The Winner of the 2025 National Amateur Retriever Club Championship is …
#82 FC-AFC Labrador Springs Black Tie Affair
“Tux”
Owned by Jack Gwaltney Jr, Jack Gwaltney III and
Joshua Williams
Handled by Jack Gwaltney III
Congratulations Tux and Jack!!
Saturday, June 21, 2025
And the Finalists Are ...
Congratulations to the 2025 NARC Finalists!
Owned by: Mark and Sussie Menzies
Handled by: Mark Menzies
Owned by: Rodger Williams
Handled by: Rodger Williams
Owned by: Jim Rickoff
Handled by: Jim Rickoff
Owned by: Larry Vaske
Handled by: Larry Vaske
Owned by: Lauren Hays and Glen Curtis
Handled by: Lauren Hays
Owned by: Mark Huffman
Handled by: Mark Huffman
Owned by: George and Susan Metka
Handled by: George Metka
Owned by: Tom Strickland & Bert and Leigh Windham
Handled by: Bert Windham
Owned by:Rip Shively
Handled by: Rip Shively
Owned by: Jack Gwaltney Jr, Jack Gwaltney III and Joshua Williams
Handled by: Jack Gwaltney, III
Owned by: John and Mary Stracka
Handled by: John Stracka
10th Series Recap
Saturday, June 21, 2025
10th Series – Water Quad with 2 Flyers and 2 Retired Birds
13 Dogs Were Called Back to run this Series
After the test was set up, Test Dogs began the Series this morning at 7:50 am, beginning with "Fancy," with handler Dave Kress and then "Morgan," with handler Tom Hawley.
The first running dog for the 10th series was #24 FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” with handler Larry Vaske at 8:59 am.
The weather this morning started out warm and party cloudy, but a storm quickly moved in and caused high winds and a rain delay until noon. When we resumed the test temps were reaching into the low 90's with partly cloudy skies and winds around 10-13 mph.
Here is how things turned out for the 10th Series…
No-Bird / Re-Run (1): 28The first running dog for the 10th series was #24 FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” with handler Larry Vaske at 8:59 am.
The weather this morning started out warm and party cloudy, but a storm quickly moved in and caused high winds and a rain delay until noon. When we resumed the test temps were reaching into the low 90's with partly cloudy skies and winds around 10-13 mph.
Here is how things turned out for the 10th Series…
Handles (1): 70 – 103
Double Handles (1): 1 – 9 – 16
Pick-Ups (1): 38
Broke (1): 94
Our last running dog for this series, and this National event was #16 FC-AFC BIG RIVER CHARLIE II, “Charlie,” with handler Jim Rickoff. They completed the test this afternoon at 3:28 pm.
There were 14 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking a total of 3 hours and 49 minutes, which averages out to a little over 17.5 minutes per dog.
The 10th Series was officially in the books at 3:28 pm! We will find out who the Finalists are and who the Winner of the 2025 National Amateur is very soon – Stay Tuned!
There were 14 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking a total of 3 hours and 49 minutes, which averages out to a little over 17.5 minutes per dog.
The 10th Series was officially in the books at 3:28 pm! We will find out who the Finalists are and who the Winner of the 2025 National Amateur is very soon – Stay Tuned!
10th Series - Test Complete
Test Ended. Series 10 was completed and in the books at 3:28 pm.
**Finalists will be announced shortly**
Double Handle 16. FC-AFC BIG RIVER CHARLIE II, “Charlie,” BLM, Jim Rickoff
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Charlie and Jim came to the line at 3:15 pm
RF – Got it clean!
LF – Into the pond to the land and then the channel - 2 loops on the right side of the field and he got it
RR – good start but got very wide right and all the way to the far right shore - had to handle to this bird
LR – Headed out too far left so he was quickly handled and he got it
Double Handle 9. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S MOGAN DAVID, “Mogan,” BLM, Rodger Williams
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Mogan and Rodger came to the line at 2:55 pm
RF – Very nice!
LF – Crossed the water and the channel and then out to the flyer field - hunted his way up and back down - went left and right - expanded hunt but was too far right - finally came back closer to the guns and got it
RR – Crossed land - into the water and over the point with the bird and kept going all the way to the main land and headed up the hill - was handled back to the bird
LR – Into the pond - over land and was going too far left - started to handle -there were problems getting him to go to the mark - but he finally worked it out!
Winner's Party Information
Winner's Party!
Saturday, June 21st
at the conclusion of the National!
