Michigan Amateur Field Trial Club

2012 Spring Trial Details

2012-01-29T16:12:00.004-05:00

Current info. Dinner plans for Friday and additional schedule detail will be added as the trial date approaches.
Important to note that we have held the entry fees at the current rate since the spring trial of 2008. We have cut no corners thru out these 5 yeas and continue to provide hospitality, awards and a well organized event. Purina is a big part of our success, but none of it could be accomplished without the support we receive from all of the participants and their families.

Thank you
Bob Wheelock

MICHIGAN AMATEUR FIELD TRIAL CLUB
Member AFTCA & AMFTC • Blank Ammo & Solid Barrel Guns Only!

APRIL 5, 6, 7, 2012
Grounds: Gladwin Field Trial Area, Meredith, MI
Drawing: Monday, April 2, 8:00 P.M. (EDT), at East Bay Lodge, Prudenville, MI.
Lodging: East Bay Lakefront Lodge, Prudenville, MI. http://www.eastbaylodge.com/ 888-265-0660
Stakes Managers: Rich Hollister & Kit Foster • Reporter:

5th ANNUAL JUDD KINNE MEMORIAL AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC (1 Hour)
Entry Fee: $60.00 • Multiple Courses • Starts Thursday, April 5, 7:30 A.M.
Custom Belt Buckle, rotating trophy and rosettes. Art print to RU.
Judges: Kelly Shepherd and David Grubb

CHESTER HALLEY MEMORIAL AMATEUR DERBY (30 Min.)
Entry Fee: $40.00 • Multiple Courses • Starts no sooner than noon, Friday, April 6
Rosettes to all placements. Rotating trophy and custom leather holster to winner created by Tracey Guzman, a gift from Michael Halley.
Judges: Larry Guild and Michael Halley

CHUCK PAGANO MEMORIAL AMATEUR PUPPY CLASSIC (25 Min.)
Entry Fee: $30.00 • Single Course • Starts Friday, April 6, Time to be announced
Rotating trophy and custom leather craft to the winner, rosettes and Custom Classic head wear to all placements provided by Dun Roven Kennels
Judges: tbd and Mike Lareau

MICHIGAN HUNTING DOG (30 Min.)—Judgment ceases at flush
Entry Fee: $35.00 • Single Course with liberated & wild birds • Starts Saturday, April 7, time 7:30 AM
Rosettes & plaques to all placements
Judges: Tom Vanecek and David Lloyd
NOTE: Hunting Dog is a non-recognized stake open to dogs with no field trial shooting dog placements. Beepers are allowed in Hunting Dog. Use of tracking collars are allowed in all stakes under strict compliance of AFTCA Guidelines. All entries less $5.00 for fees.

— Club hosted Dinner Friday night, details posted at http://coverdog.blogspot.com/—
— Lunches available each day at the Alibi, donations please—

Entries to: RICHARD HOLLISTER
Phone: (989) 390-7805
dunroven1@hotmail.com

PRESIDENT
Bob Wheelock, 248-446-1136 bobwheelock@comcast.net
VICE-PRESIDENT
Richard Hollister
Carson Foster
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Chris Demattio
DIRECTORS
Ron Levitan
Bernie Bauman
Tom Vanecek

Michigan Coverdog of the Year Mid Season Standings

2012-01-29T15:34:00.010-05:00

Jan 31 edit update;
Over the last 2 days I received updated information and have made the proper adjustments to the Derby Dog of the Year Mid Season points.

Good luck to all

Mid season 2011-2012 Michigan Coverdog Dog of the Year standings. My apologies on the format and the difficulty to read. I tried a number of methods to clean it but this is the best I achieved with the time I allocated. To be eligible for Dog of the Year a dog must enter 3 stakes of member clubs and place in 2 stakes during the year of eligibility. A deep dive will be completed if necessary at the end of the season. Rivers Edge Sadie, the leader in shooting dog, has met this requirement. The Grand National Grouse Championship and the Amateur Grouse Championship, run at Gladwin this past fall, do not count in point totals for Michigan Coverdog Dog of the Year.

Dog Owner Handler Total Points

PUPPY

Call Me Maggie Craig Merlington Craig Merlington 63
Grouse River Eros Bryan Wood Bryan Wood 34
One Shot Remington Greg Hilla Greg Hilla 30
Pepper Jack Wood John Bodo John Bodo 27
Dun Rovens Buck Fever Lloyd Schall Rich Hollister 27
Grouse River Nike Bryan Wood Scott Forman 23
Centerfold Bette Harold Holmes Harold Holmes 12
Edhe's Noname Andy Edhe Andy Edhe 9
Rowling's Nike Chuck Rowling Chuck Rowling 8
Bullock's Shake Rattle & Roll John & Terra Bullock John Bullock 6

DERBY

Shady Hills Billie Too Shady Hills Kennels Marc Forman 80
Willowood's Boone Chris Demattio Chris Demattio 69
Upper Cove Queenie Babe Bob Grassi Scott Forman 69
Hifive's Rockabye Baby Mike Lareau Mike Lareau 68
Ghost Train Cody Ghost Train Kennels Tom Fruchey 68
Vitale's Grouse Ringer Stogie Gary Vitali Gary Vitali 55
Shady Hills Gauge Unknown at this time Scott Forman 45
Ruff Roven Aspen Reign Terry Boatright Terry Boatright 44
Autumn Snow Jack Harang Scott Chaffee 44
Herbies Hasta La Vista Shannon Humphrey Scott Forman 39
Carry On Ryan Marin Bruce Minard 28
DunRoven's River Sean McKellip Sean McKellip 27
Ghost Train Paladin Ghost Train Kennels Tom Fruchey 21
Dun Rovens Creek Lloyd Schall Rich Hollister 21
DJ's Latest Flame Richard-Jennifer Wyatt Rich Hollister 12
Vitale's Grouse Ringer Hollar Gary Vitali Gary Vitali 11
Pine Straw Smudge Mike Reeves Mike Reeves 11

SHOOTING DOG

River's Edge Sadie Pat Cooke Mark Foreman 670
Bloom's Whole Dollar Denny Bloom Lance Bressler 264
Grouse River Ace Bryan Wood Mark Foreman 264
Autumn Moon Jack Harang Scott Chaffee 235
Terhaar's Rouge Dave Terhaar Dave Terhaar 197
Birch Run Susie-Q Russ Gingras Russ Gingras 144
Grousewoods Reese Jack Browsts & Kelsi Orris RJ Ecker 100
Jack Brent Peters Brent Peters 91
Vitale's Grouse Ringer Purdy Gary Vitale Gary Vitale 87
Neel's One Eyed Jack Carlton Neel RJ Ecker 76
Faith Ken DeLong Ken DeLong 64
Ramblin' Ruby Lou Bob Wheelock Bob Wheelock 56
Grouse Hill Dixie John Capocci Scott Forman 54
Hifive's Passin' Time Ron Levitan Bruce Minard 40
Hifive's Rock Solid Mike Lareau Mike Lareau 31
Bad River Frankie Tom Vanecek Tom Vanecek 27
Terhaar's Elvis Dave Terhaar Dave Terhaar 19

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Region 4 Walking Championship is Coming to the Woods

2012-01-22T15:34:00.006-05:00

Happy New Year all
The Amateur Club dates are listed to the right. I will add the dates for the other clubs as I receive them.

