2023 NRDC: 10/11/23

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENT - Thursday A.M.

We will delay our start time on Thursday, October 11th.

Test dogs will run at 8:00 a.m. and we will begin running dogs soon after.

Please spread the word!

Callbacks to the 7th Series

30 dogs were called back: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 43, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51 and 52

8 dogs dropped: 1, 3, 12, 20, 29, 31, 38 and 42

Dog #35 will start the 7th series.

7th Series Instructions: Tomorrow morning we will enter the field through a gate off of Tangle Nook Rd. This is the same gate we used on Tuesday morning.

Test dogs will run at 7:30 and the first running dog will be at 8:00 am.

Good Night Everyone!

6th Series Recap

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

6th Series – Water Double

38 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series

After the test was ready to go, Test Dogs began the Series at 12:13 pm, beginning with "Pup Pup" and then next up was "Stinker" giving the dog teams a look at the 6th Series test.

The first running dog kicked off the 6th Series test at 12:58 pm. It was #23 Beytco's Freight Line, “Ziggy,” BLM handled by Scott Bollman.

The weather this afternoon got up to 80 degrees and clear skies, and a 13-15 mph wind.

Here is how things turned out for the 6th Series…

No-Bird / Re-Run (0):
Handles (0):

Double Handles (0):

Pick-Ups (1): 1

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was dog #22 Hyflyer's Take Em To The Train Station, “Rip,” BLM with handler John Lynch. The test was completed this afternoon at 5:29 pm.

There were 38 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking exactly 4 hours and 31 minutes, which averages out to be just over 7 minutes per dog running time.

The 6th Series is officially completed and in the books! We will be at the 7th Series Thursday morning. The Callbacks will be coming up ... Stay Tuned!

Test Complete – 6th Series

Series 6 was completed and in the books at 5:29 pm.

**Callbacks to the 7th Series will be forthcoming, stay tuned**

22. Hyflyer’s Take Em To The Train Station, “Rip,” BLM, John Lynch

Rip and John came to the line at 5:23 pm

F – Through the draw, up with a quick left turn to his bird.

LB – Through the 1st pond, catching a sliver of the broad point, back into the 1st pond, across the land bridge, into the 2nd pond, out right at the guns, a couple tight loops right before turning left to grab his bird.

19. C & N’s Queen Of The Teche, “Ibe,” BLF, Paul Sletten

Ibe and Paul came to the line at 5:15 pm

F – Through the draw, then up to her bird.

LB – Through the 1st pond, across the broad point, across the 2nd pond, out right at the guns, several wide and deep loops before heading left to her bird.

21. Tall Oak’s Put It In Reverse, “Terri,” BLM, Caleb Brown

Terri and Caleb came to the line at 5:08 pm

F – A great line into the pond, angled nicely up the hill and after a few loops wide he came into his bird.

LB – A good start into the 1st pond, held the hill side magnificently into the next pond before a quick exit to run down the bank like Dale Ernhart, up the draw, just under the arc before a quick turn to the bird ... he couldn't mark it better if he had a box of sharpies!

General – Caleb approached the line with a slight glimmer off his hairline, after telling "Terri" to "put her in reverse" one time, he called for his birds.

~ Written by his loving friend Reid

20. Rooster Tail Tally Ho, “Tally,” BLF, Nick Feckley

Tally and Nick came to the line at 5:03 pm

F – Down through the draw, out and up to the bird!

LB – Down into pond 1, out across the broad point, into pond 2, swam left and got out at the bushes on the left bank, ran up the levee, turned right up the hill and got her bird.

18. Our Daily Interest, “Vig,” BLM, John Russell

Vig and John came to the line at 4:50 pm

F – From the mat, straight to the bird!

LB – Down into pond 1, out high left on the broad point and nicely into pond 2, drove up tight to the right and behind the gunner, left and then over to the bid.

14. Twister’s Lollie Dollie, “Lollie,” BLF, Paul Sletten

Lollie and Paul came to the line at 4:42 pm

F – Through the draw, up the hill right of the trees – drove across the field and got just past the bird, put on the brakes and came straight to the bird.

LB – Swam to the broad point and carried a nice line across it toward the bird – into and through the 2nd pond and veered left going up the hill and then right to the bird.

13. Trulines Harder Than A Sixteen Penny, “Nails,” YLM, Andrew Jackson

Nails and Andrew came to the line at 4:37 pm

F – Crossed the draw, climbed the hill and established a hunt by the guns, worked it out to the bird.