Randy and Mary Spangler's Home
323 Swiggum Road
Mondovi, Wisconsin
Please Join Us to Celebrate!!
Double Handle 1. NAFC-FC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, “Fleurt,” BLF, Mark Menzies
NAFC-FC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL
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Fleurt and Mark came to the line at 2:36 pm
RF – Straight to the bird!
LF – A few loops to the right and slightly deep, then in and to the left to get the bird
RR – Wide right and drove up the hill, quickly handled in and left to get the bird after many whistles
LR – Began handling on land - he got her back to the area and to the bird
Re-Run 28. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, George Metka
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Trudy and George came to the line at 2:21 pm
RF – Straight to the bird
LF – Line slightly wide right of the bird, one curve left and to the bird
RR – Out to the area and was back quickly with her bird
LR – Her line out of water was very wide right - but she turned left and ran all the way over to the bird and got it
Handle 103. FC-AFC OLLIE OOP, “Ollie,” BLF, John Stracka
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Ollie and John came to the line at 2:05 pm
RF – Very nice!
LF – Into the pond across the field - crossed the channel to the flyer field - just a few turns and she was on top of it!
RR – Out across the main piece of land - into the pond - out on the point - right of the gunners and straight to the bird!
LR – Swam the channel - crossed land and into the big water - swam at a right angle to the island behind the Right Retired area - swam toward the RR mark and then back to the small island and popped - she was handled from deep back to this bird
Pick-up Broke 94. AFC YOU STOLE MY HEART MAGGIE MAE, “Maggie,” BLF, Mark Medford
AFC YOU STOLE MY HEART MAGGIE MAE
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Maggie and Mark came to the line at 1:56 pm
Broke on the Duck Flyer (Bird #4)
82. FC-AFC LABRADOR SPRINGS BLACK TIE AFFAIR, “Tux,” BLM, Jack Gwaltney, III
FC-AFC LABRADOR SPRINGS BLACK TIE AFFAIR
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Tux and Jack came to the line at 1:43 pm
RF – Straight to the bird!
LF – Took a wide right and deep loop - then he curved left and around to get his bird
RR – Good line, but hunted short with 2 large loops - then jumped into the water and back to the bird
LR – Line out was way left of the bird - he continued up the hill where he took a couple large loops and worked over and located his bird
Handle 70. AFC R&A’S TAP DANCER, “Katie,” BLF, Rip Shively
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Katie and Rip came to the line at 1:26 pm
RF – Straight to the bird!
LF – Her line brought her in under the arc - but she kept going and had a couple loops slightly deep and then back to get her bird
RR – Drove out wide right into the water - but came left and went straight for the bird
LR – She got to the land left of the blind and was quickly handled to the bird
62. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” BLM, Bert Windham
FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE
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Zeke and Bert came to the line at 1:08 pm
RF – Took the land to the gunners chairs - out into the water and straight to the bird
LF – Out past the guns for a huge loop - circled the entire field from behind the guns all the way out - for quite a few huge loops - started looking inside the circles and got it
RR – Out across the field - clipped the corner of the pond - into the big water - swam to the blind - moved right out on the point and he got it!
LR – Out into the big water -swam to an area very wide right heading up the hill - took a hard left and went straight for his bird
Pick-up 38. FOGGY BOTTOMS I CANT RIDE HIM IN HERE, “Bones,” BLM, Adam Coleman
FOGGY BOTTOMS I CANT RIDE HIM IN HERE
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Bones and Adam came to the line at 12:42 pm
RF – Down the point and out tot he bird
LF – Came in left of the fall - moved up the hill - turned down to the right and scooped it up
LR –Clipped the corner of the pond on his way out - went long - into the big water and headed towards the back of the blind - hooked around and straight left to the bird
RR – Did not go for this bird - dog left the line - went out about 10 feet and came back - No Go-Pick-up - Was released by the Judges
No-Bird 28. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, George Metka
Trudy and George came to the line at 12:35 pm and had a No-bird, they will be back after 6
27. FC-AFC WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN QA2, “Wilma,” CLF, Mark Huffman
FC-AFC WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN QA2
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Wilma and Mark came to the line at 12:18 pm
RF – Straight to the bird!
LF – Good line, went slightly deep - then back to get her bird
RR – Initial line was halfway between both retired birds - curved right and went straight for the Right Retired bird
LR – Her line to this bird brought her to the far shore wide right of the fall - she popped and sat on land for several seconds - then she went back left and located her bird
25. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE EXPRESS, “Ryan,” BLF, Lauren Hays
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Ryan and Lauren came to the line at 11:56 am
RF – Bird was alive and swimming - the chase was on - but Ryan won and got her bird!
