The 2025 Grand National Grouse Championship will be at the historic Grouse Ridge Kennels in Oxford NY on Sunday November 2nd.
Lodging
The Purina Awards Dinner will be at Freds Inn Norwich NY on Monday November 3rd. Freds is also the recommended place to stay for the Grand this year. They only have 25 rooms so make your reservations soon 607-334-9282.
Other hotels in the area are Super 8 607-296-0524 and Red Roof Inn 607-334-2200.
The 2025 Grand National Grouse Championship will be at the historic Grouse Ridge Kennels in Oxford NY on Tuesday November 4th.
Reminder Grand Entries Close 10/30
Judges
Bruce Minard from Michigan and Ben Mergens from Minnesota were our top two in votes to judge this years Grand National Grouse Championship. I am happy to report that both have agreed to accept the roles.
Lodging
The Purina Awards Dinner will be at Freds Inn Norwich NY on Monday November 3rd. Freds is also the recommended place to stay for the Grand this year. They only have 25 rooms so make your reservations soon 607-334-9282.
Other hotels in the area are Super 8 607-296-0524 and Red Roof Inn 607-334-2200.
Champion Snyder’s Fireside Ed
Runner up Northwoods Cedar
1 Grouse Hill Buddy Capocci/Capocci/ S. Forman
2 Northwoods Rip Roy Kolter/Johnson/Johnson
3 Hifives Belvenie Minard/Sloan/Dubriske
4 Grouse Hill Patch Capocc/ Capocci/S. Forman
The Grand National Grouse and Woodcock Championship would like to announce that two judges have been selected to officiate over this year’s Invitational Championship.
Doug McMillen of Reynoldsville Pennsylvania and Mike Flewelling of Holden Maine have agreed to sit in the saddle to preside over this year’s event. The Invitational will be held on April 16th and 17th with call backs on the 18th in Ellenburg, New York.
Both judges are more than highly qualified and are well recognized for their contributions to field trialing. They have each: bred, campaigned and trained many champions in the past. We are very fortunate to have these two famed outdoorsmen as our judicial team.
Top 20 Grand National Grouse and Woodcock Invitational Points Earners
The following is a list of the top 20 Grand National Grouse and Woodcock Invitational points earned for dogs and their owners.
The 2025 Invitational Championship will be held near Malone New York, drawing Tuesday April 15th and running Wednesday/Thursday April 16th, 17th with callbacks on Friday April 18th.
The top 14 dogs left after any declined invitations will be the running field. Judges and a reporter are still to be selected and will be announced as appropriate.
Congratulations to all the dogs, owners, trainers and handlers, for all their hard work and dedication has paid off.
Grand Winner Snyders Fireside Ed-Grand Winner Guaranteed Steve Snyder
Meridith Grade Corky-Invitational Winner Guaranteed Denny Keysor
Over The Hill Merry-Invitational Runner Up Guaranteed Rod Lein
Ralphy’s Chasehill Rip-1284 Points Brian Ralph
Northwoods Cedar-1284 Eric and Lindsay Saetre
Shadyhills Zeena-1120 Deb Nihart
Aspen Hill Bandit-1096 Jon Cullen
Chasehill Snoop Dogg-992 Erin Stolgitis
Warrior Zeke-944 Mike Husenits
Grouse Ridge Mags-889 Bill Ballin
Chasehill Poison Ivy-852 Bill and Karen McFadden
Northwoods Atlas-772 Greg Johnson
Lake Effect Allie-714 Tim Kaufman
Ponderosa’s Copper Penny-708 Robert Ellis
Mohawk Mill Miss You-684 Bill and Karen McFadden
Back Creek Lucy-659 Steve Graham
Meredith Grade Penny-648 Denny Keysor
Over the Hill Morgan-624 Robert Zilkie
Faith’s Maximum Justice-564 Ken Delong
Grouse Trails Buddy-486 John McKellop
Paucheks Little Tommy Tucker-480 Kelly Short
2024 Results
The 2024 Grand National Grouse Championship has come to a close.
Congratulations to Snyder’s Fireside Ed, named Champion! Ed is owned by Steve Snyder and handled by Tammy Chaffee of Pioneer Kennels. The Runner-Up, Chasehill Poison Ivy, was handled by John Stolgitis. Special thanks to judges Adam Dubriske (NH) and Mike Brown (MI) for enduring six days of intense judging over 85 miles. Our reporters, Jeremy Moore and Chris Bye, also deserve thanks for their attentive work throughout the event.
