2026 National Cocker
Championship Information Page

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From the Field Trial Chair: ** The Chairpeople have been notified that a FAKE ad for merchendise for both the NCC and NACC is on Facebook - it uses a logo similar to last year's springer logo. Do NOT buy from this person. The logo for this year is at the top of the NCC and NACC webpages on Fieldcockers.com **Please read the Welcome letter for detailed event information - Welcome Letter ** We appreciate everyone's support in order to make this a truly special event! Donations can be made through this special website: www.cockernationals.com ** Use this website for electronic donations ** If you would rather not do an electronic donation, please send a check made payable to ECSCA NCC or ECSCA NACC and mail to Dede Griffin, PO Box 95, Roy, MT 59471. In the memo line please specify what you are donating towards. **The B&B Motel is interested in supporting and working with us by trying to accommodate as many participants as possible. More pet friendly rooms have been made available for our events. They have requested that when making a reservation to please call (406-535-5496) instead of using an online booking site. Identify yourself as being with the Cocker Nationals when you call. The rates will be the same by phone as online. Let them know if you will be leaving your dogs out in the parking lot or if you need a pet friendly room. |
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2026 NCC Information:
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Location:
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Bear Creek Land and Cattle Co. Roy, Montana Property of Robert and Dede Griffin |
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Judges for 2025:
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Kim Wiley |
Morgan Haglin |
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AKC Event Number:
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#2026133257
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Event Dates:
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October 26 to
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Closing Date:
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Points:
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1st = 10, 2nd = 6, 3rd = 4, 4th = 2
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Entry Fee:
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Officers of the ECSCA:
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Sally
Rosenthal, President
Joyce Winkels, Vice President Karen Whiitfield, Corres. Sec’y. Terri Burrows, Rec'd Sec'y. Kathy Moseley, Treasurer |
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2025 General Chairperson:
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Robert Griffin |
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Secretary:
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Dede Griffin |
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Treasurer:
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Field Trial Committee:
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Robert Griffin, Dede Griffin, Cheryl
Dooley, Vicky Thomas, Paul McGagh, Olivia Steele-Mortimer
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Trial Schedule
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Sunday, October 25th - Training Day, FTC Annual Meeting, Welcome Dinner Monday, October 26th - Trial Begins (7:30 Handlers Meeting) Tuesday, October 27th - Trial Continues, Wednesday, October 28th - Trial Continues Thursday, October 29th - Trial Concludes, Awards Banquet |
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Gun Captain:
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Bob David and Roger Thorne
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Gun Team:
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Jon Hunke, Matt Bauer, Donny
Pyle, Eric Doyle, Chip Bunker, Josh Riddle, Mark Pitts, Ryan Halvorson,
Bill connor (Alternate) |
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Gun Team Sponsor:
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Orton Plantation **Thank you!!
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Premium:
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Entry Form:
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Hunt
Secretary
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Running Order:
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Callbacks |
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Hotel:
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*The closest hotels are in Lewistown (pop. approx. 6,000) about 45 min from the grounds. Please note that the Nationals coincide with Montana’s peak hunting season and hotels are often fully booked. We strongly encourage making reservations early. B&B Motel – 406-535-5496 Recently renovated two-story motel. Some pet-friendly rooms available for a fee. The Calvert Hotel – 406-535-5411 A historic hotel offering a touch of luxury by Montana standards. Two pet-friendly rooms. Super 8 by Wyndham – 406-708-4541 A standard chain hotel with pet-friendly rooms available for a fee. Yogo Inn – 406-535-8721 We had planned to use the Yogo Inn as our headquarters hotel because of its meeting rooms, restaurant and bar facilities. Unfortunately, a recent laundry room fire caused smoke damage to pet-friendly rooms, and the hotel cannot guarantee accommodations for our event. It is a viable option for those not needing pet-friendly rooms. |
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Dry camping will be available at the grounds. Please contact Robert
Griffin (406-640-0342) to reserve a space. A $20 fee will be charged to
cover the cost of a dedicated porta-potty. * Primitive camping is available along the Missouri River approximately 25 miles north of the grounds at the James Kipp Recreation area, which also offers the nearest dump station. Full-hookup campgrounds in Lewistown include: Mountain Acres RV Park – 406-538-7591 Reservations required. Fergus County Fairgrounds – 406-535-8841 Option 1 A great option for those requiring full-hookups. Water will be available in the shower house but, depending on temperature, may not be available to individual sites. For those interested in renting an RV, contact: Cruise America – 1-800-327 7799 Option 4, extension 7453 and ask for Christian. **At this time, RV availability is limited in Billings ($89 per night for 25 ft standard) and Bozeman ($75 per night for 25 ft standard). Cruise America is dog friendly. While airport pick-up service is not available, both locations are about 10-15 min in a taxi or Uber from the airport. **Please note, there are very few other options in the area, including Airbnb or VRBO. |
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Head Field Marshal:
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Mhari Peschel
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Field Marshal Team:
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Lisa Pyle and Paula Mazurek |
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Judges Steward:
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Bird Baskets Coordinator:
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Bird Planter:
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Bruce Britton
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Blaha Pheasant Farm |
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Game Steward:
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Kerri Payne
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Steward of the Beat:
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Robert Griffin |
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| Logistics
Chair: |
Eric Hammer |
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Grounds Committee:
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Rober Griffin, Jeff Lusk, Paul
McGagh, Matty Rawlinson |
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Patron Chair:
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Trophy Chair:
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Paula Mazurek |
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| Hospitality
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Robert and Dede Griffin |
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Hospitality Committee:
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Fundraising Chair:
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www.cockernationals.com ** Use this website for electronic donations ** If you would rather not do an electronic donation, please send a check made payable to ECSCA NCC or ECSCA NACC and mail to Dede Griffin, PO Box 95, Roy, MT 59471. In the memo line please specify what you are donating towards. |
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Catalog Chair:
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Sue Myers
smyers@mia.net |
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| Catalog
Advertising: |
Full page advertisement Black & white: $100 Color: $250 Half page advertisement Black & white: $75 Color: $150 Please send your ad copy to Sue Myers at smyers@mia.net |
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Photographer:
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Katie Gorecki |
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Training Day:
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John Bishop |
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Emergency Response:
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For
all emergencies call 911 |
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Veterinarian:
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Horizon Veterinary Services 17 Horseshoe Bend Lewistown, Montana 406-538-6134 |
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