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

51. CALLBACK’S BIG CHOP, “Chop,” BLM, Wade Cashion

Chop and Wade came to the line at 1:07 pm

R (Right) -  "Perfect" doesn't do it justice! Nice line through the pond and straight to his bird!

LF (Left Flyer) -  Going left of the 1st pond - took a leap off the land bridge into the water and swam across the pond - had a bit of a hunt deep and then wrapped around to scoop up his bird.

51. CALLBACK’S BIG CHOP, “Chop,” BLM, Wade Cashion

Chop and Wade came to the line at 4:26 pm

L - Into the small pond - angled up the hill and drilled it!

R - Into the big pond - out at the point - up behind the guns - circled and then worked down to the bird.

51. CALLBACK’S BIG CHOP, “Chop,” BLM, Wade Cashion

Chop and Wade came to the line at 1:32 pm

LF - Down the hill and across a sliver of water - up the hill and straight to the bird

R - Down the hill again and into pond 1 - out on the hill - staying low on the edge until he crossed to the 2nd pond - up the hill and straight to the bird

51. CALLBACK’S BIG CHOP, “Chop,” BLM, Wade Cashion

Chop and Wade came to the line at 9:46 am

LF - Close right of the cedars - hunted the area - expanded hunt with each loop - but he worked it out and got it

R - Good line on the dam - went just left of the gunners - started a hunt deep and left - expanded his hunt to the right and then moved in to the bird

51. CALLBACK’S BIG CHOP, “Chop,” BLM, Wade Cashion

Chop and Wade came to the line at 11:52 am

RF - Into the 1st pond on the right side - over the land bridge - out on the point - took a left into the 2nd pond -swam straight across to the shore - hunted left and right until he got his bird.

L - Into the left side of the pond - over the land bridge and into pond #2 - up the hill and straight to the bird.

51. CALLBACK’S BIG CHOP, “Chop,” BLM, Wade Cashion

Chop and Wade came to the line at 8:27 am

L - Crossed the road on a nice line - Smack!

R - Out to the fall area - a little deep - adjusted himself and got it!

51. CALLBACK’S BIG CHOP, “Chop,” BLM, Wade Cashion

Chop and Wade came to the line at 2:11 pm

RF - Down hill - almost at the road he fell - but kept going - out to the fall area and his bird.

L - Straight through both ponds - out past the guns - staying in front - up to almost the trees and then back in for his bird.

51. CALLBACK’S BIG CHOP, “Chop,” BLM, Wade Cashion

Chop and Wade came to the line at 9:14 am

Right side entry and just missed it - a quick turn and got it

51. CALLBACK’S BIG CHOP, “Chop,” BLM, Wade Cashion

Chop and Wade came to the line at 2:20 pm

R - Out across the field - came in under the arc of the throw - a brief hunt on the backside and got it.

L - Drove straight to the bird!

51. CALLBACK’S BIG CHOP, “Chop,” BLM, Wade Cashion

Chop and Wade came to the line at 12:15 pm

Nice Job!

Contestant Survey:

When Did you begin competing in Field Trials?

2019

What Made you decide to compete in Field Trials?

NA

Who are your training partners at home?

Caleb Cashion, Scott Ward Josh Swanson

What is the origin of your dog's name?

A home run swing in baseball

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:

Oh Happy Day by The Edwin Singers