LB – Crossed a narrow piece of the pond and ran the bank all the way around – circled the gunner and out to his bird.

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12. Heads Up Green Hornet, “Kato,” GM, Christopher Van Eimeren

Kato and Christopher came to the line at 4:29 pm

F – Headed for the draw, then veered left to take the land and straight to the bird.

LB – Across the 1st pond, out wide left, took the land around the 2nd pond, and then to the right side of the guns, several wide and deep loops on the right before making his way over to the bird.

11. Noix Creek Sauk Tribe Chief, “Chief,” BLM, Glennon Mccreery

Chief and Glennon came to the line at 4:22 pm

F – Through the draw, between the cedars and straight to the bird.

LB – Across the 1st pond and then out wide left, took the opportunity to miss the second pond, angled across in front of the guns to the right side, went a little deep and then back to the left for the bird.

7. Bluewater’s Makaira, “Kai,” BLM, Marcy Wright

Kai and Marcy came to the line at 4:15 pm

F – Down the draw and up the hill, hunted with several expanding loops and he got it.

LB – Through the pond and over the broad point, caught the land bridge, swam the 2nd pond and straight to the bird.

6. Mind The Gap, “Kew,” BLF, Joey Smith

Kew and Joey came to the line at 4:10 pm

F – Into the draw, drove the hill - 1 big turn and had her bird.

LB – Across the pond and over the broad point low, into the 2nd pond, climbed the hill and got it!

5. Ridgecrest’s Gangster Of Love, “Maurice,” BLM, Paul Sletten

Maurice and Paul came to the line ...

F – Down through the draw – out and up right to the bird.

LB – Down into pond 1, out across the broad point over the left edge of land bridge, into pond 2, out and up to the right of, and slightly behind the gunners. 1 small circle, a left turn and over to the bird.

4. Rough Country’s River Guardian, “Groot,” BLM, Bill Bailey

Groot and Bill came to the line at 3:56 pm

F – Down through the draw, out and angled nicely up the hill, a small loop to the right and he got his bird.

LB – Down into pond #1, out and across the broad point into pond #2 – a nice line across the water, out and up under the arc – hard left turn and immediately to the bird.

3. Green Rivers Red Hot Chili, “Chili,” YLF, Marc Patton

Chili and Marc came to the line ...

F – Across the draw, up the hill and missed the bird. Made a large loop and came right back up the hill and she got it!

LB – Into the pond, across the broad point and land bridge in to the 2nd pond, drove the hill between gunners and the little trees, continued the line up the hill away from the bird, turned and came down to the mark.

2. Oldsquaw Blue Chip Recruit, “Rookie,” BLM, Rick Aro

Rookie and Rick came to the line at 3:44 pm

F – Into the draw and out to the fall area and his bird!

LB – Across the pond, high on the broad point, ran the land bridge and then ran to the fall area and his bird.

Pick-up 1. Doc’s Texas Outlaw**, “Jane,” GF, Jean Grammer

Jane and Jean came to the line at 3:39 pm

F – Down through the draw, swam out, drove up the hill, circle right and left, made an about turn to the bird.

LB – Down into pond #1, out very wide and high to the left, went out of sight, and came back in toward the flyer again. Dog was picked up.

52. Steadfast’s Going Sea Side, “Breeze,” YLF, Shawn Ward

Breeze and Shawn came to the line at 3:30 pm

F – Down through the draw, out and up the hill and right to the bird

LB – Down into pond 1, out across the broad point have the left edge of the land bridge, out and up the hill to the right, behind the gunners, 1 circle and then left and over to the bird.

51. Beaver Creek Shadows Hunter, “Jaeger,” BLM, Bill Bailey

Jaeger and Bill came to the line at 3:20 pm

F – Absolutely drilled this bird

LB – Into the pond, across the broad point, over the land bridge, swam the 2nd pond, climbed the hill and straight to the bird.

50. Heartbeat’s Heaven Scent Tommy Girl, “Tommy,” BLF, Julie Kobach

Tommy and Julie came to the line at 3:12 pm

F – Down the draw, up the hill, circled around on top of the hill in front of the guns and she got it.

LB – In to the pond, over the broad point, over the land bridge and into the 2nd pond, up the hill and very deep, back down to the bird.

