4th Series Recap

Monday, November 11, 2024

4th Series – Water Blind
74 Dogs Started this Series

Test Dogs started out this series at 9:19 am, beginning with "Boogie" and then "Jake." This gave the competitors a good idea of what they might expect in this Water Blind.

Our first running dog #79. FC OSCAR PERFORMANCE, “Jodie,” BLF, with handler Jake Fredericks came to the line at 9:39 am.

The weather today started off around 60 degrees and warmed up to 85 in the afternoon with mostly clear skies.

Since this was a Blind there aren't any stats to report on ...

Our last running dog for the day, and for Series 4 was dog #78. FC WOOD DALE’S MY GRANDPA’S NAME IS BOCEPHUS, “Hank,” BLM, with handler Seth Steenburgen. They completed the test at 5:31 pm.

74 dogs were sent from the line in this series today, taking a total of 7 hours and 52 minutes, which averages out to be just over 6.25 minutes per dog.

We will move on to the 5th Series Tuesday Morning! Callbacks are coming soon and will be posted here! Have a great night everyone!

4th Series - Test Complete

Test 4 is complete and in the books at 5:31 pm

33. FC-AFC RIDGECREST’S IMPIOUS, “Imp,” BLF, Judy Rasmuson

Imp and Judy came to the line at 1:41 pm

2 whistles in the water to the point

1 over the point

4 to get past decoy point

1 to get on the far shore

2 to get off the shoreline

1 to the bird

32. FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Shooter and Ty came to the line at 1:35 pm

1 whistle to cross the field and carried this line into the water over the point

1 to get past decoy point

1 to navigate the channel

1 to get on the point

1 to get off

1 more to get to the end of the pond and carried this line to a check down at the end

30. FC QUACKADDICT’S HEAVY HITTER, “Blitz,” BLM, Hunter Street

Blitz and Hunter came to the line at 1:28 pm

1 quick whistle to adjust the initial line and he carried this line over the point and into the next water

4 whistles to drive him beyond the decoy point

1 to get the correct line in the channel

1 to get on the point

1 to get off the point and this carried him to a check down at the end

** GUN CHANGE & REBIRD **

Gun Change at 1:22 - 1:28 pm

29. FC-AFC DAYS END BOY NAME SUE QA2, “Sue,” BLM, Andrew Curtis

Sue and Andrew came to the line at 1:19 pm

Initial line carried him through the first water and over the point

2 whistles to get beyond the decoy point

1 whistle on the far shore

2 to get off the shoreline

Over the terrace and to the end of the pond and to his bird

28. FC-AFC WIGHT’S BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL, “Molly,” BLF, Tracy Wight

Molly and Tracy came to the line at 1:14 pm

Across the field - through the water and on to the point

1 to get off the point

4 to get past the decoy point

1 to navigate the channel and get on the point

2 to get off the point

2 to the end of the pond and all the way to the bird

27. FC MEADOW WOODS WHISPERING WILLOW, “Willow,” YLF, Danny Farmer

Willow and Danny came to the line at 1:06 pm

Across the field through the 1st water

2 on the first point

2 to get past decoy point

2 to navigate the channel and get on the point

2 to get off the point - carried this line to the bird

25. FC-AFC ATLASTA PRAYER, “Faith,” BLF, Bruce Ahlers

Faith and Bruce came to the line at 1:01 pm

1 whistle into the water after the point

3 whistles to get past decoy point

2 more to adjust in the water and up on shore

2 to come off shore then

2 more to get off the shoreline

she appeared to scoot around the corner and got her bird

24. FC-AFC BOO’S STRAIGHT LINE IS GOOD IDEA, “Torq,” BLM, Isaac Langerud

Torq and Isaac came to the line at 12:55 pm

Good Initial line

1 whistle on point

1 to get past decoy point

3 to get to the far shore

1 more off the shore for a cast that carried him to the end

23. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” BLM, Kenny Trott

Jammer and Kenny came to the line at 12:48 pm

1 whistle crossing the field

1 in the first water

1 on the first point

3 to get past decoy point

2 to adjust his line

1 to get on the point

1 to get off the point and navigate to the end of the pond

carried this to the blind and 1 check down at the end

22. NAFC-FC HOLLAND CLIFFS BLADE A FINE LINE, “Dozer,” BLM, Alvin Hatcher

Dozer and Alvin came to the line at 12:41 pm

Across the field through the water on to the point

1 to get off the point

2 to get past decoy point

3 to adjust the line in the channel

1 to get on the point

2 to get off point - carried to the end of the pond and out

2 to get the bird

21. JUST THE FACTS MA’AM, “Friday,” BLM, Edward Forry

Friday and Ed came to the line at 12:36 pm

1 whistle to adjust the line before hitting the water

1 off the point

3 to adjust his line beyond the decoy point

2 to come off the far shore and

1 at the end

20. FC-AFC CANDLEWOOD’S TOM TOM, “Drummer,” BLM, Dave Smith

Drummer and Dave came to the line at 12:30 pm

1 whistle into the first body of water that carried him almost past the decoy point

2 whistles to move beyond that

2 more to get to the shore

2 off the far shore and in the water

2 at the end

19. FC BDS BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE, “Rain,” BLF, Hunter Street

Rain and Hunter came to the line at 12:24 pm

Across the field - through the water

1st whistle on point

3 to get past decoy point

1 to adjust in the channel

1 to get on point

1 to get off point

1 direction to the end of the pond

1 more and a check down at the end

15. FC SWEET WILLIE’S DARK AND STORMY, “Stormy,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Stormy and Ty came to the line at 12:18 pm

