We will resume Series 1 Land Triple in the am. There are 3 dogs still left to run Series 1.
Test dog will be at 6:30 am
Running dog will be at 7:00am
The Rotation is:
13, 37, 61, 85
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Sunday, November 13, 2016
End Of The Day
The end of the day was call at 5:29 pm
We will resume Series 1 Land Triple in the am. There are 3 dogs still left to run Series 1.
Test dog will be at 6:30 am
Running dog will be at 7:00am
The Rotation is:
13, 37, 61, 85
Good Luck To All!
We will resume Series 1 Land Triple in the am. There are 3 dogs still left to run Series 1.
Test dog will be at 6:30 am
Running dog will be at 7:00am
The Rotation is:
13, 37, 61, 85
Good Luck To All!
An Amateur Competitor's Perspective
Dog Poop and Positivity: Our first series is the books!
An Amateur Competitor's Perspective
By: Jamie Woodson #68
As I took the long walk to the line with my companion and partner of nine years (Keeper #68), I had Dennis Bath's
words of wisdom in my head: "You have qualified for a national and are competing with the best of the best! Take
your time! Walk slow! Enjoy each and every wonderful moment of this experience!"
And, so I did.
Even with the marshal's emphatic direction - "#68! #68! #68! We need #68 in the holding blind!" - I slowly walked
(sauntered really) toward the first of six holding blinds. As I did, I made a point to really enjoy the perfectly sunny
68 degree day in Bonham, Texas. I soaked it all in as I listened to the sing-song chirps of the birds and felt the light
breeze in the air as I gazed lovingly upon my little Labrador retriever.
As I thought about our nine wonderful years of duck hunts and derbies, field trials and family fun, I was supremely
"in the moment" - Just like Dennis advised.
I was knocked out of my reflective haze when I stepped squarely into the biggest, freshest, and most impressive
pile of dog poop I have ever seen. Obviously, the steaming pile was seen too late. I could actually feel my boot
make impact and then drop at least two inches to the ground. Unfortunately, my reflexes were not quick enough
to react in any sort of helpful way! And, if squish could simultaneously be a feeling and a sound, that's what I felt
and heard. Super gross.
At that point, all I could do was laugh. And laugh I did.
Still 75 feet from the first holding blind, I scuffed my feet, laughed, put Keeper on lead, scuffed some more
(in the dirt this time since the grass wasn't getting the job done), and giggled a little more. All as I quietly thought
to myself - well, hopefully this isn't a sign of bad things to come. Instead I took it as a reminder to stay positive and
not take myself too seriously.
I continued to smile and walk slowly. In part because I wanted to continue to listen to Dennis' advice. And, if I am
being honest, partly to get the disgusting slime off my boot.
Six holding blinds and three dedicated pheasants later, I watched my partner and Labrador companion bring back
her third of three birds in my first National Open. As she delivered her final bird, all I could think was, Holy Cow,
we just completed our first - first series - in a National Open! Wow, I am one lucky woman!
To add to our wonderful afternoon, I had the pleasure of watching exceptional handler canine teams navigate a
challenging first series. The icing on the day was watching my husband, Bill's dog - Baby #90, complete the first
series with a clean performance. We have much to be thankful for tonight.
So, as the sun sets on the first day of the 2016 National Retriever Championship, I am feeling a deep sense of
gratitude and remembering Dennis Bath's valuable wisdom to go slow and enjoy every minute. I also am thankful
for the not so subtle cosmic reminder to stay positive and never take myself too seriously!
They just ended the day with four dogs to run in the morning. Now, I'm going to grab a little dinner and head
back to Granny Lou's B & B to wash the poo off my boots!
Good night and may the wind be with you and your flyers be friendly!
- Jamie Woodson #68
An Amateur Competitor's Perspective
By: Jamie Woodson #68
As I took the long walk to the line with my companion and partner of nine years (Keeper #68), I had Dennis Bath's
words of wisdom in my head: "You have qualified for a national and are competing with the best of the best! Take
your time! Walk slow! Enjoy each and every wonderful moment of this experience!"
And, so I did.
Even with the marshal's emphatic direction - "#68! #68! #68! We need #68 in the holding blind!" - I slowly walked
(sauntered really) toward the first of six holding blinds. As I did, I made a point to really enjoy the perfectly sunny
68 degree day in Bonham, Texas. I soaked it all in as I listened to the sing-song chirps of the birds and felt the light
breeze in the air as I gazed lovingly upon my little Labrador retriever.
