Result: Grand Valley Bird Dog Club

Location: Highland, Michigan

Post Date: Nov 26, 2024

Submitted By: Jim Cipponeri

I would like to thank our judges for volunteering to judge the many stakes we offered. The entry was better than expected, considering it was opening weekend of grouse and woodcock hunting here in the Wolverine state. The event drew participants from Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and, of course, Michigan. Paul Tutro assisted with the bird planting after picking up the birds and delivering them with his customary donuts and coffee. Bryan Wood was at the starting line announcing dogs and making sure the bird bag was filled.

The course was in good shape thanks to the mowing done by Tom Vanecek, John Hall, Bill Darr, and Ron Sposita this past summer. Unfortunately, the DNR wasn't able to get a burn in due to the dry windy weather that was prevalent during the burn season. Cover was down, and the sightline for the bigger running dogs was not hampered by the lack of a quality burn. All the braces had birdwork, and even a few small coveys were established by the end of each day's running.

I would like to thank Nestl Purina for their ongoing support of the Grand Valley Bird Dog Club.

Highland, Mich., September 21
Judges: Bill Branham and Joe Guzman
OPEN DERBY - 4 Pointers and 1 Setter
1st-HANEY'S HAMMERIN HANK, F1706891, pointer male, by Haney's All In-Haney's Two Dozen Roses. Jim & Connie Cipponeri, owners; Jim Cipponeri, handler.

Judges: Bill Branham and Ron Sposita
OPEN SHOOTING DOG - 5 Pointers and 2 Setters
1st-WICKED QUICK, F1674810, pointer female, by Dunn's Tried'n True-Dunn's Get Out Sue. Kelsey Hajek & Sandy McLean, owners; Kelsey Hajek, handler.
2d-WINDFALL MACKINAW STRAIGHTS, F1701992, pointer male, by Knight's Last Chipster-Windfall Queen of Soul. Joe Guzman, owner and handler.
3d-HGHWATERS BRUNO MAGLI, F1706777, German Shorthair male, by Wildfire's Royal Flush-Hi N's Allison Miranda. Louis Rizzo, owner and handler.

Judges: Bill Branham and Ron Williams
AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG - 5 Pointers and 2 Setters
1st-HIGHWATERS ARIAS, F1703634, pointer female, by Greypointe Nubarron-Drowning Creeks Tilda. Louis Rizzo, owner and handler.
2d-WINDFALL LAST STAND, F1705328, pointer by Knight's Last Chipster-Windfall Queen of Soul. Joe Guzman, owner and handler.
3d-HIGHWATERS BRUNO MAGLI, F1706777, German Shorthair male, by Wildfire's Royal Flush-Hi N's Allison Miranda. Louis Rizzo, owner and handler.

Judges: Blake Rizzo and Ron Williams
OPEN SHOOTING DOG - 11 Pointers, 1 Setter, and 1 Irish Setter
1st-BEAVER MEADOW BIT, F1696577, pointer female, by Waybetter Rocky-Beaver Meadow Rose. Joe Cammisa, owner; Mark Hughes, handler.
2d-WARRIOR ZEKE, F1668664, pointer male, by Erin's War Creek-Brave Heart Cassie. Mike Husenits, owner; Eric Munden, handler.
3d-MILLER'S HOPPED UP VERSION, F1695106, pointer female, by Miller's Upgraded Version-Miller's Special Edition. Carlos Escalante, owner; Mark Hughes, handler.

Judges: Tom Vanecek and Ron Williams
OPEN PUPPY - 1 Pointer, 1 Setter, 1 Brittany, and 1 Irish Setter
1st-PINEY RUN AMAZING GRACE, F1706506, Brittany female, by Piney Run Jake-Piney Run Stella. Michael Petkwitz, owner; Cindy Petkwitz, handler.
2d-WHIP VAN PONDEROSA MAC SCOUT, F1711113, setter male, by Cash Van Pioneer Scouts Man-Anna Van Frutchey Ranch. Thomas A. Van Fleteren, owner; Steve McKalko, handler.

Judges: Blake Rizzo and Tom Vanecek
AMATEUR SHOOTING DOG - 8 Pointers, 2 Setters, and 2 Irish Setters
1st-FOXY LADY SADIE, F1691626, Irish setter female, by Zansett Simply Red-Foxy's Lil Red Missy. Mike Fox, owner and handler.
2d-SPEED DIALING KAIA, F1696795, pointer female, by Miller's Speed Dial-Phantom's Santo Sun. John P. Jones, owner and handler.
3d-FOXY ABRALENA, F1682017, Irish setter female, by Zansett Simply Red-Foxy's Lil Red Missy. Mike Fox, owner and handler.

Judges: Jim Cipponeri and Blak Rizzo
OPEN DERBY - 4 Pointers, 5 Setters, and 1 Brittany
1st-WILDLAND NICK OF TIME, F1705670, pointer male, by Miller's Heat Seeker-Wildland Warrior. Eric & Krysta Munden, owners.
2d-BACKWOODS DINE AND DASH, unreg., pointer male, by Springflow's Backcountry P-Apple Annie Sweet Delight. Justin Mason, owner; Mark Hughes, handler.
3d-CHRISTYS KAYLEE GIRL, R331-522, Brittany female, breeding not given. Christy Helmes, owner and handler.

Open Derby: 1st place Wildland Nick of Time with Eric Munden, Backwoods Dine and Dash with Mark Hughes, and Christys Kaylee Girl with Christy Helmes.

Bird Planter Paul Tutro and his 27-year-old Tennessee Walker, Buddy.