For 2012 the Amateur Club has been picked to host the Region 4 Amateur Walking Championship. We move to the woods of the Gladwin Field Trial Area to run a wild bird trial, a grouse and woodcock championship. For the past 5 years this Championship has run at the Highland Field Trial area in southeast Michigan, hosted by the Grand Valley Club under the direction of Jim and Connie Cipponeri. The two clubs mentioned in conjunction with the Region Directors are in discussions to set a rotating schedule for this Regional Championship. As the details are solidified they will be reported right here.

Our spring trial is slated for the Easter holiday weekend. Because of this schedule we are moving the stake ahead one day and will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday leaving Easter Sunday for family and faith.

The Judd Kinne Shooting Dog Classic will run Thursday and Friday, Chuck Pagano Puppy Classic will run Friday, the Chester Halley Memorial Derby will run Saturday and at the same time we will run our Hunting Dog Stake. The format for Hunting Dog will again run as a single course with native grouse and woodcock supplemented with released quail. This format and venue have proven to be very popular the last 2 years and the club has has tremendous turnout for the event.

More info will be posted as judges are identified.

Thank you for all the support in past trials. This doesn't happen without input, hard work and dedication from all the participants, volunteers, family and friends.

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National Amateur Grouse Championship Draw, Puppy & Derby Too

2011-09-27T20:55:00.002-04:00

Thanks for all the entries, 48 for the Championship, a good derby and puppy turnout.
I will post Derby and Puppy Monday night (as stated in the ad.) Puppy will run Saturday, Derby will begin Sunday morning after we get the 1st Sunday CH brace away.

The Championship will start Thursday morning, Sept 29. There was a point we thought we would be starting on Wednesday but we had a few dogs dropped. We have enough courses left on Sunday to run our Derby, therefore we will use Sunday to complete the Championship and run derby on fresh courses. I apologize for any confusion.

Saturday following the running we will have the now famous walleye fry to honor Purina and hosted by Capt. Ron & Deb Levitan, R&D Sportfishing Charters. Lunches will be served each day at the Alibi. Note that the requested donation is $7.00 (more is always welcome) We will have drinks available thru out the day in whose ever truck is leading the way about the area. Just ask. Please find Chris Demattio to pay your entry fee's.

We will run 7 braces per day in this order:
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
11-12
13

DOG BREED HANDLER

1A Texas Red Hot SF Kevin Kline
1B Quailtrap Max SM Ken Moss

2A Norton SM Ed Morgan
2B Wintergreen Max SM Mickey Fancher

3A Been There SM Ed Morgan
3B Bad River Frankie SM Tom Vanecek

4A Quailtrap Sadie SF-IS Ken Moss
4B North Wind Dancer PF Reggie Durant

5A Vitale's Grouse Ringer Purdey SF Gary Vitale
5B Upper Cove Desert Devil SM Bob Grassi

6A Ghost Train Liz SF Tom Fruchey
6B Mains One Dot PF Tom Mains

7A Captain Jack SM Brent Peters
7B Springpond Marshall SM Roger Johnson

8A Vitale's Grouse Ringer Sam I Am SM Gary Vitale
8B Wintergreen Cody SM Mickey Fancher

9A Moss Meadow Travler SM Ken Moss
9B Texas O'Riley SM Kevin Kline

10A Wintergreen Foster Sm Mickey Fancher
10B Rowling's Lone Ranger SM Chuck Rowling

11A Pine Straw Katydid SF-IS Mike Reeves
11B Texas Copper Top SF Kevin Kline

12A Lucky Luke Star SM George Najor
12B John's River Pearl SF John Crisenbery

13A Mains Sunshine Hunter PM Tom Mains
13B River's Edge Duke SM Pat Cooke

14A Sutter’s Harley Blue SM Larry Sutter
14B Ruby's Shadow SM Bob Wheelock

15A KDeL's Wanbli Owankiye BF Ken DeLong
15B Miss Canada SF-IS Greg Hilla

16A Willowood's LL Bean SF Chris DeMattio
16B Star's Misty Willow SF Pete Casgrain

17A Chip's Charlie Brown SM Mike Reeves
17B Call Me Kate SF Craig Merlington

18A Sutter’s Grousewing Rowdie SF-IS Larry Sutter
18B Pinehill Silent Echo PF Eric Naus

19A Dunroven's Gentleman Doc SM Kline/McKellip
19B River's Edge Sadie SF Pat Cooke

20A Dunroven's Gary SM Kline/McKellip
20B HiFive's Magickal Merlin SM Harris/Peters

21A Elhew Juniper PF Reggie Durant
21B Ramblin' Ruby Lou SF-IS Bob Wheelock

22A Grouse River Ace PM Bryan Wood
22B Ghost Train Whirlwind SF Tom Fruchey

23A Shocka Zulu PM Bill Nettles
23B Upper Cove Billie Babe SF Bob Grassi

24A Birch Run Susie Q SF Russ Gingras
24B Wild Apple Faith PF-IS Ken DeLong

Michigan Amateur Puppy
Puppy will start Saturday morning at 8:30 AM on the Puppy course. Kit Foster is the Stake Manager.

DOG BREED HANDLER

1A Duke of Datesin PM Rich Durst
1B Duke's Joan Jett PF Ron Sposita

2A Bo SM Andy Ehde
2B Maggie SF Craig Merlington

3A Rowling's Nike SF Chuck Rowling
3B Gauge GSPM Rich Durst

4A Apache John SM Brent Peters
4B Pepper Jack Wood SM John Bodo

5A Buddy SM Craig Merlington
5B Cochise SM Brent Peters

6A Glenn Raven's Baba O'Riley SM Jim Harris
6B bye

Michigan Amateur Derby

Derby will start at 8:30 AM on course 7
We will use 7,8,9,10,11,12,13
Rich Hollister is the Stake Manager

DOG BREED HANDLER

1A Willowood's Boone SM Chris DeMattio
1B Vitale's Grouseringer Hollar SM Gary Vitale

2A Chip's Peach Pie SF Mike Reeves
2B Charley SM John Curry

3A Ghost Train Cody SM Tom Fruchey
3B Pine Straw Blackhawk SM Mike Reeves

4A Vitale's Grouseringer Stogie SM Gary Vitale
4B Rayne’s Chance to Run SF Lance Kekel

5A Pine Straw Smudge SM Mike Reeves
5B Milrun Jake SM Tom Vanacek

6A Gauge GSPM Rich Durst
6B Ghost Train Paladin SM Tom Fruchey

7A HiFive's Rockaby Baby PF-IS Mike Lareau
7B bye

Summer Trial Details

2011-08-17T21:54:00.003-04:00

There is a club sponsored dinner on Saturday evening following the running. Grilled pork loin, fresh Michigan corn, salads. All are welcome. You don't need to be running a dog to come and mix with us. Bring the family, Chris Demattio and Ron Levitan will be hard at work on the grille and we will announce the days winners during the dinner.

