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Event: Wynot Lottie-Champion; Mohawk Mill Miss You-Runner-Up
Result: Northeastern Grouse and Woodcock Championship

Location: Frankfort, Maine

Post Date: Dec 10, 2024

Submitted By: Russell Ogilvie

Northeastern Grouse Woodcock ChF24-

Northeastern Grouse and Woodcock Championship (front row): Al Robbins (owner/handler) with Wynot Lottie, Bill McFadden (owner) with Mohawk Mill Miss You, and John Stolgitis (handler). (Back row): Jamie Leitch (judge) and Dale Hackett (judge).

With sunny skies and cool temperatures, the 2024 edition of the Northeastern Grouse and Woodcock Championship kicked off. Our judges for this three-day event included Jamie Leitch from Vermont and Dale Hackett from New Brunswick. Both are well-seasoned in the cover dog world and prepared to watch over a strong field. When time was called and the final discussion made, it was my privilege to announce Wynot Lottie (PF) as champion and Mohawk Mill Miss You (PF) as the runner-up. Lottie, owned and handled by Al Robbins, came out of the 7th brace. Lottie was braced with Doodle Ridge Elroy (Mueller) on Course 1, The Cut. Lottie, a black and white Pointer, is very strong on the ground and has plenty of bottom. Very few dogs in this trial had the drive that she did. Working well with her handler, she finally slammed on the brakes at 38. With a woodcock flown and all in order, she was off to the races only to be stopped again at 40, which produced her second woodcock. Turning up the dirt, she pushed forward and carded her third find at 48. The sound of the woodcock fluttering away and the echo of the shot in the quiet morning made all in tow smile. No question, the dog to beat!
The runner-up, Mohawk Mill Miss You, owned by Bill McFadden and handled by John Stolgitis, came out of the first brace. Pearl was braced with Elhew Snakewood (Doherty). Pearl went to work early. She dove down to the right of the course and stopped about 70 yards in. After a lengthy search in thick cover, she was found stacked up, and Stolgitis produced a woodcock for her. Back on course, Pearl glided through the woods with a crackling tail. A site to be seen! Her final find came in the cut at 36. Deep off the path to the left, she was finally located, standing picture-perfect as Stolgitis produced the bird for her. A great run that was witnessed by the gallery but, more importantly, her owner.

Once again, the Northeastern Grouse and Woodcock Championship was blessed with great fortune, and the thanks are never-ending. The grounds were in great shape with the work completed by the club but also the town. As everyone knows, we run our trial on public land, and once again the town of Frankfort repaired the road in time for our trial. Without their support, the trial would not happen. We moved 38 birds, so each dog had ample opportunity to get it done. We had a strong draw from far and wide, including the Maritimes, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, and, of course, Maine. Trials like this do not happen without the support from Greg Blair and Purina. No one can question that they don't produce a product that builds champions! To the owners and handlers, as usual, the Northeastern does not happen without you. The camaraderie is second to none and while stories are told and performances are watched, there are always the end of the day gatherings. To me, it is one of the most important pieces of the trials. It is a time when people who have not seen each other for months and sometimes years can sit, reminisce, and enjoy great food and drink. Add in the fall foliage and strings of dogs; you can't ask for much more. The Mid-Coast Field Trial Club tops it off with their lobster and steak handlers' dinner on Saturday which everyone walks away happy.

The Running
1st Brace: Already mentioned.

2nd Brace: Higby Arcade (PM/Stolgitis) was braced with Cairds Cracklin Rosie (PF/Little). Cade had a very strong and fancy race, in fact, one of the strongest. Cade stopped but was unable to be located and eventually was moved on--a tough break for the dog and handler. Rosie had a UP at 37 and stopped at 45 but was moved on.

3rd Brace: Wild Apple Pop's Dorothy (PF/Doherty) and Chasehill Wicked Wilma (PF/Stolgitis) ran solid races, with Dorothy stopping at 46 with a woodcock. Wilma had a stop at 17 but was moved on.

4th Brace: Nothing to report.

5th Brace: Snuff Hill High Caliber (ESF/Dellinger) and Chasehill Snoop Dog (PM/Stolgitis) work their way around the Beaver Hole course. Strong and fancy, Cali could not come up with a bird. Snoop stopped at 19, and after a long search and not looking certain, he was sent on to only pop the bird, ending his day.

6th Brace: Nothing to report.
7th Brace: Already reported.

8th Brace: Calamy's Soul Man (PM/Robinson) and Mohawk Mill Miss Double E (PF/Stolgitis) ran well on the Beaver Hole course. Elwood scored a woodcock at 30 with a UP at 43. Elwood was picked up by the handler right after.

9th Brace: Old Glory Ben (ESM/Parsons) teamed up with Asper Hill Bandit (ESF/Cullen) on Powerline. Excitement was quick, but not in a good way. Ben failed to back at 3, and Bandit was picked up shortly after with an injury.

10th Brace: Carolina's Great Pee Dee (PF/Joyal) and Boomer of Backwater (PM/Flewelling) worked the cut. The dogs ran well, with Boomer having a find on a woodcock at 44.

11th Brace: Nothing to report

12th Brace: Paucek's Up for Adventure (ESF/London) and Sunkhaze Vera Masardis (PF/Flewelling) finished up day two. Addie had a quick stop at 5, which produced a grouse. Unfortunately, later on, she moved up during the flush to end her strong performance. Vera had a woodcock at 43 but was a little too much on the edge of the bell.

13th Brace: Wynot Roscoe (PM/Robbins) and Chasehill Poison Ivy (PF/Stolgitis). Roscoe was strong on the ground but could not produce a bird. Ivy suffered UP at 23 and 43 and was picked up.

14th Brace: Nothing to report.

15th Brace: Wild Apple Siri (PF/Rizza) and Mohawk Mill Miss Ellie (PF/Stolgitis) had the final run of the trial. Siri nailed a pair of grouse at 36 but lacked the ground race. Ellie had a couple of stops but was not able to pin anything down.

Frankfort, Me., September 27
Judges: Dale Hackett and Jamie Leitch
NORTHEASTERN GROUSE AND WOODCOCK CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 22 Pointers and 8 Setters
Winner-WYNOT LOTTIE, F1696083, pointer female, by Woodcock Haven War Paint-Woodcock Haven Fire Sky. Allen Robbins, owner and handler.
Runner-Up-MOHAWK MILL MISS YOU, F1703199, pointer female, by Mohawk Mill Big Stuff-Mohawk Mill Dolly. William & Karen McFadden, owners; John Stolgitis, handler.