Testing is shutting down for the day due to heat.
The 5th Series will resume Thursday Morning
- 1 test dog at 6:50 am
- 1st running dog at 7:00 am (#74)
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
83. FC-AFC OLLIE OOP, “Ollie,” BLF, John Stracka
John and Ollie came to the line ...
LF – Good line and returned quickly with her bird
LR – Good line out with one loop right near the blind and then straight over to the bird
RR – Her line took her out under the arc and right over to her bird
RF – Under the arc and straight to the fall area and she got her bird
81. FC-AFC TRUMARC’S WEST POINT, “Army,” BLM, Sylvia McClure
Sylvia and Army came to the line ...
LF – A few turns in front of the guns and he quickly got his bird
LR – Through the arc - turned and got his bird
RR – Out to the fall area and he had his bird
RF – To the area in front of the guns - a few wide turns and he got it. Nice job.
Handle 80. FC-AFC COSTA’S N. Z. WARRIOR, “Haka,” BLM, Steve Costa
Steve and Haka came to the line at 10:38 am
LF – Good line out and he was back in with his bird quickly
LR – Good line through the arc - but he kept going - a quick handle brought him back to this bird
RF – His line out was wide right - left of the retired bird and he kept going left and up the hill straight to the flyer
RR – Good line and straight to his bird
Handle 79. FC-AFC HOCKLEY CREEK’S SWITCH HITTER, “Mickey,” BLM, Robby Bickley
Robby and Mickey came to the line at 10:28 am
LF – Drilled it!
LR – Wide left of the holding blind - turned left and kept going deep - was handled back to the bird
RR – Out to the blind - hunted away from the bird - almost got to the flyer then turned back and came back to locate his bird
RF – Nice job on this flyer!
77. FC-AFC BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, “Fleurt,” BLF, Mark Menzies
Mark and Fleurt came to the line at 10:18 am
LF – Went to the area and came back with her bird fairly quickly
LR – Went in under the arc and to the bird
RR – Went wide left and hunted a few loops past the blind and than ran over to the bird and got it
RF – Drove up the hill and a few loops over near the guns and then a loop over to the bird
Handle 76. SOUTHWINDZ MIDNIGHT BREES QA2, “Brees,” BLF, Matt Miller
Matt and Brees came to the line at 10:08 am
LF – Out to the area - nice job
LR – Straight in to the bush with her bird
RR – Across the field into the water - drove deep and was handled back to the bird
RF – Very nice line down the field to the bird
No-bird 74. JAYBAR CAPTAIN MACOMO, “Captain,” BLM, Jerry Younglove
Jerry and Captain came to the line at 10:04 am and had a No-bird, they will be back after 5.
Re-run 67. FC-AFC FIELD OF DREAMS WHATS ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT, “Buzz,” BLM, Jeffrey Schuett
Jeff and Buzz came back to the line at 9:56 am for their re-run
LR – Line right behind the bird/bush, then a loop around the mound in front and went back and got the bird
LF – Line took him wide left and we were not able to see the dog (due to trees on the left) - dog came back in with the bird pretty quickly however!
RR – Good line out and a quick retrieve on this mark!
RF – Several loops between the guns and past the fall area - and he came up with the bird
73. NEWCAM GUINNESS, “Guinness,” BLM, Steve Patterson
Steve and Guinness came to the line at 9:43 am
LF – Out to the area in front of the guns - established an extended hunt but located his bird
LR – Straight to the holding blind to start his hunt - nice job
RR – Out to the holding blind - 1 loop on the backside and then down to the bird
RF – Beautiful line under the arc and to the bird
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Handle 72. FC-AFC YOURS TRULY INDIGO, “Tru,” BLF, Mark Medford
Mark and Tru came to the line at 9:23 am
LF – Straight to the fall area - turned around and got the bird
RR – Line out was left - took one loop left, then directly over to her bird
LR – Line brought her behind the blind and she got an immediate whistle and was handled to this bird
RF – Came in under the arc, 2 short loops and she got her bird
Double Handle 71. FC CROCS MINNEAPOLIS MIRACLE, “Diggs,” BLM, Shane Olean
Shane and Diggs came to the line at 9:14 am
LF – Excellent line to this bird
LR – Under the arc and headed up the hill - 3 whistles brought him back and he got it
RR – Across the field – into the pond and far up the hill and he popped - Had to tweet tweet him back to his bird
RF – Came in under the arc - turned right and he got it
Pick-Up 70. FC-AFC MIDNIGHT TRAINS TEXAS RANGER, “Deets,” BLM, Cade Gentry
Cade and Deets came to the line at 9:09 am
LF – Short flyer - good line under the arc, then hunted the main fall area for a few loops, then in and got the bird
LR – Line was behind the blind/bush and kept going deep, then hunted back near the trees - behind the flyer station and was handled then picked up
Dog was picked up.