LF – Out to the fall area and despite the wet grass she was quick to get her bird
RR – Nice line over land - through water next and to the blind - right down the point and got her bird
LR – Huge leap into the 1st pond - over the peninsula and out across the big water - beached wider right than the fall - drove deep - but quickly turned back down to the blind and right out for her bird
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** INFO **
Lunches are available to all volunteers and handlers in Spangler’s pole shed! Find Mary and Paul.
** ANNOUNCEMENT **
We are back up and running the 10th Series! Dog #25 is currently running to resume the test! It is raining a little bit here, but the winds have died down some. *Fingers Crossed* that we can keep going!
** UPDATE **
The Storm has mostly passed now. But the winds are VERY high! The tents and equipment are blowing all over! The Winds are too high to continue. We are delayed until noon, when they will check conditions again. Stay Tuned!
** ANNOUNCEMENT **
After the 1st Running Dog we have had to pause the Test due to impending weather. We are currently on a Thunderstorm/Lightning/Rain Delay. We will let you know when we resume testing!
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| Judge Richard Dresser relaxing during the thunderstorm delay |
24. FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” BLM, Larry Vaske
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Shooter and Larry came to the line at 8:59 am
RF – Into the cove and out into the pond - got it!
LF – Into the first pond - then land - then cover - into the water - then the hillside - went up and turned left and he got his bird!
RR – Ran straight to the cove made by the V-shaped point with the blind - and straight to the bird
LR – Out to the water - back on land - then a big swim on an excellent line towards the gunners blind - looped behind the blind and went straight for the bird!
10th Series Test Dogs
FC-AFC High Mileage Prairie Society, “Fancy,” LF
Owners: Dave and Martha Kress
Handler: Dave Kress
Our first test dog to the line was Fancy and handler Dave Kress ... Fancy came to the line at 7:50 am
Right Flyer (RF) - Straight to it!
Right Retired (RR) - Straight to the fall area - took a couple turns and then she got to her bird
Left Flyer (LF) - Wide right line out - through land and water - then was handled when she started heading right up the hill - guns came out to help the dog
Left Retired (LR) - Good line all the way to this bird
Took 23 minutes
Owner: Tom Hawley
Handler: Tom Hawley
The next test dog to the line was Morgan with handler Tom Hawley .... Morgan came to the line at 8:28 am
Right Flyer (RF) - Straight to it!
Left Retired (LR) - Line was wide of the fall, but he took a loop and it brought him left to the bird
Left Flyer (LF) - Good line but hunted many loops deep and past the guns - the guns stood up to help the dog find the bird
Right Retired (RR) - Handled when he started going left in the last piece of water
Took 18 minutes
10th Series – Water Quad
10th Series Test Description
Water Quad with 2 Flyers and 2 Retired Birds
Spangler Property
The day has dawned! It is very warm and very windy. Grounds, throwers and Gunners will face special challenges holding down the tents, garbage cans, etc. Shooting both a rooster pheasant and drake mallard flyers and keeping the fall area where the judges want them will require a special throw and an expert shot. The winds are expected to remain at 15 - 20 mph all day. The temperature will be getting into the low 90's.
The final series for the 2025 NARC is on the beautiful property owned by Randy and Mary Spangler. We are set up in their front yard looking out over a beautiful combination of manicured technical ponds. The grounds are terraced up on the far side, and lush green grass covers it all! This will be a Quad with 2 Flyers and 2 Retired Birds. The order of the throw will be as follows:
Bird #1 is the left middle retired bird station and is our longest mark, with the bird landing about 320 yards in front of the mat. These gunners are hidden behind a bushy tree throwing and then shooting the duck from right to left with the bird landing behind a small pond invisible from the line. The line to this bird takes the dog through 3 separate pieces of water before arriving at the fall. (We will refer to this bird as LR for Left Retired)
Bird #2 is the left rooster pheasant flyer station. The thrower and gunners are wide left of the line. These 4 men are facing the terraced hillside with the bird landing approximately 180 yards from the mat, to the gunners right side. The line to this bird should take the dog across the pond and up the hill, subject to where the wind and the pesky rooster decides it should go.) (We will refer to this bird as LF for Left Flyer)
Bird #3 Is our right middle retired bird station. The well brushed blind is located at the V-shaped point of a long point. The thrower will throw the duck to the right landing on the right side of the point. The approximate distance is about 245 yards and the bird lands on land. (We will refer to this bird as RR for Right Retired)
Bird #4 Is the last bird down and it is the right flyer located about 120 yards from the mat. The gunners will throw and shoot this hen duck and follow with a sluice. The throw is to the right with the gunners and thrower sitting on the bank to the front right of the mat. The line to this bird takes the dog for a swim across a channel, then back on land and then back into the pond for the bird. (We will refer to this bird as RF for Right Flyer)
This test is taking approximately 17-20 minutes to complete per dog.