If you are in the mood please bring a dessert or something to pass. It's not required but it's always nice. Basil Hayden is always a good choice.

Lunches will be served at the Alibi each day. $6 donation is requested. There is a can right by the plates.

Directions if needed are located on the right near the bottom of the page.

I do not have GPS coordinates for the grounds.

We still have plenty of hats to sell and some very nice, insulated travel coffee mugs.

Please find Chris Demattio and pay him for your entries.
Chris is on the left with the blue ribbon

Michigan Grouse & Woodcock Hunting Dog Classic
Sunday 7am on course 8

1 a Blue esf MacMaster
1 b Ace gspm Misaris

2 a Benelli gspm Moe
2 b Allie gsp Coleman

3 a Creek esf Randi
3 b Lou esf Jessie

4 a Sage esf McAllister
4 b Zee esf Ash

5 a Lowgun wm Carmoney
5 b Louie esm Fortner

6 a Cruise esm MacMaster
6 b Callie esf Fortner

7 a Arrow esm Sneller
7 b Litha smf Crowley

8 a Rim esm MacMaster
8 b Luke smm Frye

9 a Dallas esm Goodrich
9 b Morgan epf Pike

10 a Waylon esm Foster
10 b Major pm Lareaux

SHOOTING DOG
Saturday 7am course 8

1 a Tugger esm Wheelock
1 b Frankie esm Vanacek

2 a Windstar esm Najor
2 b Buddy esm Ash

3 a Spook esm Harlow
3 b Sam-I-Am esm Vitali

4 a Rock epm Lareaux
4 b Deano bm DeLong

5 a Merlin esm Harris
5 b Ruby rsf Fazenbaker

6 a Brandi esf Vanacek
6 b Ellie esf DeMattio

7 a Jack esm Peters
7 b Susie Q esf Gingras

8 a Norm esm Ash
8 b Roger rsm Fazenbaker

9 a Faith epf DeLong
9 b Mia esf Bennett

10 a Silver Whip epf-is Jones
10 b Joy epf Bartlett

11 a Ruby esf Wheelock
11 b Chance epf Bartlett

12 a Max esm Peters
12 b Harley esm Bennett

13 a Sassie bf Langstaff
13 b Zumahawk epf Jones

14 a Country epf Levitan
14 b Wanbli bf DeLong

15 a Purdy esf Vitali

OPEN DERBY

1 a Hi-Fives Tuff Skin epf Carmody
1 b Milrow Jake esm Miller

2 a Chick epf Minard
2 b Gauge gspm Durst

3 a Lady epf Minard
3 b Duke epm Durst

4 a Carmen esf Minard
4 a Stogey esm Vitali

5 a Carry esf Minard
5 b Chip esm Hollister

6 a Rockaby Baby epf Lareaux
6 b Hollar esm Vitali

7 a Data esm Minard
7 b Woody rsm Fazenbaker

Lake States Running Order for Aug 13 & 14

2011-08-13T07:06:00.002-04:00

Mike Grostic Amateur Shooting Dog Memorial
Start Sunday at 07:00am on course 1. Lunch will be available for $6 donation.

1 a Deano bm Delong
1 b Buddy esm Ash
2 a Will esm Coe
2 b Purdy esf Vitali
3 a Max esm Peters
3 b Diesel epm Levitan
4 a Wanbli bf Delong
4 b Rock epm Lareau
5 a Jack esm Peters
5 b Faith epf Delong
6 a Sassie bf-is Langstaff
6 b Country epf Levitan
6 b Susie Q esf Gingras
7 a Sam esm Vitali
8 a Rogue esf Terhaar

Open Derby
Start Saturday 7:30am on Puppy L course.

1 a River esm McKellip
1 b Stogey esm Vitali
2 a Dexter esm McAllister
2 b Lady epf Lareau
3 a Chip esm Hollister
3 b Carry esf Minard
4 a Hollar esm Vitali
4 b Chick epf Minard
5 a Creek esf McKellip

Open Shooting Dog

Saturday start time 6am at Alibi Hall. Starting on courses 7,8,9,10,11,1,2,3,4,5,6. Lunch available for $6 donation.

1 a Jack esm Peters
1 b Country epf Minard
2 a Norton esm Morgan
2 b Shipley esm Minard
3 a Purdy esf Vitali
3 b Tippy esf-is Minard
4 a Max esm Peters
4 b Spook epm Minard
5 a Elvis esm Terhaar
5 b Ben esm Morgan
6 a Sam esm Vitali
6 b Cody epm Minard
7 a Daisy esf Terhaar
7 b Suzie esf-is Minard
8 a Susie Q esf Gingras
8 b Whip epf-is Minard
9 a Norm esm Hollister
9 b Duke epm Minard
10 a Rogue esf Terhaar
10 b McCoy esm Minard
11 a Banker epm Minard

Summer & Fall Trial Update

2011-07-01T15:59:00.003-04:00

SUMMER TRIAL
Our summer trial is always a laid back affair, long days, usually warm, but a great way to start the season. We also include the annual Grouse & Woodcock Hunting Dog Classic, a non-sanctioned, fun event intended for hunters and their hunting dogs; to introduce these folks to the sport we love on the grounds that we all call our own. If you have never been to or ran on the renowned Gladwin Field Trial Area it's time to make the trip. This dedicated field trial grounds started in 1916, 95 years back and it continues to be the premier grouse trial grounds in the nation.

Saturday night the club hosts a cookout and provides a main dish. We ask folks to bring something to pass. We always have a nice turnout and all are welcome, participants and onlookers alike. Bring the kids, they can walk the braces and see their buddy compete in the classic.

I'll post more details as we get closer to the event. There are links on this page for directions and maps. Write me if you have specific questions.

FALL TRIAL
Sept 28, 29, 30, Oct 1, 2
The National Amateur Grouse Championship will run at Gladwin this fall. We last held this National event in 2009 with 52 entries. Judges are Matt Mentz, New York and long time trialer and multiple champion handler Harold Holmes, Flint Mi. We have Derby and Puppy companion stakes. More info following the summer trial.