Double Handle 69. FC-AFC CARRONADE’S EGGPLANT PATSY, “Patsy,” BLF, Steve Roegiers
Steve and Patsy came to the line at 8:58 am
LF – Stepped on it!
LR – Wide right past the bale going deep - handled back to the fall area - missed a few times but she got it
RF – Excellent Mark!
RR – Missed on the left and went deep - handed back to the area and the bird
68. FC ROCK CREEK MAC, “Max,” BLM, Larry Vaske
Larry and Max came to the line at 8:50 am
LF – Good line - made a couple medium loops then on to the bird
LR – Wide right out behind the blind, hunted with a few loops, then over to the blind, a couple more loops and over to his bird
RR – Line was a little wide into the woods but he curved in and went right to the fall area and got the bird
RF – Good line to the fall area - made a loop upon arrival and then located his bird. Good job.
No-bird 67. FC-AFC FIELD OF DREAMS WHATS ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT, “Buzz,” BLM, Jeffrey Schuett
Jeff and Buzz came to the line at 8:47 am and had a No-bird, they will be back after 5.
66. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, “Zeke,” BLM, Leigh Windham
Leigh and Zeke came to the line at 8:37 am
LF – Had a hunt in the area, but he got it
LR – Out wide right - broke down right of the blind to start a hunt - worked his way back left and he got it
RR – Straight to the fall area and his duck
RF – Great line - came in under the arc and was straight to the bird
Re-Run 59. FC-AFC HIGH MILEAGE PRAIRIE SOCIETY, “Fancy,” BLF, David Kress
Dave and Fancy came back to the line at 8:28 am
LF – Right to the fall area and got her bird!
LR – Line went wide right to the blind, took one loop to the right, then to the arc and another loop back to the right, then to the bush and she got the bird
RR – Line was left going out, but then she ran right to the bird!
RF – Good line under the arc, turned around in the area and ran over to grab her bird. Nice Job.
Handle Re-Run 58. AFC RIDGECREST’S IMPIOUS, “Imp,” BLF, Judy Rasmuson
Judy and Imp came back to the line at 8:19 am
LF – Straight to the fall area for a very tight hunt. Nice.
LR – Under the arc - turned back down to the holding blind - back up the hill heading away from the bird - a few quick whistles to handle her back and she got it
RR – Excellent line out - Pinned it!
RF – Very long bird - beautiful line to this duck
65. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, “Jammer,” BLM, Bobby Lee
Bobby and Jammer came to the line at 8:09 am
LF – Short flyer - he went straight to it!
LR – Straight in the bush and to the bird
RF – Quick retrieve on this flyer
RR – Line was left and he had a left loop - then back over to the fall area and he located his bird. Nice.
Handle 64. FC-AFC HIGH PEAK’S AMERICAN SNIPER, “Kyle,” BLM, Justin Aimone
Justin and Kyle came to the line ...
