Mt. Rushmore HRC

08/22/2026

Some good training tips for your hunting dog.

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08/17/2026

Hey members, we talk a lot about control at the line and approaching the line. Check out this drill from Lone Duck Kennels to work on heeling control on lead. This is a great drill for Started and JR dogs, and it is a step in the direction of heeling off lead.

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08/16/2026

https://youtu.be/pBSVW3MPq94?is=4xZR_DVeo_qEeVPX

08/12/2026

08/08/2026

Going on now at the GameFair in Minnesota, North of the Twin Cities. Check them out! https://fb.watch/ITuNvXNlvI/?

Waterstone Labradors has been a Flight Sponsor at our Mt. Rushmore HRC event for several years now. Dave Bavero, the owner, can usually be found at our annual Spring/Summer hunt test, 2000 miles from his kennels in Texas.

Waterstone Labradors specializes in providing premium companion or hunting Labradors. Our bloodlines come from the UK and Ireland and are from the finest stock available. We have done extensive research and have developed relationships with top gun dog breeders and field trial handlers in Europe.

Waterstone is very European in both the characteristics they breed for (biddability and calmness as examples) and in their training methods (no e-collars as an example).

We are proud to have Dave and Waterstone Labradors as club supporters. If you are looking for a home and hunting companion labrador, we suggest giving Waterstone Labs a good look and understand the types of labs they are producing.

You can find more information on Waterstone Labradors at https://www.waterstonelabradors.com/

08/08/2026

Recognition Due:
Our club owes a GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO:
Katherine Ellet
Greg McGranahan
Alan Case

These three went to town on w**d whacking around four of our ponds we will use in our Double JR/SR and they have really improved access and trainable cover around all of these ponds.

Like most things in life, 80% of the work gets done by 20% of the team. Katherine, Greg and Alan are in our 20%. They make a big difference, year in and year out. Thanks guys!!

08/08/2026

Too hot to work on property today, so time to catch up on some paperwork chores🤪

Looking for an end of summer AKC JR/SR Retriever Hunt Test? Take a look at our Mount Rushmore Retriever Club Summer Double JR/SR on August 29 & 30, 2026.

Entries close August 17.

This is our first year holding a summer JR/SR vs a spring Double JR/SR. After several years of doing a spring event we felt it was just too early of an event for our yearly new members. They just didn’t have enough time to get their dog trained and enter the spring event after joining the club in March or April.

Additionally, in our spring test we fought poor weather year after year, snow, cold, storms and ice cold ponds. It was time for a change!

We are trying this weekend out for 2026 and using it to see when we should hold our 2027 Double JR/SR. If we have a goof turn out, that will be a good indicator. Also, if you run JR/SR dogs in tests in our area, we would love to hear your thoughts on a good time to hold our future JR/SR events. Share your thoughts in a comment.

We are thinking there are a lot of other clubs out there with new members each year who are looking for an opportunity to get that final JR pass for a Title. If you are one of them,check out our premium on EntryExpress.net. We think you’ll like our small ponds and grounds in Custer, SD, along with typically cooler temperatures. There are lots of dog friendly campgrounds, hotels and AirBnB’s in the area.

We hope to see you at our 2026 Hunt Test. If you have any questions, leave a comment or get in touch with our chair or secretary. Their information is in our premium.

08/07/2026

Members and duck hunters - pay attention!

Four duck orgs urge lawmakers and the Department of the Interior to uphold drainage practices near wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region: https://trib.al/OXwolKW

08/07/2026

We're excited to open registration for our Veterans Pheasant Hunt, happening September 25, 2026, at Wings of Valor Lodge.
This event brings veterans together for a day in the field, time outdoors, and the opportunity to connect with fellow veterans through a shared experience.
📍 Wings of Valor Lodge
📅 September 25, 2026
🐕 Guided pheasant hunt
🍽️ Meals provided
🤝 Fellowship with fellow veterans
Whether you're a lifelong hunter or simply looking to spend time outdoors with others who understand your journey, we'd love to have you join us.
Registration is now open.
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📧 [email protected]
📞 605-595-0847