Across the field through water

2 on the first point

3 to get past decoy point

1 to get off decoy point

3 to adjust the line in the channel

3 to get off the point and carried the line to the bird

14. FC COPPERTOP FOUR WAYS TO SUNDAY, “Sunday,” BLM, Al Arthur

Sunday and Al came to the line at 12:10 pm

2 whistles off the point

4 more to go right

1 to go left through the water

2 more off the shore and to the bird

13. FC-AFC MIDWAY’S AVENTADOR, “Jenny,” BLF, Tim Milligan

Jenny and Tim came to the line at 12:03 pm

1st whistle to adjust entry into the water

1 in the water to the 1st point

1 on the point

4 more to adjust her line through the water

2 to the shoreline

1 to get off the point

1 more to the bird

12. FC TEMPY’S OLIVE JUICE, “Kala,” BLF, Jake Fredericks

Kala and Jake came to the line at 11:58 am

Across the field and into the pond - over the point

3 to get past decoy point

2 to adjust the line in the channel

2 to get on point

1 to get off the point

1 for the line to the end of the pond - carried this to the blind

1 check down whistle at the end

11. FC RAIN’S BASES LOADED, GRAND SLAM, “Slam,” BLM, Jim Beck

Slam and Jim came to the line at 11:51 am

Across the field and through the 1st water over the point

1st whistle to get by the decoy point

1 more to pass the decoy point

3 to adjust the line in the channel

1 to get off the point - carried this in the lunging water to the back cove - all the way to the blind

10. FC RUNS LIKE A DEERE QA2, “Diesel,” BLM, Jason Baker

Diesel and Jason came to the line at 11:44 am

1st whistle in the water to put him on the point

He carried this cast past decoy point

1 whistle left

1 whistle right to adjust the line in the water

1 more on the far shore

1 off the point

4 to get to the end

9. FC ZIPLINE’S JAMESON O’GRADY, “Oz, Ozzie,” BLM, Hunter Street

Ozzie and Hunter came to the line at 11:36 am

Nice initial line - good momentum

2 whistles to get by decoy point

5 to get to the far shore

1 to get out of the water

2 more to the bird

8. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S MOJO MOXY, “Boots,” BLF, Craig Crook

Boots and Craig came to the line at 11:32 am

Across the field through the 1st water

1 on the point - carried this line past decoy point

3 to adjust the line in the channel

1 to get in

2 to get off the point

1 to get to the end of the pond - carried this line until the check down at the bird

#8 and #9

7. FC-AFC KIRKWOOD’S ACE OF A HIGHER GRADE, “Deacon,” BLM, Mark Medford

Deacon and Mark came to the line at 11:27 am

1 whistle to cross the field - through the 1st water and onto the point

1 to get off the 1st point

1 to get past decoy point and on and off it

4 to adjust line in the channel

4 to attempt to get off the point

2 at the bird

** GUN CHANGE **

 Gun Change 11:21 – 11:27 am

2. FC SHOTGUN RIDER OF FAITH, “Tim,” BLM, JD Babb

Tim and JD came to the line at 11:17 am

1st whistle in the first piece of water

2 to go right

1 to go left and get past decoy point

3 to the far shore

2 to get off the shore line and this line carried him to his bird

1. FC SEASIDE’S WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE, “Mickey,” BLM, Andrew Curtis

Mickey and Andrew came to the line at 11:10 am

Nice initial line

2 whistles to get beyond decoy point

3 more to move down the water

4 to the far shore

2 at the end

97. RIMFIRES SON OF A BUCK, “Peso,” BLM, Al Arthur

Peso and Al came to the line at 11:07 am

1 whistle to cross the field and get into the water

1 to get on the first point

1 to get off the point

3 to pass the decoy point and adjust his line in the channel

2 to get on the next point

5 to get him to go back into the water

1 at the bird

96. AFC CLARENCE RUTHERFORD, “Lumpy,” BLM, Jim Horneck

Lumpy and Jim came to the line at 11:01 am

1st whistle in the field

2 in the 1st water

Multiple whistles to get past decoy point

5 to adjust his line down the channel and onto the next point

2 to get back in the water off the point

carried this line to the blind with a check down at the end

95. FC-AFC ESPRIT’S GRADE A PEARL, “Pearl,” BLF, Gary Metzger

Pearl and Gary came to the line at 10:57 am

Through the first water and 1 whistle off the point

4 whistles to get past decoy point

2 on the far shore

1 more out of the water and to the bird

94. FC VINWOOD’S CHARLIE, “Charlie,” BLM, Danny Farmer

Charlie and Danny came to the line at 10:51 am

1 whistle after the water and onto the point

5 to get past decoy point

5 more to move to the far shore

Numerous more whistles to move off the shore

2 more to the bird

93. AFC HIGH PEAK’S MVP, “Kobe,” BLM, Samantha Thompson

Kobe and Samantha came to the line at 10:45 am

Across the field through the 1st  water - over the point

3 to get past decoy point

4 to keep his line down the channel

2 to get in the small point

1 to get off the point

2 to get out of the water on line

1 to get to the bird

92. 3R’s SMOKE THERE’S FIRE, “Fire,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Fire and Ty came to the line at 10:39 am

Across the field and through the 1st water - across the 1st point with the initial line

2 whistles to get past decoy point

2 to get out of the small point

2 to get back in

2 at the end of the pond

1 at the end to get the bird

91. FC THE TIN MAN, “TOR,” BLM, Marcy Wright

Tor and Marcy came to the line at 10:33 am

1 whistle right in the first water

1 more off the point

3 more in the water to get past decoy point

1 to the far shore

1 off the next point and back in the water to continue on this line to the bird

90. FC-AFC HUNTER’S CHOICE XX, “Archie,” BLM, Bill Goldstein

Archie and Bill came to the line at 10:28 am

2 whistles right to get past decoy point

1 more to get his line in the water

2 on the far shore

2 to get off  the point and proceed to the blind

1 final whistle and he was on his bird

88. FC-AFC OLLIE OOP, “Ollie,” BLF, Dave Smith

Ollie and Dave came to the line at 10:22 am

Crossed the field and went into the small pond - up onto the large point

1 whistle to get off the point

4 to swim past decoy point

2 to adjust while swimming

1 to the small point

2 to get back in the pond

1 at the bird.

87. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, Hunter Street

Trudy and Hunter came to the line at 10:16 am

Crossed the field through the small pond and onto the 1st point

2 whistles to get off the point and on line

5 more to swim past decoy point

1 adjusting the line while swimming and on to the next point

2 to get off the point

1 more at the bird.

Thank you Avery!

 

Thank you to Avery for the decoys on this series!

85. FC-AFC RIMFIRES ONCE INNA BLUE MOON, “Blue,” BLM, Al Arthur

Blue and Al came to the line at 10:10 am

Onto the first large point before he got his first whistle

3 in the water in from of the popper gun and he is past it

3 while in the water to get his line straight

3 more to kick off the far shore and back on line 

1 at the end for the bird

84. FC-AFC VIEWMARK’S GENE GENE THE SHOOTIN’ MACHINE, “Colt,” BLM, Danny Farmer

Colt and Danny came to the line at 10:04 am

In water and a quick whistle to go right and adjust his line over the point

1 whistle into water and 1 more left in the water in front of the dry pop

2 more to get past decoy point

4 more to clear the water

A good exit and he was onto his bird.

83. FC JS’S GET YOUR RUSH ON, “Rush,” BLM, Craig Crook

Rush and Craig came to the line at 9:58 am

1st whistle in the field

1 in the small pond and crossed the point

1 before decoy point

2 at the tip of decoy point for direction

2 swimming to the far point

1 to get out on the small point

1 to get on the small point

2 to try to get the corner of the water

1 at the terrace and came out wide right

1 more to the bird

82. NFC-2xCNFC TRULINE’S JUST FLOYD, “Floyd,” YLM, Amie Henninger

Floyd and Amie came to the line at 9:50 am

Across the field and into the small pond

1st whistle in the small pond

1 more on the 1st point

2 in the large water to get past decoy point

6 just past decoy point to adjust the line

1 to get out of the small point

1 to get back in

1 to get out and carried this line to him bird

81. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” BLM, Jamie Woodson

Madduxx and Jamie came to the line at 9:44 am

2 whistles to adjust in the first water over the point

1 more to go left to keep off decoy point

1 right to adjust the line in the water

1 more to go left

4 to go right to get back to the water but continued on land

2 more whistles to the bird

79. FC OSCAR PERFORMANCE, “Jodie,” BLF, Jake Fredericks

Jodie and Jake came to the line at 9:39 am

Into the first water

1 whistle off the point

2 more left to move past decoy point

3 more to keep in the water and down

2 more off the shore

1 to exit

1 check down whistle at the bird

4th Series Test Dogs

AFC Bayou-Star Boogie Woogie, “Boogie,” BLF
Owner: Suzan Caire
Handler: Suzan Caire

First test dog to the line was Boogie with handler Suzan Caire.... Boogie came to the line at 9:19 am

1st whistle on the way to the 1st small piece of water

1 up to the 1st point - swam to the 2nd point

1 cast away from the point

1 more past decoy point with the decoys

1 more to adjust her line down the channel on the left side

she got out of the water and had 2 casts to get over the small point and back into the water

2 more to get out at the end and 1 at the bird.

Pinch Hitter With The Secret Sauce, “Jake,” BLM
Owner: Michelle Visel
Handler: Michelle Visel

2nd Test Dog up was Jake and handler Michelle Visel ... Jake came to the line at 9:26 am

Across the field into the 1st piece of water

1st whistle on the large point and he swam the pond on a left line

1 cast across from decoy point

1 to get out on the small point

2 more to get out at the end of the pond

1 at the bird

This test appears to be taking the dogs about 6 minutes to complete

Avery Decoys on what we have named "Decoy Point" with a gunner that shoots a spruce with decoys behind him

4th Series - Water Blind

We’ve moved to the Parrott Property for the 4th series.

It is 70 degrees and sunny with a 6 mph North wind. It is expected to warm up to 82 today and remain sunny.


Series 4
Water Blind

The mat faces East, on the crest of the back of a wide mound. The mound overlooks a long, narrow pond with several fingers.

When the handler gets to the mat, they will call for the sluice. The gunner is sitting 108 yards from the mat, surrounded by Avery duck decoys. There are several on land and a few in the water. The gunner shoots a single shot into the water, toward the tip of the point. The handler is then given their number, and they proceed to run the blind.

The line to this blind requires the dog to crest the mound, angle down it before slicing into the first corner of water. They will cross the first large and re-enter the water. Once the dog swims past a small point, and past the point with the sluice, they will angle across the pond and swim down the left shoreline. They’ll get up on a point on the left shore before casting back into the far corner. Once the dog exits the pond, they will push up the dam, momentarily going out of sight before climbing the hill to the bird.

This test is taking approximately 7 minutes to complete.

Callbacks to the 4th Series

74 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 56, 57, 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96 and 97.

13 dogs dropped: 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 40, 53, 59, 60, 69, 76 and 86

Instructions:

#79 will start the 4th Series

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3rd Series Recap

Sunday, November 10, 2024 – Monday, November 11, 2024

3rd Series – Water Triple

87 Dogs Started this Series

Test Dogs started out the series on Sunday morning at 6:45 am, beginning with "Boogie" and handler Suzan Caire, then "Jake" with handler Michelle Visel. We had a 3rd test dog on Sunday morning after some test adjustments were made, which was "Wizard" with handler Alex Washburn. Monday morning we had a single test dog as well to finish up the series. This gave the competitors a nice view of what they could expect for this series. 