49. Ridgecrest’s Fin And Tonic, “Fin,” BLM, Marcy Wright

Fin and Marcy came to the line ...

F – Down the draw, up between the bushes and gunners – a few tight loops and he got it!

LB – Down and across the pond, across the broad point, took the corner of water before the land bridge. Climbed on an angle across the hill, staying in front of the guns and then on to the bird.

46. Loon Lakes Early Flyer, “Emmy,” BLF, Joe Moody

Emmy and Joe came to the line at 2:54 pm

F – Down and across the draw, up the hill right of the trees and to the bird.

LB – Across the pond and over the narrow point, swam again, over the land bridge into the 2nd pond, up the hill and ran straight to the bird!

45. Whitewater’s Southbranch Rogue, “Roger,” BLM, Jeff Overkamp

Roger and Jeff came to the line at 2:46 pm

F – Down through the draw - up the hill slightly wide right, left right to the bird.

LB – Down into pond 1, up and out across the skinny point and back into pond 1 – up and over the land bridge into pond 2, our to the right side of pond 2, swept in front of the guns and then to the bird.

43. Watermark’s Chevalier, “Chev,” BLM, Michael Wills

Chev and Michael came to the line at 2:38 pm

F – Through the draw and right up to the bird!

LB – Through the 1st pond, across the broad point into the 2nd pond, up right of the gun, one wide loop right and then left over to the bird.

42. Prairie Wind’s Chipper Jones, “Chipper,” BLM, Derek Smith

Chipper and Derek came to the line at 2:30 pm

F – Through the draw, up just left of the bird then several wide loops out toward the 2nd pond before coming back to the bird.

LB – Through the 1st pond, across the broad point, through the second pond, coming out just right of the guns but quickly corrected himself staying in front of the guns and then up to his bird.

Conditions Report

The wind has picked up to 16 mph, with 25 mph gusts, and is still blowing across the field from left to right.

40. C & N’s Another Brees On The Bayou, “Teche,” BLM, Paul Sletten

Teche and Paul came to the line at 2:23 pm

F – Down through the draw, up and out driving up the hill to the bird.

LB – Down into pond 1, out across the broad point into pond 2, up the hill under the arc, a left turn right to the bird.

39. Coolwaters Seaside Swamp Foxx, “Vixen,” BLF, Marc Patton

Vixen and Marc came to the line at 2:14 pm

F – Down through the draw, got wet, then up and out driving wide right, a few small circles and a left to her bird.

LB – Down into pond 1, out across the broad point, over the left edge of the land bridge into pond 2, out towards the guns left, turned right to the bird.

38. Tall Oak’s Ranger Danger, “Ranger,” BLM, Caleb Brown

Ranger and Caleb came to the line at 2:07 pm

F – Across the draw, up the hill and he got his live and active flyer.

LB – Into and across the pond, across the broad point, over the land bridge, across the 2nd pond, up and deep right of the gunners, back around and to the bird.

37. High Mileage Hone A Fancy Saber, “Edge,” BLF, Paul Young

Edge and Paul came to the line at 1:58 pm

F – Crossed the draw, angled up the hill and was just deep, moved right and up to the bird.

LB – Into the pond, onto and across the broad point, over the land bridge, up towards the guns, angled left and over to the bird.

36. Cabotime, “Cabo,” YLM, Joe Harris

Cabo and Joe came to the line at 1:47 pm

F – Up to the area of the fall, a couple small loops to the bird.

LB – Wide right through the 1st pond, clipped the short point, took all the water bringing him out right of the guns, a sharp correction left and then straight to the bird.

35. Dealers Choice VIII, “Rip,” BLM, L. William Goldstein Md

Rip and Bill came to the line at 1:41 pm

F – Through the draw and up wide of the fall area. Several wide loops and worked his way back to the bird.

LB – Through the 1st pond, across the broad point, lined through the 2nd pond positioning him out and under the arc, one small loop and on to the bird.

34. Heartbeat’s Nutella, “Hazel,” BLF, Cary Hunkel

Hazel and Cary came to the line at 1:33 pm

F – Down through the draw, up to the right of the bushes, 1 circle and then left over to the bird.

LB – Down into pond 1, out across the broad point back into the water at the corner before the land bridge, out and over the land bridge – into pond 2 – straight up between the guns and bushes, made a few turns deep, came around the back of the gunners and got her bird.