As I thought about our nine wonderful years of duck hunts and derbies, field trials and family fun, I was supremely
"in the moment" - Just like Dennis advised.
I was knocked out of my reflective haze when I stepped squarely into the biggest, freshest, and most impressive
pile of dog poop I have ever seen. Obviously, the steaming pile was seen too late. I could actually feel my boot
make impact and then drop at least two inches to the ground. Unfortunately, my reflexes were not quick enough
to react in any sort of helpful way! And, if squish could simultaneously be a feeling and a sound, that's what I felt
and heard. Super gross.
At that point, all I could do was laugh. And laugh I did.
Still 75 feet from the first holding blind, I scuffed my feet, laughed, put Keeper on lead, scuffed some more
(in the dirt this time since the grass wasn't getting the job done), and giggled a little more. All as I quietly thought
to myself - well, hopefully this isn't a sign of bad things to come. Instead I took it as a reminder to stay positive and
not take myself too seriously.
I continued to smile and walk slowly. In part because I wanted to continue to listen to Dennis' advice. And, if I am
being honest, partly to get the disgusting slime off my boot.
Six holding blinds and three dedicated pheasants later, I watched my partner and Labrador companion bring back
her third of three birds in my first National Open. As she delivered her final bird, all I could think was, Holy Cow,
we just completed our first - first series - in a National Open! Wow, I am one lucky woman!
To add to our wonderful afternoon, I had the pleasure of watching exceptional handler canine teams navigate a
challenging first series. The icing on the day was watching my husband, Bill's dog - Baby #90, complete the first
series with a clean performance. We have much to be thankful for tonight.
So, as the sun sets on the first day of the 2016 National Retriever Championship, I am feeling a deep sense of
gratitude and remembering Dennis Bath's valuable wisdom to go slow and enjoy every minute. I also am thankful
for the not so subtle cosmic reminder to stay positive and never take myself too seriously!
They just ended the day with four dogs to run in the morning. Now, I'm going to grab a little dinner and head
back to Granny Lou's B & B to wash the poo off my boots!
Good night and may the wind be with you and your flyers be friendly!
- Jamie Woodson #68
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11. AFC Cold Black Jack, "Jack", LM, Paul Sletten
Flyer: Nailed it!
MR: straight to the bird.
LR: traveled a path toward the heavy cover, jumped into the cover and reappeared with the bird.
MR: straight to the bird.
LR: traveled a path toward the heavy cover, jumped into the cover and reappeared with the bird.
ReRun 97. FC-AFC Bob and Ed's Excellent Adventure, "Chef", LM, Ed Krueger
Flyer: drilled it!
LR: traveled to where the gunners stood then over to the bird.
MR: (could not see the dog from the Retriever News tent) the dog did retrieve the bird.
LR: traveled to where the gunners stood then over to the bird.
MR: (could not see the dog from the Retriever News tent) the dog did retrieve the bird.
10. FC Clearwater's Viking Legend, "Grant", LM, Eric Fangsrud
Flyer: the dog put up an enormous hunt and was Picked Up from the test before the completion. The Flyer landed in the bushes. The Judges ruled to give #10 a rerun in the morning.
7. FC-AFC McKinley First Ascender-Hudson, "Hudson", LM, Wayne Curtis
Flyer: the dog put up a sizable hunt before retrieving the bird.
MR: traveled down the levee veering to the left and went straight to the bird.
LR: Pinned it!
MR: traveled down the levee veering to the left and went straight to the bird.
LR: Pinned it!
6. FC Cajun Country Crystal, "Crystal", LF, Ryan Brasseaux
Flyer: hunted shallow of the fall then made a pass left and right in the area before she got the bird.
MR: traveled off the levee veering to the right, got right of the holding blind and then over to the bird.
LR: (the dog was only visible to rftn when returning with the bird.)
MR: traveled off the levee veering to the right, got right of the holding blind and then over to the bird.
LR: (the dog was only visible to rftn when returning with the bird.)
5. FC Jet Black's Supersonic Boom, "Sonic", LM, Ray Voigt
Flyer: hunted left and right of the area before coming up with the bird.
LR: straight to the bird
MR: went the the area where the gunners stood to throw, made a pass back and fourth in the area then drove deep and right before hunting up the bird.
LR: straight to the bird
MR: went the the area where the gunners stood to throw, made a pass back and fourth in the area then drove deep and right before hunting up the bird.
