Kahn Property Water Series: Triple water series using ducks for all retrieves. First bird is thrown from the left station right to left at 86 yds. Second bird is a flyer, thrown left to right
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Kongsore Land Test
Kongsore Property Land: Triple land series using pheasant for all retrieves. First bird down is an heavy angle back from the left station, left to right throw into thick cover at 28 yards. Second bird
Klinkers Land
Klinker’s Property Land Series: Triple land series using pheasant for all retrieves. First bird down is an angle back, thrown left to right at 57 yds from the from middle station. Second bird is a
Patopea Land Test
Patopea Property Land Series: Triple land series using pheasant for all retrieves. First bird is thrown from the right hand station, right to left at 32 yds. Second bird is a flyer thrown left to
Master National Test Rotation
The Starting Dog is # 33. And the Test Rotation is 33-59-85-111-136-8
2026 Running Order
The Running Order for the 2026 Master National is complete. Dogs to the line, Friday, October 2. Flight locations to be posted via Text Msg and MNRC website and on Social Media.
Former MNRC President Dies at 63
Master National is saddened to learn of the passing of former President Mike Collson. Mike was MNRC president in 2022 and judged the Master National in 2014 in Corning, CA. He died on July 29
MNRC Welcomes New Member Club
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to welcome the Southwest Louisiana Retriever Club as a new member club. Congratulations and thank you to officers Curtiss Lindsay and Wilson ‘Boogie’ LeJeune for their support. More
2026 Judges Seminars
Congratulations to these Grant Clubs for 2026. Both Marin Retriever Club and Keystone Retriever Club will be holding both a Basic and Advanced Judges Semniars in May. Region 4: Marin Retriever Club. Suisun City,CA. May
PAWS-itive Perspectives from the Master National Retriever Club
Dear member clubs, delegates and participants of Master National, During the winter board meeting, the topic of club engagement was discussed. During the discussion, club voting history was looked at. Some board members questioned the
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