32. Hyflyer’s Outlaw Express, “Billy,” BLF, Marc Patton

Billy and Marc came to the line at 1:27 pm

F – down the hill, through the draw and out up under the arc, a couple loops to the right of the fall, and over to her bird.

LB – Down into pond 1, out across the broad point into pond 2, out up between guns and bushes, 1 loop to the right and left, then over to the bird.

31. Caught Me Just As The Sun Set, “Frog,” BLF, Chad Radt

Frog and Chad came to the line at 1:18 pm

F – Down across the draw, angled across and up the hill, to the fall area and the bird.

LB – Into the pond, wide left over the broad point, a high position gave her the opportunity to run around pond 2 staying dry. She ran angled up the hill to the right side of the gunners and deep. Hunted deep and wide right before circling the gunners and getting her bird.

Conditions Report

It is about 80 degrees with a southwardly wind at about 13 mph, down wind of the test.

30. Holland Cliffs On My Way, “Del,” BLM, Alvin Hatcher

Del and Alvin came to the line at 1:11 pm

F – Through the draw, angled up the hill and straight to his bird!

LB – Into the pond, over the broad point, over the land bridge, into the 2nd pond, up between the gunner and bushes – circled behind and out to his bird.

29. Into The Wild Blue Yonder, “Sky,” BLM, Bill Bailey

Sky and Bill came to the line at 1:04 pm

F – Down through the draw, up a little wide of the fall, but quickly turned left and got his bird.

LB – Through the 1st pond, across a broad point into the 2nd pond, out right of the guns, made several loops on the far shore short of the guns, and worked his way up the hill to the left of the guns and to the bird.

28. Green River Robinson Breaking Barriers, “Jaxx,” BLM, Paul Sletten

Jaxx and Paul came to the line at 12:56 pm

F – Through the draw to the area of the fall, made a few tight loops and got his bird!

LB – Through the 1st pond, across the broad point into the 2nd pond, up the hill toward the bird, a few small loops in the area of the fall and then he got his bird.

27. Eileen’s Viking Warrior, “Brida,” BLF, Edward Krueger

Brida and Edward came to the line at 12:49 pm

F – Down the hill, through the draw and up the hill in front of the guns to her bird.

LB – Down the hill, into pond 1, across the broad point and land ridge, into pond 2, out up to the right, 1 loop wide right and left over to the bird.

23. Beytco’s Freight Line, “Ziggy,” BLM, Scott Bollman

Ziggy and Scott came to the line ...

F – Went down the hill, through the draw and then up the hill around the little trees to find his bird.

LB – Down the hill and into pond 1, across a broad point, into pond 2 and out right of the guns, one loop, a left turn and over to the bird.

Test Dogs – 6th Series

Jacked Up, “Pup Pup” LM

Owners: Phil and Mary Heye, LaGrange, KY
Handler: Phil Heye

First up was Test Dog this morning was Pup Pup with handler Phil Heye ... Pup Pup came to the line at 12:13 pm.

F – Down through the draw and up to the trees to find his hen.

LB – Into the pond and over land into the 2nd pond, up the hill and to the bird!

Oak Point's Miss Behavin, “Stinker” LF
Owner: Claudia Rosasco, Felt, ID
Handler: Claudia Rosasco

Next test dog to the line was Stinker with handler Claudia Rosasco .... Stinker came to the line at 12:20 pm

F – Took the draw, went right of the guns, around the trees to the bird.

LB – Into the pond, crossed the point, over the land bridge, into the 2nd pond, up the hill to the 2 trees, right of the gunners and hunted right and deep – got wide right, around the guns and to the bird.

Test Description – 6th Series

We’ve moved across the property to Middle Lake Field. It’s warmed up to 80 degrees and there is a 13 mph wind blowing across the field from Left to Right.

Test 6 is a Water Double.

The running mat is perched atop a hill overlooking several pieces of water. The field is a bowl shape, with large rolling hills surrounding the water.

Bird #1 is a Dead Drake Mallard. The gunners sit halfway up the far hill, 308 yards from the mat and shoot their bird from Right to Left. The line to this bird requires the dog to angle across the first piece of water. Upon exit, they run along a broad point and cross a land bridge to get into the second piece of water. Once out of the water, they must shoulder the wind and climb a steep hill to the bird. There are two cedar trees short and right of the gunners that may draw the dogs right. We’ll call this bird LB for Long Bird.

