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Flint Hill Flynn  "Flynn"
Owner: Tucker Johnson
Handler:  Richard Whelan



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Notes From the Field Trial Chair:

** Follow the written directions and map to the grounds - use the links below or read the Premium! - DO NOT Use a GPS or bother the Neighbors!

Map to the Grounds

Directions to the Grounds

**Order Official Merchandise by October 7th!! Click HERE

** The Chairpeople have been notified that a FAKE ad for merchendise for both the NCC and NACC is on Facebook - it uses a logo similar to last year's springer logo. Do NOT buy from this person. The logo for this year is at the top of the NCC and NACC webpages on Fieldcockers.com

**Please read the Welcome letter for detailed event information - Welcome Letter

** We appreciate everyone's support in order to make this a truly special event! Donations can be made through this special website:
   www.cockernationals.com
  ** Use this website for electronic donations

 ** If you would rather not do an electronic donation, please send a check made payable to ECSCA NCC or ECSCA NACC and mail to Dede Griffin, PO Box 95, Roy, MT 59471.  In the memo line please specify what you are donating towards.

**The B&B Motel is interested in supporting and working with us by trying to accommodate as many participants as possible.  More pet friendly rooms have been made available for our events. They have requested that when making a reservation to please call (406-535-5496) instead of using an online booking site.  Identify yourself as being with the Cocker Nationals when you call.  The rates will be the same by phone as online.  Let them know if you will be leaving your dogs out in the parking lot or if you need a pet friendly room.

 

2026 NCC Information:

2026 NCC/NACC Merchandise

Order by October 7th!!

2026 Patron Program Information/Sign Up

2026 NCC Map of Trial Grounds

Link to MAP

**Follow the directions in the link - DO NOT use GPS or bother the Neightbors!
 Link to DIRECTIONS

2026 NCC Running Order  - Callbacks
2026 Hunt Secretary Link

(Premium/Entry)

2026 NCC Qualifiers

(Must have a placement in the 2025 NCC, or at least 1 point from an Open Stake trial in 2026)
ECSCA - FTC General Meeting Agenda
Location:

Bear Creek Land and Cattle Co.
Roy, Montana
Property of Robert and Dede Griffin
**Link to MAP

**Follow the Directions in this link - DO NOT USE GPS or bother the Neighbors!
**Link to DIRECTIONS
Judges for 2025:
 Kim Wiley
 Morgan Haglin

AKC Event Number:
 #2026133257
Event Dates:

  October 26 to Conclusion
Closing Date:

**Only dogs qualifying in trials after October 2025 and up to October 5, 2026 will be eligible to enter at 1st closing. 2nd closing will be October 19 for dogs qualifying after 1st closing October 5, 2026.

**Owners must contact the Field Trial Secretary immediately after qualifying and enter on Huntsecretary.com
These newly qualified dogs will be added to the running order accordingly.

Please contact: Dede Griffin at dede.gg62@gmail.com or 406-671-3178 with late qualifying dog information.
Points:
  1st = 10, 2nd = 6, 3rd = 4, 4th = 2
Entry Fee:
   $400.00
Officers of the ECSCA
 Margie Wilson, President
 Pat Howard, Vice President
 Karen Whiitfield, Corres. Sec’y.
 Marissa Shepard, Rec'd Sec'y.
 Kathy Moseley, Treasurer
2025 General Chairperson:
 
  Robert Griffin
Secretary:
   Dede Griffin
Treasurer:
  
Field Trial Committee:
  Robert Griffin, Dede Griffin, Cheryl Dooley, Vicky Thomas, Paul McGagh, Olivia Steele-Mortimer
Trial Schedule 
 
Sunday, October 25th:
10am to 2pm Training Day
3:30pm Annual FTC Meeting
Pick up handler bags
5:00pm ? Following the conclusion of the FTC meeting we will have a mingling social with food and drinks sponsored by Flint Hill Preserve - Thank You!!

Monday, October 26th: DAY 1
7:30am Handlers' meeting
8:00am Trial Begins
Dinner on your own

Tuesday, October 27th: DAY 2
8:00am Trial continues
We will stop trialing at 4:30pm (time subject to change) in order to move to the social/happy hour and banquet at 4:45pm held on the grounds

Wednesday, October 28th: DAY 3
8:00am Trial continues
Dinner on your own

Thursday October 29th: DAY 4
8:00am Trial continues and concludes

Travel to water series - location tbd.
The committee will consider other dogs needing a water test for title only if time allows.