SUMMER TRIAL INFO
MICHIGAN AMATEUR FIELD TRIAL CLUB
Member AFTCA & AMFTC • Blank Ammo & Manufactured Barrel Guns Only!

August 20 & 21, 2011Grounds: Gladwin Field Trial Grounds, Meredith, MI. Lunch available on grounds.
Drawing: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:00 P.M. (EDT), at East Bay Lodge, Prudenville, MI.
Cookout Saturday evening at the Alibi Hall following the days running. Please bring a dish to pass, main course supplied by the Club.

AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG (30 Min.)—Multiple Courses...............................................Entry Fee $45.00
Starts Saturday 7:30 AM
Judges: Greg Hilla and Pete Casgrain

OPEN DERBY (30 Min.)—Single course with a bird field...................................................Entry Fee $40.00
Starts Saturday morning, time to be announced • Judges: Kit Foster and Bob Wheelock

MICHIGAN GROUSE & WOODCOCK HUNTING DOG CLASSIC (30 Min.)—Multiple Courses ...........Entry Fee $35.00
Open only to dogs with no prior Shooting Dog placements. Judgment ceases at the flush.
Starts Sunday 8 AM • Judges: Ric Heller & Fritz Heller
Framed print to winner, custom plaques awarded 1st-3rd, rosettes.

Rosettes to all placed dogs & AFTCA win certificates to Shooting Dog & Derby stake winners
Entries less $5.00 for fees.

Entries to: RICHARD HOLLISTER, Vice-President
2048 N. Everett Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 • (989) 390-7805 or dunroven1@hotmail.com
Pres.: Bob Wheelock; Vice-Pres.: Kit Foster
Secy./Treas.: Chris Demattio
Directors: Tom Vanacek, Ron Levitan, Bernie Bauman

Puppies, which would you choose from this bunch?

2011-06-06T22:02:00.004-04:00

More to come...............I'm not the breeder and these are all spoken for and in their new homes.

Shadow Oak Bo X Quailtrap Sadie

2011-04-11T19:07:00.007-04:00

Judd Kinne Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic

Winner: Shooting Star Kate , Greg Hilla
Runner Up: Terhaar’s Rouge, Dave Terhaar

left to right
Eric Naus; Greg Hilla with the winner, Shooting Star Kate; Judges, Mike Bently and Justin McGrail; Dave Terhaar with Runner Up Terhaar's Rouge; Scott Borgeson; Bob Wheelock

Chester Halley Memorial Amateur Derby

Terhaar’s Rouge , Dave Terhaar
Dun Roven’s Gary , Sean McKellip
Willie , Larry Smith

Judges: (left) Scott Borgeson, (right) Brent Peters

Chuck Pagano Memorial Amateur Puppy Classic

Pal , Tom Fruchey (not present for photo)
Elroy , Joe Wohlfert
Dun Roven’s Creek , Sean McKellip

left to right
Judge, Dave Terhaar; Joe Wohlfert & Elroy; Sean McKellip (handler) with DunRoven's Creek and owner Rich Hollister. Judge Johnathon Fricke not available

Hunting Dog

1st Arrow , Brian Sneller
2nd Sally , Mike Magnus
3rd Major , Mike Lareau
HM Ancel, Hedgie Krisa (not present, traveling back to Ontario)
HM Allie Brian Coleman (kneeling)

Judges: (left) Lloyd Schall, (right) Scott Grush

Spring 2011 Trial

2011-03-22T21:07:00.004-04:00

The Hunting Dog stake will run Sunday morning, April 10. Derby will run concurrently on continuous courses. Puppy Classic runs Saturday morning. The Shooting Dog Classic starts Friday morning.

There will be a cocktail hour following the running on Friday evening hosted by Pete Casgrain; the winner of the 2009 & 2010 Judd Kinne Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic with his fine setter female, Star's Misty Willow.
Following the running Saturday the club will host a dinner at the Alibi Hall. Everyone is welcome for both get togethers.

The hats shown on the right will be available at the trial. 3 colors, 3 sizes, $15

The full ad and all information is listed below the photo.

Spring Judges Announced

2011-02-17T19:17:00.004-05:00

We have a nice line up of judges this spring.

Judd Kinne Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic
Mike Bentley
Justin McGrail

Chester Halley Memorial Amateur Derby
Scott Borgeson
Brent Peters

Chuck Pagano Memorial Amateur Puppy Classic
Dave Terhaar
Jonathon Fricke

Hunting Dog
Lloyd Schall
Scott Grush

More info to follow as plans are firmed.

MICHIGAN AMATEUR FIELD TRIAL CLUB
Member AFTCA & AMFTC • Blank Ammo & Solid Barrel Guns Only!

APRIL 8-10, 2011
Grounds: Gladwin Field Trial Area, Meredith, MI
Drawing: Wednesday, April 6, 8:00 P.M. (EDT), at East Bay Lodge, Prudenville, MI.
Lodging: East Bay Lakefront Lodge, Prudenville, MI. http://www.eastbaylodge.com 888-265-0660
Stakes Managers: Rich Hollister & Kit Foster • Reporter: Bob Wheelock & Ron Levitan

4th ANNUAL JUDD KINNE MEMORIAL AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC (1 Hour)
Entry Fee: $60.00 • Multiple Courses • Starts Friday, April 8, 7:30 A.M.
Custom Belt Buckle, rotating trophy and rosettes. Art print to RU.
Judges: Justin McGrail & Mike Bentley

CHESTER HALLEY MEMORIAL AMATEUR DERBY (30 Min.)
Entry Fee: $40.00 • Multiple Courses • Starts no sooner than noon, Saturday, April 9
Rosettes to all placements. Rotating trophy and custom leather holster to winner created by Tracey Guzman, a gift from Michael Halley.
Judges: Scott Borgeson & Brent Peters

CHUCK PAGANO MEMORIAL AMATEUR PUPPY CLASSIC (25 Min.)
Entry Fee: $30.00 • Single Course • Starts Saturday, April 9, 8:30 A.M.
Rotating trophy and custom leather craft to the winner, rosettes and Custom Classic head wear to all placements provided by Dun Roven Kennels
Judges: Dave Terhaar & Jonathon Fricke

MICHIGAN HUNTING DOG (30 Min.)—Judgment ceases at flush
Entry Fee: $35.00 • Single Course with liberated & wild birds • Starts Sunday, April 10, time to be announced.
Rosettes & plaques to all placements
Judges: Lloyd Schall & Scott Grush
NOTE: Hunting Dog is a non-recognized stake open to dogs with no field trial shooting dog placements. Beepers are allowed in Hunting Dog. Use of tracking collars are allowed in all stakes under strict compliance of AFTCA Guidelines. All entries less $3.00 for fees.

