Hello Handlers and congratulations on qualifying for the 2026 Master National Hunt Test. The 2026 event is well underway and the MNRC Foundation hopes you have been noticing handlers that are deserving of the
Master National
2027 Master National Team
The Master National Team will work with our Host the Cooper River Retriever Club of South Carolina to prepare for the 2027 Event. Master National President Laurice Williams along with Chief Marshal Mike Woodbury and
Qualify for 2027 MAI
Learn how to qualify for the 2027 Master Amateur Invitational in Kearney, Nebraska.
Hall of Fame Banners
Hall of Fame Banners were displayed at ceremonies held this year at the 26 Master National in Roseburg. OR. For those who were not able to be there here is a display of these fabulous
Series 5 Flights and Tests
Flight A Klinker’s Water Flight B Kongsore Water Flight C Strader Land Flight D Kahn Land Flight E Strader Sheep Shed Land
2025 Master National Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the marvelous retrievers who earned the AKC their MNH title at the 2025 Master National in Giddings, Texas. This video can also be viewed from our MN Homepage, then click Media > then
2026 Clayton Crawford Award Winners
The Clayton Crawford Award is given in recognition for a person’s dedication and work on the Master National Event. This year it was presented to three people who were key as host club members for
Series 3 Flights and Locations
Flight A Strader Fenced Water Flight B Strader Sheep Shed Water Flight C Kongscore Land Flight D Patopea Land Flight E Why Not Land
Series 4 Flights and Tests
Flight A Strader Power Lines Land Flight B Strader Sheep Shed Land Flight C Kongsore Water Flight D Patopea Water Flight E Klinker’s Water Test Diagrams
Thank You Sponsors
The MNRC wishes to thank our generous sponsors for their support. Without your help our National event would not be possible. DIAMOND SPONSORS AVERY SPORTING DOG “The Official Outfitter of the 2026 Master National.” Representative:
AKC Addresses Handlers at Annual Meeting
Submitted by Russ Reavis, AKC Field Director Retrievers Sporting Group Congratulations on qualifying for the 2026 Master National and for being here, from the AKC and good luck this week. I will be here until
Strader Power Lines Land
Strader Land (Power Lines) Triple land series with pheasants. First bird down is up middle, through cover and back 115 yards. Second bird is right flyer bird thrown right to left at 132 yards. Third
Property Owners Awards
The Master National Retriever Club would like to thank the Strader Family, the Kahn Family, the Kongsore family, the Morley Family, the Klinkers Family, the Patopea Family, the Naisbit-Sargenti partnership, and the Douglas County Government
Master National Signboard
For those wanting to take photos at the Master National Signboard it is available at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear Street, Roseburg in front of Exhibit Hall. Many thanks to the Design by Lori
Judges Instructions to the Handlers
At the Handler’s Meeting on Thursday, spokesperson Mark Watson gave the Handler’s some instructions to follow during the test.
Go Gavin
There was some Cheering at the Holiday Inn on Monday. In addition to cheering on the Retrievers at the Master National, Stake Marshal and 2027 MNRC President Laurice Williams is cheering for his Grandson. Gavin
2026 Judges Pairings
Thank you to this year’s judges. Your dedication and support of the Master National Retriever Club is greatly appreciated. Flight A Mark Watson and Fred Perini Flight B Keith Kiesow and Jeff Coats Flight C
Call Backs 2026
How to useSearch by dog or handler: Type all or part of the name in the search box above the table.Filter entries to display only a specific flight: Type the flight letter in the box
Strader Fenced Water
Strader Fenced Water Triple water series with ducks. First bird out is right bird thrown right to left at 52 yards. Second bird is middle bird thrown left to right, angle back at 73 yards.
Series 1 Flights and Tests
Flight A Strader Sheep Shed Water Flight B Kahn Water Test Flight C Patopea Land Test Flight D Klinkers Land Test Flight E Kongsore Land Test Test Diagrams
Series 2 Flights and Tests
Flight A Strader Sheep Shed Land Flight B Kahn Land Flight C Patopea Water Flight D Klinkers Water Flight E Kongsore Water Test Diagrams
Kahn Land Test
Kahn Land: Triple pheasant series. First bird is right bird thrown right to left at 48 yards. Second bird is up the middle at 103 yards. Third bird is flyer on left, thrown left to
Patopea Water
Patopea Water: Triple water series with ducks. First bird out is middle bird, angle back bridge mark at 67 yards. Second bird is flyer on left into open field at 81 yards. Third bird is
Klinkers Water
Klinkers Water: Triple Duck Series. First bird is on left, thrown across pond landing at 72 yards. Second bird is up the middle and is flyer shot left to right at 98 yards. Third bird
Kongsore Water
Triple water series with ducks. First bird out is on the left, thrown left to right, 92 yards. Second bird is flyer up the middle, thrown left to right at 118 yards. Third bird is
2026 Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 1 Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex, 2110 SW Frear Street, Roseburg, OR 97471 EXHIBIT HALL 9:00 am – 3:30 pm……………………………………………………………..Vendor Village Open 9:00-11:00 am ………………….Ballot Collection (Exhibit Hall across from Registration) 9:00 am –
2026 Master National Catalog
New This Year! The Master National Catalog is in digital form and available to download for Free! A Special Thank You to Hunt Test Secretary Nicole Boettger for making this happen! As always, Printed Catalogs
PAWS-ITIVE PERSPECTIVES
September Edition WE WELCOME YOU ALL TO ROSEBURG! The entries into the event have closed and the MNRC Board of Directors are wrapping up loose ends before they begin their travel west. We felt it
2026 MN Training Guide
Thank you to the Umpqua Valley Retriever Club for this beautiful Training Guide. Welcome handlers and we hope you enjoy this year’s event. Have fun training. Master National Training Guide
AKC Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC) Report
Master National Retriever Club’s Annual EventOctober 1, 2026 Roseburg, OregonSubmitted by Jack Combs, Chair RHTAC On behalf of this committee, I express our thanks to the MNRC Board and the American Kennel Club for the
Shooting Birds in Oregon
***Correction: there is a new address listed for Waldrons Outdoor Sports see below If you are planning to shoot live birds, either at the Master National event or in Pre-Master National training, you should know
What You Need to Know About Shooting Birds In Oregon
If you are planning to shoot live birds, either at the Master National event or in Pre-Master National training, you should know that Oregon has some very strict Statues regarding licensing. Oregon considers pen-raised pheasants
2026 Training Property Draws
There will be two Training Property Draws for the 2026 event will take place on Friday, September 25 and Sunday, September 27 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds at 6 p.m. Training properties will be available
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.
2026 Training Birds
Please see attached bird order form from Henman Ranch for 2026 Training birds. Brad will be bringing the birds up to the MN Staging area (field adjacent to 4192 Diamond Lake Blvd / Hwy 138
Updated 2026 Master National Flights
Note: Master National Flights have been updated. Please contact Event Secretary Nicole Boettger by Email with corrections. NicoleMasternational@gmail.com Please include AKC #, Owner, Handler and what flight they are in and why they need to