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ETRC Hunt Test Information


For the past several years, ETRC has held five to seven AKC-sponsored Hunt Tests a year at various locations. Information on upcoming tests can be found in the right hand column of our Home Page, or at Entry Express. We look forward to seeing you at our next event.

All ETRC Hunt tests are administered by Entry Express, and Dates, Premiums, Online Entry, Running Order and Results can be found on their website.

According to AKC, a club must take paper entries even when an on-line entry service is specified in the premium list. The premium list must specify the address where paper entries are to be mailed. There shall only be one address shown for mail in entries. This address can be that of the entry service company. Any service fee imposed by the on-line service must be clearly stated in the premium. ETRC's information will be specified in each Premium list online, and default settings are given below:

Enter ONLINE at: www.entryexpress.net

For a paper premium,

  • call Entry Express at (501) 255-0831;
  • write Entry Express at P.O. Box 743, Charleston, AR  72933; or
  • e-mail Entry Express at entries@entryexpress.net
  • For non-online entry, mail entries with checks payable to:

    Entry Express Inc.
    420 E. Main Street (UPS & FedEX)
    P. O. Box 743
    Charleston, AR 72933

    Fee charged for credit card entries

    Master fee: $100
    Senior fee: $90
    Junior fee: $80

    For additional Hunt test information - contact Hunt Test Secretary - Michele Fletcher, michelemfletcher@yahoo.com or phone 850-582-9111 (cell).


    AKC Regulation Regarding Cell Phone Use at Hunt Tests
    Date: July 19, 2012

    To: Retriever Hunting Test Clubs

    The Performance Events Department would like to make Retriever Hunting Test Clubs aware of a recent change to the Regulations.

    Cell Phones on the Line. Occasionally onlookers do not think about turning off their cell phones or placing them on vibrate mode while in the vicinity of the line.  When birds are being thrown, the dog, handler and judges are concentrating on the action.  A cell phone going off can be a distraction.  The new Regulation is meant to caution the gallery, enable the club to take action if this becomes an on-going problem and provide judges guidance on how to handle the situation.  The change becomes effective August 1, 2012.  The following new language will appear as Section 24 in Chapter 1.

     Chapter 1, Section 24. Cell Phones and Electronic Devices. 

    In order not to distract dogs, handlers and judges from their work, cell phones, pagers or other electronic devices which emit a sound shall be turned off or set on vibrate mode when in the immediate vicinity of the line or in the field. 

    Clubs should post signs if they feel it is necessary.  It is the job of the marshal to enforce this regulation. 

    Out of courtesy to the working dog, judges shall not accept calls or send messages while a dog is under judgment.

     A handler has the right to appeal to the judges if he believes the sound from an electronic device has interfered with his dog’s performance.  It is the decision of the judges to determine if the sound had a material impact on the dog’s performance.  If they believe meaningful interference has occurred, they may allow the dog to be re-run at a later time.

    This regulation is not meant to hinder the ability of the marshal to keep in contact with event officials in order to expedite the running of the event; however the marshal shall maintain consideration for the working dog and handler.

    Should you have any questions or comments, please e-mail huntingtest@akc.org.