— Club hosted Dinner Saturday night, details posted at http://coverdog.blogspot.com/—
— Cocktail Party Friday evening at the Alibi, hosted by the 2010 winning handler, Pete Casgrain —
— Lunches available each day at the Alibi, donations please—

Entries to: RICHARD HOLLISTER
Phone: (989) 390-7805
dunroven1@hotmail.com

PRESIDENT
Bob Wheelock, 248-446-1136 bobwheelock@comcast.net
VICE-PRESIDENT
Richard Hollister
Carson Foster
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Chris Demattio
DIRECTORS
Ron Levitan
Bernie Bauman
Tom Vanecek

2011 National Amateur Grouse Championship

2011-01-27T21:23:00.004-05:00

The Michigan Amateur Club has been chosen as the host for the 2011 National Amateur Grouse Championship at the Gladwin Field Trial Area; Sept 29, 30; Oct 1, 2.

Companion stakes included. More info to be posted as we firm up details.

Spring Trial 2011, April 8, 9, 10

2011-01-23T13:34:00.010-05:00

The spring trial is our premier event. We sponsor 3 memorial stakes and run the popular Hunting Dog stake on Sunday. The field ad is posted below. As of this writing we have not yet identified judges for any of the spring stakes. That is in the works and when complete I will post all judging assignments. I expect this to be firmed up by mid February.

The ever-popular Hunting Dog stake for the spring is run on a single course with liberated and wild birds. We would love to run this on multiple courses but time in the spring just doesn't allow this. Last year we ran the "old" puppy course. Quail were planted throughout the middle of the track and the aspen cut at the end of the course provided for wild bird contact. We had wild birds pointed and handled from the 1st brace to the last. We plan to run things in the same manner this year. We have listed the start time to be TBD. We will start in the morning and the start time will be determined by the size of entry and by the Derby stake. Last year we broke away the 1st brace of derby on course 8 at the same time we broke away the 1st Hunt Dog brace. The 2 courses parallel each other and there was some interference from the singing of the handlers in both stakes. We want to avoid this and will determine the start time once we set up the draws. The Hunt Dog will start in the 8 AM time frame.

The club will sponsor and host an evening meal on Saturday. All are welcome. The menu will be posted with the running orders.

MICHIGAN AMATEUR FIELD TRIAL CLUBMember AFTCA & AMFTC • Blank Ammo & Solid Barrel Guns Only!

APRIL 8-10, 2011
Grounds: Gladwin Field Trial Area, Meredith, MI
Drawing: Wednesday, April 6, 8:00 P.M. (EDT), at East Bay Lodge, Prudenville, MI.
Lodging: East Bay Lakefront Lodge, Prudenville, MI. http://www.eastbaylodge.com 888-265-0660
Stakes Managers: Rich Hollister & Kit Foster • Reporter: Bob Wheelock & Ron Levitan

4th ANNUAL JUDD KINNE MEMORIAL AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC (1 Hour)
Entry Fee: $60.00 • Multiple Courses • Starts Friday, April 8, 7:30 A.M.
Custom Belt Buckle, rotating trophy and rosettes. Art print to RU.
Judges: To be announced
.32 caliber (minimum) blank must be shot over winners.

CHESTER HALLEY MEMORIAL AMATEUR DERBY (30 Min.)
Entry Fee: $40.00 • Multiple Courses • Starts no sooner than noon, Saturday, April 9
Rosettes to all placements. Rotating trophy and custom leather holster to winner created by Tracey Guzman, a gift from Michael Halley.
Judges: To be announced

CHUCK PAGANO MEMORIAL AMATEUR PUPPY CLASSIC (25 Min.)
Entry Fee: $30.00 • Single Course • Starts Saturday, April 9, 8:30 A.M.
Rotating trophy and custom leather craft to the winner, rosettes and Custom Classic head wear to all placements provided by Dun Roven Kennels
Judges: To be announced

MICHIGAN HUNTING DOG (30 Min.)—Judgment ceases at flush
Entry Fee: $35.00 • Single Course with liberated & wild birds • Starts Sunday morning, April 10, time TBD.
Rosettes, plaques to all placements
Judges: To be announced
NOTE: Hunting Dog is a non-recognized stake open to dogs with no field trial shooting dog placements. Beepers are allowed in Hunting Dog. Use of tracking collars are allowed in all stakes under strict compliance of AFTCA Guidelines. All entries less $3.00 for fees.

— Club hosted Dinner Saturday night, details posted at http://coverdog.blogspot.com/—
— Cocktail Party Friday evening at the Alibi, hosted by the 2010 winning handler, Pete Casgrain —
— Lunches available each day at the Alibi, donations please—

Entries to: RICHARD HOLLISTERPhone: (989) 390-7805
dunroven1@hotmail.com
PRESIDENT
Bob Wheelock, 248-446-1136 bobwheelock@comcast.net
VICE-PRESIDENT
Richard Hollister
Carson Foster
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Chris Demattio
DIRECTORS
Ron Levitan
Bernie Baumann
Tom Vanecek

Spring 2010 Hunting Dog winners

Mike Magnussen and Sally, winners of the 2010 Spring Hunting Dog Stake

Again this spring the club will provide custom plaques, designed and created by Scott Winstead to the winners of the Hunt Dog stake

The 2010 Derby winners

To the winner of the Chester Halley Memorial Derby goes this custom designed holster created by Tracey Guzman and donated by Michael Halley

2010 Judd Kinne Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic winners.
Pete Casgrain and Willow, repeat winners from 2009 and Tom Fruchey with Whirlwind

My apologies, I cannot find the puppy photos.

Additionally, the Highland Field Trial Club will host their spring trial March 20 & 21 at the Highland Field Trial Grounds. This is a US Complete walking trial. Open and Amateur stakes. Look for more info at http://highlandftc.blogspot.com/

Fall Trial Results

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What a nice weekend for running dogs. Friday dawned clear, calm and 37, with a touch of dew. We loosed the first brace at 8:09 AM and continued with a nice pleasant uninterrupted day. No conflicts, no lost dogs, no lost folks on the courses.
When we ended on Saturday afternoon 17 of 23 dogs finished with clean bird work, 9 dogs with multiple finds. Terhaar's Elvis, Dave Terhaar, was named 1st with a woodcock and a grouse and a nice solid race. Tom Fruchey got to the end of course 4 with Ghost Train Liz, 2 woodcock finds and a red ribbon. Rounding out the final placement was Miss Canada, Greg Hilla with 2 woodcock finds.

Dave Terhaar with Terhaar's Elvis, Judges Chuck Langstaff and Charley Czeiszperger. The other winners were not present at the announcement.