4. NFC-AFC Keeno's Gizmo CC, "Gizmo", LM, Al Arthur
Flyer: est a small hunt shallow before pressing on deep of the fall area making a few passes deep before making a move toward the bird.
MR: straight to the area, hunted a bit before completing the retrieve.
LR: drove to where the gunners stood and over to the bird.
MR: straight to the area, hunted a bit before completing the retrieve.
LR: drove to where the gunners stood and over to the bird.
ReRun 94. FC-AFC JJ of Red Rock, "JJ", LM, Bill Totten
Flyer: est a small area hunt before grabbing his bird.
MR: came off the levee veering right, got deep and right of the holding blind hunted wide and deep left then hunted wide and deep right before working it out and finding his bird.
LR: Hammered it!
MR: came off the levee veering right, got deep and right of the holding blind hunted wide and deep left then hunted wide and deep right before working it out and finding his bird.
LR: Hammered it!
3. Ironweed Polished Black Jem, "Opal", LF, David Smith
Flyer: hunted in and around the area of the fall for several passes before snatching up her bird.
MR: got just right of the cover to turn right to get her bird.
LR: traveled wide left of the ( dog disappeared from rftn view) reappeared with the bird.
MR: got just right of the cover to turn right to get her bird.
LR: traveled wide left of the ( dog disappeared from rftn view) reappeared with the bird.
2. FC-AFC Sundog's Maximum Pursuit, "Max", LM, John Henninger
Flyer: Stabbed it!
MR: traveled a path wide and right of the holding blind, made a some passes to the left then over to the right before grabbing his bird.
LR: straight to the bird.
MR: traveled a path wide and right of the holding blind, made a some passes to the left then over to the right before grabbing his bird.
LR: straight to the bird.
1. FC-AFC In The Hunt Farm's Executive Sweet, "Sweet", LF, Ty Rorem
Flyer: made a few quick loops in the area and grabbed the bird.
MR: went right of the holding blind and deep then swung left to make a few loops before retrieving the bird.
LR: went straight to the area made a few passes then snatched up the bird.
MR: went right of the holding blind and deep then swung left to make a few loops before retrieving the bird.
LR: went straight to the area made a few passes then snatched up the bird.
96. FC-AFC Ruff Rivers Oasis On The Plains, "Colby", LF, Clint Avant
Flyer: Pinned it!
MR: Smacked it!
LR: Straight to the bird!
MR: Smacked it!
LR: Straight to the bird!
95. FC-AFC-CFC-CAFC Pekisko's Ironman, "Rusty", LM, Sharon van der Lee
Flyer: straight to the bird!
MR: took a wide right path right of the holding blind, then turn left and got the bird.
LR: into the cover to return immediately with a bird to complete Series 1 Land Triple.
MR: took a wide right path right of the holding blind, then turn left and got the bird.
LR: into the cover to return immediately with a bird to complete Series 1 Land Triple.
93. FC Primerose's What I Am, "Edie", LF, Chris Ledford
Flyer: est a hunt left and deep of the fall before digging out the bird.
MR: went wide right and deep of the fall making to loops deep before making way into the fall area to scoop up the bird.
LR: launched into the cover and reappeared with a bird.!
MR: went wide right and deep of the fall making to loops deep before making way into the fall area to scoop up the bird.
LR: launched into the cover and reappeared with a bird.!
92. NFC Trumarc's Dot Come, "Dottie", LF, Danny Farmer
Flyer: made two loops in the area and then grabbed the bird.
MR: went to the fall area made a loop to the right and then left and had the bird.
LR: Nailed it!
MR: went to the fall area made a loop to the right and then left and had the bird.
LR: Nailed it!
ReRun 86. Fly Me to the Moon, "Shiner", LM, Tim Milligan
Flyer: wing up and drilled it!
MR: traveled right of the holding blind, turned to the left then to the right making his way deep of the area before turning in toward the fall to snatch up the bird.
LR: straight to where the gunners stood to throw and over to the bird.
MR: traveled right of the holding blind, turned to the left then to the right making his way deep of the area before turning in toward the fall to snatch up the bird.
LR: straight to where the gunners stood to throw and over to the bird.
91. FC-AFC Cropper's Fire in the Hole, "Deep", LM, Alan Pleasant
Flyer: covered a lot of ground before digging out his bird.
MR: took off on a true path at the bird, made a few passes in the area and then had the bird.