LF – Out under the arc and arrived a little deep - a large loop and then he got it
LR – Out between the bushes - under the arc - kept going - was stopped and handled back to the bird
RF – Across the field left of the guns - turned right and scooped up the bird on his 2nd pass
RR – Nice line out to the blind - slowed down - turned and came back to the bird
Handle 62. FC-AFC SEASIDES TROUBLESOME FOWL PURSUITS QA2, “Percy,” BLM, John Broucek
John and Percy came to the line at 7:50 am
LF – Good line and a quick retrieve
LR – Line took him behind the blind and he kept going - handler quickly handled with a few whistles to the bird
RR – Good line to the area - turned right and went to the bird
RF – Good job! Lined to the arc and right to the bird
Handle 61. AFC MUDDY WATERS RUN DEEP, “Muddy,” BLF, Jeffery Talley
Jeff and Muddy came to the line at 7:37 am
LF – Straight to her bird
LR – Wide left and started getting into the flyer area - stopped and handled
RR – Nice line to the blind - turned and came back to the fall area and her bird
RF – Very long bird - out to the left of the guns - had a brief hunt, but she got it!
60. FC-AFC DRY CREEKS TRU BLU, “Trudy,” BLF, George Metka
George and Trudy came to the line at 7:28 am
LF – Good line out with a couple large loops when she arrived - then on to her bird
LR – Out under the arc, over to the blind and then immediately over to the bird
RR – Good line under the arc, then she went over to the bird on the right
RF – Line out was wide behind the guns - made a couple loops behind them and then over to the fall area and she got her bird
No-Bird 59. FC-AFC HIGH MILEAGE PRAIRIE SOCIETY, “Fancy,” BLF, David Kress
Dave and Fancy came to the line at 7:25 am and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5.
No-bird 58. AFC RIDGECREST’S IMPIOUS, “Imp,” BLF, Judy Rasmuson
Judy and Imp came to the line at 7:22 am and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 5.
Pick-Up 57. NFC-AFC BAYOU TECHE SWING FOR THE FENCE, “Foxx,” BLM, Lauren Hays
Lauren and Foxx came to the line at 7:10 am
RF – Up the middle of the field and almost to the tree line - turned right and went out to the bird
LF – Out under the arc to the tree line - turned left - several loops and he got it
LR – Ran out under the arc and passed it - 4 whistles to stop - went wide left and hunted left and deep - gunners came out to help
Dog was picked up
5th Series Test Dog – Day 2
Warren-Hill’s Celtic Quest, “Brannagh,” LF
Owners: Peggy and Brian Knowles
Handler: Peggy Knowles
Our single test dog to the line today was Brannagh with handler Peggy Knowles .... Brannagh came to the line at 6:52 am
Handler: Peggy Knowles
Our single test dog to the line today was Brannagh with handler Peggy Knowles .... Brannagh came to the line at 6:52 am
Left Flyer (LF) – Out in front of the guns under the arc - went left and directly to her bird
Right Retired (RR) – Out across the field into the water - going deep past the area - handled back to the bird
Left Retired (LR) – Under the arc and went deep past the area again - was handled back down to this bird
Right Flyer (RF) – Out to the area and got her bird
Conditions Report
Conditions at 6:50 am
71 degrees and little wind
2 right hand guns are still backlit from the sun
**ANNOUNCEMENT**
We will begin with running the test dog at 6:50 am (ET), followed by our 1st running dog
Good Morning! – Day 5
Good morning! Day 5 brings us back to the Coutu property to finish the 5th Series Land / Water Quad.
This test has proved to be challenging so far! This morning’s conditions are very similar to yesterday. It is currently 72 degrees, and quite humid. It is expected to reach 95 degrees today and remain sunny.
SPECIAL NOTE: We have a bit of a delay on running the test dog this morning due to sun.
Good luck to the teams that have yet to run. Stay cool!
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Worker's Party
This evening, we met at the Watersville Elks Lodge where we were treated to dinner, drinks and great music. It was a wonderful way to relax before we continue the 5th Series tomorrow morning. Good night everyone!
**End of Day – SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT**
5th Series Closed Today at 2:15 pm (ET) (due to heat)
- Dog #57 will start Wednesday morning
- 1 Single Test Dog at 5:50 am
- First 3 Running Dogs in Holding Blinds at 5:50 am
- 1st Running Dog at 6:00 am (#57)
Good Night Everyone, Stay Cool! We hope to see you at the Workers' Party Tonight!
Worker's Party Tonight!