Saturday morning the Puppy Stake ran under Kit Foster and Chris Demattio. The judges with held 3rd place and awarded second place to Dun Rovens Creek, Rich Hollister and 1st place to Dun Roven's Patty, Dale Ash (I think we may have finally set the hook with this young handler)

Dale Ash & Patty, Randy Hollister, Rich Hollister with Creek, Kit Foster

The Derby ran Sunday morning, 13 dogs came to the line. The weather was again perfect for a grouse trial; 28 degrees, clear and calm. Bernie Baumann and John Crisenbery mounted the horses and broke away at 8 AM. At 1 PM the final bell rang and 3 dogs were awarded placement, wild bird work for all.
1st to Dun Roven's Gary, Rich Hollister with a grouse and a woodcock. 2nd to Whiskey Creek Waylon with a woodcock, 3rd to Ruff Roven Revelation, Terry Boatright with a grouse find right at time. All dogs ran a mature, forward race. Closest to the winners was Ruby's Shadow.

Ricky Hollister, Randy Hollister, John Crisenbery, Rich Hollister, Tom Vanecek, Mr. Cheney, Bernie Baumann, Terry Boatright.

Saturday night, back at the Eastbay Lakefront Lodge the club sponsored a dinner and all were welcome. Chris Demattio with Kit Cheney and Randy Kraus put together pulled pork, beans, potato salad, desserts and snacks. When the common room quieted for the evening there wasn't a single bit of food remaining. It was a nice time with adult beverages and I would think some of the dog stories may have resembled the truth.

A Special Thanks

To our sponsors;

Collar Clinic. To each 1st place winner, a $125 Gift Certificate for collar repair. This company has been a sponsor for 1.5 years and we hope they continue this support. It is appreciated.

Purina, for their generous supply of food products for the winners and the 2 pound sample packs for the entries. Hats and financial assistance too. Purina has been a long time sponsor of the Michigan Amateur Field Trial Club.

Field Trial Magazine for their generous donations we used as Judges gifts, subscriptions to this fine journal.

Fall Trial Oct 1,2,3

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We will have a dinner Saturday following the running. Details will be posted at as we get closer to the event.

MICHIGAN AMATEUR FIELD TRIAL CLUB
Member AFTCA & AMFTC • Blank Ammo & Solid Barrel Guns Only!

October 1, 2, 3, 2010

Grounds: Gladwin Field Trial Area, Meredith, MI
Drawing: Wednesday, Sept. 29, 8 PM (EDT), at East Bay Lakefront Lodge
Lodging: East Bay Lakefront Lodge, Prudenville, MI. 989-366-5910, 888-265-0660, www.eastbaylodge.com
Stakes Managers: Rich Hollister, Kit Foster, Reporter: Pete Casgrain

AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG (60 Min)
Entry Fee: $60, Starts Friday 8 AM
Rosettes & AFTCA Win Certificates to all placements.
Judges: Chuck Langstaff, Charlie Cziesperger

AMATEUR DERBY (30 Min.)
Entry Fee: $40.00 • Multiple Courses • Follows the Amateur Shooting Dog & starts no earlier than noon, Saturday, Oct 2.
Rosettes & AFTCA Win Certificates to all placements.
Judges: John Crisenbery, Bernie Bauman

AMATEUR PUPPY (25 Min.)
Entry Fee: $30.00 • Single Course • Starts Saturday, Oct 2, 9 A.M.
Rosettes to all placements
Judges: Chris DeMattio, Ray Weisgarber

Entries to: RICHARD HOLLISTER, Vice-President
2048 N. Everett Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 • (989) 390-7805 or dunroven1@hotmail.com

Pres.: Bob Wheelock; Vice-Pres.: Kit Foster
Secy./Treas.: Chris DeMattio
Directors: Tom Vanacek, Ron Levitan, Bernie Bauman

Summer 2010 Trial Results

2010-08-25T20:53:00.010-04:00

The only thing I forgot this past weekend was a camera. I have no pictures of anything (I do have one). A bunch of folks were snapping away while the dogs were on the podium. I need some photos for the blog and for the Field article. If you have them please post some where or send them or do both. bobwheelock@comcast.net

Thursday. Dave Terhaar sent the Derby & Shooting Dog. If there are more please send. Thanks

It was a fantastic turnout, we met a whole lot of new people, I think every one enjoyed the day and the weekend. A number of new folks walked braces Saturday during the Shooting Dog stake. There were a mess of folks at dinner and it went off well. I want to thank all of you who brought deserts and dishes to pass. It was a nice finish for to a great day.The weather couldn't have been better (for August) This trial ran as smooth as any trial I have been part of planning. Thanks to all of you for helping. Bernie Baumann, Tom Vanecek and Ron Levitan for marshalling every brace both days with a bit of help from others along the way. Diane Wheelock, Rich Hollister and Chris Demattio keeping the trucks moving. Jenny Hollister for wrangling a fine stable of horses. Kit Foster running the Derby stake. Chris, Ron, Bernie and Deb Levitan for getting back Saturday afternoon and having that fine dinner ready for everybody when the day was complete.
The Judges put a long day in the saddle. Shooting Dog, Dave D'Hulster and Russ Gingras were saddled from 7 AM to 7:30 PM with only a short break for lunch. Greg Hilla and Neville Knowles watched 8 braces of Derby, but it took the better part of the day with many of the handlers competing in SD.
On Sunday the Hunting Dog judges looked at 16 braces and this event ended about 6 PM. Thanks to Rich Hollister and Fritz Heller.

Open Derby, 16 Entries
Rev SM Terry Boatright
Rouge SM Dave Terhaar
Daisy SF Dave Terhaar

Amateur Shooting Dog, 28 Entries
Elvis SM Dave Terhaar
Wambli BF Ken DeLong
Brandi SF Tom Vanacek

The Hunting Dog Classic had a unique group of winners. Five different breeds were named to placements. Gordon Setter, Pointer (looking a lot like a shorthair) a Small Munsterlander, a Setter and a Brittany. I checked the Small Munsterlander Clubs website, nothing posted in the Forum for this placement. http://www.smallmunsterlander.info/

Michigan Grouse and Woodcock Hunting Dog Classic
Gordie GSM Bob Wheelock
Major PM Mike Lareau
Litha SMM Kevin Crowley
Honorable Mention
Reed SM Mike McDonald
Sam BM Chuck Langstaff

The only picture I have.

Diane Wheelock with Gordie, Bob Wheelock, Fritz Heller (Judge), Mike Lareau with Major, Rich Hollister (judge), Kevin Crowley with Litha, Mike McDonald with Reed, Chuck Langstaff with Sam. Ricky and Randi Hollister with the Purina banner.

Click on photo to enlarge

Summer Trial Information, August 21 & 22

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I will post additional details in a few days. Just returned from 11 days in the Upper Peninsula and have a lot of catching up to do.