LR: went to the left side of the holding blind got deep then turned toward the cover jumped in and snatched up the bird.
MR: took off on a true path at the bird, made a few passes in the area and then had the bird.
LR: went to the left side of the holding blind got deep then turned toward the cover jumped in and snatched up the bird.
90. FC-AFC Lock Five's Got Her Blue Genes On, "Baby", LF, Ray Voigt
Flyer: a loop and a scoop and that Rooster was all hers!
MR: took a path a bit wide and right of the holding blind but gradually begin to swing to the left and got the bird!
LR: Slammed it!
MR: took a path a bit wide and right of the holding blind but gradually begin to swing to the left and got the bird!
LR: Slammed it!
89. FC-AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse, "Mickey", LM, Charlie Hines
Flyer: made a rapid retrieve!
MR: straight to the bird!
LR: went into the mark from the left and grabbed his bird!
MR: straight to the bird!
LR: went into the mark from the left and grabbed his bird!
Handled 88. FC Leica II, "Leica", LF, Jane Patopea
Flyer: Stepped on it!
MR: came off the levee 1/2 way down it, veering hard right then turned around and started running in toward the line, then the dog was Handled to the bird.
LR: drove a bit deep turn in to the fall and got the bird.
MR: came off the levee 1/2 way down it, veering hard right then turned around and started running in toward the line, then the dog was Handled to the bird.
LR: drove a bit deep turn in to the fall and got the bird.
87. FC Racin' in the Rough, "Nitro", LM, Ed Forry
Flyer: Front-Footed it!
MR: straight to the bird.
LR: passed the cover on the right then turned left to scoop up his bird.
MR: straight to the bird.
LR: passed the cover on the right then turned left to scoop up his bird.
85. FC-AFC Watermark's BB Standing Ovation, "Bravo", LM, Greg Bartlett
Flyer: Pinned it!
MR: made a few passes in the area and had his bird!
LR: straight to where the gunner stood and over to scoop up the bird clean. Job Well Done!
MR: made a few passes in the area and had his bird!
LR: straight to where the gunner stood and over to scoop up the bird clean. Job Well Done!
84. FC Watsons Rigem N Getem, "Riggs", LM, Jim Gonia
Flyer: Pounced on it!
MR: chalk-lined to the bird!
LR: came into the mark from the left and nailed it!
MR: chalk-lined to the bird!
LR: came into the mark from the left and nailed it!
83. FC-AFC Bluenorth's Rock Hard Ten MH, "Ten", LM, Al Arthur
Flyer: made several passes in the area before retrieving the bird near the gun station.
MR: Drilled it!
LR: Pinned it!
MR: Drilled it!
LR: Pinned it!
82. FC Duke's Bayou Babe, "Babe", LF, Charlie Moody
Flyer: made a few quick loops in the area and had her bird.
MR: Pinned it!
LR: went into the fall from the left and snatched up the bird quick!
MR: Pinned it!
LR: went into the fall from the left and snatched up the bird quick!
ReRun 76. FC-AFC Watermark's The Black Pearl, "Freedom", LF, Luann Pleasant
Flyer: Stomped on it!
MR: went just to the right of the holding blind, put on the brakes made a move to the left and had her bird!
LR: straight to the bird. Job Well Done!
MR: went just to the right of the holding blind, put on the brakes made a move to the left and had her bird!
LR: straight to the bird. Job Well Done!
81. FC Manny B Manny, "Manny", LM, Jerry Patopea
Flyer: Stepped on it!
MR: got wide and right of the fall then made a move to the left across the field a good distance to the bird.
LR: traveled of the levee veering to the left. The dog continued to drive deep resulting in hunting the center of the field before hunting his way to the bird to complete Series 1 Land Triple
MR: got wide and right of the fall then made a move to the left across the field a good distance to the bird.
LR: traveled of the levee veering to the left. The dog continued to drive deep resulting in hunting the center of the field before hunting his way to the bird to complete Series 1 Land Triple
80. FC Drake's Bay Flip Wilson, "Wilson", LM, Ty Rorem
Flyer: hunted a bit shallow of the fall for a moment, before punching into the area to retrieve the bird.
MR: went right and deep of the holding blind then worked his way left toward the bird to make complete the retrieve.
LR: Smacked it!
MR: went right and deep of the holding blind then worked his way left toward the bird to make complete the retrieve.
LR: Smacked it!
