Hunt Test
Advanced Gun Dog Program / Hunt Test Competitions
Let's talk about Hunt tests.

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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
