Result: Region 19 Amateur All-Age Championship

Location: Danbury, Wisconsin

Post Date: Nov 24, 2025

Submitted By: Todd Manns

Region 19 Amateur All-Age Championship (forefront, l-r): Notorious Dominator's Reserve with John Mathys and Pearl Jam Nation with Scott Jordan. (Back): Todd Manns, Don Dack, Judge Chad Chadwell (judge), Mike Northwood (judge), and Ned Meyers.

We want to thank everyone who took the time and effort to make it up to the Namekagon Barrens for the 2025 running of the Region 19 Amateur All-Age Championship. As always, the native sharptail provided a significant test, though this year presented an even greater challenge. The unusually heavy spring rains, followed by a subsequent drought, resulted in lower numbers, making locating and pointing these elusive game birds exceptionally difficult.
This year's companion Open Derby stake featured a strong entry of 16 talented dogs. It was a very competitive stake, and thankfully, an almost 30-degree drop in temperature from the previous days provided much more favorable running conditions. Our judges this year were the Johnson duo--Mark Johnson from Illinois and Mark Johnson from Wisconsin. Their discerning eyes and dedication to observing each dog's performance are always deeply appreciated. They had a number of quality dogs to choose from this year's contenders. With a strong race, quality find, and bird work at time, the winner was Erin's Banshee, handled by Sean Pat Derrig and owned by Allen Linder. Coming in second place with a commendable performance was Prairewood's Lone Survivor, owned and handled by Todd Manns. Third place with another solid run was Erin's Forged In Fire, owned and handled by Sean Pat Derrig.

Open Derby (forefront, l-r): Mark Johnson (judge), Erin's Banshee with Sean Derrig, Prairewood's Lone Survivor with Todd Manns, and Erin's Forged In Fire with Jarrett Bell. (Back): John Mathys, Fran Kelly, Bill Stapleton, Nancy Brown, Chad Chadwell, Bruce Mueller, Frank LaNasa, Allycin Bell, and L. J. Lundstrom.

Danbury, Wis., October 6
Judges: Mark Johnson (Illinois) and Mark Johnson (Wisconsin)
OPEN DERBY - 16 Entries
1st-ERIN'S BANSHEE, F1713039, pointer male, by Erin's Grey Justice-Erin's Red Smoke. Allen Linder, owner; Sean Patrick Derrig, handler.
2d-PRAIREWOOD'S LONE SURVIVOR, F1721613, pointer male, by Confident Nation-Upfront's Piper. Todd Manns, owner and handler.
3d-ERIN'S FORGED IN FIRE, F1712745, pointer male, by Erin's Grey Justice-Erins Miss Stuart. Sean & Sean Patrick Derrig, owners; Sean Patrick Derrig, handler.

In the Region 19 Amateur All-Ag Championship, we had a very strong field of competition with 28 entries. Weather conditions were ideal, ranging from the 20s to the high 50s with a fair amount of sun and light winds. Finding and pointing the wild sharptail within the dense, brushy oak habitat of the Barrens is always a challenge, but the birds become increasingly pressure-weary and wily as the season progresses, adding another layer of difficulty to successful bird work. Our sincere thanks go to our judges, seasoned field trial competitors Mike Northwood and Chad Chadwell; their expertise and careful attention ensured every dog had a fair opportunity to showcase its abilities. Our champion for the 2025 running on Course 2, with a very solid race and bird work at 38, was Pearl Jam Nation, owned and handled by Scott Jordan. Through hard work and training, Scott makes the difficult task of winning championships look easy.

This year's runner-up champion, Notorious Dominator's Reserve, with a find at 52 as he entered the Course 1 lek area, was owned and handled by John Mathys. Congratulations to both Scott and John!

Finally, I must make special mention of Don Dack, our dedicated and long-standing dog wagon driver. His unselfish commitment and incredibly hard work are absolutely indispensable to the success of our trials. Year after year, Don goes above and beyond, putting in an immense effort to ensure everything runs smoothly across the multiple courses. His tireless efforts are truly the backbone of these events, and we are profoundly grateful for his unwavering dedication.

Judges: Charles R. Chadwell and Mike Northwood
REGION 19 AMATEUR ALL-AGE CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] - 26 Pointers and 2 Setters
Winner-PEARL JAM NATION, F1701309, pointer female, by Confident Nation-Notorious Rebel Woman. Scott & Julie Jordan, owners; Scott Jordan, handler.
Runner-Up-NOTORIOUS DOMINATOR'S RESERVE, F1717932, pointer male, by Notorious Dominator's Heir-Notorious Rebel Woman. John Mathys, owner and handler.