79. FC Hyfly'n Turbo Jet, "Turbo", LM, Ray Voigt
Flyer: put up an extended hunt before digging out the bird.
LR: traveled to where the gunners stood to throw, dove into the cover then made way to the bird for a clean retrieve
MR: went wide right off the levee got a little deep immediately turn in toward the fall and had the bird.
LR: traveled to where the gunners stood to throw, dove into the cover then made way to the bird for a clean retrieve
MR: went wide right off the levee got a little deep immediately turn in toward the fall and had the bird.
Handle 78. FC-AFC Bayou Teche Brees, "Brees", LM, Ryan Brasseaux
Flyer: not an easy flyer landing close to the gun station, after a good while the dog came up with the bird to complete the retrieve.
MR: traveled a path wide and right of the holding blind and was Handled to the bird.
LR: traveled a path wide and right then made her way over to the bird.
MR: traveled a path wide and right of the holding blind and was Handled to the bird.
LR: traveled a path wide and right then made her way over to the bird.
77. FC-AFC Contrails Sky Queen, "Reina", LF, David Opseth
Flyer: Nailed it!
MR: got a bit deep wide and right before making a turn toward the area to retrieve the bird.
LR: went to the left of the cover got a bit deep and slowed down to sniff out her bird and make the retrieve.
MR: got a bit deep wide and right before making a turn toward the area to retrieve the bird.
LR: went to the left of the cover got a bit deep and slowed down to sniff out her bird and make the retrieve.
Pick Up 75. FC Slick When Wet III, "Slick", LM, John Henninger
Flyer: front-footed it!
MR: went up the alley between the two marks (LR) got very deep and attempted to Handle but was eventually Picked Up.
MR: went up the alley between the two marks (LR) got very deep and attempted to Handle but was eventually Picked Up.
73. FC-AFC Valtor's Hayseed Kid, "Kid", LM, Breck Howard
Flyer: a loop and a scoop is all it took for Kid to get this bird!
MR: went wide right and a tad bit deep of the holding blind, turn and made a move into the area to complete the retrieve!
LR: Pinned it!
MR: went wide right and a tad bit deep of the holding blind, turn and made a move into the area to complete the retrieve!
LR: Pinned it!
72. FC Horsetooth's Center Ice, "Stanley", LM, Kenny Trott
Flyer: Drilled it!
MR: went to the right and deep of the holding blind, turned and then had his bird.
LR: drove the cover went a bit deep but quickly recovered and got the bird.
MR: went to the right and deep of the holding blind, turned and then had his bird.
LR: drove the cover went a bit deep but quickly recovered and got the bird.
71. FC Maple Creek's Spirit Warrior, "Levi", LM, Wayne Curtis
Flyer: Smacked it!
MR: straight as an arrow to the bird!
LR": Hammered it!
MR: straight as an arrow to the bird!
LR": Hammered it!
Pat's Perspective
It’s mid-day on the 1st day of the 2016 National Championship. It’s a bit a break from tradition to do a triple in the 1st series. We have a nice mid distance land triple. Like most early series in Nationals the biggest threat is over running the marks, this test is no exception. There are a couple of factors that are coming into play. There is a long berm that runs down the middle of the field in route to the middle retired gun. The dogs don’t seem to want to run down the top of the berm. After sitting on the mat, you realize that the land at the end of the berm drops off suddenly. This may be one reason that the dogs don’t want to take the proper line. They tend to drop off the right side of the berm and that often leads to a hunt. On both memory birds and especially the left hand retired gun, the hay bales in the distance are a draw. As the sun has risen higher in the sky the hay bales are more prominent. It is very difficult to recover if you get too deep on these marks. One handler just pointed out to me that there is quit a bit of hidden terrain that is effecting the dogs on the way to the left bird. All in all this is a very nice test that is very time efficient. They are off to a good start.
70. FC-AFC-CFC Laird's Cynful Wisdom, "Wiley", LF, Dave Smith
Flyer: hunted a bit shallow before driving deep to the fall area to retrieve the bird.
LR: took off down the levee veering left, (out of sight for rftn) and came back to the line with the bird in short order.
MR: hunted just to the right of the fall area hard before breaking over to the bird to complete the retrieve.
LR: took off down the levee veering left, (out of sight for rftn) and came back to the line with the bird in short order.
MR: hunted just to the right of the fall area hard before breaking over to the bird to complete the retrieve.
