Members

2025 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

There are 3 ways to renew.

Find Harper Bloom and give her cash.

Send a check made payable to "Michigan Hunting Retriever Club" with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Harper Bloom

4620 Beard Rd.

Byron MI, 48418

Use the Venmo link below to pay your dues.  Remember to add a note stating who you are and what the payment is for.

2025 BLIND CHALLENGE SIGN-UP

The 2025 Blind Challenge will be held August 2-3 in Harrisville, MI.  The Challenge is hosted by "As You Wish Retrievers" and led by local pro, Kristen Beattie.  This is great opportunity to challenge your dogs on channel blinds, points, and a host of other factors.  Kristen will offer valuable instruction to get your dog running straight and taking casts.  The cost is $75 per dog/day.  There is camping onsite for a fee.  Please use the sign-up sheet to secure your spot.

GROUNDS PARKING MAP

Use of the grounds is a privledge and we want to keep them as nice as possible.  Please abide by all parking rules.

GROUNDS RULES/REGS

Please read the grounds regulations carefully and abide by all rules.

TRAINING ETIQUETTE

Mind your manners, folks!

HRC LINKS

Hunt Secretary:  HuntSecretary.com online entry Service 

Entry Express:  Entry Express Event Management Systems 

Hunting Retriever Club, Inc.:  Homepage | Hunting Retriever Club (hrc.dog) 

United Kennel Club:  Home | United Kennel Club (UKC) (ukcdogs.com) 

Official HRC Hunt Test Rules and Regs: hunting-retriever-rulebook-2023.pdf (ukcdogs.com) 

Judges and Handlers Manual:  Seminar Manual For Judges and Handlers (hrc.dog) 

OTHER RETRIEVER EVENTS

"As You Wish Kennels" Retriever Blind Challenge:  Retriever Challenge – As You Wish Retrievers 

Super Retriever Series (SRS):  Super Retriever Series – The best sporting dogs on this planet. 

Master National Retriever Club:  Home - Master National Retriever Club 

American Kennel Club:  Retriever Hunting Tests – American Kennel Club (akc.org) 

RETRIEVER HEALTH RESOURCES

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA):  The Canine Health Information Center | OFA 

Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF):  

Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM):  Labradorcnm - Our loves 

Merck Veterinary Manual:  Merck Veterinary Manual (merckvetmanual.com) 

Hunting/Training in cold weather articles:  Tips for Protecting Your Hunting Dog in Cold Weather | Bass Pro Shops Cold-Weather Retriever Care (ducks.org) Hunting Dogs And Hypothermia | Grand View Outdoors 

Bloating:  What Are Symptoms of Dog Bloat & Treatment Options | Preventive Vet Microsoft Word - Reference_Guide_Bloat.doc (bmdinfo.org) 

Hunting/Training in hot weather articles:  Dogs and Hot Weather - Duck Dog Trainer  Dealing with a Heat-Related Emergency (sportdog.com)  

First Aid:  What to Put in Your Hunting Dog First Aid Kit - Orvis News What Should be in your Gun Dog First Aid Kit - Project Upland First-Aid for Dogs -- Canine First Aid Kits, Ointments, and Sprays. (gundogsupply.com) 

TRAINING RESOURCES

Bill Hillman:  (424) Bill Hillmann - YouTube 

Fowl Dogs:  Fowl Dawgs with Rick Stawski Complete DVD Set. $74.99 (Save $4.97) (gundogsupply.com) 

Total Retriever Training Mike Lardy: Total Retriever Training with Mike Lardy