Starting Dog Number for the 10th

The starting dog number will be #10.

Good Luck to One and All Tomorrow …

Callbacks to the 10th Series

**Test 9 was completed and in the books today at 2:07 pm**

Callbacks to the 10th Series:
14 dogs were called back: 1, 10, 13, 15, 31, 41, 46, 47, 49, 70, 72, 73, 79 and 90.

0 dogs dropped: 

Instructions:

Everyone called back to the 10th, please meet at the Clubhouse at 9:30 am

 

The starting dog number will be #10.

9th Series Recap

Friday, November 18, 2022

9th Series – Land Triple with a Flyer, Two Retired and an Honor

14 Dogs Started this Series

Test Dogs: Test Dogs came to the line this afternoon at 11:25 am, beginning with "Gretta," and then "Steel" was up next to give the teams a good look at this Land Triple.

Start: The Series officially kicked off with the first running dog #49 FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” BLM, with handler Craig Crook at 11:49 am.

Conditions: The weather this afternoon was cool with mostly cloudy skies, temps remained in the 30's throughout the test and the wind was coming out of the NW at 10 mph.

Here is how things turned out for the 9th Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (3): 15 – 46 – 73
Handles (0): 

Pick-Ups (0): 

Scratches (0):

Finish: Our last running dog for Test 9, was dog #46 FC TUCQUAN’S TAKIN’ THE RYSK, “Rysk,” BLM, with handler Hunter Street. They came back to the line for a rerun at 2:01 pm and the test was concluded at 2:07 pm. 

14 dogs were sent from the line this afternoon for this test. The series took approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes in total, with the average running time to be about 8 minutes per dog. 

And that is it! The 9th Series is Officially in the Books! 

Rerun 46. FC TUCQUAN’S TAKIN’ THE RYSK, “Rysk,” BLM, Hunter Street

Hunter and Rysk came to the line at 2:01 pm

F – Rysk made quick work of his flyer!

SR – Down the hill and right to his bird.

MR – Back down the hill and he arrived behind the gunners for a loop deep and left of the bird – but he corrected and moved onto the bird.

2:07 pm Bye Dog 

**This completes the 9th Series at 2:07 pm**

 

**ANNOUNCEMENT**

• Callbacks will be here on the grounds at the 9th Series

• Any contestants called back for the 10th Series should meet at the Clubhouse at 9:30 am tomorrow. (Saturday Morning.)

15. FC TRULINE’S JUST FLOYD, “Floyd,” YLM, Amie Henninger

Amie and Floyd came to the line at 1:33 pm

Floyd was sitting like a statue watching his birds ...

F – Floyd launchd for the flyer and quickly recovered his bird!

SR – Out to the area – a right turn and he was on his mark.

MR – Entering the field from behind the blind – turned right and he was on the bird.

Bye Dog came to the line for #15

 

No-Bird 46. FC TUCQUAN’S TAKIN’ THE RYSK, “Rysk,” BLM, Hunter Street

Hunter and Rysk came to the line at 1:30 pm and had a No-Bird on the flyer

They will come back at the end (at 2:00 pm)

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

Danny and Willow came to the line at 1:24 pm

F – Very nice line to her bird.

SR – Hunted the 1st row of cover and then the gunners – then deep in the 2nd row and back to the bird.

MR – Straight to the fall area – got deep and then came back to her bird.

 

41. FC-AFC LOUISIANA BLACK MAGIC SPELL, “Hex,” BLM, Tim Milligan

Tim and Hex came to the line at 1:17 pm

F – Two tight circles in mid-field – turned  left for the bird.

SR – Into the 1st row of cover – back to the guns and then back to the 1st row, then to the guns – moved to the 2nd row of cover and he got it!

MR – Straight to the bird!

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

Jim and Slam came to the line at 1:11 pm

F – Nice Mark!

SR – Following along the mowed path by the trees, he cuts in and works out his bird.

MR – Slam established a hunt along the cover at the edge of the harvested field, then expanded his hunt pattern to include his bird – got it!

Rerun 73. FC BDS BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE, “Rain,” BLF, Hunter Street

Hunter and Rain came back to the line at 1:05 pm

F – Right out to her bird!

SR – Good line to her bird!

MR – A few loops and then she was on her bird!

 

No-Bird 15. FC TRULINE’S JUST FLOYD, “Floyd,” YLM, Amie Henninger

Amie and Floyd came to the line at 12:59 pm and had a No-Bird on the flyer

They will come back at the end

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

Danny and Colt came to the line at 12:51 pm

F – Out close to the guns – started a right turn and then moved out wide right to the bird.