69. FC Worth-It's Temptin Fate, "Karma", LF, Al Arthur
came to the line at 1:21 pm
Flyer: drilled it!
MR: went hard and deep of the area est a sizable hunt before finally making way over to retrieve the bird.
LR: dove into the cover and came out immediately with a bird!
Flyer: drilled it!
MR: went hard and deep of the area est a sizable hunt before finally making way over to retrieve the bird.
LR: dove into the cover and came out immediately with a bird!
68. FC-AFC Lock Five's My Mother's Keeper, "Keeper", LF, Jamie Woodson
came to the line at 1:16 pm
Flyer: Hammered it!
MR: made a few quick loops in the area and got it!
LR: Keeper jumped into the cover and came out with a bird! Job Well Done!
Flyer: Hammered it!
MR: made a few quick loops in the area and got it!
LR: Keeper jumped into the cover and came out with a bird! Job Well Done!
Handle 67. FC Watermark's Ramrod, "Rowdy", LM, Clint Avant
Flyer: est a hunt in the area a while before digging out his bird.
MR: went directly to the bird!
LR: skimmed the right edge of the cover got deep of the fall and kept going deep until the dog was Handled to the bird to complete Series 1 Land Triple
MR: went directly to the bird!
LR: skimmed the right edge of the cover got deep of the fall and kept going deep until the dog was Handled to the bird to complete Series 1 Land Triple
66. FC-AFC Good Idea's Texas Scratch, "Rosie", LF, Ken Neil
Flyer: a couple a tight loops made short work of this bird.
MR: straight to the bird!
LR: Pinned it!
MR: straight to the bird!
LR: Pinned it!
65. FC Steadfast's Wild Child, "Monroe", LM, Steve Blythe
12:59 pm
Flyer: made a quick loop shallow of the fall but then quickly made way to the area to grab the bird.
MR: a couple fast passes in the area and he had his bird!
LR: went into the mark just right of the cover, turned left then scooped up his bird!
Flyer: made a quick loop shallow of the fall but then quickly made way to the area to grab the bird.
MR: a couple fast passes in the area and he had his bird!
LR: went into the mark just right of the cover, turned left then scooped up his bird!
64. FC-AFC Straight to the Heart-Dagger, "Dagger", LM, Alan Pleasant
came to the line at 12:54 pm
Flyer: Nailed it!
MR: made two tight loops in the area and had his bird.
LR: took off of the levee on a path at the gunners, got a bit deep then drilled it!
Flyer: Nailed it!
MR: made two tight loops in the area and had his bird.
LR: took off of the levee on a path at the gunners, got a bit deep then drilled it!
63. NAFC-FC Coolwater's Hawkeye Legend, "Legend", LM, Alex Washburn
Flyer: chalk-line to the bird!
MR: skimmed just right of the holding blind, turned to the left and snatched up the bird.
LR: into the cover and reappeared with the bird!
MR: skimmed just right of the holding blind, turned to the left and snatched up the bird.
LR: into the cover and reappeared with the bird!
62. FC-AFC Dottie McFizz, "Dot", LF, Ray Voigt
Flyer: arrived in the area just missing the bird on the right-side, made a few loops deep before returning to the area to scoop up the bird.
MR: traveled a path wide and right of the holding blind, getting deep and wider right of the area before making a big swing in toward the bird to then make it into the area to retrieve the bird.
LR: leaped into the cover and jumped out with a bird in her mouth.
MR: traveled a path wide and right of the holding blind, getting deep and wider right of the area before making a big swing in toward the bird to then make it into the area to retrieve the bird.
LR: leaped into the cover and jumped out with a bird in her mouth.
61. FC Trumarc's Gratuity, "Tippy", LF, Danny Farmer
Flyer: made a rapid retrieve.
MR: Stomped on it!
LR: Drill it!
MR: Stomped on it!
LR: Drill it!
Handled 60. FC-AFC Whitewater Bams Taste of Juice, "Zest", LF, Eloy Garcia
came to the line at 12:34 am
Flyer: made a pass left then right and had her bird!
MR: front-footed the mark!
LR: went just right of the cover, with the afterburner going, got way deep before the dog was Handled to the bird to complete Series 1 Land Triple.
Flyer: made a pass left then right and had her bird!
MR: front-footed the mark!
LR: went just right of the cover, with the afterburner going, got way deep before the dog was Handled to the bird to complete Series 1 Land Triple.
