Lone Star Hunting Retriever Club
Since 1986
"If you're looking for an organization to join to help ready your pup for the upcoming hunting season, give Lone Star HRC a shout."
McClelland Gun Shop, Dallas, TX
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The Lone Star Hunting Retriever Club takes pride that it is the only club in North Texas with a private land and water lease for members for training. Located in Royce City, it is free for current members to use to train their dogs at their convenience.
Also, each month the club sponsors a training day. These popular events allow club members to work with their retrievers, no matter the age, with the assistance of professional trainers and seasoned dog owners. Our pro handlers will set up simulated hunt tests for all age dogs and offer instruction on how best to get the most out of your dog.
So whether you are training for hunting situations and/or plan to enter HRC or AKC hunt tests, the training offered through the Lone Star Hunting Retriever Club will prove invaluable.
For directions, go to the Training Grounds in Royce City, email a club officer. Only current members will be given the gate code and the address.
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2024 LSHRC Hunt Test
Highlights Spring Calendar
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The Lone Star Hunting Retriever Club held another successful hunt test in March at Edwards Training Facility in Bonham.
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Members and non-members from around the region entered in Started, Seasoned and Finished categories and received ribbons for passing and a title ribbon if so achieved.
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Special thanks to our judges and to the many club members who volunteered over the weekend. The club could not put on such an enormous event without members helping with set up, marshalling, cooking, etc.
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Upland Hunt Test Slated for November
On November 23 and 24, the club will host its Upland Hunt Test at the Poetry Shooting Club outside of Terrell, Texas. Training days will be held leading up to the hunt test.
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If anyone has any questions or comments, please contact a club officer noted above.
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Syrah, LSHRC Past President Bill Vigrass' Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, showing off her work in the field.
Lone Star HRC Celebrates Over 35 Years of Existence
​Founded in 1986, the Lone Star Hunting Retriever Club is one of the oldest clubs of its kind in the U.S., making it one of the more highly-respected and established in the country. With over 200 North Texas members and growing rapidly, the Lone Star HRC is proud to be a member of the Hunting Retriever Club, which is affiliated with the United Kennel Club.
The Lone Star Hunting Retriever Club is a family-oriented organization of hunting dog owners from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area. Our club is dedicated to assist owners in their raising, training, and testing outstanding hunting retrievers of all breeds.
If you would like to join us, train with us, and need assistance with your retriever training, simply contact us and an officer will get in touch with you.
2024-2025
Board of Directors
Kyle Krause, President
Jeff Cooper, Vice President
Bruce Potter, Secretary
Larry Lauck, Treasurer
If anyone has any questions, would like to become more involved or has suggestions for the Lone Star Hunting Retriever Club, please email any of the officers above.
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Please Pay 2024 Dues!
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Lone Star HRC Now Uses PayPal for Dues and Other Purchases
You can now pay your dues under the Join LSHRC tab using PayPal! For only $40, this gives you complete access to the club's training grounds in Wylie. We will send you the combination. You can also use it to buy other club items. It is quick, easy and secure. No PayPal account needed. Or simply mail us a check. Lone Star HRC appreciates everyone's continued support.
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Attention New Owners of Puppies!
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If you are bringing home a puppy who has had only one round of shots from the breeder, Lone Star HRC strongly advises that you set up an appointment with a veterinarian as soon as you can. The vet will offer advice on caring for your puppy as well as set up a schedule for his second and third round of vaccinations.
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In the meantime, do not under any circumstances take your new puppy to a dog park or any area where other dogs have been. The parvo virus is very active in the Dallas area and your new puppy has not had an ample supply of vaccine to fight off any infection.
Parvo is very contagious and can be deadly. Please do not take any chances with your new buddy until he has had all of his shots.
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If you are in need of recommendations for a veterinarian, please contact an officer of the Lone Star Hunting Retriever Club. In most cases, we can recommend one in your area.
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Recent Lone Star HRC Titles
Congratulations!
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We will be updating this list soon. Send Steve Vittorio your dog's recent HRC titles from the past year.
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Carl Petry and Daisy earned their Upland Hunter Title
Larry Lauck and HRCH Ellie earned their Upland Hunter Title

Coke Waggener and “Randi” earned their HR Title
Jim Norred and “Rowdy” earned their HR Title
Michael Wheeler and Maximum Explosion Blue Shadow “Max” earned their HRCH Title
Gregg Loyd and Timber’s Hardtime Ellie earned their HR Title
Orie Mathews and Wolf Creek’s Coco with Sprinkles “Donut” earned their HRCH Title
Tanner Toal and Silver Dollar’s Drake “Drake” earned their HR Title
Kyle and Sarah Krause and Three K’s It’s a Blonde Thing “Lucy” earned their HRCH Title and Upland Hunter title.
Jason Brocato and Remigton Steel Magnolia “Remi” earned their SHR Title
Courtney Pitts and Ramblin Rebel Rouser earned their SHR Title
Michael Gillman and Cabo earned their HRCH Title and UH Title.