The party starts at 6:30 pm
Location: Waterville Elks Banquet & Conference Center
76 Industrial Street, Waterville, ME
56. FC-AFC RIMFIRES ONCE INNA BLUE MOON, “Blue,” BLM, Mike Crow
Mike and Blue came to the line ...
LF – Good line out for a fast retrieve
LR – Good line to the area - curved left to get his bird
RR – Line went right to the area and he was quickly back with his bird
RF – Got it! Nice Job!
Handle 55. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S ISSHEIT, “Zoey,” BLF, Chad Worsell
Chad and Zoey came to the line at 1:53 pm
LF – Nice Job!
LR – Soft send - wide right - cut in towards the blind - quick whistle put her on the bird
RR – Across the field into the pond - hard right and she got her bird
RF – Right out to the bird and she scooped it up!
Handle Re-Run 46. AFC RIVERWOOD’S WINDY BLU, “Blu,” BLF, Mark Giese
Mark and Blue came back to the line at 1:35 pm for their Re-Run
LF – Straight to the bird
LR – Beautiful work on this bird - under the arc and she scooped it right up!
RF – Direct line to this bird
RR – Ran through the area and headed up the hill - was handled back to this bird
Double Handle 53. AFC CITORI’S AGENT SLOANE, “Jack,” BLF, Michael Moore
Michael and Jack came to the line ...
LF – Quick retrieve on this flyer
LR – Under the arc and kept going - immediately had a few whistles to bring her back to the bird
RF – Got it!
RR – Hunted briefly in the area, then headed out towards the flyer area and was handled again to this bird
52. FC MEADOW WOODS WHISPERING WILLOW, “Willow,” YLF, John Larkin
John and Willow came to the line ...
LF – Out under the arc, left turn and to the bird
LR – Line took her right of the blind - had a couple loops and then went left to get the bird
RR – A couple short loops in the area and she had her bird
RF – A good line - then a large hunt left and right and deep - but she got the bird!
Double Handle 50. FC-AFC ATLASTA PRAYER, “Faith,” BLF, Bruce Ahlers
Bruce and Faith came to the line at 1:15 pm
LF – Under the arc - left to get her bird
LR – Wide right line out - right of the blind with the guns - checked out the hay bales deep - was handled back to the bird
RR – Excellent line to this bird
RF – Headed to the far right and kept on going - had to handle back to the fall area and her bird
Re-run 43. FC-AFC STILL WATER’S TRUTH OR DARA, “Dara,” YLF, Chad Griffin
Chad and Dara came back to the line at 1:05 pm for their Re-Run
LF – Good line out and she got her bird
LR – Good line to the area - a few loops from left to right at the blind and then back for her bird
RR – Several large loops left and right - out left past the blind and then over and she got it!
RF – Line brought her behind the guns - she hunted wide left and then came back over to the bird. Nice job!
49. AFC GRIDIRON CREEK’S FOLLOW YOUR ARROW, “Kacey,” BLF, Doyle Simons
Doyle and Kacey came to the line at 12:58 pm
LF – Straight to the bird!
LR – Ran out under the arc - slowed and started a hunt and she got it!
RR – Straight into the fall area, and she quickly got her bird
RF – Came in under the arc - set up a brief hunt and got it! Nice Job!
Pick-Up 48. NAFC-FC HOLLAND CLIFFS BLADE A FINE LINE, “Dozer.” BLM, Alvin Hatcher
Alvin and Dozer came to the line at 12:40 pm
LF – Line took him under the arc and then he established a hunt in the arc area - then behind the guns and made several large loops from left to right out past the guns.
Dog was picked up.
**REMINDER** Workers' Party Tonight!
Don't forget about the
Worker's Party Tonight!
The party starts at 6:30 pm
Location: Waterville Elks Banquet & Conference Center
76 Industrial Street, Waterville, ME
Hope to See You All There!
Handle 47. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S MOJO MOXY, “Boots,” BLF, Kathy Vignos
Kathy and Boots came to the line at 12:28 pm
LF – Angled across the field and straight to her bird
LR – Out wide right - had to handle back and over to the bird
RR – Ran through the mark, but stopped on her own and came back in to get her bird
RF – Got it!