Dog #24 Starts this Series
10th Series Photo Op
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| Viewing the test |
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| L to R: Alan Pleasant, Andy Curtis, Dave Smith and Dave Rorem |
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| L to R: Rip Shively, Jim Rickoff, Lauren Hays, Larry Vaske and Adam Coleman |
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| L to R: Mark Belford, Mark Medford, Suzanne Medford |
Fun Facts Coming into the 10th Series
Coming in Clean
6 dogs
9. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S MOGAN DAVID, “Mogan,” BLM, Rodger Williams
16. FC-AFC BIG RIVER CHARLIE II, “Charlie,” BLM, Jim Rickoff
28. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, George Metka
38. FOGGY BOTTOMS I CANT RIDE HIM IN HERE, “Bones,” BLM, Adam Coleman
82. FC-AFC LABRADOR SPRINGS BLACK TIE AFFAIR, “Tux,” BLM, Jack Gwaltney, III
103. FC-AFC OLLIE OOP, “Ollie,” BLF, John Stracka
Coming in with a Previous Handle
7 dogs
1. NAFC-FC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, “Fleurt,” BLF, Mark Menzies
24. FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” BLM, Larry Vaske
25. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE EXPRESS, “Ryan,” BLF, Lauren Hays
27. FC-AFC WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN QA2, “Wilma,” CLF, Mark Huffman
62. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” BLM, Bert Windham
70. AFC R&A’S TAP DANCER, “Katie,” BLF, Rip Shively
94. AFC YOU STOLE MY HEART MAGGIE MAE, “Maggie,” BLF, Mark Medford
Sex
6 male dogs
7 female dogs
Color/Breed
12 Black Labs
1 Chocolate Lab
Youngest Dog
#38 FOGGY BOTTOMS I CANT RIDE HIM IN HERE, “Bones,” BLM
DOB 2/11/2020
Owned by Adam Coleman
Handled by Adam Coleman
Oldest Dog
#62 FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” BLM
DOB 5/10/2015
Owned by Bert and Leigh Windham
Handled by Bert Windham
Birth Year Stats
2 with birthdays in 20203 with birthdays in 2019
2 with birthdays in 2018
3 with birthdays in 2017
2 with birthdays in 2016
1 with birthdays in 2015
Siblings
Same Sire & Dam:
None
Same Sire:
Sire: FC-AFC Seaside's Gorgeous George
Dog #9 FC-AFC SEASIDE’S MOGAN DAVID, “Mogan,” BLM
3 with birthdays in 2017
2 with birthdays in 2016
1 with birthdays in 2015
Siblings
Same Sire & Dam:
None
Same Sire:
Sire: FC-AFC Seaside's Gorgeous George
Dog #9 FC-AFC SEASIDE’S MOGAN DAVID, “Mogan,” BLM
(Dam: Lil Bit Of Bailee QA2)
DOB 5/9/2016
Owned by Rodger Williams, Victoria, TX
Handled by Rodger Williams
Dog #28 FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF
(Dam: FC-AFC Contrails Sky Queen)
DOB 12/7/2018
Owned by George and Susan Metka, Schwenksville, PA
Handled by George Metka
Owned by Rodger Williams, Victoria, TX
Handled by Rodger Williams
Dog #28 FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF
(Dam: FC-AFC Contrails Sky Queen)
DOB 12/7/2018
Owned by George and Susan Metka, Schwenksville, PA
Handled by George Metka
Dog #94 AFC YOU STOLE MY HEART MAGGIE MAE, “Maggie,” BLF
(Dam: AFC They Call Me Flamin Maimee)
DOB 3/22/2019
Owned by Mark Medford, Memphis, TN
Handled by Mark Medford
(Dam: AFC They Call Me Flamin Maimee)
DOB 3/22/2019
Owned by Mark Medford, Memphis, TN
Handled by Mark Medford
Good Morning!! - Day 8
Good Morning and welcome back to the FINAL day of the 2025 National Amateur Retriever Championship 🎉
Today is THE DAY that we will find out who will win this event and join the ranks of history to become our newest National Amateur Field Champion of 2025! Whew that is exciting! The timeless parade to the 10th series is just getting started now! Photos to come next!