Bird #2 is a Hen Mallard Flyer. The gunners shoot the bird angled back from Left to Right, 145 yards from the line. This mark takes the dogs down a steep hill through the draw where they must then angle across a steep side hill to get their bird. We’ll call this bird F for Flyer.

This test is taking approximately 6.5 minutes per dog.

Callbacks to the 6th Series

38 dogs were called back: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51 and 52

7 dogs dropped: 9, 16, 17, 24, 25, 41 and 53

Dog #23 will start the 6th series.

5th Series Recap

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

5th Series – Land Double

45 Dog Teams were called back to run this Series

After the test was set up this morning, Test Dogs began the Series at 7:32 am, beginning with "Stinker" and then next up was "Pup Pup" giving the dog teams a look at what the 5th Series Land Double would have in store!

The first running dog kicked off the 5th Series test at 7:58 am. It was #14 Twister's Lollie Dollie, “Lollie,” BLF handled by Paul Sletten.

The weather this morning started us at 55 degrees and clear skies, with temps expected to go up to around 80 degrees this afternoon.

Here is how things turned out for the 5th Series…

No-Bird / Re-Run (4): 6 – 7 – 13 – 43
Handles (0):

Double Handles (0):

Pick-Ups (6): 9 – 16 – 17 – 24 – 41 – 53

Scratches (0):

Our last running dog for this series was a rerun for dog #13 Trulines Harder Than A Sixteen Penny, “Nails,” with handler Andrew Jackson. The test was completed this morning at 11:23 am.

There were 45 dogs sent from the line in this series, taking exactly 3 hours and 25 minutes, which averages out to be just over 4 minutes per dog.

The 5th Series is officially completed and in the books! We will be on to the 6th Series Next with Callbacks coming up ... Stay Tuned!

Test Complete - 5th Series

Series 5 was completed and in the books at 11:23 am.

**Callbacks to the 6th Series will be given at the 6th Series Test Site**

Rerun 13. Trulines Harder Than A Sixteen Penny, “Nails,” YLM, Andrew Jackson

Nails and Andrew came back to the line at 11:20 am

F – Straight to the fall area, then his bird. Nice!

L – Up the left side to the trees, in and out with his bird!

Rerun 7. Bluewater’s Makaira, “Kai,” BLM, Marcy Wright

Kai and Marcy came back to the line at 11:16 am

F – Hunted left and right, back to the right and the fall area and then his bird.

L – 1 quick turn in front of the guns and then down to the trees for his bird.

Rerun 6. Mind The Gap, “Kew,” BLF, Joey Smith

Kew and Joey came back to the line at 11:12 am

F – Came in in front of the guns, turned away from the fall for 1 loop and then all the way across the top to the bird.

L – Straight to her bird!

No-Bird 13. Trulines Harder Than A Sixteen Penny, “Nails,” YLM, Andrew Jackson

Nails and Andres came to the line at 11:10 am and had a No-Bird, will come back at the end

12. Heads Up Green Hornet, “Kato,” GM, Christopher Van Eimeren

Kato and Christopher came to the line at 11:08 am

F – Came in under the arc, right turn and stepped on it!

L – Wide left approach, cut in to the pond and then over to the tree – Very nice job!

11. Noix Creek Sauk Tribe Chief, “Chief,” BLM, Glennon Mccreery

Chief and Glennon came to the line at 11:03 am

F – Up towards the fall, came in just left and turned right and got it!

L – Came in just left of the trees, dove in and got it!

Pick-up 9. Carolina’s Top Shelf, “Bobo,” BLM, Matt Neal

Bobo and Matt came to the line at 10:59 am

F – Under the arc of the left bird, never slowed down and pinned the flyer!

L – Dog was picked up

No-Bird 7. Bluewater’s Makaira, “Kai,” BLM, Marcy Wright

Kai and Marcy came to the line at 10:54 am and had a no bird, will be back for a rerun

No-Bird 6. Mind The Gap, “Kew,” BLF, Joey Smith

Kew and Joey came to the line and had a no bird, will be back at after 5

5. Ridgecrest’s Gangster Of Love, “Maurice,” BLM, Paul Sletten

Maurice and Paul came to the line at 10:49 am

F – Long bird , came in in front of the guns – over to the bird. Very nice!

L – Into the trees and got it!