No-Bird 46. AFC RIVERWOOD’S WINDY BLU, “Blu,” BLF, Mark Giese
Mark and Blue came to the line at 12:26 pm and had a No-bird on their Flyer, they will be back after 5.
Handle 45. FC-AFC HUNTER’S CHOICE XX, “Archie,” BLM, L. William Goldstein MD
William and Archie came to the line at 12:18 pm
LF – Good line out - went to the fall area and got his bird
LR – Went out and line brought him wide left of the blind and he ran towards the flyer guns - quickly handled with a few whistles to get his bird
RR – Good line brought him under the arc, then over and to the fall area - got his bird
RF – Nice line - went right to the bird without a hunt
Handle 44. FC-AFC DRAKE’S BAY IZZY, “Izzy,” BLF, Rick Wilke
Rick and Izzy came to the line at 12:08 pm
LF – Nice line to her bird on this flyer
RF – Dogs choice - straight to the fall area - 1 loop and then over to her bird
LR – Wide ride line out - she was stopped and handled back down to the blind and her bird
RR – Out to the fall area and hunted up her bird and got it!
No-Bird 43. FC-AFC STILL WATER’S TRUTH OR DARA, “Dara,” YLF, Chad Griffin
Chad and Dara came to the line and had a No-Bird on their flyer, they will be back after 5.
Handle 42. FC THE DARK WEB, “Hacker,” BLM, Sue Westlake
Sue and Hacker came to the line at 11:59 am
RF – Good line out to the arc, turned right and went for his bird
RR – Straight to the fall area and got the bird
LR – Good line but hunted the area and then took a couple loops toward the flyer guns - was handled with a few whistles to the bird.
LF – Good line - hunted the area upon arrival a little deep - then came back in and back to the bird.
Handle 41. FC-AFC HR ESPRIT’S GRADE A PEARL, “Pearl,” BLF, Gary Metzger
Gary and Pearl came to the line at 11:50 am
LF – Great line to her bird!
LR – Out under the arc - knew there was a bird, but she missed it! Quick whistle put her on the bird
RR – Line out took her left of the blind but when she past it, she turned hard right and went straight to the bird
RF – Took the water with a huge splash! Came up on the wrong side of the guns - adjusted her line and got her bird
Pick-Up 40. FC DAYS END BOY NAME SUE QA2, “Sue,” BLM, Mark Medford
Mark and Sue came to the line at 11:43 am
LF – Good line out and back in quickly with his bird
LR – Line out was wide right of the blind - a quick whistle and Mark tried to handle left to the bird, but the gunners had to come out to help
Dog was picked up.
39. FC-AFC BLACK LABS MATTER II, “Brody,” BLM, John Schneider
John and Brody came to the line at 11:32 am
LF – Right out to the area in front of the guns - had a hunt and he got it!
LR – Out under the arc - turned and he got the bird
RR – Drilled it!
RF – Perfect!
Handle 38. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S CRADLE ROBBER - OMG QA2, “Crook,” BLM, Mike Griffin
Mike and Crook came to the line ...
LF – Good line out - made a couple loops in the fall area and then on to the bird
RR – Good line, turned right to the fall area and got his bird
LR – Wide right line out - was handled quickly wide of the blind, several whistles to get the dog to go left and to this bird.
RF – Good line under the arc - turned right and went to the bird.
Handle 37. FC-AFC 3R’S MISTER T’S TOMMY, “Timmy,” BLM, Bradley LaFave
Bradley and Timmy came to the line at 11:13 am
LF – Straight to the fall area in front of the guns and then his bird.
RR – Out into the pond and then a little deeper and got the bird.
RF – He went out under the arc and out to his bird.
LR – Headed back to the flyer - had to be handled to this bird.
Handle 36. FC-AFC RAZOR’S BUCKSHOT, “Shooter,” BLM, Larry Vaske
Larry and Shooter came to the line at 11:02 am
LF – Quick retrieve of this flyer!
LR – Line out went wide right and he ran up the hill but was quickly handled back to the bird.
RF – Good line - took a loop under the arc and then to the bird.
RR – Good line out again and he turned right and got his bird.
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