Our first running dog on Sunday morning was #56. FC OUTBACK’S RISING STAR, “Champ,” BLM, and handler Steve Yozamp came to the line at 8:46 am to kick off the 3rd Series!

The weather on Sunday morning started off with a fog delay, which cleared and gave way to a warm day that was partly cloudy with a high of around 85 degrees and a light 5 mph wind. Monday morning when we finished up the series, it started out most clear and about 60 degrees.

Here is how things turned out for the 3rd Series…

No-Bird / Re-Run (1): 30

Handles (6): 3 – 16 – 48 – 53 – 62 – 63 
Pick-Ups (1): 60

Scratches (0): 

Our last running dog for this Series was dog #53. FLEX’S JUST ONE MORE TRAVELING TRACE QA2, “Trace,” BLM, with handler Hunter Street. They completed the test at 7:54 am Monday morning.

87 dogs were sent from the line in this series, taking a total of 9 hours and 37 minutes, which averages out to be just over 6.5 minutes per dog. 

We are moving on to the 4th Series next! Callbacks to come ...

Series 3 – Test Complete

Test Ended. Series 3 was completed and in the books at 7:54 am.

• Callbacks will be given at the 4th Series Test Site
• There will be a brief program to honor Veterans at the Parrott's property and then we will resume with starting Series 4

Handle 53. FLEX’S JUST ONE MORE TRAVELING TRACE QA2, “Trace,” BLM, Hunter Street

Trace and Hunter came to the line at 7:48 am

F – Out and he got his Flyer!

LR – Through the water and up the hill - a very quick loop mid way up and then a look deep of the trees - he quickly moved to get his bird.

MR – A big splash into the water - drove the hill - but he got way deep and had to handle back to this bird.

51. FC TROUBLESOME BEWARE THE HORSE, “Trojan,” BLM, Dave Smith

Trojan and Dave came to the line at 7:42 am

F – Smack!

LR – Into the water - over the island and through the gap - between 2 trees behind the fall area - around the tree and into the fall area and the bird.

MR – Down the right shore - over the land bridge - into the 2nd water and out to drive wide left away from the bird - took a right and came back towards the fall area and located the bird.

49. FC KANGA’S KRYPTONITE COCKTAIL, “Kanga,” BLF, Danny Farmer

Kanga and Danny came to the line at 7:37 am

F – Scooped it up!

LR – Into the water and over the island - through the slot and out to the blind - she went deep for a brief turn and then crossed to the fall area and got her bird.

MR – Down the shoreline on the right - over the land bridge and into the pond - down the left side of the shore and out to get her bird.

Handle 48. SUNDOG’S BORN TO CRUISE, “Trip,” BLM, JD Babb

Trip and JD came to the line at 7:28 am

F – He was like a rocket out to get his Flyer!

LR – Through the water and the slot - had a short hunt about midway up the hill and worked the area behind and deep of the bird - came over to the area and located his bird.

MR – Lined out to behind the Flyer guns - established a hunt along the shoreline - but had to be handled to this bird.

47. FC-AFC MARSHWIND’S TURBULENCE, “Evie,” BLF, Bente Kongsore

Evie and Bente came to the line at 7:24 am

F – Quick recovery of her Flyer.

MR – Coming right of the trees - she drove the hill a bit then began to fade off to the right and easing her way over to scoop up her bird.

LR – Through the water and left of the trees - she drove up the hill and right to the bird.

**Sun Delay**

 

We had a little bit of a Sun Delay! But we are back to running dogs again.

46. FC-AFC CROCS MINNEAPOLIS MIRACLE, “Diggs,” BLM, Jim Beck

Diggs and Jim came to the line at 7:02 am

F – Got it!

LR – Into the water - over the island - through the gap and straight to the fall area and his bird.

MR – Down the shore line to the back side of the flyer guns - over the land bridge and into the pond and straight to the bird.

44. FC-AFC DR DANY MD, “Dany,” BLF, Jake Fredericks

Dany and Jake came to the line at 6:56 am

F – Her tail was going 100 mph she was so excited to Smack this bird!

LR – Into the water and over the island - through the slot and straight to the fall area and the bird.

MR – Ran past the 1st piece of water - crossed the land bridge - straight out right of the blind - under the arc of the throw and straight to her bird.

3rd Series Test Dogs - 2nd Day

Pinch Hitter With The Secret Sauce, “Jake,” BLM
Owner: Michelle Visel
Handler: Michelle Visel

Our single Test Dog this morning was Jake and handler Michelle Visel ... Jake came to the line at 6:43 am

Flyer – Had a little look about in the area before he found his bird.

Right Retired – Over the island, through the slot and up the hill - he broke down a little early and hunted the tree line area a bit before moving across the opening to locate his bird.

Middle Retired – A dip through the channel and he angled out to cross into the area between the gunners and dead tree running under the arc - he turned right and dropped down to scoop up his bird.

**There was only 1 single test dog run this morning to show conditions to finish up the Series**

Good Morning – Day 3

Good Morning Everyone! Welcome to day 3 of the National Open. This morning we are finishing off the 3rd Series, where we have about 7 more dogs to run. After that and we have callbacks in, we are moving on to the 4th Series! 

The weather this morning is currently 60 degrees in the Giddings area with expected highs is the low 80's. It is a pretty clear morning, but as always, we will update you with changing conditions as the day goes on. For now, stay tuned as we prepare to finish up the 3rd Series of the National Open!

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**END of DAY**

Ended for the Day at 5:25 pm.

