Hunt Test

Advanced Gun Dog Program / Hunt Test Competitions

Let's talk about Hunt tests.

AKC Hunt Test Trainer

During the Fall and Spring seasons, we participate in American Kennel Club (AKC) and Hunting Retriever Club (UKC) sponsored Hunt Tests. The tests give your dog opportunity to further their education and compete with dogs of equal level. The reward title additions to your dog's registered name (AKC and UKC) and cumulative of points (UKC).

We have been running and competing in hunt tests for over 30 years and have a very high success rate with the dogs we compete. We take smaller crews to the events and are dedicated to your dog's success. It's not about the numbers but the success and the learning experience with each dog. All dogs are taught and trained by Matt and not a series of trainers.

Hunt tests are also a way to keep your dog at the top of their game during the hunting off season. Plus, they are downright fun. Where else can you go to meet people that love their dogs and love the sport of hunting. If you are interested in knowing what a hunt test is all about, then go to one. They are open to the public. A hunt test is an all-day event, so bring snacks, dress for the weather, and don't wear white.

In the advanced program we learn more complicated marking and blind set ups.

(such as doubles, triples, diversion, honoring, and more technical marking and blind concepts). While they are learning all the above, they are putting their skills to use in a competitive field.

We do encourage breaks when it's not hunt test season. Just like finely tuned athletes, they need breaks to be a hunting and family dog.

Many of our hunt test dogs are also hunting dogs/family companions. We do NOT require them to stay with us and just run hunt tests, we want them hunting as well.

Below is our hunt test schedule and results for the current season.

You may also visit the Hunting Retriever Club to find more Retriever Clubs in your area. www.huntingretrieverclub.org or www.akc.org (AKC site)

Being a smaller facility, we are dedicated to the success of your dog in the hunt tests. Over the course of our years in training, we have titled many dogs in various levels of competitions.

Hunt tests are also a way to keep your dog at the top of their game during the hunting off season. Plus, they are downright fun. Where else can you go to meet people that love their dogs and love the sport of hunting. If you are interested to know what a hunt test is all about, then go to one. They are open to the public. A hunt test is an all-day event, so bring snacks, dress for the weather, and don't wear white.

In the advanced program we learn more complicated marking and blind set ups.

(such as doubles, triples, diversion, honoring, and more technical marking and blind concepts). While they are learning all the above they are putting their skills to use in a competitive field.

Below is our hunt test schedule and results for the current season.

Hunt Test Schedule Spring 2025

  • February 22/23 - Alamo HRC
  • March 1/2 – Ravens way HRC (Scurry, TX)
  • South East HRC
  • Lone Star HRC
  • TBD - AKC
  • TBD

**depends on what they need.

Hunt Test Results - Below Passed

Ravens Way HRC
Feb 28th & March 1st, 2025
FINISHED

HRCH Benelli Get a Limit "Gal" Rasor SH
Callname: Benelli
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

HRCH Heron Oaks Ranch Ranger Scout SH
Callname: Scout
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

HRCH Clark's Frank the Tank SH
Callname: Frank
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

SEASONED

HR Walking After Midnight JH
Callname: Patsy
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Chocolate
***Congratulations to "Patsy" on receiving her
Hunting Retriever title***

Cross Creek's Frillies and Fists
Callname: Rousey
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

Cross Creek's Dont' Give a Toot
Callname: Toots
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

STARTED

Maisie Rae Baxter

Callname: Maisie
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Choc

Rebel
Callname: Rebel
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Choc

Cross Creek's Back in Black
Callname: Punch
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
FINISHED

HRCH Clark's Frank the Tank SH
Callname: Frank
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

HRCH Cross Creek's Coral Reefer
Callname: Reef
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

SEASONED

Muddy Slough's Maggie Mayhem
Callname: Maggie
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

STARTED

Maisie Rae Baxter

Callname: Maisie
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Choc

Rebel
Callname: Rebel
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Choc

Cross Creek's Back in Black
Callname: Punch
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
 
Alamo Retriever Club (HRC)
February 22 and 23, 2025
FINISHED

HRCH CCK's Ignites on Impact JH
Callname: Spark
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
***Congratulations to "Spark" on receiving her
Hunting Retriever Champion title***

HRCH Cross Creek's Coral Reefer
Callname: Reef
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

HR Benelli Get a Limit "Gal" Rasor SH
Callname: Benelli
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
***Congratulations to "Benelli" on receiving her
Hunting Retriever Champion title***

HRCH Heron Oaks Ranch Ranger Scout SH
Callname: Scout
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

