Congratulations to Nicole Boettger of Celeste, Texas on her appointment to the Baord of Directors as our new Master National Hunt Test Secretary. Her background and skills positions her well to take over the duties
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More photos from the 2024 Master National in Paducah, Kentucky.
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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
Master National Dogs Featured in Kentucky Magazine
Carol Ullerich, a local author from Paducah, Ky. visited the 2024 Master National event and wrote about three Master National dogs and their handlers. The dogs she featured were chosen because they were of interest
MNRC Foundation Names Handler of the Year
The MNRC Foundation is pleased to announce that Ronnie Lee of Louisville, MS, has been selected as the 2024 Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year. As a longtime participant in AKC Hunt Tests and
2025 Master National Hotels and Accomodations
The Hampton Inn & Suites in Bastrop, Texas will serve as the host hotel. 240 South Hasler Boulevard, Bastrop, Texas, 78602 Other accommodations in the Bastrop area include: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, offering rates
Board Appoints New Region 3 Director
Congratulations to Shawn Kimberly of Wichita, Kansas. The MNRC Board of Directors has appointed Shawn the new Region 3 Director, filling the vacancy left by Mike Woodbury. Mike has moved to the position of Vice
2024 Amateur Team Excellent Awards
Congratulations to our 2024 Amateur Team Excellent award winners. This award began with the 2018 Master National event to recognize those amateur handler/dog teams that have passed the Master National event three times. The winners
Last Call: Nominate Someone for Handler of the Year
The deadline to nominate a Handler for the Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year Award is November 30, 2024. It’s just a couple of weeks away so now’s the time to think about handlers
2024 New Hall of Fame Retrievers
Congratulations to our new 2024 Hall of Fame Master National Retrievers! These retrievers have successfully Qualified at three Master National events. New Hall of Fame retrievers can be included in our 2024 Hall of Fame Video.
2025 MN Board of Directors
Congratulations and Good Luck to the 2025 Master National Board of Directors. Members of the Board of Directors
Nominate Someone for Handler of the Year
It’s time to nominate a Handler for the Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year Award. Now’s the time to think about handlers that stand out in you mind and submit a nomination for the
2024 Retiring Dog Video
Congratulations to the retrievers who retired this year from Master National competition. Enjoy your well deserved retirement. Hopefully hunting and retrieving are still an active part of your life.
The 2025 Master National Team
The 2025 Master National will be held in Giddings, Texas from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday November 9. Here are the folks who will lead the operation. Charles Pugh. Incoming 2025 Master National President. Chief
WKWMA Wins Property Owners Award
MNRC President Keith Kiesow presented the Property Owners Award to the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area during Opening Ceremony in Paducah. Kiesow thanked the WMA for the use of the property during the Master National.
It’s Time for Handler of the Year Nominations
The 2024 Master National Hunt Test is in the books. Congratulations to all the participants and especially those who qualified at the event from the MNRC Foundation Board. Now’s the time to think about handlers
Handicap Pond
Handicap PondThis test is a Land Triple with a pheasant flyer, double blind and an honor. Bird number 1 is a dead rooster pheasant thrown on the right side of the line and lands 90
Set-Up Week 2024
Mother Nature brought some hot, hot tempartures to Puducah this week. Many thanks to the Judges, Board Members and volunteers who worked so hard despite the heat. We appreciate your dedication and look forward to
Retriever Results Offers Free Comprehensive Dog Profiles
Congratulations to the owners, handlers and breeders with dogs qualified for the 2024 Master National. As an Event Sponsor, Retriever Results is giving the MNRC community a chance to see their dog’s like never before.
2024 Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 21, 2024Kentucky Wildlife Management Area, 10535 Ogden Landing Road, Kevil, KY 42053 3:00 pm MNRC Store & Vendor Village Open Handler Registration – Organized by Flight3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Flights A, B &
No Training Allowed At Kentucky WMA
A reminder from Chief Marshal Annette Pachecho. Absolutely NO TRAINING is allowed on the test grounds beginning Monday September 16 and continuing until the conclusion of the event. The test grounds include the entire West
Dr. Kathryn Quarles Named 2023 Bill Teague Handler of the Year
Katie Quarles, DVM (retired) has been named the 2023 Bill T Teague Handler of the Year. The award presentation was made during the Redwood Empire Retriever Club Hunt Test Dinner on August 23, 2024. Representing
Please support our generous sponsors
As you begin your Pre-Master National trainig for the 2024 event, we would like to remind you to please support our generous Sponsors. Without their help the Master National event would not be possible. While
Important Information: Viewing Callbacks on a Cell Phone
For those of you checking the Running Order or other datatables such as Call Backs on a cell phone! Please remember to turn your phone to a landscape position so you can view all of
2024 Master National Flights
Note: Please contact Event Secretary Frank Barton at fbarton@bartonpowersports.com to report an error. Here are the Flight Draws for the 2024 Master National event.
Submit Your HOF and Retiring Photos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2023, you are eligible for the 2023 Hall of Fame Video. These videos will be shown at the 2024 Master National Handler’s Banquet in Paducah, Kentucky. If you are Retiring
Bylaws Change Proposal
Here is a copy of the Bylaws Change Proposal emailed to all MNRC member clubs from the Master National Board of Directors. The proposal will grant dogs, who pass the Master Amateur event 3 times and
2024 Training Property Suggestions
It was announced in the spring on the Master National Blog that there will not be a property draw for pre-training in or near Paducah. To enable those who need training grounds during travels into
Entries for Master National Close
The Entry System for the 2024 Event are now closed. Mailed invitations to all 2024 qualifiers will not be sent before July 26. MNRC will send out a Congratulatory Qualification Acknowledgement at a later date.
Only a Few Days Left to Submit Photos For HOF, Retiring Videos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2023, you are eligible for the 2023 Hall of Fame Video. These videos will be shown at the 2024 Master National Handler’s Banquet in Paducah, Kentucky. If you are Retiring
Entered Dogs – 2024
Retrievers entered into the 2024 Master National Event in Paducah, Kentucky. The event runs from September 21 – October 2, 2024.
Qualifier List Updated to July 31
Here is the new list of qualifiers for the 2024 event. Please note: this list only includes AKC published results of tests held through July 31, 2024. If you think your dog should be listed,
Training Birds Available for 2024 Master National
Notice of availability of training birds for the Master National. Training bird orders can now be placed with both of this year’s bird vendors. For ducks: Buettner Farms 605-351-1811 For Pheasants: Creekside Pheasant Farms 270-699-6041
Work Continues on Paducah Grounds
Last week, some members of the Board of Directors visited the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area in Kevil, Kentucky, site of the 2024 Master National. MNRC President Keith Kiesow and 2024 Chief Marshal Annette Pacheco