Instructions for Tomorrow:

• We will have 1 Test Dog at 6:30 am
• 1st Competing Dog to the line after the Test Dog (dog #44)
• Only people that must be here in the morning should report to Fuller "The 145"
• All others should report to the Parrott's Property
• There will be a Veteran's Day Celebration tomorrow morning at the Parrott's shortly before the start of the 4th Series!

Good Night Everyone!

43. FC-AFC HIGH DESERT MORNING, “Glory,” BLF, Kenny Trott

Glory and Kenny came to the line at 5:18 pm

F – Nice line out - got it!

LR – Through the water -  then the slot - down the left side - had a brief pause on the left and then crossed over to the bird and got it!

MR – Into the pond - out on the left and angled to go to the trees - into the far corner and then back right down the tree line - out to the blind and then wide left - back to the blind again and out to the fall area and the bird.

42. WOOD DALE’S DAUGHTER OF BIG AL, “Sadie,” YLF, Seth Steenburgen

Sadie and Seth came to the line at 5:12 pm

F – She went right to the bird and scooped it up!

LR – Over the island and through the slot - she drove the hill and faded right - but corrected her line to move left and scoop up her bird.

MR – Squaring out of the water she angled the hillside - arrived in the field running between the dead tree and the hay bale/holding blind - she came down the hillside and got her bird.

41. FC-AFC PLEASANT RIVER KING EIDER, “King,” BLM, Hunter Street

King and Hunter came to the line at 5:06 pm

F – Good Bird!

LR – Over the island and through the slot - he made a few passes below the trees and then moved over to locate his bird.

MR – Through the water and his line took him between the hay bales and the dead tree - he curved down to scoop up his bird.

40. FC FORD’S FASTEST SMALL BLOCK, “Willie,” BLM, Amie Henninger

Willie and Amie came to the line at 4:59 pm

F – Quick Flyer

LR – Over the island - through the slot - approaching the trees he turned left and found his bird.

MR – Pulling through the water - he exited a little left - drove the hill to the gunners and established a significant hunt by the treelike - but he found his bird!

39. FC PVS FRANK THE TANK, “Frank,” BLM, Craig Crook

Frank and Craig came to the line at 4:54 pm

F – Smack!

LR – Through the water - through the slot - right of the tree - hard left and got the bird!

MR – Through the water and out the far left corner - headed straight down the field - circled back to the holding blind and then out to the bird.

38. LAIRD’S CYNFUL SEASIDE DREAM, “Lottie,” BLF, Al Arthur

Lottie and Al came to the line at 4:48 pm

F – Almost ran past it because she was so excited! But she got it ;)

LR – Through the water - then the slot - right of the tree - she took a hard left and grabbed her bird. 

MR – Through the water - over the land bridge - right of the blind and under the arc - she went out to the fall area and got her bird.

37. FC-AFC SEASIDES TROUBLESOME FOWL PURSUITS QA2, “Percy,” BLM, John Broucek

Percy and John came to the line at 4:41 pm

F – Perfect Line!

LR – Out to mid-field - took a hard left and got his bird!

MR – Went right of the blind and straight to the bird!

Re-Run 30. FC QUACKADDICT’S HEAVY HITTER, “Blitz,” BLM, Hunter Street

Blitz and Hunter came to the line at 4:36 pm

F – Got his flyer!

LR – Over the island, left of the slot and driving the hill - he gets his bird without any trouble.

MR – Through the water - got out a little wide left - squared out and carried the line behind the throwers to the trees - then he established a hunt back and forth and he got his bird.

36. FC DICKENS’ MIGHTY TIGER, “Jeaux,” BLM, Jason Baker

Jeaux and Jason came to the line at 4:30 pm

F – Got it with the old Loop and Scoop!

LR – Over the island, through the slot and up the hill - he faded right and curved to go behind the gunners hide - went down the hill to locate his bird.

MR – Over the island and through the slot - drove the hill - made a couple passes right and he moved to grab his bird.

35. FC-AFC FREERIDIN RHD QA2, “Bosch,” YLM, Mark Smith

Bosch and Mark came to the line at 4:25 pm

F – Straight to it!

LR – Took the left side of the pond - corrected and went directly to the fall area and his bird.

MR – Took the left side of the water - went left of the blind but once out there he turned right for an excellent mark.

34. FC-AFC HOORAY FOR HENRY, “Henry,” BLM, Marion Carey

Henry and Marion came to the line at 4:18 pm

F – Nice!

LR – Cautiously moved out to the right of the fall area - quickly got his bird!

MR – Wide left going out to the trees for a turn - back left to the fall area and got his bird.

33. FC-AFC RIDGECREST’S IMPIOUS, “Imp,” BLF, Judy Rasmuson

Imp and Judy came to the line at 4:06 pm

F – Got it!

LR – Ran right of the slot - up the hill and headed right of the trees when she turned sharply left to grab her bird!

MR – Through the water and up the hill - she arrived to run in between the holding blind and the dead tree - she curved to the fall area - made a couple quick turns and she had her bird.

32. FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Shooter and Ty came to the line at 4:01 pm

F – Very good!

LR – Beautiful line through the water and up the hill - pulled a little right as he climbs but turned left to correct himself and scooped up his bird.

MR – Very good line - stayed in the water and worked along the shore for a pass - up and out to the land and he located his bird.

No-Bird 30. FC QUACKADDICT’S HEAVY HITTER, “Blitz,” BLM, Hunter Street

Blitz and Hunter came to the line at 3:57 pm and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5 dogs

29. FC-AFC DAYS END BOY NAME SUE QA2, “Sue,” BLM, Andrew Curtis

Sue and Andrew came to the line at 3:52 pm

F – Smacked it!

LR – Excellent line out and quickly got his bird!

