And the Finalists Are ...

 Congratulations to the 2024 NRDC Finalists!

#5 PR’S HERE TO FINNISH, “Toivo,” LM

Owned by Ryan Hendrickson

Handled by Ryan Hendrickson

#7 WATERMARKS MALLARD, “Mallard,” LM

Owned by William Hillmann & Mary Tatum

Handled by William Hillmann 

#14 FIELD OF DREAMS WHO’S MY DADDY?, “Shaq,” LM

Owned by Bradley & Patty LaFave

Handled by Brad LaFave 

#15 SKYWATCH HELL’ OR HIGH WATER, “Crockett,” LM

Owned by Ray Vreeland & Kipp Erickson

Handled by Sarah Shull 

#19 ROCKY CREEK’S WAR CHIEF OF THE BAYOU TECHE, “Chief,” LM

Owned by Jake Cawthon 
Handled by Jake Cawthon 

#20 SUNNY AND WIND NO DUCKS GIVEN, “Sunny,” LF

Owned by Ross Bell

Handled by Caleb Brown 

#21 CANNON’S 90 DAY WONDER, “Ensign,” LM

Owned by Dennis & Pam Long

Handled by Dennis Long 

#26 LA GRAN BAMBINA RUTH, “Ruth,” LF

Owned by Bode Nagelmaker

Handled by Dennis Pugh 

#27 QUEST FOR THE BLUE, “Quest,” LM

Owned by Darin Quigley
Handled by Darin Quigley 

#28 SUNSET RIDGES JUMPIN JACK FLASH, “Flash,” LM

Owned by Teresa Stinson

Handled by Josh Conrad 

#30 JOCKO-DOUBLE OR NOTHIN’, “Jocko,” LM

Owned by Delma Hazzard

Handled by Delma Hazzard 

#37 BIG COTTONWOOD COSMIC “TOOTS”, “Toots,” LF

Owned by James Shea

Handled by George Wamsley 

#40 HOCKLEY CREEK’S SIXTY STRAIGHT, “Jenny,” LF

Owned by Robby Bickley

Handled by Robby Bickley

#43 DRAKES BAY’S OTIS, “Otis,” LM

Owned by Rick Wilke

Handled by Rick Wilke 

#44 WATERMARK’S CARBON WARRIOR, “Willis,” LM

Owned by Jory & Emma Liddiard

Handled by Marc Patton 

#47 MIDDLE CREEK’S DON’T WANT THIS SMOKE, “Smoke,” LM

Owned by Brock Burton

Handled by Erik Thompson

#49 MILLCREEK’S DRAKE’S BAY HANNAH, “Hannah,” LF

Owned by Michael Abts  

Handled by Brad LaFave 

#53 GREEN RIVER’S KOUNTRY GIRL, “Maggie,” LF

Owned by Stacy Willis

Handled by Marc Patton

#54 DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM

Owned by Bill & Judy Landau

Handled by John Lynch 

54. DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM, John Lynch

David and John came to the line at 2:27 pm

F – Swam to half way down the far point - over and back in - got out and over to the tree line and then back for his bird.

L – Into the 1st pond on a right line - over the land bridge - out right of the guns and up into the shade of the willow trees - hunted the right side of the guns and then deep - moved left and worked it out.

54. DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM, John Lynch

David and John came to the line at 8:09 am

R – Into the pond - up the hill under the arc - quick turn and he got his bird which was close behind the cedars.

L – Into the 1st pond on a right angle along the land bridge - into the right corner of pond 2 and swam a short distance parallel to the shore - out and up the hill to the crest - right of the gunners and established a hunt there high and deep - worked along the crest, came down and got his bird.

54. DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM, John Lynch

David and John came to the line at 12:38 pm

L – Right of the 1st set of cedars and straight out to his bird.

R – Into the pond on a left line - got out and shifted right - into the cover and missed it - re-entered and nailed it!

54. DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM, John Lynch

David and John came to the line at 9:28 am

L – Through the gap and straight to the bird!

R – Through the close cover - over the big terrace and came out left of the guns - turned and quickly moved right for his bird!

54. DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM, John Lynch

David and John came to the line at 4:27 pm

Left – Took the water on a hard left angle - swam across and adjusted his line as he went up the far side to get his bird.

Right – Started with a right angle while swimming - carried this line under the arc and to his bird.

54. DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM, John Lynch

David and John came to the line at 12:06 pm

F – Up to the bush and squared the hill - hunted between the bush and the guns - worked back left and to the bird.

R – Very nice line on an angle across the field - straight to his bird!

54. DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM, John Lynch

David and John came to the line at 2:00 pm

Through the water and across the point - he pulled up just at the right spot to grab his bird!

54. DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM, John Lynch

David and John came to the line at 10:00 am

F – Hunted a little deep - worked the area and brought back his bird.

R – Rand down the hill to come along the tree line - pulled up a little short for a couple loops - then headed up the hill to grab his bird.

54. DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM, John Lynch

David and John came to the line at 3:48 pm

R – Directly to the bird!

L – Directly to the bird - Nice!

54. DAYBREAKS KING DAVID, “David,” LM, John Lynch

David and John came to the line at 8:20 am

F – Nice long flyer over the terraces, chased down his flyer and he got it!

R – Across the field, hooked around the tree, into and out of the cover, back into cover again to get his bird.