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Pictures from the draw for Grand National Grouse and Woodcock Invitational
Invitational Secretary George Johnson and Director Joe Cammissa
New England handler/trainer Tony Bly with Scott Forman, handler of Grouse Hill Pepper Ann and Chips A-100
Mary Moss on left, wife of handler Ken Moss. Diane Wheelock on right, part of the husband and wife team that own and campaign Out of the Shadows.
John Capocci, owner of Grouse Hill Bell, and Grouse Hill Pepper Ann, both contestant in this year’s Invitational
Michigan handler/trainer Rich Hollister, he’ll be handling DunRovens Drifter. Also pictured is one of this year’s judges, Mike Groy from Annville PA
Bob and Janet Watts. They own Straight Forward along with Dick Brenneman. She will be handled by Hall Of Fame trainer/handler Dave Hughes.
Judge Lloyd Murray talking to handler/owner of Moss Meadow Traveler, Ken Moss from Michigan
Scenes from Grouse Ridge Kennels, host of the 2017 Grand National Grouse and Woodcock Invitational
2016 Futurity Results
Judges, Tony Bly, and Doug McMillen.
The Reporter and Stake Manager, Lloyd Murray
The Reporter and Stake Manager, Lloyd Murray
1st. Magic Mist Sydni; E.S.F. Black Face Miner X Star’s Southern Idol
Owner/ Handler : Joe Dahl
Breeder ; Jim Humphrey
Owner/ Handler : Joe Dahl
Breeder ; Jim Humphrey
2nd.McRae’s Angus : E.S.M. Dun Roven’s Boofox X Waymakers Super Sam
Owner/ Handler Carl McRae
Breeder : Richard Hollister
Owner/ Handler Carl McRae
Breeder : Richard Hollister
3rd. Clermont Lucky Brynn E.S.F. Jar’s Way Shirley X Long Gone Buckwheat
Owner :Rick Simpson
Handler: Dave Hughes
Breeder : Greg Yutzey
Breeder : Greg Yutzey
2017 Invitational Halfway Points Announced
Automatic Invites:
Grouse Hill Bell – John Stoligits, handler
Centerfold Bette – Harold Holmes, handler
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Judges for the 72nd Grand National Grouse Futurity
Judges for the 72nd Grand National Grouse Futurity are :
Tony Bly, Milan, N.H.
Doug McMillen, Dubois, Pa.
Reporter: Lloyd Murray Stark, N.H.
Stake Manager: Lloyd Murray, Stark, N.H.
Futurity will commence Sunday Oct.30, 2016
Kilkenny National Forest, Berlin, N.H.
69th Grand National Grouse Puppy Classic Winners
The 68th Grand National Puppy Classic began at 7:30am at the Gladwin grounds in Gladwin, Michigan. The host club was Beaverton.
1st Angel Envey
Handler : Diane Wheelock
Owner: Diane Wheelock
Breeder : Dave D’ Hulster
2nd Magic Mist Sydni
Owner : Joe Dahl
Handler : Joe Dahl
Breeder : Jim Humphrey
3rd. Springfield Half Stache
Owner : Dave D’Hulster
Handler : Dave D’Hulster
Breeder: Dave D’Hulster
4th. River Edge Molly
Owner : Pat Cooke
Handler : Pat Cooke
Breeder: Pat Cooke
2016 Invitational Winners
Champion Left
Grouse Hill Bell
Owner: John Capocci
Handler: John Stoligits
Runner Up Champion. right
Centerfold Bette
Owner: Harold Holmes
Handler : Harold Holmes
2016 Grand National Grouse Invitational Update – Day 2
Day 2 Update
Call Back and Reserve Dogs
Braces
1a) Grouse Hill Bell – Stolgitis
1b) Call Me Maggie – Merlington
2a) High Point Left Turn – Chaffee
2b) Centerfold Bette – Holmes
In Reserve:
Upper Cover Billie Babe
Ponderosa Mac
2016 Grand National Grouse Invitational Update – Day 1
Day one 14 dogs ran, 13 with clean bird work. 21 birds pointed, 43 birds moved. Several dogs with multiple finds. Dog of the day, Call me Maggie with Merlington. 4 finds and a nice race.