MR – Into the pond - up the middle - just past the blind - turned right and then went out to his bird.

28. FC-AFC WIGHT’S BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL, “Molly,” BLF, Tracy Wight

Molly and Tracy came to the line at 3:46 pm

F – Quick recovery of her flyer.

LR – Over the island - through the slot - up the hill and right to the bird.

MR – Across the water and up the hill - she went to the tree line and established a hunt - went wide right but worked her way back to find the bird.

27. FC MEADOW WOODS WHISPERING WILLOW, “Willow,” YLF, Danny Farmer

Willow and Danny came to the line at 3:37 pm

F – Got her flyer!

LR – Over the island - through the slot -  and up the hill - she put on a couple loops short of the mark - made another pass and she moved into the bird - Got it!

MR – She went out wide left and drove the hill behind the gunners - moved down and right from the trees to locate her bird.

25. FC-AFC ATLASTA PRAYER, “Faith,” BLF, Bruce Ahlers

Faith and Bruce came to the line at 3:33 pm

F – So excited that she hopped and jumped as she got close to the bird!

LR –  Into the water - through the gap - under the arc and deep - quickly circled the tree and she got it!

MR – Into the water - got out early and headed across the center of the field - deep for a few turns - back down the tree line to the right and she found her bird.

24. FC-AFC BOO’S STRAIGHT LINE IS GOOD IDEA, “Torq,” BLM, Isaac Langerud

Torq and Isaac came to the line at 3:26 pm

F – Smack!

LR – Into the water - through the gap - took a loop in the middle and then out to the tree and worked it out to get his bird.

MR – Through the water - squared out - wide left -went deep and took a right down the tree line - worked it out and got his bird.

23. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” BLM, Kenny Trott

Jammer and Kenny came to the line at 3:20 pm

F – Very excited about getting his bird!

LR – Out through the water, through the slot and up the hill - right to the base of the trees and he pulled his bird out.

MR – Up the hill and around the hay bale  - he dropped down to scoop his bird.

22. NAFC-FC HOLLAND CLIFFS BLADE A FINE LINE, “Dozer,” BLM, Alvin Hatcher

Dozer and Alvin came to the line at 3:12 pm

F – Got it!

LR – Over the island and through the slot - up he hill - got up the hill to the trees and grabbed his bird.

MR – Wide left going out - got to the trees and came back left and then down to his bird.

21. JUST THE FACTS MA’AM, “Friday,” BLM, Edward Forry

Friday and Ed came to the line ....

F – Grabbed his bird so quick he almost fell over! ;)

LR – He headed way out of the area - then he took a sharp turn and ran all the way across the field to his bird!

MR – Into the water and out deep of the blind - took a right at the tree line and located his bird!

20. FC-AFC CANDLEWOOD’S TOM TOM, “Drummer,” BLM, Dave Smith

Drummer and Dave came to the line at 3:03 pm

F – Smack!

LR – Through the water and over the island - up the field very wide right - a quick turn left and he located is bird.

MR – Wide left out past the blind - curved right and worked his way to the bird.

19. FC BDS BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE, “Rain,” BLF, Hunter Street

Rain and Hunter came to the line at 2:57 pm

F – Very good!

LR – Over the island, through the slot - up the hill and to his bird. Nice mark.

MR – Through the water - got out early and squared up the hill - he bent around the hay bales to drop down and grab up his bird.

18. FC-AFC HIGH ROAD ABE, “Abe,” BLM, Randi Johannis

Abe and Randi came to the line at 2:50 pm

F – Got it!

LR – Started to hunt short before the trees - his hunt extended to the right - he passed by the dead tree and along the shore - worked his way to the bird.

MR – Up the hill and to the bird - got it!

17. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PERFECT GAME, “Koufaxx,” BLM, Lauren Hays

Koufaxx and Lauren came to the line at 2:43 pm

F – Perfect!

LR – Hunted left and right short - then went through the trees and hunted left and right - got it!

MR – Went deep - established a hunt both left and right - worked his way back in to the bird.

Handle 16. FC-AFC RP’S HEART OF DIXIE, “Dixie,” BLF, Randy Price

Dixie and Randy came to the line at 2:34 pm

F – Ran so fast he skidded past it!! Came right back and scooped it up on the go!

LR – Through the water - then the slot and straight to the bird!

MR –  Worked the shoreline but the wind wasn't helping her - she was handled to this one and got it!

15. FC SWEET WILLIE’S DARK AND STORMY, “Stormy,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Stormy and Ty came to the line at 2:29 pm

F – Very good!

LR – Across the water - through the slot - he ran up towards the trees - but just before the opening in the trees - he turned left and moved over to the bird.

MR – Up the back side of the hay bales - turned to start a hunt pattern and came down to grab his bird.

14. FC COPPERTOP FOUR WAYS TO SUNDAY, “Sunday,” BLM, Al Arthur

Sunday and Al came to the line at 2:24 pm

F – Quick bird!

LR – Line carried Sunday through the water and right of the trees - had a quick couple of loops to locate his bird.

MR – Go out wide left, drove the hill - swung around to the back of the gunners - down and got his bird.

PRTA is Proud to Announce ...

PRTA is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s land grants!

• Mid Florida Retriever Club
• Madison Retriever Club
• Del Bay Retriever Club

PRTA Hosts retriever events around the country to raise funds for land grants each year. 

• 6 Field Trials hosted in 2024
• 2025 will host 7 Field Trials and 1 Hunt Test

In the last 10 years, PRTA has: 

• Donated over $5000 to Retriever Hall of Fame
• Funded $135,000 in land grants
• Donated $15,000 to worker’s parties
• Put on over 80 field trials across the country

For more information and applications for PTRA land grants, see: www.PRTA.net

** GUN CHANGE **

 Gun  Change at 2:16 pm

13. FC-AFC MIDWAY’S AVENTADOR, “Jenny,” BLF, Tim Milligan

Jenny and Tim came to the line at 2:09 pm

F – Drilled her flopping bird!

