Congratulations to Paul W. Brady of Lakeway, Texas on his appointment to the Board of Directors as our new Master National Treasurer. His background and skills positions him well to take over the duties of
Master National
New Qualifier List for 2025 Master National
Here is the latest list of Qualifiers for the 2025 Master National event provided by our official source, Retriever Results. Please Note: this list only includes the results of AKC tests held through May 31,
First Call for Photos for HOF and Retiring Videos
Special Notice: If your dog received his MNH title in 2024, you are eligible for the 2024 Hall of Fame Video. These videos will be shown at the 2025 Master National Handler’s Banquet in Bastrop, Texas. If you
New AKC Hunt Test Rules
Attention Hunt Test Handlers. There are two new Retriever Hunt Test rules that will begin on July 1, 2025.
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
Meet Your Judges (2025)
Region 1 – North Carolina Deb Bodner I am deeply honored to be chosen to judge the Master National. It is a privilege to be able to participate at this level in a sport that
2025 Preview Land Properties
During the MNRC Winter Board Meeting, the Texas Host Committee showed Board Members some of the properties that could be used for the 2025 event. Many thanks to Committee Chairman Kevin Buchman, members of the
Yankee Waterfowlers to Host AKC Advanced Judges Seminar
Yankee Waterfowlers Hunting Retriever Club to Host AKC Advanced Judges Seminar Yankee Waterfowlers Hunting Retriever Club will host an Advanced Judges/Handler Seminar Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, 2025 at Auer farm and at the Nod Brook
Correction: Date Change for WA Test
A new Region 4 Master National Club will hold its first Hunt Test soon. The Samish Retriever Field Trial Club is hosting their first Hunt Test on April 11-13, 2025. There will be a 100-dog
Bronze Labrador Sculptue Unveiled in Thomasville
A bronze Labrador sculpture was recently unveiled at the 29th Wildlife Arts Festival in downtown Thomasville, GA to a crowd of over 150 supporters. The bronze sculpture honored Master National icon Sallie Perkins Sullivan, for
2025 Judges Panel Announced
The 2025 Judges Panel for the Master National is complete. The event will be held Thursday, October 30 – Sunday November 9 in Bastrop/Lee County Texas. Below are the judges selected by the Board of
Board Appoints New Hunt Test Secretary
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
2024 Master National Photo 3
More photos from the 2024 Master National in Paducah, Kentucky.
2024 Master National Photos 2
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: EverHome Suites extended stay by Choice Hotels.
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