National 2022 Close
The entries for the 2022 Master National, to be held in Roseburg, Oregon have closed. 952 dogs have been entered into the event which will take place September 29- October 9. For a list of