LR – Down the tree line to the blind and then out to get her bird.

MR – Went to the left side of the blind and then went straight to the bird.

12. FC TEMPY’S OLIVE JUICE, “Kala,” BLF, Jake Fredericks

Kala and Jake came to the line at 2:02 pm

F – Had a few turns before he found his bird

LR – Through the water and then the slot towards the 2nd tree - took a hard left to the bird and got it!

MR – Through the water - wide left and headed to the trees - hard right to the fall area and got the bird.

11. FC RAIN’S BASES LOADED, GRAND SLAM, “Slam,” BLM, Jim Beck

Slam and Jim came to the line at 1:58 pm

F – Nicely done!

LR – Very nice line through the water and up the hill to recover his bird.

MR – Running on the right side of the ditch, over the land bridge and out of the water to the right of the dead tree - a tight loop to get the bird.

10. FC RUNS LIKE A DEERE QA2, “Diesel,” BLM, Jason Baker

Diesel and Jason came to the line at 1:52 pm

F – Good Job!

LR – Good line up the hill - stopped just before the trees and took a hard left to get his bird.

MR – Arrived in the field to the left of the bales/gunner - went to the right around the bales -  dropped down the hill to scoop up his bird.

9. FC ZIPLINE’S JAMESON O’GRADY, “Oz, Ozzie,” BLM, Hunter Street

Ozzie and Hunter came to the line at 1:46 pm

F – Nice job!

LR – Into the water and then through the slot - down the left side to the blind - cut right to the fall area -  a few quick turns and he got it!

MR – Through the water - took an excellent line out - hunted for just a moment and then he got it.

8. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S MOJO MOXY, “Boots,” BLF, Craig Crook

Boots and Craig came to the line at 1:40 pm

F – Very good!

LR – Into the water - over the island and out through the slot - straight to the fall area where his bird was hanging in a bush - got it out and brought it back!

MR – Into the water - out on an L-line - past the blind - got deep to the trees - turned back and went straight to the fall area and then his bird.

7. FC-AFC KIRKWOOD’S ACE OF A HIGHER GRADE, “Deacon,” BLM, Mark Medford

Deacon and Mark came to the line at 1:38 pm

F – Quick recovery of this flyer.

LR – Over the island, through the slot and up the hill - just before the trees he turned left and located his bird.

MR – Got across the water - working his way up the hill - he is near a hay bale behind the gunners when he took a hard right to come down the hill - got in front of the gunners and over to his bird.

5. FC ZEISS VIII, “Zeiss,” BLM, Jerry Patopea

Zeiss and Jerry came to the line at 1:30 pm

F – Good job!

LR – Through the slot and up the hill - headed for the opening in between the trees - took a hard left and got his bird.

MR – Up the left of the hay bales - hunted deep and wide - a loop left and then down the hill for another hunt pattern - got his bird!

4. FC J.S.’S GAME ON, “Gio,” BLM, Clint Avant

Gio and Clint came to the line at 1:24 pm

F – Straight to it!

LR – Into the water - over the island and through the gap - under the arc deep - hunted deep - got wide right and took a quick turn across the field to get his bird.

MR – Through the water - left of the blind - deep to the tree line - turned away from the bird - back to the blind - then the fall area and his bird.

Handle 3. THIRD CREEK’S MISS MONEY PENNY, “M,” BLF, Paul Knutson

M and Paul came to the line at 1:18 pm

F – She nailed it!

LR – Out of the water and through the slot - on a great line - turned left to the gunner - back around the tree and under the overhand to grab her bird.

MR – Wide left into the water - crossed the field towards the far corner - back towards the left retired - had to be handled back to this bird.

2. FC SHOTGUN RIDER OF FAITH, “Tim,” BLM, JD Babb

Tim and JD came to the line at 1:11 pm

F – No problem!

LR – Over the island, through the slot and up the hill - headed towards the opening between the trees when he turned left to grab his bird.

MR –Nice line - he exited close to the dead tree on the far shore for a nice line to the bird.

1. FC SEASIDE’S WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE, “Mickey,” BLM, Andrew Curtis

Mickey and Andrew came to the line at 1:06 pm

F – Easy Recovery

LR – Over the island, through the slot and up the hill - a quick loop and on to the bird.

MR – Came out of the ditch wide left - corrected himself nicely to come around the dead tree and locate his bird.

97. RIMFIRES SON OF A BUCK, “Peso,” BLM, Al Arthur

Peso and Al came to the line at 1:00 pm

F – Chased it down!

LR – To the right side fo the tree and back to the fall area - a small hunt but he got it.

MR – Head to mid field - went deep to the trees - got way deep mid field - back to the fall area and the bird.

96. AFC CLARENCE RUTHERFORD, “Lumpy,” BLM, Jim Horneck

Lumpy and Jim came to the line at 12:54 pm

F – Very excited to get his Flyer! And he got it!

LR – Over the island and through the slot - under the arc - around the tree and back to the bird.

MR – Ran mid field - hunted deep and then along the tree line - back to the blind and then the fall area and the bird.

2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

 

2024 Retriever Hall of Fame Inductee Announcement

People:
Jim Van Engen
Mark Medford

Dogs:
FC-AFC Tucked Away At River's Edge, "Tucker", Owned by Alex Abraham

NAFC-FC Dottie Ray's Ivy League, "Ivy", Owned by Andy and Shirley Kahn

95. FC-AFC ESPRIT’S GRADE A PEARL, “Pearl,” BLF, Gary Metzger

Pearl and Gary came to the line at 12:49 pm

F – Good job

LR – Over the island and through the slot, up the hill - took a loop in front of the tree and then moved left to grab her bird.