Test dogs will be running at 7:30 am and our first running dog is scheduled for 8:00 am (#24 to start)
Today is going to be a hot one and a heat advisory is in effect for this afternoon. This morning it is already 81 degrees as I am typing this! We have partly cloudy skies, with an 11 mph wind, with an expected high around 94 degrees. We will keep you posted as the morning goes on. Stay tuned for this much awaited 10th Series!!
We have 13 dogs called back to run the 10th series today.
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We wish all of the teams running today the Best of Luck!
Friday, June 20, 2025
Callbacks to the 10th Series
13 dogs were called back: 1, 9, 16, 24, 25, 27, 28, 38, 62, 70, 82, 94 and 103.
8 dogs dropped: 2, 29, 33, 52, 54, 61, 76, 77
Dog #24 will start the 10th Series
Instructions for Tomorrow:
6:30 am 10th series handlers gather at Spangler's west gate, Trafic will organize for parade.
Observers will enter at Spangler's main gate.
7:00 am Parade. Handlers will drive in in running order starting with dog #24 and in order from there.
7:30 am 2 test dogs run
8:00 am Running dogs, #24 starts
Gun change and rebird after #38
9th Series Recap
Friday, June 20, 2025
9th Series – Land Triple
21 Dogs Started this Series
Test Dogs started out this series on Friday afternoon at 7:15 am, beginning with "Fancy," handled by Dave Kress and then "Morgan," handled by Tom Hawley.
The first running dog of this series was #82 FC-AFC LABRADOR SPRINGS BLACK TIE AFFAIR, “Tux,” with handler Jack Gwaltney, III. They came to the line at 2:49 pm and had a No-Bird.
The weather to start this series was around 82 degrees with mostly sunny skies and a light wind at 8-10 mph coming from the South.
Here is how things turned out for the 9th Series …
No-Bird / Re-Run (82): 82
Handles (3): 29 – 77 – 94
Double Handles (0):
Here is how things turned out for the 9th Series …
No-Bird / Re-Run (82): 82
Handles (3): 29 – 77 – 94
Double Handles (0):
Pick-Ups (1): 2
Scratches (0):
Our last running dog for this Series was a rerun for dog #77 FC-AFC BENTWATER’S PERFECT STORM, “Hailee,” with handler Steve Helgoth. They completed the test at 5:43 pm.
Our last running dog for this Series was a rerun for dog #77 FC-AFC BENTWATER’S PERFECT STORM, “Hailee,” with handler Steve Helgoth. They completed the test at 5:43 pm.
21 dogs were sent from the line in this series, taking a total of 2 hours and 56 minutes, which averages out to be a little over 8 minutes per dog.
We will be moving on to the 10th Series Tomorrow to find out who our 2025 National Champion will be!
Callbacks to come this evening - we will post them on the blog as soon as we have them!
Have a great night everyone!
9th Series Test Complete
Test Ended. Series 9 was completed and in the books at 5:43 pm.
**Callbacks to come this evening at 6:30 pm**
They will be posted on the blog as soon as we get them!
Handle 77. FC-AFC BENTWATER’S PERFECT STORM, “Hailee,” BLF, Steve Helgoth
Hailee and Steve came to the line at 5:36 pm
F – Lined directly to the fall area - a couple small loops at the bird and she got it!
RR – Line brought her under the arc - 1 loop left and right and she got her bird
MR – Drove out right of the flyer guns and turned to hunt towards the old fall area and hunted there - she was handled out of the area and to the MR bird.
76. FC-AFC TRUMARC’S WEST POINT, “Army,” BLM, Sylvia McClure
Army and Sylvia came to the line at 5:30 pm
F – Straight to the bird!
RR – Out to the fall area for a loop - but he missed it - over to the right side for a loop - came back left and got it
MR – Out to the right of the bale - circled back - crossed the pond - got to the far side and hunted to the end of the left and then back to the bale - came back to the near end - into the pond and got his bird!
70. AFC R&A’S TAP DANCER, “Katie,” BLF, Rip Shively
Katie and Rip came to the line at 5:21 pm
F – To the crest of the hill for a turn Right and Left - back down a little and she got it
RR – Straight to the blind and then cut deeper left to the fall area - a couple passes and she scooped up her bird!
