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
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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
Last Call for Hall of Fame and Retiring Videos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2021 you are eligible for the 2021 Hall of Fame Video. Although the 2020 event was cancelled, we still produced a 2019 Hall of Fame and a 2020/2021 Retiring
AKC Lets Stand Talking To Dog on Honor
The Performance Events Department works closely with the Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC) regarding suggestions brought forward from the retriever hunting test community. Recently, the Performance Events Department received an item from the RHTAC
Ever Wonder How Hunt Tests Began?
Reprinted From the AKC Website: Retriever Hunting Test History In the 1980s hunters with good retrievers, but without the resources, or time, to be able to be competitive in field trials were anxious to have
Master Amateur Event Begins
The Master National Retriever Club sends it’s Best Wishes to the Handlers and Retrievers entered into the 2022 Master Amateur Invitational. About 170 amateur-handled dogs will compete at the test in Sedalia, Missouri May 22-29.
MNRC Selects 2022 Master National Site
The Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors has selected the Columbia Basin area of Washington state to host the 2022 Master National event. The Tri Cities area of Washington includes the towns of Pasco,
Meet Your Judges (2020)
Region 1 – Pennsylvania Megan Baker Since my last Master National Judging experience in 2014 I have continued to give back to the sport we all love so much. I am currently running 4 Golden
Opening Banquet is Just 7 Weeks Away
The 2019 Master National Opening Banquet is just 7 weeks away — Thursday, October 17, at the DeLoach Center at Coker College, 300 East College Ave., Hartsville SC. Hope to see you there! A complete
2019 Master National Running Order
The 2019 Master National Running Order for Flights A through G are now posted. Keep in mind, the Starting Dog number isn’t picked until Opening Banquet, Thursday Oct. 19th. See you in Cheraw. Have fun
Meet Your Judges (2019)
Region 1 – North Carolina Ellison Armfield Congratulations on qualifying for the 2019 Master National! H. Cooper Black holds so many special memories for me, most notably when I set the dumpster on fire about
Taking a Look Back: Memories of MN
Take a look back and see how many of these handlers and folks you remember from Past Master National events. Enjoy the show.
MNRC Thanks Event Sponsors and Donors
As you begin training and testing for the 2019 Master National event we would like to remind you to please support our generous Partners. Without their help the Master National event would not be possible.
Meet Your Judges (2018)
Region 1 – Virginia Robert C. Johnson I am honored to have the opportunity to be a part of this event, as I represent Region 1. Our events would not be possible without your participation,
MNRC Welcomes Two New Member Clubs
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to welcome La Crosse Amateur Retriever Club of Wisconsin and the Southern Arizona Retriever Club as new member clubs. Congratulations and thank you to the officers for their
MNRC Welcomes New Member Club
The Master National Retriever Club would like to welcome our newest member club to the organization. Welcome Minnesota Field Trial Association. All hunt tests presented by Minnesota Field Trial Association will count toward the 2018
