And the Finalists are ...

 Congratulations to the 2025 NRDC Finalists!

#2  SEASIDE’S FAMILY TRADITION, “Hank,” BLM

Owned by Wayne & Tracey Jensen

Handled by Wayne Jensen

#7  OUTBACK’S ALL-OUT GLADIATOR, “Spartacus,” BLM

Owned by Dan Wegner

Handled by Robbie Knutson

#8  HOLYOKE’S CARBON COPY ON THE BAYOU, “Quinn,” BLF

Owned by Scott Adams

Handled by Reid Jones  

#13  HYFLYER’S FOUR ON THE FLOOR, “Rev,” BLM

Owned by Mary & Randy Spangler 

Handled by Randy Spangler 

#17  MY STAR OF HOPE, “Stella,” BLF

Owned by Dana Hoeper
Handled by Dana Hoeper

#21  QTK’S MINNESOTA’S HOMETOWN HERO, “Maurer,” YLM

Owned by Vickie Towey

Handled by Robbie Knutson  

#25  LOUIE OF REDWILLOW, “Louie,” YLM

Owned by Naomi & Tyler Evans 

Handled by Naomi Evans 

#33  WIGHT’S FEAR THE DARK, “Nyx,” BLF

Owned by Tracy Wight 
Handled by Tracy Wight 

#35  JC’S GOD OF THUNDER, “Thor,” BLM

Owned by Carol & John Huddleston

Handled by Michael Cotten

#43. ARIAS GIGI, “G,” BLF

Owned by Rod King

Handled by Caleb Brown  

#49. PAIRADOC’S WHO’S THE WIZARD, “Tommy,” BLM

Owned by Wayne & Tracey Jensen 

Handled by Wayne Jensen  

#50  MARDI GRAS THIS IS HOW LEGENDS ARE MADE, “Legend,” BLF

Owned by Carol Lowe 

Handled by Carol Lowe 

#51  CALLBACK’S BIG CHOP, “Chop,” BLM

Owned by Rob Gaylord

Handled by Wade Cashion

#55  RISING STARS KAOTIC IDEA, “Tripp,” BLM

Owned by Joe Howard

Handled by Joe Howard

#57  BEAVER CREEK RETRIEVERS SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME, “Callie,” BLF

Owned by Lance Flowers

Handled by Travis Echelberry

17. MY STAR OF HOPE, “Stella,” BLF, Dana Hoeper

Stella and Dana came to the line at 11:46 am

R (Right) -  Into the 1st pond - out early and straight to the bird!

LF (Left Flyer) - Into the pond - swam over the large peninsula - on an excellent line to the fall area - got out and cut right - hunted back and forth deep - came in closer and she got it!

17. MY STAR OF HOPE, “Stella,” BLF, Dana Hoeper

Stella and Dana came to the line at 5:39 pm

L - Out to the bird - very nice!

R - Down the hill and into the big pond - out before the point - ran straight to the bird.

No-bird 17. MY STAR OF HOPE, “Stella,” BLF, Dana Hoeper

Stella and Dana came to the line and had a No-Bird, they will be back after 6 running dogs

RERUN 17. MY STAR OF HOPE, “Stella,” BLF, Dana Hoeper

Stella and Dana came back to the line at 12:32 pm for a rerun

LF - Down the hill - crossed a touch of the water - a few passes just short and then she got it!

R - Over the side of the hill - into the 2nd pond - drove straight up the hill to the bird.

17. MY STAR OF HOPE, “Stella,” BLF, Dana Hoeper

Stella and Dana came to the line at 8:40 am

LF - Came in just right of the cedars - quickly found her bird

R - Base of the dam - went wide left and cut right at the trees - straight to her rooster!

17. MY STAR OF HOPE, “Stella,” BLF, Dana Hoeper

Stella and Dana came to the line at 3:02 pm

RF - Into the pond and over the land bridge - into the 2nd pond and straight to her long bird by the shore.

L - Took the wide left route through the water and up the hill - hunted around the tree and she got it!

17. MY STAR OF HOPE, “Stella,” BLF, Dana Hoeper

Stella and Dana came to the line at 9:47 am

L - Out past the gunners before crossing the rod - moved right past the mound for a short hunt and then she got her bird

R - Skimmed the right side of the bush and started to angle back left - but turned right and got it

17. MY STAR OF HOPE, “Stella,” BLF, Dana Hoeper

Stella and Dana came to the line at 10:20 am

RF - Nice line through the pond to the area - a quick zig zag and she located her bird

L - Stella goes left of the ponds but recovers her line and gets to her mark.

Rain is continuing ...

17. MY STAR OF HOPE, “Stella,” BLF, Dana Hoeper

Stella and Dana came to the line at 8:11 am

Left of the cedars to the guns - hard right down the hill and to the bird

17. MY STAR OF HOPE, “Stella,” BLF, Dana Hoeper

Stella and Dana came to the line at 3:56 pm

R - Out to the fall area - 1 big turn back and then over the rim and onto her bird

L - Wide left going towards the pond - took narrow side - worked both sides of the field and then got it.

17. MY STAR OF HOPE, “Stella,” BLF, Dana Hoeper

Stella and Dana came to the line at 11:41 am

Up the hill across the road and she was onto her bird

Contestant Survey:

When Did you begin competing in Field Trials?

11 years ago

What Made you decide to compete in Field Trials?

I went and watched a Field Trial and it looked so cool - I decided that I wanted to do it too!

Who are your training partners at home?

Bill Burkes, Rip Shively, Loren Morehouse and Ken Barton

What is the origin of your dog's name?

Star means Stella

Tell us an interesting story about your dog ...

While staying in a camper when she was 14 weeks she inadvertently turned on the gas on the stove ... we were all lucky!

What Song and Artist would you want to hear playing as you come to the line:

Shining Star by Earth Wind and Fire