Handle 58. FC-AFC Beaverdam's What You Need, "Matty", LF, Ed Forry
Came to the line at 12:21 pm
Flyer: est a hunt shallow of the bird, gradually increasing the area in which she is hunting before digging out her bird.
MR: made a loop just to the right of the gun station then one loop deep of the fall before making her way over to retrieve the bird.
LR: came off the levee veering hard right, made a turn away from the bird before the dog was Handled to the bird to complete Series 1 Land Triple.
Flyer: est a hunt shallow of the bird, gradually increasing the area in which she is hunting before digging out her bird.
MR: made a loop just to the right of the gun station then one loop deep of the fall before making her way over to retrieve the bird.
LR: came off the levee veering hard right, made a turn away from the bird before the dog was Handled to the bird to complete Series 1 Land Triple.
59. FC Road Warriors Dieter Brock, "Deets", LM, Dave Rorem
Flyer: Pounced on it!
MR: straight to the fall area to snatch up his bird!
LR: drove directly to the cover, disappearing only to reappear swiftly with the bird in his mouth! Job Well Done!
MR: straight to the fall area to snatch up his bird!
LR: drove directly to the cover, disappearing only to reappear swiftly with the bird in his mouth! Job Well Done!
ReBird
Thanks to Fred Roher of Roher's Game Farm for providing strong, mature birds for the National Event!!!
57. FC Westwinds Pin One For Me, "Grover", LM, Eric Fangsrud
Flyer: est a hunt in the area then took a left away from the bird and had to hunt into the fall area to complete the retrieve.
MR: took off of the levee wide and right of the mark, got deep, then turned around to come into the area to complete the retrieve.
LR: the dog went deep and right of the fall, turn around and then went directly to the bird.
MR: took off of the levee wide and right of the mark, got deep, then turned around to come into the area to complete the retrieve.
LR: the dog went deep and right of the fall, turn around and then went directly to the bird.
ReRun 43. FC-AFC Fresh Squeezed Juice, "Juice", LM, Mark Medford
Flyer: made a few tight loops in the area and then had his bird in his mouth.
MR: straight to the bird for an accurate mark!
LR: traveled just left of the cover, made a move to the right to rapidly retrieve his bird.
MR: straight to the bird for an accurate mark!
LR: traveled just left of the cover, made a move to the right to rapidly retrieve his bird.
56. Hola Rowdy Como Estas, "Bien", LF, Tim Milligan
Came to the line at 12:00 noon
Flyer: took off on an accurate line toward the fall area, made a move away from the bird est a hunt before returning to the fall area to complete the retrieve.
MR: traveled a path toward the area where the gunners stood to throw, made a quick left and had her bird, clean.
LR: drove just left and a tad deep of the cover, put on the brakes hopped into the cover and grabbed her bird.
Flyer: took off on an accurate line toward the fall area, made a move away from the bird est a hunt before returning to the fall area to complete the retrieve.
MR: traveled a path toward the area where the gunners stood to throw, made a quick left and had her bird, clean.
LR: drove just left and a tad deep of the cover, put on the brakes hopped into the cover and grabbed her bird.
Re-Run 52. FC-AFC Atlastastar, "Rinny", LF, Scott Harp
Flyer: est a small hunt before retrieving her flyer
MR: went right of the holding blind, got a little deep turned and then quickly had her bird.
LR: surged into the cover and made a snappy retrieve. Job Well Done!
MR: went right of the holding blind, got a little deep turned and then quickly had her bird.
LR: surged into the cover and made a snappy retrieve. Job Well Done!
55. FC Tiger Mtn's Pale Rider, "Ghost", LM, Mike Taylor
Flyer: Smacked it!
MR: Excellent mark!
LR: looked to be driving deep into the field put on the brakes and scooped up his bird.! Job Well Done!
MR: Excellent mark!
LR: looked to be driving deep into the field put on the brakes and scooped up his bird.! Job Well Done!
ReRun - Pick Up 50. FC Ashland's Annabella, "Bella", LF, Alan Pleasant
Flyer: straight to the bird.
MR: went just right of the holding blind got a bit deep of the fall and quickly made way into retrieve the bird.
LR: took off on a good path est a significant hunt; a Handle was attempted before the dog was Picked Up before completing Series 1 Land Triple
MR: went just right of the holding blind got a bit deep of the fall and quickly made way into retrieve the bird.
LR: took off on a good path est a significant hunt; a Handle was attempted before the dog was Picked Up before completing Series 1 Land Triple
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