A new list of qualifiers for the 2024 event has been posted. There are 459 retrievers qualified to enter the 2024 Master National as of April 30, 2024. This year’s event will be held September
Master National
New Address for Marked Catalogues
A Special Reminder to all Master National Club Secretaries. There is a new Master National Hunt Test Secretary and a new Mailing Address for Marked Hunt Test Catalogues. Please send your club’s marked catalogue to :
Judges Selected for 2024 Master National
The 2024 Judges Panel for the Master National is complete. The event will be held Saturday, September 21 – Wednesday October 2 in Paducah, Kentucky. Below are the judges selected by the Board of Directors.
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.
Bylaws Amendments Pass
The Proposed Bylaws Amendments submitted for a vote to the MNRC Member Clubs passed with a vote of 55 Clubs for the Proposed Bylaws Amendments and 2 Clubs Against. Thank you for participating in the
Call for Photos for Hall of Fame and Retiring Dog 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
A Final Goodbye
A Celebration of Life in honor of Sallie P. Sullivan was held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 prior to the opening of the Tallahassee Hunting Retriever Club Spring Hunt Test at Borderline Plantation in Thomasville,
Important Information About ’24 Event
A message from MNRC President Keith Kiesow The Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors have been hearing rumors about the MNRC 2024 event. I would like to clarify any rumors circulating that may be
Board Appoints New Region 3 Director
Congratulations to Mike Woodbury of Texas. The Board of Directors has appointed Mike the new Region 3 Director, filling the vacancy left by Charles Pugh. Charles has moved to the Vice President of Region 3.
Thank you Purina Pro Plan
A big shout-out and thanks to Pruina Pro Plan for the outstanding Workshop sponsored by Nestle Purina in Thomasville, GA on March 7 and 8, 2024. The free workshop featured Mike Lardy and Steve Yozamp
Request for a Special MNRC Meeting
Please Note: Secretary Dede Patterson has emailed all MNRC clubs a ballot for voting. Please encourage your club to vote. We want Your voice to be heard! A request for a Special Meeting of the
Encourage Your Club To Vote
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
2024 Hunt Test Secretary Named
The Board of Directors has appointed Tracy Hughes of Alabama, as the 2024 Hunt Test Secretary. Tracy is replacing long serving Event Secretary Frank Barton, who was elected as Region 2 Vice President at the annual meeting
2024 Winter Board Meeting
The 2024 Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors met for their annual Winter Board Meeting February 8-11 in Paducah, Kentucky. MNRC President Keith Kiesow and 2024 Chief Marshal Annette Pacheco along with Tim Kreher
Retriever Club of NE PA Sets AKC Advanced Judges Seminar
Congratulations to the Retriever Club Of Northeast Pennsylvania on receiving an MNRC grant to hold an Advanced Judges Seminar on June 29 and 30, 2024. The Classroom session for Day 1 will be held at
2024 Master National Hotels & Accomodations
Host Hotel: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Windham3960 Coleman Crossing Circle, Paducah, KY 42001Phone: (270) 443-4800 There are about 20 hotels in the area – all within 10 miles of the grounds. Here are some
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:
Board Appoints New Director
Congratulation to Troy Tilleraas of Iowa, newly appointed to the Board of Directors as a Director representing Region 2. Troy is no stranger to the Master National having judged the 2019 and 2022 Events and
2023 Property Owners, Sponsors Recognized at Opening Event
On behalf of the Master National Retriever Club, 2023 President Keith Maready expressed his appreciation to the Landowners and Sponsors of this year’s event at the Opening Ceremony on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Judy Rasmuson,
2023 Amateur Team Excellent Awards
Congratulations to our 2023 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
New 2023 Master National Hall of Fame Retrievers
Congratulations to our new 2023 Hall of Fame Master National Retrievers! These retrievers have successfully Qualified at three Master National events. New Hall of Fame retrievers will have their names added to the MNRC Hall of Fame
One More Week Left for Free Detailed Dog Profiles
Congratulations to the owners, handlers and breeders with dogs qualified for the 2023 Master National. As an Event Sponsor, Retriever Results is giving the MNRC community a chance to see a their dogs like never
2023 Master National Diagrams
Duboise Land Flight D Series 4-5 Paramore East Series 1-3 Flight A; Series 4-5 Flight E Nusbickel Flight Series 1-3 Flight B; Series 4-5 Flight H Whites Flight Series 1-3 Flight C; Series 4-5 Flight
Master National Auction Opens Online
The Master National Auction is now open online. The auction closes on November 1. Take a look at some of the great items we have. Also there are other items offered by the Local Host
Election Results From Annual Meeting
The Proposal to make By Laws changes failed. Frank Barton was elected Vice President for Region 2. Jeff Henderson was elected Director for Region 1. Charles Pugh was elected Director for Region 3 and Dede
Frank Barton Receives AKC Award
On Thursday, October 26, AKC Field Director, Russ Reavis presented longtime Hunt Test Secretary Frank Barton with this award for his 20 years of outstanding service to the Master National Retriever Club and the American
AKC Retriever Hunting Test Advisory Committee (RHTAC) Report 2023
Master National Retriever Club’s Annual Event October 26, 2023, Thomasville, GeorgiaSubmitted by Jack Combs, Chair RHTAC On behalf of this committee, I express our thanks to the MNRC Board and the American Kennel Club for
Rotations and Scratches
Series 1 56 Series 2 82 Series 3 108 Series 4 134 Series 5 26 Scratches By Flight A 70 A 88 ; B 33 B 39 B 67 B 78 B 82 B
GPS Hunt Test Locations
Here are Latitude & Longitude GPS Cordinates for our Hunt Test Locations. Parramore Center 30.7661231 -83.8079116 Use this gate for flight only Parramore North 30.7561592 -83.8272507 Stay out of Pecan Orchard, No driving/Parking! Parramore East
Starting Flights and Properties
Each Flight stays at the same property for three Series. Then moves. Starting Flights Friday. Flight A Paramore East; Series 4-5 Flight E Flight B Nusbickel; Series 4-5 Flight H Flight C Whites; Series 4-5
Judges Instructions
Have Fun and Enjoy the Master National Experience Should you need to handle on a mark, handle all the way to the bird. Proper Attire Bucket will be used to drop the birds in, please
Schedule of Events – 2023
Thomasville, Georgia Thursday, October 26, 2023Deep South Fairgrounds, 2057 GA 122, Thomasville, GA 31757 8:00 am – 4:00 pm MNRC Store & Vendor Village Open Handler Registration – Organized by FlightFlight Committee Worker Sign-Up during
Be a Hero and Join ‘Save A Dog’ Effort
A message from Master National Host Chair Beckey Malphus I am very honored to welcome all participants to the 2023 Master National here in Thomasville Georgia. October 26th is fast approaching. The Host clubs, Tallahassee
Diagram: Paramore Center Land, Land/Water/Water
Paramore Center Land This test is a land triple with a double blind and an honor. The flyer is the first bird down on the left side and lands 142 Yds away. Bird 2 is
Diagram: Hayes Land/Land Water/Water
Hayes LandThis test is a Land Triple with a Flyer, Double Blind, and Honor. Bird 1 is thrown left to right in front of the dog landing at 68 Yds. Bird 2 is the flyer
Diagram: Roegiers Land, Land/Water/Water
Roegiers LandThis test is a land triple, with a flyer, double land blind, and honor. Bird #1 is the middle bird and is thrown right to left landing 92 yds from the line. Bird #2
