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

21. QTK’S MINNESOTA’S HOMETOWN HERO, “Maurer,” YLM, Robbie Knutson

Maurer and Robbie came to the line at 11:55 am

R (Right) -  Along the point and into the pond. He exited and headed for the bird - just short of the gunners he turned right to check the area - back to the center and he passed the gunners and went right - deep of the gunners - back left and got the bird.

LF (Left Flyer) - Around the 1st pond and he entered the 2nd pond from the corner - went over the point and drives behind the guns and came down to the fall area and recovered his bird.

21. QTK’S MINNESOTA’S HOMETOWN HERO, “Maurer,” YLM, Robbie Knutson

Maurer and Robbie came to the line at 5:46 pm

L - Excellent line across the hill and to his bird

R - Into the pond -swam parallel to the shore - past the point - got out and went straight to his bird

21. QTK’S MINNESOTA’S HOMETOWN HERO, “Maurer,” YLM, Robbie Knutson

Maurer and Robbie came to the line at 12:00 pm

LF - Into a sliver of water and out wide right and deep for a hunt - moved back up the hill to the fall area and then to the bird

R - Into the 1st pond - up along the shore - took a piece of the land bridge and then jumped into the water - took a straight line to the brush pile - a quick turn a little deep and then back for the bird

21. QTK’S MINNESOTA’S HOMETOWN HERO, “Maurer,” YLM, Robbie Knutson

Maurer and Robbie came to the line at 8:49 am

LF - Started early and he was called back - Sent and went right of the cedars out in front of the guns and then back to the bird.

R - Ran the base of the dam - angled up and straight to the bird.

21. QTK’S MINNESOTA’S HOMETOWN HERO, “Maurer,” YLM, Robbie Knutson

Maurer and Robbie came to the line

RF - Into the 1st pond - over the land bridge and a nice line into the 2nd pond - carried the line to the area in front of the guns and quickly found his bird

L - Strong swim through the 1st pond - left angle on the 2nd pond entrance - arrived and got it! Nice job.

21. QTK’S MINNESOTA’S HOMETOWN HERO, “Maurer,” YLM, Robbie Knutson

Maurer and Robbie came to the line at 10:01 am

L - Laser straight line to the bird!

R - Headed right of the bush and right to the bird!

21. QTK’S MINNESOTA’S HOMETOWN HERO, “Maurer,” YLM, Robbie Knutson

Maurer and Robbie came to the line at 10:58 am

RF - Made quick work of his flyer!

L - Going out left of the cedars - crossed the road and bended back to the right to correct his line through both ponds - drives to the far shore and located his bird.

21. QTK’S MINNESOTA’S HOMETOWN HERO, “Maurer,” YLM, Robbie Knutson

Maurer and Robbie came to the line at 8:16 am

Right line out and straight to the bird!

21. QTK’S MINNESOTA’S HOMETOWN HERO, “Maurer,” YLM, Robbie Knutson

Maurer and Robbie came to the line at 4:13 pm

R - Straight as an arrow to his bird!

L - Took the side of the mound before the pond to stay on line - big loop out by the gunners - then a loop in the cover and then worked it out to his bird.

21. QTK’S MINNESOTA’S HOMETOWN HERO, “Maurer,” YLM, Robbie Knutson

Maurer and Robbie came to the line at 11:50 am

Beautiful line up to the tree - out of sight for a moment and then got his bird

Contestant Survey:

When Did you begin competing in Field Trials?

2025

What Made you decide to compete in Field Trials?

I like the competitive part of it

Who are your training partners at home?

NA

What is the origin of your dog's name?

Named after the Hall of Fame Catcher for the MN Twins Joe Mauer

Tell us an interesting story about your dog ...

NA

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

Centerfield by John Fogerty