2022 National Open Finalists

 Congratulations to the 2022 NRC Finalists!

1. FC-AFC MIDWAY’S AVENTADOR, “Jenny,” BLF
    Owned by Ronald Root and Woody Woodson

    Handled by Tim Milligan

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

    Owned by Anne Marshall

    Handled Hunter Street

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

    Owned by Dewitt and Susan Boice

    Handled by Danny Farmer

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

    Owned by John & Amie Henninger

    Handled by Amie Henninger

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

    Owned by Brent Stille and Shane Olean

    Handled by Jim Beck

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

    Owned by Brian Rolling

    Handled by Tim Milligan

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

    Owned by Theresa Ford VMD and Tom Ford

    Handled by Hunter Street

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

    Owned by Millie Kahla and John Larkin

    Handled by Danny Farmer

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

    Owned by Jamie and Bill Woodson

    Handled by Craig Crook

70. FC-AFC DOCTOR CABERNET JUST IN CASE, "Doc," BLM

    Owned by Tom L O’Brien, Erin O’Brien, and Nancy O’Brien

    Handled by Al Arthur

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

    Owned by Mark Medford

    Handled by Chris Ledford

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

    Owned by David Gaul

    Handled by Hunter Street

79. TIOGA APPLE IDOG QAA, “Ti,” BLM

    Owned by Lynn and Andy Manus

    Handled by Ed Forry

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

    Owned by Bobby Lee

    Handled by Kenny Trott

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

FC-AFC Louisiana Black Magic Spell, “Hex” BLM
DOB: 5/4/2014
Handled by Tim Milligan
Qualified Week 39 North Texas RC
Owner: Brian Rolling, Oklahoma City, OK
Sire: Bayou Magic’s Dave Robicheaux MH QA2
Dam: OGF Contender’s Abbie
Breeder: Lynn Dodge
All-Age Points: 55 – Open Pts: 42.5 – Amateur Pts: 12.5
Nationals: NRC - 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017   NARC: n/a

Tim and Hex came to the line at 11:33 am

F – Long bird. Hex came in under the arc – turned left and out to the bird.

SR – Out to the blind a tight circle and he got it!

LR – Out a little wide right and got even with the bird – took a hard left and scooped it up!

RR – Out to the right side – into the gap, wide right – came back down the far side and into the trees – and came back out with his 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!

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

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

Tim and Hex came to the line at 11:56 am

SimF – Smack!

LR – Went back to the left and hunted the area tight – moved right and to the bird.

MR – Excellent line across the field to the pond – in and then he came out just right of the bird – 2 loops deep, back to the shore and then onto the bird!

F – Straight to the fall area and his bird.

 

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

Came to the line at 3:05 pm

Through the 1st cover - very good initial line
missed the 2nd cover
1 whistle at the gap/fake tree keyhole
3 in the flat to the mature tree
4 more from the mature tree to the bird

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

Tim and Hex came to the line at 9:29 am

LF – Great Line to the bird!

RF – Quick recovery of this bird.

RR – Beautiful line out to the mark!

LR – Picture Perfect – great job!

 

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

Tim and Hex came to the line at 12:30 pm

Over the left side of the mound

3 whistles to the pond

2 in the pond

1 through the gap

2 or 3 more to get to the bird after going over the mound

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

FC-AFC Louisiana Black Magic Spell, "Hex" BLM
DOB: 5/4/2014
Breeder: Lynn Dodge

Tim and Hex came to the line ...

F – Quick recovery of his bird!

M – Good line through the water, just missed the bird and got out – he turned back and got into the fall area to grab his bird.

LL – Initial line carried him to the pond but then Hex went left – started a hunt pattern deep and left before being handled in to the bird.

 

 

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

FC-AFC Louisiana Black Magic Spell, "Hex" BLM
Handled by Tim Milligan
Owner: Brian Rolling, Oklahoma City, OK

Tim and Hex came to the line at 3:44 pm

F – Came in from the right – passed and hunted – came right back and found it!

SR – Out through the cover straight to the bird!

Blind – Through the 2 patched of cover – 2 whistles to adjust and that carried him to the end.