SR – Came in to the fall area – turned left by the guns – then back to the area – then deep and quickly back again to his bird.

MR – Out to the bales on a right line – turned back left and then right next to a hay bale – hunted the area and then went deep left – back to the fall area and he got it!

 

10. FC PLEASANT RIVER KING EIDER, “King,” BLM, Hunter Street

Hunter and King came to the line at 12:46 pm

F – Beautiful mark on his short flyer.

SR – Like a rocket! He is out to the area – makes a tight loop and grabs his bird.

MR – King arrived in the field behind the gunners – had a couple loops deep and moved into his bird.

 

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

Tim and Jenny came to the line at 12:39 pm

Jenny is on line ...head high with anticipation! A little prancing action with her front feet while she sits and watches the birds .... and she is released ...

F – Quick recovery of her flyer!

SR – A very small loop left and she turns to dig out her bird.

MR – A loop deep and left and then she corrects to move to her bird.

 

**GUN CHANGE**

 Bye Dog "Steel" and Handler Joe James came to the line for the honor so there could be a gun change...

Gun Change at 12:24 pm

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

Kenny and Jammer came to the line at 12:17 pm

F – Smack!

SR – Drove through the 1st cover and worked quickly to the 2nd strip of cover and his bird.

MR – Drove down the hillside and across the field to the fall area – he missed – took 1 quick turn left and he was back on his bird!

79. TIOGA APPLE IDOG QAA, “Ti,” BLM, Edward Forry

Ed and Ti came to the line at 12:11 pm

F – Came out into the field under the arc in the middle – went a little deep – turned right and then out to his bird.

SR – Out left of the road where the guns stood – went deep left out of sight around the corner – worked his way back and then out of sight again – back again for his bird!

MR – Out to the right hand bale and then turned back to grab his bird.

 

 

No-Bird 73. FC BDS BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE, “Rain,” BLF, Hunter Street

Hunter and Rain came to the line at 12:09 pm and had a No-Bird on the flyer

They will come back after 5 dogs

72. FC-AFC YOURS TRULY INDIGO, “Tru,” BLF, Chris Ledford

Chris and Tru came to the line at 12:03 pm

F – Nice line to the area. Entered the area just under the arc of his long flyer – Tru turned down the hill for a pass and then came back up to the bird.

SR – Hunted short – then moved back around the point of trees and came back through the cover strip to her bird.

MR – Nice line to this bird!

 

70. FC-AFC DOCTOR CABERNET JUST IN CASE, “Doc,” BLM, Al Arthur

Al and Doc came to the line at 11:56 am

F – Out to the fall area for a turn and he got it!

SR – Down the hill – into row 1 of the cover – back to where the guns had stood – out to row 1, then row 2 and then the bird!

MR – Across the field – left of the bales – circled and then out to the right and his bird.

 

49. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” BLM, Craig Crook

 Craig and Madduxx came to the line at 11:49 am

F – Straight to the bird!

SR – Came in just right and in the 1st row of cover – a quick turn right, then left and a little deep – back to the cover and he found his bird.

MR – Straight to the bird!

9th Series – Land Triple with a Flyer, Two Retired and an Honor

Test 9 – Land Triple with a Flyer, Two Retired and an Honor

The mat for the 9th Series is facing southeast overlooking a field dotted with hay bales and strips of cover. Horseshoe Field is surrounded by mature trees.

Temps currently are about 37 degrees, which feels like 31 degrees. Wind is NW at 10 mph. Clouds are continuing to thin out and lighting is improving as the day progresses.

Bird #1 is a retired hen duck located 350 yards from the mat, and is thrown right. The dog will descend into the field and need to maneuver through a number of hay bales. Then as he continues he will experience taller strips of cover leading into a harvested field to locate his bird. (We refer to this mark as MR for Middle Retired)

Bird station #2 is a retired gun station also. The retired gun comes out from a point of timber at about 180 yards from the mat. The hen pheasant is shot to the right, located about 180 yards from the mat. The dog will have a cover change. The gunners will retire when the dog leaves the line. (We refer to this mark as SR for Short Retired)

Bird station #3 is a Rooster Flyer. The guns are located about 250 yards from the mat, shooting angled back to the right. The line to this bird will follow midway along the hillside, dotted with hay bales. The gunners will sit when the dog is released. (We will refer to this mark as F for Flyer)

There will be an Honor at the end to the left of the working dog

This test is taking approximately 6-7 minutes for each dog to complete.

