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

7. OUTBACK’S ALL-OUT GLADIATOR, “Spartacus,” BLM, Robbie Knutson

Spartacus and Robbie came to the line at 11:10 am

R (Right) -  Swam across the pond on a nice angle - passed the guns on the left - had 1 circle and then under the willow for his bird.

LF (Left Flyer) - Into the near corner of the pond - out on point 1 - over and back into the water - over the point 2  - back into the pond - out on the far shore - ran to the road - came around the flyer guns to the fall area - extended hunt in the area but he never left it and he got his bird.

7. OUTBACK’S ALL-OUT GLADIATOR, “Spartacus,” BLM, Robbie Knutson

Spartacus and Robbie came to the line at 5:06 pm

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

R - Swam parallel to the shore - got out before the point - headed up the hill behind the gunners - hunted the area hard - got further away - but finally worked it out and went down to the bird and got it

7. OUTBACK’S ALL-OUT GLADIATOR, “Spartacus,” BLM, Robbie Knutson

Spartacus and Robbie came to the line at 2:13 pm

LF - Good line up the hill - right to the bird

R - Landing at the base of the point on the far side - quickly runs parallel to the shoreline- up the dam on the upper pond  - crossed the pond and then drove the far shore - out behind the gunners - does a loop and moves left for another pass - came around the backside of the brush pile and then around to front to find the bird

7. OUTBACK’S ALL-OUT GLADIATOR, “Spartacus,” BLM, Robbie Knutson

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

LF - Went out left of the 2 bushes - a quick right and he scooped it up

R - Out along the base - angled up and stayed in front of the guns and drilled it!

7. OUTBACK’S ALL-OUT GLADIATOR, “Spartacus,” BLM, Robbie Knutson

Spartacus and Robbie came to the line at 1:37 pm

RF - Into both ponds - over and out and quickly to his bird

L - Into the 1st pond on the left side - over and into the cattails - angled up the hill perfectly to get the bird

7. OUTBACK’S ALL-OUT GLADIATOR, “Spartacus,” BLM, Robbie Knutson

Spartacus and Robbie came to the line at 9:11 am

L - Crossed the road and he was on to his bird!

R - Arriving left of the bush, he drove to the area and had a couple tight loops and then located the bird

7. OUTBACK’S ALL-OUT GLADIATOR, “Spartacus,” BLM, Robbie Knutson

Spartacus and Robbie came to the line at 3:34 pm

RF - Nice line - tight little hunt and he got his bird.

L - Through both ponds - up the hill and under the arc of the fall - a quick left and he had his bird.

7. OUTBACK’S ALL-OUT GLADIATOR, “Spartacus,” BLM, Robbie Knutson

Spartacus and Robbie came to the line at 7:58 am

Right of the cedars - tight to them and then straight to the bird

7. OUTBACK’S ALL-OUT GLADIATOR, “Spartacus,” BLM, Robbie Knutson

Spartacus and Robbie came to the line at 3:11 pm

R - Pinned it!

L - Hooked the guns - into the bean field for a pass - out into the fall area and got his bird!

7. OUTBACK’S ALL-OUT GLADIATOR, “Spartacus,” BLM, Robbie Knutson

Spartacus and Robbie came to the line at 11:22 am

Straight line to the fall area - but had a big loop and then he drilled it!