MICHIGAN AMATEUR FIELD TRIAL CLUB
Member AFTCA & AMFTC • Blank Ammo & Manufactured Barrel Guns Only!
August 21 & 22, 2010
Grounds: Gladwin Field Trial Grounds, Meredith, MI. Lunch available on grounds.
Drawing: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 8:00 P.M. (EDT), at East Bay Lodge, Prudenville, MI.
Cookout Saturday evening at the Alibi Hall following the days running. Bring a dish to pass, main course supplied by the Club.

AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG (30 Min.)—Multiple Courses...............................................Entry Fee $45.00
Starts Saturday 7:30 AM
Judges: Dave D’Hulster & Russ Gingras

OPEN DERBY (30 Min.)—Single course with a bird field...................................................Entry Fee $40.00
Starts Saturday 8 AM • Judges: Neville Knowles & Greg Hilla

MICHIGAN GROUSE & WOODCOCK HUNTING DOG CLASSIC (30 Min.)—Multiple Courses ...........Entry Fee $35.00
Open only to dogs with no prior Shooting Dog placements. Judgment ceases at the flush.
Starts Sunday 8 AM • Judges: Rich Hollister & Fritz Heller

Rosettes to all placed dogs & AFTCA win certificates to Shooting Dog & Derby stake winners
Entries less $3.00 for fees.

Entries to: RICHARD HOLLISTER, Vice-President
2048 N. Everett Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 • (989) 390-7805 or dunroven1@hotmail.com

Pres.: Bob Wheelock; Vice-Pres.: Kit Foster
Secy./Treas.: Chris Demattio
Directors: Tom Vanecek, Ron Levitan, Bernie Bauman

Sponsored by Purina

No cancellations
via e-mail the day
of the drawing.

2006 Michigan Grouse & Woodcock Hunting Dog Classic
This is what it's all about. (click on image to enlarge)

Gladwin Summer Meetings, June 19, 2010

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The summer meeting schedule for all the Gladwin Field Trial Clubs. All are welcome.

Meetings June 19, 2010

9A.M. Ruffed Grouse

10 A.M. Nat'l Brittany Open Grouse Ch. Assoc.

11 A.M. Beaverton Grouse Dog Club

12 noon Lunch; Boy Scouts will not be able to do it this year but Bob Fruchey has volunteered to prepare lunch.

1 P.M. Grounds Fund Meeting

1:30 P.M. Lake States Club

2:30 P.M. Amateur Club

Beaverton Grouse Dog Club, Derby Results

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An Orvis Sweep of the Beaverton Eaton Derby Classic.

Orvis is Springfield's Orvis and 3 of his get, from 3 different females took the three placements in this 24 dog Classic.

1st, Ellie with Chris Dematteo (Orvis X John's Hard Cider); 2nd, Springfield's Lavern with Dave D'Hulster (Orvis X Springfield's Tally 'Em); 3rd, Spark with Dr Harold Holmes (Orvis X Autumn's Sophie) Judges Dave Hawk (left) Craig Merlington.
3 other Orvis pups were also entered and another, OK, finished with bird work. Congradulations to the winners and the Beaverton Club which put together another fine event. The steak fry and festivities Saturday evening were a treat.

Spring 2010 Trial Results

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Thank you, thank you , thank you; to all for your entries, your help, your patience. To all the folks who move trucks, who marshalled, who planted birds for the Hunting Dog stake, helped with dinners and lunch and cleaning.

To Pete Casgrain, the 2009 Classic winner with Star's Misty Willow. Pete hosted a cocktail party on Friday with planning help from Chris Demattio. Chris & Ron Levitan pulled off the turkey fry on Saturday with help from Randy Krause, East Bay Lakefront Lodge. Randy handled all the lunches for the 3 day trial and did an excellent job.

Our sponsor, Purina for the generous donation of food and financial support. Special thanks to Purina reps Mike Witt and Dean Reinke and coordination from our VP Kit Foster. Tom Fruchey always takes delivery of our Purina order at his family business, Fruchey Market of Beaverton and then Tom delivers it to the trial grounds.

Craig Doherty, publisher of Field Trial Magazine and Craig's generous offer of gift subscriptions for the judges.

Michael Halley for his generous donation of a custom holster for the Chester Halley Memorial Amateur Derby. This holster is a work of art created by Tracey Guzman .

Lastly, the folks who sit in the saddle and give their full attention to the dogs loosed in front of them. Dr. Harold Holmes, Al Fazenbaker, Ken Moss, Tammy Chaffee, Mike Bentley, Tom Frutchey, Pete Casgrain and Mike Brown.

Judd Kinne Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic
Judges Dr. Harold Holmes, Al Fazenbaker

22 entries, 10 dogs finished clean with bird work.
Winner, Star's Misty Willow, Pete Casgrain, 3 woodcock, 2 grouse and a strong race.
RU, Ghost Train Whirlwind, Tom Fruchey, 3 birds (I don't have the mix) and a forward race.

Click on the photos to enlarge

Chester Halley Memorial Amateur Derby

Judges, Tammy Chaffee, Ken Moss

1st, Dun Roven Gary, Rich Hollister

2nd, Frickin' Cocoa, Jonathon Fricke

3rd, Johns River Pearl, Cousin John Crisenbery

Back row: Tammy Chaffee, Rich Hollister and kids, Jonathon Fricke, John Crisenbery, Ken Moss.
Front, Bob Wheelock, Jenny Hollister

Chuck Pagano Memorial Amateur Puppy Classic
Judges, Tom Fruchey, Mike Bentley
1st, Terhaar's Rouge, Dave Terhaar
2nd, Prickly Ash Patch, Sam Purvis
3rd, Terhaar's Daisy, Dave Terhaar

HM, Quail Trap Mary, Dave Hawk
HM, Ruby's Shadow, Bob Wheelock

Our apologies. For some unknown reason photo's were not taken.

Michigan Hunting Dog
Non sanctioned Gun Dog stake. Judgement ceases at flush. The Amateur Club runs this stake two times each year. In the spring we run a single course with native and liberated game. In the summer we run a continuous course, 30 minute stake. For years we have had a large and enthusiastic entry. This year was no exception.
Judges: Pete Casgrain, Mike Brown
1st, Sally, Mike Magnuson
2nd, Buddy, Dale Ash
3rd, Rip, Paul Fisher
HM, Al, Charley Czeiszperger
HM, Reed, Dr. Mike McDonald

Back: Mike Pacitti, Bruce Minard, Mike Magnuson, Bill Wendt, Mike Brown, Dale Ash, Bill, Pete Casgrain, Paul Fischer, Bob Wheelock, Ron Levitan
Front: Charley C, Marty, Bernie Baumann, Mike McDonald.