9th Series – Land Triple with a Flyer and Two Retired, plus an Honor

Long Middle Retired – Hen Duck – 350 yards

Short Left Retired – Hen Pheasant – 180 yards

Rooster Flyer – 250 yards

 Sorry about the delay on the sketch …  Sketch of the 9th Series by Official Artist Jean Wu

9th Series Test Dogs

 Test Dogs:

AFC Step On It Margaret – “Gretta,” LF

Owned and Handled: 

Mark Jenson

First ... Mark and Gretta came to the line at 11:25 am

F – Straight under the arc and turned quickly for the bird.

SR – Down to the flat area and hunted close to the road – then into the heavy cover strips and she got it.

MR – Out to the flat area again – around the heavy cover on the right – cut in to the hay bales and then worked it out to find her bird.

 

FC Armo’s Cold Water Running Strong, “Steel,” LM

Owner: Joe James and Sarah Shelton-James
Handler: Joe James

Next ...  Joe and Steel came to the line at 11:32 am

F – Straight to the bird!

SR – Came into the fall area – took a turn to the right  – another turn where the guns stood and then he was out to the 2nd strip of cover and the bird.

MR – He hit feathers in the heavy cover strip from the flyer – took a turn and then out left of the bale and on to the correct bale and the bird.

 

 

 

Callbacks to the 9th

 **Test 8 was completed and in the books today at 9:48 am**

Callbacks to the 9th Series:
14 dogs were called back: 1, 10, 13, 15, 31, 41, 46, 47, 49, 70, 72, 73, 79 and 90.

9 dogs dropped: 14, 16,  36, 40, 45, 64, 76, 81  and 97.

Dog #49 will start the 9th Series ...  

8th Series Recap

Friday, November 18, 2022

8th Series – Water Blind

23 Dogs Started this Series

Test Dogs: Test Dogs came to the line today at 6:35 am, beginning with "Steel," and then "Gretta" was up next to give the teams a look at this water blind and what would be expected of them.

Start: The Series officially kicked off with the first running dog #14 FC ROBBER’S MS MUDDY PAWS, “Rain,” BLF, with handler Rob Erhardt at 7:07 am. 

Conditions: The weather this morning was crisp and cool with mostly cloudy skies and temps were in the mid 30s. The sun rising didn't warm it up much. There was a NW wind at about 8-10 mph. 

Finish: Our last running dog for Test 8, was dog #13 FC VIEWMARK’S GENE GENE THE SHOOTIN’ MACHINE, “Colt,”  BLM, with handler Danny Farmer. They came to the line at 9:42 am and the test was concluded at 9:48 am. 

23 dogs were sent from the line Friday for this test. The series took approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes in total, with the average running time to be about 7 minutes per dog. 

The 8th Series is Officially in the Books! Callbacks will be coming up shortly!

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

Danny and Colt came to the line at 9:42 am

1 whistle through the gap
1 to get in the pond
4 to the 1st point
3 to skim the point - nice
3 to the 2nd point
3 to get off the 2nd point
2 more to the bird

**This completes the 8 Series at 9:48 am**

10. FC PLEASANT RIVER KING EIDER, “King,” BLM, Hunter Street

Hunter and King came to the line at 9:34 am

2 whistles through the gap

1 to get in the water

2 to the 1st point

1 to skim past the 1st point as requested

2 to the 2nd point

1 to get on and 

1 more to get off the 2nd point

1 last whistle to the bird

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

Tim and Jenny came to the line at 9:28 am

Lined into the water

2 whistles in the cove and to shoulder the 1st point

1 whistle in the water to the 2nd point

no whistles needed to get up on and off the 2nd point

2 whistles near the end of the pond

1 more on land to her bird

97. NFC-AFC I’M YOUR SEARCH ENGINE, “Google,” BLM, Alan Pleasant

Alan and Google came to the line at 9:20 am

3 whistles through the gap to the water

3 through the water and to get close to shoulder the 1st point

this line carried him almost to the end!