MR – Straight to the pond - swam to the right back side - got out - turned around and went back in and straight to the bird for a beautiful set of marks!
62. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” BLM, Bert Windham
Zeke and Bert came to the line at 5:14 pm
F – Line brought him in under the arc - 1 loop back and left and then a short loop in and he got the bird
RR – Drove out under the arc - took a few loops left and right and then a loop to get his bird
MR – Arrived under the arc again - but then ran farther right past the blind and then left over and curved around into the bird - got it!
61. FC M&T’S MAESTRO’S TANGLED UP IN NOTES QA2, “Rayna,” BLF, Annemarie Poole
Rayna and Annemarie came to the line at 5:05 pm
F – Line brought her under the arc - took one loop left and she had her bird
RR – Line was under the arc near the blind - one loop left and then back to the bird
MR – Drove out very wide right of the blind - looped left slightly deep and then went left over to the fall area and got the bird
54. FC-AFC CLARENCE RUTHERFORD, “Lumpy,” BLM, Jim Horneck
Lumpy and Jim came to the line at 4:56 pm
F – Up the left side of the hill - turned and came half way back down for his bird
RR – Out to the fall area - hunted a few passed right and then left before getting a little deeper and his bird
MR – Out to the near side of the pond - started hunting and all the way back to the flyer gunners - worked his way deep to the holding blind and hunted both sides of the water - very extended hunt but he got it
52. FC-AFC DAYS END BOY NAME SUE QA2, “Sue,” BLM, Mark Medford
Sue and Mark came to the line at 4:49 pm
F – Went straight to his bird
RR – Excellent line out - a shade left - turned right and scooped up his bird without even slowing down
MR – Worked his way down the right side of the pond - crossed over and worked back to the correct pond on the back side - when he got this end he jumped right into the water and got it
38. FOGGY BOTTOMS I CANT RIDE HIM IN HERE, “Bones,” BLM, Adam Coleman
Bones and Adam came to the line at 4:41 pm
F – Drove out under the arc - looped left and right - slightly back and then in and to the left before locating the bird
RR – Line took him under the arc near the blind - 1 loop left and right and then over left - made a small loop at the bird and got it
MR – Good line out but started hunting short - continued hunting a few more loops and then went into the water and to the bird
33. FC-AFC TUCQUAN’S BEAUTY BEHIND THE MADNESS, “Bella,” BLF, Alvin Hatcher
Bella and Alvin came to the line at 4:33 pm
F – Out under the arc to the fall area - two small loops and she had her bird
RR – Drove out under the arc - 2 loops in the area and she got it
MR – Went out wide right of the blind - started hunting further right for a couple loops - came back left and looped slightly deep and then in and left to the bird
Handle 29. FC-AFC LAIRD’S CYNFUL SEASIDE GAMBLE, “Betty,” BLF, Chris Parkinson
Betty and Chris came to the line at 3:xx pm
F – Took a small loop going out and then directly to her long flyer
RR – Straight to the fall area - a few turns and quickly got her bird
MR – Came in wide left close behind the flyer guns - passed the bird and established her hunt very deep away from the mark - she was handled back to the area and then the bird
28. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, George Metka
Trudy and George came to the line at 4:16 pm
F – A few loops and turns in the area and she got it
RR – Perfect line to this bird
MR – Took a left line out - angled right and caught the corner of the pond - drove out of the water and wen to the blind - crossed and came back on the back side of the pond - crossed to the correct side and got her bird
27. FC-AFC WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN QA2, “Wilma,” CLF, Mark Huffman
Wilma and Mark came to the line at 4:05 pm
F – Out to the area and quickly came back with her bird
RR – Line took her just left of the blind - took 1 loop slightly deep and right - then straight over to the bird
MR – Went in near the blind and then over to the fall area - slightly past it - but then she got it
25. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE EXPRESS, “Ryan,” BLF, Lauren Hays
Ryan and Lauren came to the line at 3:55 pm
F – Made very quick work of her Flyer
RR – Straight to the blind behind the tree - beautiful line - but when she started her hunt she was not deep enough - hunted the area hard as she expanded - but she did finally get it!
MR – Good line into the middle of the pond - got it - very nice
24. FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” BLM, Larry Vaske
Shooter and Larry came to the line at 3:47 pm
F – To the top of the hill - quartered down and back up - started down again and found it
RR – Great line out - 1 loop left and right and then scooped up his bird on the next pass
MR – Nice line heading towards the pond - then pulled left and went down the left side fo the pond - got tot he back and into the water for his bird
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