Hunt Test

"Conceived for Hunters, By Hunters".
This saying is the heart and soul upon which the Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) has built its foundation. The HRC boasts a five level, ability based hunt test program. It caters to all level of dogs and handlers. All of these test programs' points and titles are recorded and kept by the United Kennel Club (UKC) registry in which the HRC is affiliated.
Helpful Links
Frequently Asked Questions on the HRC website answers questions on what breeds of dogs are eligable to participate and many other common questions . Hunting Retiever Forms and Rules on the UKC site will have the rulebook and links to other importaant information.
Hunt Test August 9 & 10, 2025 Classes available will be Started, Seasoned and Finished both days. Banquet and raffle will be Saturday evening at 6 or 7. The premium and entry will be on Hunt Secretary.
Titles STARTED HUNTING RETRIEVER (SHR)- The Started Hunting Retriever (SHR) title is attained by earning four (4) passes in the Started category. HUNTING RETRIEVER (HR) - The Hunting Retriever (HR) title is attained by earning forty (40) championship points.Points can be earned in Started, Seasoned or Finished. HUNTING RETRIEVER CHAMPION (HRCH) - The Hunting Retriever Champion (HRCH) title is attained by earning one hundred (100) championship points. GRAND HUNTING RETRIEVER CHAMPION (GRHRCH) - The Grand Hunting Retriever Champion title is attained after the HRCH title by earning two hundred (200) additional points in the Finished, Grand, or Upland categories – of which a maximum of forty (40) points may be earned in Upland – for a total of three hundred (300) points. UPLAND HUNTER (UH) - The Upland Hunter (UH) title is attained by earning forty (40) Upland hunter championship points. HRC MEMBERS POINTS CLUBS RECOGNITION PROGRAM - These programs recognize HRC members for their support of Hunting Retriever Club, Inc. through their membership and for owning dogs that achieve 500, 1,000, 1,500, 2,000, 2,500, 3,000, 3,500, 4,000, and 5,000 UKC championship points in the HRC hunt test and Upland hunt programs. For full details on titles and championship points please see the UKC Hunting Retriever Rulebook.