Placements will be announced at the Awards Party which is sponsored by Richard & Laurie Brueckner - Thank you!!!
Gun Captain:
  Bob David and Roger Thorne
Gun Team:
   Jon Hunke, Matt Bauer, Donny Pyle, Chip Bunker, Josh Riddle, Mark Pitts, Ryan Halvorson, Bill connor
Gun Team Steward:
 

Gun Team Sponsor:
  Orton Plantation **Thank you!!
Premium:
Entry Form:
Running Order:
  Callbacks
Callbacks:
    Callbacks
Hotel:
 
  *The closest hotels are in Lewistown (pop. approx. 6,000) about 45 min from the grounds.  Please note that the Nationals coincide   with Montana’s peak hunting season and hotels are often fully booked. We strongly encourage making reservations early.

  B&B Motel – 406-535-5496
  Recently renovated two-story motel. Some pet-friendly rooms available for a fee.

  The Calvert Hotel – 406-535-5411
  A historic hotel offering a touch of luxury by Montana standards. Two pet-friendly rooms.

  Super 8 by Wyndham – 406-708-4541 
  A standard chain hotel with pet-friendly rooms available for a fee.

  Yogo Inn – 406-535-8721 
  We had planned to use the Yogo Inn as our headquarters hotel because of its meeting rooms, restaurant and bar facilities. Unfortunately, a recent      laundry room fire caused smoke damage to pet-friendly rooms, and the hotel cannot guarantee accommodations for our event. It is a viable
  option for those not needing pet-friendly rooms.
Camping and RV's:
  * Dry camping will be available at the grounds. Please contact Robert Griffin (406-640-0342) to reserve a space. A $20 fee will be charged to cover the cost of a dedicated porta-potty. 

* Primitive camping is available along the Missouri River approximately 25 miles north of the grounds at the James Kipp Recreation area, which also offers the nearest dump station.

Full-hookup campgrounds in Lewistown include:

Mountain Acres RV Park – 406-538-7591
Reservations required.

Fergus County Fairgrounds – 406-535-8841 Option 1
A great option for those requiring full-hookups. Water will be available in the shower house but, depending on temperature, may not be available to individual sites. 

For those interested in renting an RV, contact: 

Cruise America – 1-800-327 7799
Option 4, extension 7453 and ask for Christian.

 **At this time, RV availability is limited in Billings ($89 per night for 25 ft standard) and Bozeman ($75 per night for 25 ft standard). Cruise America is dog friendly. While airport pick-up service is not available, both locations are about 10-15 min in a taxi or Uber from the airport.

 **Please note, there are very few other options in the area, including Airbnb or VRBO.


Alternate Hotels:
 


Maps/Directions:
  
  ** See liinks for maps and directions at the top of the page
Airports/Car Rental:
   
Head Field Marshal:
  Mhari Peschel
Field Marshal Team:
  Lisa Pyle and Paula Mazurek
Judges Steward:
  NanciyWilliams
Bird Baskets Coordinator:
 
Bird Planter:
  Bruce Britton
Bird Supplier:
    Blaha Pheasant Farm
Game Steward:
  Kerri Payne
Steward of the Beat:
  Robert Griffin
ATVs:
   No personal ATV/UTVs on the course
Logistics Chair:
   Eric Hammer
Grounds Committee:
   Rober Griffin, Jeff Lusk, Paul McGagh, Matty Rawlinson
Patron Chair:
   
Trophy Chair:
    Paula Mazurek
Hospitality Chairperson:
   Robert and Dede Griffin

Field Hospitality Chairperson:
  


Hospitality Committee:
  
Fundraising Chair:
  www.cockernationals.com
  ** Use this website for electronic donations

 ** If you would rather not do an electronic donation, please send a check made payable to ECSCA NCC or ECSCA NACC and mail to Dede Griffin, PO Box 95, Roy, MT 59471.  In the memo line please specify what you are donating towards.
Catalog Chair:
    Sue Myers   smyers@mia.net
Catalog Advertising:
  
Full page advertisement

Black & white: $100

Color: $250

Half page advertisement

Black & white: $75

Color: $150

Please send your ad copy to Sue Myers at  smyers@mia.net
Merchandise Chair
  
 Order by October 7th - Click HERE
Photographer Sponsor:
  
Photographer:
   Katie Gorecki
Training Day:
  
  John Bishop
Emergency Response:
 
Emergency Info:
  For all emergencies call 911
Veterinarian:
  
 Horizon Veterinary Services
 17 Horseshoe Bend
 Lewistown, Montana
 406-538-6134
Web Page
 
 
2027 Chair:
  
2027 Judges:
 
2027 Location