MR – Nice job across the water - out and right to the bird.

94. FC VINWOOD’S CHARLIE, “Charlie,” BLM, Danny Farmer

Charlie and Danny came to the line at 12:44 pm

F – Flyer was no problem for Charlie!

LR – Over the island and through the slot and up to the area to make quick work of this bird.

MR – Through the water - his line took him around the backside of the hay bales and he located his bird.

93. AFC HIGH PEAK’S MVP, “Kobe,” BLM, Samantha Thompson

Kobe and Samantha came to the line at 12:38 pm

F – Perfect line!

LR – Straight to the tree and his bird!

MR – Out to the blind and then straight to the bird!

**Gun Change**

 Gun Change 12:27 pm - 12:37 pm

92. 3R’s SMOKE THERE’S FIRE, “Fire,” BLM, Ty Rorem

Fire and Ty came to the line ...

F – Smack - skidded to a stop to snatched his bird!

LR – Through the key hole to the tree - around the back side for a full circle and got it!

MR – Into the pond - angled left of the holding blind - cut right and then straight to his bird.

91. FC THE TIN MAN, “TOR,” BLM, Marcy Wright

Tor and Marcy came to the line at 12:17 pm

F – No problem!

LR – Through the water - over the island - through the slot in the trees and a nice line up the hill - got to the trees and grabbed his bird.

MR – Nice job running on the correct side of the bales and bending right to the bird.

90. FC-AFC HUNTER’S CHOICE XX, “Archie,” BLM, Bill Goldstein

Archie and Bill came to the line at 12:11 pm

F – Out and back in with his bird.

LR – Through the water - through the slot and along the tree line - a loop short of the fall area - another pass and he was on to the bird.

MR – Took some water and got out left - drove the hill - came back in left of the hay hales - came around and grabbed the bird!

88. FC-AFC OLLIE OOP, “Ollie,” BLF, Dave Smith

Ollie and Dave came to the line at 12:06 pm

F – Quick turn and she snagged it!

LR – Over the island and out of the water on the other side to the area just right of the fall - a quick decision to move left and then straight to the bird!

MR – Nice angle into the water - over the end of the land bridge - right of the guns and under the arc -straight to the bird again! Nice job.

87. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, Hunter Street

Trudy and Hunter came to the line at 12:01 pm

F – Perfect!

LR – Came in to the right side of the tree - moved left and got it!

MR – Into the pond - out and angled left around the blind and straight to the bird!

86. BREEZY CHIRPING CRICKET, “Cricket,” BLF, Edward Forry

Cricket and Ed came to the line at 11:55 am

F – Easy Recovery!

LR – Through the water and up the hill - missed the bird and swung around to the back of the trees - then came back to the front again and she located her bird.

MR – Went through the water and arrived in the field left of the hay bales and gunners - quickly moved right around the bales and down to the bird. Got it!

85. FC-AFC RIMFIRES ONCE INNA BLUE MOON, “Blue,” BLM, Al Arthur

Blue and Al came to the line at 11:49 am

F – Quick recovery!

LR – Over the island and through the slot - he drove the hill on a line that brought him between the trees - a quick turn left and he was on his bird.

MR – Through the water and up the hill - Blue arrived left of the guns - came around the back and dropped down for the bird.

84. FC-AFC VIEWMARK’S GENE GENE THE SHOOTIN’ MACHINE, “Colt,” BLM, Danny Farmer

Colt and Danny came to the line at 11:42 am

F – Perfect!

LR – Water - island - water and out straight to the right side of the tree - a quick turn and he scooped up his bird!

MR – Into the water - over the land bridge - back in the water - started hunting the right shore line with several loops - out to the fall area and he found it in no time!

83. FC JS’S GET YOUR RUSH ON, “Rush,” BLM, Craig Crook

Rush and Craig came to the line at 11:36 am

F – Smack!

LR – Water - island - water - took a line down the left by the trees - into the fall area and missed it - looped the trees and came back for the bird.

MR – Into the water - his line out across the field brought him in under the arc and right to the bird!

82. NFC-2xCNFC TRULINE’S JUST FLOYD, “Floyd,” YLM, Amie Henninger

Floyd and Amie came to the line at 11:32 am

F – Very good!

LR – Over the island - up the hill along the tree line - he missed the bird, but went around the base of the tree - came around the base and got it!

MR – Nice angle out - arrived under the arc - turned to go down and grabbed his bird. Good job!

81. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” BLM, Jamie Woodson

Madduxx and Jamie came to the line at 11:24 am

F – Quick recovery of his Flyer!

LR – Nice line over the island and up the hill - right to the base of the tree - he located his bird quickly.

MR – Coming in along the far shore, he came right up to the bird - Madduxx got the memo on this bird for a beautiful mark!

79. FC OSCAR PERFORMANCE, “Jodie,” BLF, Jake Fredericks

Jodie and Jake came to the line at 11:18 am

F – Smack!

LR – Water - land -water - straight to the bird!

MR – Into the water and back out - going wide left to the far tree line - out of sight deep - came back in to the fall area and got her bird.

78. FC WOOD DALE’S MY GRANDPA’S NAME IS BOCEPHUS, “Hank,” BLM, Seth Steenburgen

Hank and Seth came to the line at 11:12 am

F – Straight to the bird!

LR – Water - island - water - excellent line under the arc - got deep - moved left and away from the bird - back to correct area and the tree - dove in and got his bird!

MR – Into the water and back out - stayed on a great line under the arc - straight to the fall area and then onto his bird.