1 whistle to exit the water a check down at the bird

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

Kenny and Jammer came to the line at 9:13 am

Lined through the gap

1 whistle to get in the pond

5 to get 1st point

1 to stop and cast away

4 to the 2nd point

2 getting around the end

2 or 3 more whistles to the far shore

2 to get to the bird

81. FC-AFC LAIRD’S CYNFUL SEASIDE GAMBLE, “Betty,” BLF, Chris Parkinson

Chris and Betty came to the line at 9:00 am

3 whistles through the gap

1 to get in the pond

7 to get to the end of the 1st point

1 to get away and back out

5 on to the 2nd point

5 more to the shore and then

She took off hard right away from the bird

1 more whistle to get her back and to the bird

79. TIOGA APPLE IDOG QAA, “Ti,” BLM, Edward Forry

Ed and Ti came to the line at 9:00 am

2 whistles through the gap and through the cove

1 to shoulder the 1st point

2 to the 2nd point and to get off

1 at the bird

64. FC SEASIDE’S LL COOL J, JR, “Cool J,” BLM, Craig Crook

Craig and Cool J came to the line at 8:53 am

3 whistles through the gap

6 through the cove and to shoulder the 1st point

4 through the next piece of water and toward the 2nd point

3 on the point and to get off

6 in the next water piece when the dog went right towards the corner of the pond

1 on land and to go left to his bird

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

Andrew and Mickey came to the line at 8:47 am

2 whistles to get through the gap

4 to the 1st point

1 to skim it

2 to the 2nd point

1 to get off the 2nd

1 to the bird

Workers' Party – Tuesday November 15th

The mid-week workers party was held Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the

Walker Hall Event Center in Paducah, KY. It was a great evening and was well-attended. The drinks flowed as did the conversation and we enjoyed catching up with colleagues and friends. NRC President Mitch Patterson honored Dennis Bath by introducing him to those gathered and it was truly a special moment. Dinner was fried catfish and chicken picanté with some special mashed potatoes, beans and pork and glazed carrots all topped off with an apple cobbler. 

After dinner, tickets were drawn for door prizes and everyone got a memento to take away. Chairman Mark Medford proceeded to draw for the "special raffle" prizes. Those lucky individuals chose from two Garmin collars, a grill, waders and shotgun.

 

Nan Hegerty and Leigh Windham

Fred Rohrer and Loren Morehouse

Dennis Bath and his son, David Bath

Debbie & Brooks Gibson

Robert & Tammy Jorgensen

Bernard Landry and Jimmie Darnell

Brad Knight and Rip Shively

Missy Lemoi and Kelsi Toth

NRC President Mitch Patterson – "Staying in his lane!"

Dennis Bath and Mitch Patterson

Official Sketch Artist Jean Wu

Chairman Mark Medford draws numbers for the "special" raffle.

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

Hunter and Rain came to the line at 8:39 am

1 whistle through the gap 

1 more into the pond

4 to the 1st point and carried this line across the end shouldering as the judges requested

2 to get to and on the 2nd point

1 to get off the 2nd point

4 more to the bird

72. FC-AFC YOURS TRULY INDIGO, “Tru,” BLF, Chris Ledford

Chris and Tru came to the line at 8:34 am

2 whistles through the gap to the water

5 through the cove and to skim the 1st point

2 through the next water towards the 2nd point

1 to get off the 2nd point

a couple more to get through the last water part and to the bird

70. FC-AFC DOCTOR CABERNET JUST IN CASE, “Doc,” BLM, Al Arthur

Al and Doc came to the line at 8:27 am

1 whistle through the gap and into the water

5 to get to the 1st point and skim by

5 to the 2nd point

1 for a big splash off the 2nd point

1 on the way to the bird

1 more at the bird

49. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, “Madduxx,” BLM, Craig Crook

Craig and Madduxx came to the line at 8:19 am

2 whistles through the gap

3 through the cove

1 to shoulder the 1st point and on to the 2nd

1 to get off the 2nd point

2 at the very end to get out of the water and to the bird.