This was the first time in its 82-year history that the Grand was held in Wisconsin, and I was honored to serve as Chair. I’m extremely proud of the teamwork and collaboration shown by the Chippewa Valley Grouse Dog Association, the Minnesota Grouse Dog Association, and the Moose River Grouse Dog Club. Planning for this event began in January, and the trial stands as a testament to what people can achieve when united by a shared passion.
Special thanks to Greg Johnson, Vice Chairman and Stake Manager. Your dedication to our sport and meticulous management of this storied championship was invaluable. Additional thanks to Katie Cook, whose heart for people, hospitality, and efficient organization shone throughout the week.
We are also deeply grateful to Greg Blair from Purina and Ben Brettingen of On X. Your financial support elevated this Championship from good to great.
As we close out the season, I want to extend my appreciation to everyone involved in Cover Dog, from breeders, owners, and handlers to the volunteers and sponsors who help hold trials. Your commitment keeps this sport thriving.
Finally, thank you to the Grand National directors for allowing us to host this Championship in Wisconsin.
We were proud to be your hosts.
Brad Peterson
2024 Grand National Chairman
This years meetings will be at Vojtiks Stockyard Bar and Grill in Fairchild WI. They will have a buffet dinner there for a fee if anyone wants to eat before the meetings. Membership meeting is Tuesday night and BOD meeting his Wednesday night. We will try and start the meetings by 730 so it would be a good idea to be there by 7 if you eating there.
2024 Grand National Futurity Results
1st Place
Tim’s Setter Meg
Tim Callahan – Owner/Handler
2nd Place
Mud lake’s Money Maven
Hannah Peterson – Owner/Handler
3rd Place
Clover Valley Evans
Jerry Furnish – Owner/Handler
4th Place
Big Big Energy
Jordan Pharris – Owner/Handler
Judges:
Bill Frahm -WI
Bert Benshoof – MN
Thank you to sponsors:
Purina Pro – Greg Blair
On X Hunt – Ben Brettingen
Garmin
Lion Country Supply
82nd Grand National Grouse Meeting Place
Many days we will start at Town of Wilson Park (refer to Grand booklet for exact days) The town of Wilson Park is located 8.3 miles south of Stanley WI on Cty H to Cty MM west 1 mile to Hamilton Falls Fire Lane 6 tenths south. Or 16 miles North of Fairchild WI on Hwy H to MM 1 mile west to Hamilton Falls Firelane and 6 tenth south. GPS Coordinates 44.81869,-90.96124 Use On X Hunt it Easy !!!!
Questions Please call Roger King 715-581-9638
2024 Grand National Grouse Championship Draw
1 Mohawk Mill Good Advice PM Stolgitis/Flewelling Deciding Point SF Brennaman Hughes
2 Backwoods Wildfire Blaze PM Mason Hughes Northwoods Cedar ESF E. Saetre
3 Wicked Hippy PF Maclean Berg Brothers Hatchet SM Peterson
4 Clover Valleys Millie SF Furnish Mulberry Fields Molly SF Meeder Hughes
5 Ol Paint PM Butler Over The Hill Tri PF Lein
6 Little Hawk ESF Cook Warrior Zeke PM Husentis Hughes
7 Chasehill Poison Ivy PF IS Stolgitis/Flewelling Birddogn True Confidence EPF Pharris
8 Kelly PF Butler Mohawk Mill Miss You PF IS Stolgitis/Flewelling
9 Millers Dusty Version PF Husentis Hughes Moss Meadow Seeker SM Moss
10 Momma SF IS Matel Over The Hill Morgan PF Lein
11 Grouse Trails Little Bud PM Mckellop Im Easy Money ESM Peterson
12 EJ Jonesy ESF IS S. Chaffee Kona Blue Skye ESF Kalupa
13 Kits Whiskey River Patsy SF IS Foster Wheelock Braggabull PF Hughes