4. Rough Country’s River Guardian, “Groot,” BLM, Bill Bailey

Groot and Bill came to the line at 10:46 am

F – 1 loop deep and then hunted left of the gunners, back and forth one time and then quickly found his bird.

L – Straight to the right side of the trees, in and out with his bird!

3. Green Rivers Red Hot Chili, “Chili,” YLF, Marc Patton

Chili and Marc came to the line at 10:43 am

F – Up the middle, under the arc and a quick turn left and then back right to the bird.

L – Up through the small pond on the left and right to the bird ... and then back in the same way :)

2. Oldsquaw Blue Chip Recruit, “Rookie,” BLM, Rick Aro

Rookie and Rick came to the line at 10:40 am

F – Up the middle of the field, 1 loop deep and then to the fall area and his bird.

L – Right of the tree, and into the cover for the bird.

1. Doc’s Texas Outlaw**, “Jane,” GF, Jean Grammer

Jane and Jean came to the line at 10:37 am

F – Very Nice Line!

L – Out under the arc, circled the tree, into the cover and got her bird.

Pick-up 53. Castile Creeks Hunter Runs Rip, “Rip,” LM, Caleb Brown

Rip and Caleb came to the line at 10:30 am

F – Up the right side of the guns, looped deep and then back down to the pond, then up to the trees and his bird.

L – Up to the gunners, on the left and got deep for a hunt. Over to the right and was almost there, and he went back left. Established an extended hunt and the guns had to come out to help. Dog was picked up.

52. Steadfast’s Going Sea Side, “Breeze,” YLF, Shawn Ward

Breeze and Shawn came to the line at 10:25 am

F – Came up under the arc, turned left and went deep away from the bird – back right – hunted hard but tight to the fall area and got it!

L – Up the left side, into the trees and out with her bird!

Rerun 43. Watermark’s Chevalier, “Chev,” BLM, Michael Wills

Chev and Michael came back to the line at 10:22 am

F – Up the middle of the field and just deep of the fall, made 2 loops and got it!

L – Up to the tree from the left – Smack!

Scrapbook Photos from the Event

Reid Jones (Left) with #47 "Chief" and Owner Ed Haskins (Right)

Jerry Mann, AKC Representative

Monkey - future Derby Contestant

Mark Healey, Land owner

51. Beaver Creek Shadows Hunter, “Jaeger,” BLM, Bill Bailey

Jaeger and Bill came to the line at 10:16 am

F – Hunted hard and he got it!

L – Took a line wide left and hit the pond, then went into the trees and came back out with the bird!

50. Heartbeat’s Heaven Scent Tommy Girl, “Tommy,” BLF, Julie Kobach

Tommy and Julie came to the line at 10:11 am

F – Came in under the arc, close to the gunners – turned right towards the bird and started her hunt. Stayed right in the area until she found it!

L – Straight to the trees and then deep for a turn right, then quickly back to the trees and the bird.

49. Ridgecrest’s Fin And Tonic, “Fin,” BLM, Marcy Wright

Fin and Marcy came to the line at 10:06 am

F – Came in under the arc, made turns both left and right past the guns multiple times and then finally worked it out and got his bird.

L – Smack!

46. Loon Lakes Early Flyer, “Emmy,” BLF, Joe Moody

Emmy and Joe came to the line at 10:02 am

F – Nice line toward the bird – Drilled it!

L – Under the arc – a quick short turn deep and then to the trees and her bird.

45. Whitewater’s Southbranch Rogue, “Roger,” BLM, Jeff Overkamp

Roger and Jeff came to the line at 9:58 am

F – Up the terrace to the gunners, hunted deep and both right and left, worked it out and got his bird.

L – Came in under the arc, went around the trees and then back to the trees and in for the bird.

No-Bird 43. Watermark’s Chevalier, “Chev,” BLM, Michael Wills

Chev and Michael came to the line at 9:55 am for a No-Bird, they will go back 5

42. Prairie Wind’s Chipper Jones, “Chipper,” BLM, Derek Smith

Chipper and Derek came to the line at 9:52 am

F – Smack! Straight to it!

L – Directly into the trees and out with his bird.

Pick-up 41. JC’S God Of Mischief, “Loki,” BLM, Michael Cotton

Loki and Michael came to the line at 9:43 am

F – Came in under the arc of the the gunners and then went deep and wide left – hunted both left and right but short of the bird. Expanded the hunt but still couldn't find it,... gunners came out to help. Dog is picked up.

L –