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

Danny and Willow came to the line at 8:12 am

2 whistles through the gap and into the pond

3 in the first cove and carried this to shoulder the 1st point

3 whistles and she was on the 2nd point

1 off of the point

2 whistles in the 2nd cove to land

1 at the bird

46. FC TUCQUAN’S TAKIN’ THE RYSK, “Rysk,” BLM, Hunter Street

Hunter and Rysk came to the line at 8:06 am

Line from the mat through the gap

4 whistles to the 1st point

1 whistle to skim the end

2 whistles to the 2nd point

1 off the point

1 whistle to the far shore

1 more whistle to the bird

45. FC-AFC RIVERWATCH GETS A LIMIT, “Limit,” BLM, Mark Medford

Mark and Limit came to the line at 7:59 am

4 whistles through the gap

4 through the cove

got up on the 1st point

1 whistle to the 2nd point

1 more to get off the 2nd point

2 whistles in the water 

1 more at the bird

41. FC-AFC LOUISIANA BLACK MAGIC SPELL, “Hex,” BLM, Tim Milligan

Tim and Hex came to the line at 7:53 am

1 whistle through the gap

3 through the cove

carried him to the 1st point and shouldered it

2 whistles in the water to the 2nd point

1 off the point

1 more whistle at the bird

40. FC-AFC FREERIDIN RIKKI TIKKI TAVI, “Tavi,” BLF, Marcy Wright

Marcy and Tavi came to the line at 7:44 am

2 whistles through the gap

2 to enter and cross the cove

2 to get close to the 1st point

1 to move on from the 1st point

2 whistles to the 2nd point 

1 to get on and off the point

2 more to get her bird

36. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE EXPRESS, “Ryan,” BLF, Lauren Hays

Lauren and Ryan came to the line at 7:37 am

1 whistle to clear the gap

2 to get across to the point

2 to shoulder the 1st point

Several more to get on the 2nd point

1 more to get off the point

1 at the bird

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

Jim and Slam came to the line at 7:30 am

2 whistles through the gap

1 through the cove

1 to get past the 1st point

1 to get to the 2nd point

1 more to get off the 2nd point

1 to get to the bird and a check down whistle

16. FC YIPPEE KAI YEA MCBUNN, “Kai,” BLF, Dave Smith

Dave and Kai came to the line at 7:23 am

4 whistles through the gap

3 through the cove

nice line to 1st point

1 whistle to the 2nd point

1 to get off the 2nd point

1 on land to get to the bird

15. FC TRULINE’S JUST FLOYD, “Floyd,” YLM, Amie Henninger

Amie and Floyd came to the line at 7:16 am

Lined from the mat through the gap

carried the initial line 1/2 way across the cove

3 whistles in the cove to skim point 1

carried this line onto point 2

1 whistle off point 2 to the bird

EXCELLENT BLIND!

14. FC ROBBER’S MS MUDDY PAWS, “Rain,” BLF, Rob Erhardt

Rob and Rain came to the line at 7:07 am

3 whistles to get through the gap

5 across the cove

1 to the 1st point

8 and a pop to point 2 on and off nice

Several casts from the point to the bird

8th Series Test Dogs

 Test Dogs:

FC Armo’s Cold Water Running Strong, “Steel,” LM

Owner: Joe James and Sarah Shelton-James
Handler: Joe James

First up ...  Joe and Steel came to the line at 6:35 am

Off the mat and over the mound

1 whistle to adjust the line

2 through the tree gap to the water

5 in the water to the point

multiple whistles to the end

** Mantra on Points – Skim it, Hit it, Get it **

AFC Step On It Margaret – “Gretta,” LF

Owned and Handled: 

Mark Jenson

Next was Mark and Gretta, they came to the line at 6:51 am

1 whistle just over the mound

4 through the tree gap to the water

7 to the point

9 more to the bird

The first running dog will begin at 7:00 am.

 

They made a minor change to the test after the Test Dogs ran – there had initially been a gunner sitting on the way to the blind and that has been removed.

8th Series – Water Blind

Test 8 – Water Blind – Teal Pond

The mat is facing southeast with a mound directly in front. It's about 33 degrees with a 12 mph NW wind.

The line to the water is between two large trees, through a thin strip of cover, then through a winding pond with two long points of land that are on the line, and the second point has been scented. The blind is planted on the far shore by a small cedar tree, 285 yards from the mat.

The handlers are on their own, sending from the mat with instructions to shoulder the first point and get all four feet on the second point.

This test is looks to be taking approximately 6-7 minutes to complete this blind.

"SKIM IT"     "HIT IT!"     "GET IT!" 

Eighth Series – Water Blind – 285 yards

You can see the second Test Dog getting the bird on the far shore in this close-up

The view from the top of the mound

Sketch of the Eighth Series by Jean Wu

 

Good Morning!

This morning we are getting set up for the 8th Series! We have 23 competitors back, and a high level of anticipation as we prepare to get started. The weather today looks mostly cloudy with highs in the mid-upper 30's with a slight wind out of the NW. The 8th Series will be a Water Blind and we will be starting shortly!