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

2. SEASIDE’S FAMILY TRADITION, “Hank,” BLM, Wayne Jensen

Hank and Wayne came to the line at 10:59 am

R (Right) -  Into the pond and swam towards the guns - out -  past the guns -1 turn under the willow tree and he got his bird.

LF (Left Flyer) - Ran out part way on the 1st point - into the water - over the end of the 2nd point - out of pond in front of the guns - had a hunt deep to the road back and forth for an extended hunt in the area - got it. It was a very short bird.

2. SEASIDE’S FAMILY TRADITION, “Hank,” BLM, Wayne Jensen

Hank and Wayne came to the line at 4:59 pm

L - Into the small pond - drove up the hill and nailed it!

R - Into the pond - out on the point - circled the guns and got it

2. SEASIDE’S FAMILY TRADITION, “Hank,” BLM, Wayne Jensen

Hank and Wayne came to the line at 2:01 pm

LF - Very nice bird!

R - Headed into the 1st pond right of the cedar - swam past the point and to the dam of the upper pond - out of the water he drove the hill - looped around the brush pile and got it!

2. SEASIDE’S FAMILY TRADITION, “Hank,” BLM, Wayne Jensen

Hank and Wayne came to the line at 8:02 am

LF - Down the hill and angled up on the other side - past the guns and straight to the fall area - hunted tight and he got it!

R - Ran the base of the dam - took part of the side and staying in front of the guns and got it!

2. SEASIDE’S FAMILY TRADITION, “Hank,” BLM, Wayne Jensen

Hank and Wayne came to the line at 1:02 pm

RF - Across the pond - over the land bridge - into the corner and angled across to the bird.

L - Into the 1st pond - over the land bridge and into the 2nd pond - out and angled up the terraced hill - turned left and got his bird

2. SEASIDE’S FAMILY TRADITION, “Hank,” BLM, Wayne Jensen

Hank and Wayne came to the line at 8:55 am

L - Good line crossing the road to the fall area - a couple tight turns and he got it

R - Out left of the bush - down to the fall area - tight loops and he got it 

2. SEASIDE’S FAMILY TRADITION, “Hank,” BLM, Wayne Jensen

Hank and Wayne came to the line at 3:11 pm

RF - Excellent mark! Through the water - perfect exit point and right to the bird.

L - Through the 1st pond - going right of the 2nd pond - he moved around in front of the gunners to enter the fall area under the arc - turned left and located his bird.

2. SEASIDE’S FAMILY TRADITION, “Hank,” BLM, Wayne Jensen

Hank and Wayne came to the line at 7:46 am

Smacked it!

2. SEASIDE’S FAMILY TRADITION, “Hank,” BLM, Wayne Jensen

Hank and Wayne came to the line at 2:53 pm

R -  Out to the fall area and missed it - continued to hunt further left on the ridge - worked it out and got it

L - Taking a wide right line out towards the guns - came out of the pond right of the cedars - quick adjustment left put him right on the bird!

2. SEASIDE’S FAMILY TRADITION, “Hank,” BLM, Wayne Jensen

Hank and Wayne came to the line at 11:15 am

Crossed the road - drove the hill and made a loop and he located the bird