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New hats available at the spring trial. Plenty to go around. Drawing is Wednesday April 7 at the East Bay Lake Front Lodge

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2009 2nd Annual Judd Kinne Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic winners.
L-R
Winner, Pete Casgrain with Stars Misty Willow; Ron Levitan; Kit Foster; judge Larry Guild; judge Bruce Minard; RU Craig Merlington, Call Me Kate; Bob Wheelock; Wally Shook

2008 Inaugural Judd Kinne Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic winners.
L-R
Nick Miller, owner of Millrun Gabby, winner; handler Tom Vanecek & Millrun Gabby; judge, Charley Czeiszperger; judge, Brad Hause; Ron Levitan; Bob Wheelock; RU, Kit Foster & Stokley's Ona Rip; Scott Kinne

Click on the photo and it will enlarge.

Spring Trial Update, April 9. 10. 11

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MICHIGAN AMATEUR FIELD TRIAL CLUB
Member AFTCA & AMFTC
• Blank Ammo & Solid Barrel Guns Only!

APRIL 9-11, 2010

Grounds: Gladwin Field Trial Area, Meredith, MI
Drawing: Wednesday, April 7, 8:00 P.M. (EDT), at East Bay Lodge, Prudenville, MI.
Lodging: East Bay Lakefront Lodge, Prudenville, MI. 989-366-5910, 888-265-0660
Stakes Managers: Rich Hollister & Kit Foster • Reporter: Bob Wheelock & Ron Levitan

3rd ANNUAL JUDD KINNE MEMORIAL AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG CLASSIC (1 Hour)
Entry Fee: $60.00 • Multiple Courses • Starts Friday, April 9, 7:30 A.M.
Custom Trophy Belt Buckle, plaques, rotating trophy and rosettes.
Judges: Al Fazenbaker, Kingsville Ohio; Dr. Harold Holmes, Flint Michigan
.32 caliber (minimum) blank must be shot over winners.

CHESTER HALLEY MEMORIAL AMATEUR DERBY (30 Min.)
Entry Fee: $40.00 • Multiple Courses • Starts no sooner than noon, Saturday, April 10
Rotating trophy, custom plaques and rosettes to all placements. Custom leather holster to winner created by Tracey Guzman, a gift from Michael Halley.
Judges: Ken Moss, John Curry

CHUCK PAGANO MEMORIAL AMATEUR PUPPY CLASSIC (25 Min.)
Entry Fee: $30.00 • Single Course • Starts Saturday, April 10, 8:30 A.M.
Rotating trophy, plaques, rosettes and Custom Classic head wear to all placements provided by Dun Roven Kennels
Judges: Tom Fruchey, Mike Bentley

MICHIGAN HUNTING DOG (30 Min.)—Judgment ceases at flush
Entry Fee: $35.00 • Single Course with liberated & wild birds • Starts Sunday, April 11, 7:30 A.M.
Rosettes, plaques to all placements
Judges: Pete Casgrain, Mike Brown
NOTE: Hunting Dog is a non-recognized stake open to dogs with no field trial shooting dog placements. Beepers are allowed in Hunting Dog. Use of tracking collars are allowed in all stakes under strict compliance of AFTCA Guidelines. All entries less $3.00 for fees.

—Club hosted Dinner Saturday night, details posted at the Cover Dog Message Board—
—Cocktail Party Friday evening at the Alibi, hosted by the 2009 winning handler, Pete Casgrain —
—Lunches available each day at the Alibi, donations please—

Entries to: RICHARD HOLLISTER
Phone: (989) 390-7805
rich@dunrovenkennels.com

PRESIDENT
Bob Wheelock, 248-446-1136 bobwheelock@comcast.net
VICE-PRESIDENT
Richard Hollister
Carson Foster
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Chris Demattio
DIRECTORS
Ron Levitan
Wally Shook

Winter Swimsuit Issue

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Danica Patrick, race driver.
On another board a thread was started claiming she looks a lot like Jimmy Johnson.
She does stand upright. So does Jimmy. Maybe it's the watch.
What do you think?

Judges named for the Judd Kinne Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic

2010-01-15T12:25:00.005-05:00

Al Fazenbaker of Kingsville, Ohio and Dr. Harold Holmes, Flint Michigan have accepted our offer to Judge the 3rd running of the Judd Kinne Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic. Dr. Holmes has extensive experience in the woods and has judged numerous Championships, Classics and weekend trials. He has handled his own dogs to a multitude of Championship wins; these dogs include, Centerfold Rose, Centerfold Nell and Northern Star.

Al Fazenbaker is a principle in the reemergence of the Red Setter as a true bird dog. Al judges,competes in and excels with these dogs in many venues of walking and horseback trials.

We are very pleased that each man has accepted our offer and we look forward to April 9.

Thank you

2010 Gladwin Trial Schedule

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Spring 2010:
April 2-8 Lake States Field Trial Club
April 9-11 Michigan Amateur Field Trial Club April 10-11
April 14-16 Grand National Grouse & Woodcock Invitational Championship
April 17 Grouse Puppy Classic, hosted by the Beaverton Grouse Dog Club
April 17-18 Ruffed Grouse Field Trial Club
April 24-25 Beaverton Grouse Dog Club
May 1-2 National Brittany Open Grouse Championship Association

Summer 2010
August 14-15 Lake States Field Trial Club
August 21-22 Michigan Amateur Field trial Club
August 28-29 Ruffed Grouse & Brittany Club combined, includes young handlers stake

Fall 2010
Sept 30 &Oct. 1-3 Michigan Amateur Field T
Oct. 8-10 National Brittany Open Grouse Championship Association
Oct. 13-17 Ruffed Grouse Field Trial Club, Michigan Woodcock Championship
Oct. 20-conclusion, Beaverton Grouse Dog Club, Northern Michigan Wild Bird Coverdog Championship
Oct. 25-31 Lake States Field Trial Club, Lake States Grouse Championship

MAFTC 2010 Trial Schedule

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April 9, 10, 11
Chuck Pagano Memorial Amateur Puppy Classic, single course
Chester Halley Memorial Amateur Derby Classic, continuous course
Judd Kinne Memorial Amateur Shooting Dog Classic,
Hunting Dog Stake, only dogs with no prior Shooting Dog placements, single course with liberated and wild birds, judgment ceases at flush.

August 21, 22
Amateur Shooting Dog, 30 minute
Open Derby, 30-minute continuous course. New format this summer. This has been a single course trial; we are expanding to a continuous course stake.
Michigan Grouse & Woodcock Hunting Dog Classic, continuous course, only dogs with no prior Shooting Dog placements, judgment ceases at flush.

Sept 30; Oct. 1,2,3
Amateur Shooting Dog, 60 minute
Amateur Derby, 30 minute, continuous course
Amateur Puppy, single course
Start date based on entries