14 Mojos Remingtion Steal Molders Hughes The Highway ESM Dave Moore
15 Bad Habits PF IS Mergens Northern Slopes Bell IS Graddy
16 Bang Bangs Longshot ESM Luther/Thomas Double Deuce Zeke PM McMillen Hughes
17 Saddle Up Sadie PF Camissa Hughes Stan the Man Fruchey/Peters
18 Coal Camp Annie SF Thomas/Luther Lake Effect Ali SF Kaufman
19 Hog Hill Penny PF T. Chaffee West Wind Big Jake PM Mercitoris Hughes
20 Baxters Indian Arrowhead ESM Peters/Fruchey Chasehill Snoop Dogg PM Stolgitis/Flewelling
21 Duckhook PM Stolgitis/Flewelling Jewitts Creek Beauty PF Sullivan
22 A Distant Spec PF Husentis Hughes Chasehill Wicked Wilma PF IS Stolgitis/Flewelling
23 Springpond Rockin Sidney ESF T. Chaffee Tupelo Honey SF IS Wheelock
24 Ruffed Country Sweet Lily ESF Pharris Doodle Ridge Elroy ESM Mueller
25 Snyders Sadie SF T. Chaffee Larix Laricina PF Anderson
26 Over The Hill Pat PF Lein Kasida ESF Cook
27 Snyders Fireside ED ESM T. Chaffee Rebellious Fearless Fred SM Luebke
28 Millers Hopped Up Version PF Escalante Hughes Seldom Rest Jack Ralph
29 Snyders Centerfold Peach ESF S. Chaffee North Slopes Allie IS Graddy
30 Meredith Grade Penny ESF IS S. Chaffee Millers Special Upgrade PF Escalante Hughes
31 Fireside Sally Forth ESF IS T. Chaffee Sunkhaze Veira Masardis PF Stolgitis Flewelling
32 Boomer of Blackwater PM Stolgitis/Flewelling BBS Doc Holiday ESM Bukovich
33 Northwoods Cedar Edge ESF L. Saetre Beaver Meadow Bit PF Camissa Hughes
34 Grouse Trails Warrior Cat PF P&T Mckellop Mckellop Ralphys Chasehill Rip PM S. Chaffee
35 Hackberrys Amos Moses PM Brettingen Im Blue Sugar SF Hough
36 Grouse Trails Black Knight PM Mckellop Meredith Grade Corky ESM T. Chaffee
6 Braces per day
80th Grand National Grouse Futurity 2024 Running Order
11/3/24 Augusta WI
Starts 7:30am
Dog – Breeder – Owner – Handler
1. Shady Hills Reed, sm, Mueller, Forman, Forman
Backwoods Dine and Dash,pm ,Catanzarite, Mason,Hughes
2. Twilights Problem Child, sf, Denaka, Denaka, Forman
Mudlakes Money Maven, sf, Jones, Peterson, Peterson
3. Oak Knoll Parker, sm, Wood, Muslin, Muslin
Clover Valley Evans, sf, Furnish, Furnish, Furnish
4. Neffs Catch Me Get Me, sm, Denaka, Neff, Forman
Wayward Stewed Tomatoes, sm, Mueller, Mueller, Hughes
5. Prairie Forged Jay, sm, Jones, Jones, Jones
High Points Snowman Fred, sm, Kalupa, Brettingen, Brettingen
6. High Points Zig Zag, sm, Kalupa, Kalupa, Kalupa
Twilights Flying Solo, sm, Denaka, Denaka, Forman
7. Boomtowns Tax Free, sm, Jones, Lowery, Lowery
Anna Lake Kali, sf, Matson, Matson, Hughes
8. Mojos Winston Joy, sm, Mueller, Molders, Hughes
Big Big Energy, sm, Furnish, Pharris, Pharris
9. Hatton Hills Luci,sf, Camper, Haskin, Haskin
Highlanders High Voltage, sm, Shepard, Meyer’s, Hughes
10. Faith’s Texas Tryst, pf, Holt, Holt, Holt
Clover Valley Mulak, sm, Furnish, Johnson, Johnson
11. Tim’s Setter Meg, sf, Kaufman, Callahan, Callahan
Bye
We will be using 8 courses for the Grand running 6 braces per day. Each day we will pick up where we left off the day before. For the Futurity there are 10 courses but will start on course 1 each day no matter where they finish the day before.
Grand National Grouse Courses and Order:
1. Highline
2. Culvert
3. Crash
4. Diablo Jake
5. H Course
6. Horse Creek
7. Wilson Park
8. Gasline
Grand National Grouse Futurity Courses and Order:
1. Wilson Park A
2. Wilson Park B
3. Gasline A
4. Gasline B
5. Highline A
6. Highline B
7. Culvert
8. Crash
9. H Course A
10. H Course B