SEASONED
Muddy Slough's Maggie Mayhem

Callname: Maggie
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

SHR Walking After Midnight JH
Callname: Patsy
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Chocolate

Cross Creek's Frillies and Fists
Callname: Rousey
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black


FINISHED

HR Benelli Get a Limit "Gal" Rasor SH
Callanem: Benelli
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black


SEASONED

SHR Walking After Midnight JH
Callname: Patsy
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Chocolate
   
North East Texas (HRC)
September 28 & 29, 2024
FINISHED

HR CCK's Ignites on Impact JH
Callname: Spark
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

HR Benelli Get a Limit "Gal" Rasor SH
Callanem: Benelli
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

HR Clark's Frank the Tank JH
Callname: Frank
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

HRCH Cross Creek's Coral Reefer
Callname: Reef
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
FINISHED

HR Heron Oaks Ranch Ranger Scout SH
Callname: Scout
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

HR Benelli Get a Limit "Gal" Rasor SH
Callanem: Benelli
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

HR Cross Creek's Coral Reefer
Callname: Reef
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
   
North Lousiana HRC
September 14 & 15, 2024
Finished

HR Heron Oaks Ranch Ranger Scout SH
Callname: Scout
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

HR CCK's Ignites on Impact JH
Callname: Spark
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

HR Clark's Frank the Tank JH
Callname: Frank
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow
Finished

HR Heron Oaks Ranch Ranger Scout SH
Callname: Scout
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

HR Cross Creek's Coral Reefer
Callname: Reef
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
Waterloo Retriever Club (AKC)
October 20, 2024
(Sunday only Event)
SENIOR

HR CCK's Ignites on Impact SH
Callname: Spark
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
***Congratulations to "Spark" on receiving her
Senior Hunter title***

HRCH Cross Creek's Coral Reefer
Callname: Reef
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

JUNIOR

Muddy Slough's Maggie Mayhem
Callname: Maggie
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
 
Cajun(HRC)
October 5 and 6, 2024
FINISHED

HR CCK's Ignites on Impact JH
Callname: Spark
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

HR Clark's Frank the Tank JH
Callname: Frank
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

HRCH Cross Creek's Coral Reefer
Callname: Reef
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
***Congratulations to "Reef" on receiving her
Hunting Retriever Champion title***
FINISHED

HRCH Heron Oaks Ranch Ranger Scout SH
Callname: Scout
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow
***Congratulations to "Scout" on receiving her
Hunting Retriever Champion title***

HRCH Clark's Frank the Tank JH
Callname: Frank
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow
***Congratulations to "Frank" on receiving her
Hunting Retriever Champion title***

HR Benelli Get a Limit "Gal" Rasor SH
Callanem: Benelli
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

HRCH Cross Creek's Coral Reefer
Callname: Reef
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
   
North East Texas (HRC)
September 28 & 29, 2024
FINISHED

HR CCK's Ignites on Impact JH
Callname: Spark
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

HR Benelli Get a Limit "Gal" Rasor SH
Callanem: Benelli
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

HR Clark's Frank the Tank JH
Callname: Frank
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

HR Cross Creek's Coral Reefer
Callname: Reef
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
FINISHED

HR Heron Oaks Ranch Ranger Scout SH
Callname: Scout
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

HR Benelli Get a Limit "Gal" Rasor SH
Callanem: Benelli
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

HR Cross Creek's Coral Reefer
Callname: Reef
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black
   
North Lousiana HRC
September 14 & 15, 2024
Finished

HR Heron Oaks Ranch Ranger Scout SH
Callname: Scout
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

HR CCK's Ignites on Impact JH
Callname: Spark
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

HR Clark's Frank the Tank JH
Callname: Frank
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow
Finished

HR Heron Oaks Ranch Ranger Scout SH
Callname: Scout
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Yellow

HR Cross Creek's Coral Reefer
Callname: Reef
Breed: Labrador Retriever Color: Black

Wall of Our Hunt Test Champions

Just a few of the Hunting Retriever Champions (HRCH) and/or Master Hunters (MH) and above that we trained and ran over the years.

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  • frankweb.jpg
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  • Colt
  • Allie
  • Dillion
  • Max
  • Keeper
  • Bama
  • Rudder
  • Hud
  • Slim
  • Red
  • Gator
  • Kicker
  • Rascal
  • Blondie
  • Blitz
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  • Dee
  • chubby.jpg
  • crash.jpg
  • elwood.jpg
  • emmy.jpg
  • harley.jpg
  • lacie.jpg
  • lukelarge.jpg
  • mojo.jpg
  • parker.jpg
  • roscoe.jpg
  • slim.jpg
  • traceelarge.jpg
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