Bill Wins at the American Quail Classic - 2011

FORT CAMPBELL, KY. — The American Quail Classic was contested December 17-18 at Fort Campbell Military Reservation Outdoor Recreation Area located northwest of Clarksville, Tenn. We thank our military for keeping our country safe and allowing us to share these magnificent training grounds with our troops.
The 2011 winner is Survivor’s Little Bill, pointer male owned by Blake Kukar of Dancyville, Tenn., and handled by Randy Downs. Bill ran a big forward race in the 6th brace on a nice afternoon with temperatures in the 40s after a cool frosty morning. Birds seemed to be moving that afternoon. All three braces that afternoon had bird work on wild birds (we are not allowed to release birds on the Fort Campbell grounds). Bill was found pointing by scout Mark Haynes on the far side of the long hay field which has become mostly bromesage over the years. Bill had a large covey pinned on the edge in a thicket. His manners were excellent while Downs flushed and at the shot.

Bill Gets Invited to the Open All Age Invitational

Survivor’s Little Bill, owned by Blake Kukar and handled by Randy Downs, came to the Championship with the sixth highest number of points toward qualification. Kukar rode in the gallery to watch his pointer perform. Bill had placed first in both the Missouri Open All-Age and the North Dakota Open All-Age Classic, together with earning runner-up at the Alabama Open All-Age Championship, and placing third at the Fitch Farms-Galena Plantation Open Trial. Bill had three finds — at 32, 43 and 46 — in the first brace on the first day and had one find at 45 during the terrible weather of the last brace on the second day. Those birds were flushed by Ike Todd as neither Downs nor his scout was on hand at the time of the find. Kukar was proud of his fine pointer’s performance both days.

Survivor's Little Bill wins the Prairie Open All Age National Qualifier.

Survivor’s Little Bill, owned by Blake Kukar of Somerville, Tenn., and handled by Randy Downs, was named winner of the All-Age Stake. Bill was drawn in the 17th brace with Whippoorwill Blue Blood (Huffman). They were released just past the Cuffawa bottom. They showed well throughout the next long bottom as they headed toward Highway 4. Once through Kate’s bottom both were pointed out ahead alongside Highway 4. Blue Blood was found pointing as we headed away from Highway 4; Bill was backing. When the birds were flushed, one landed on a nearby tree limb; this was too much for Blue Blood.

Bill was taken on and hunted the country intelligently and maturely as we headed to the Edwards farm. Throughout the Edwards farm several nice casts were made. As we came off the Edwards farm he had a nice stand at 30. As Bill crossed the Cuffawa he made a nice cast along the north edge of the field headed toward the bicolor hill. Again pointed out making a nice cast headed as we came off bicolor hill he was found pointed on the southwest corner. Birds were difficult to flush as they were running through the thick cover. Everything was accomplished in good order at 54. Bill was turned loose, handler pointed the dog out as he went toward the horseshoe field near time. As the judge ordered the dog up his handler rode to look for Bill. He was found in the horseshoe field pointed. The third and last covey was flushed, all in good order. Everyone knew at that point that a new standard had been set with a good performance in the heat with three nice finds and a back.

Holly Springs, Miss., November 17

Judges: Ken McKay and Earnie Towe

OPEN ALL-AGE [One-Hour Heats] — 38 Pointers and 2 Setters

1st—SURVIVOR’S LITTLE BILL, 1571494, pointer male, by True Survivor—Whippoorwill Bet. Blake Kukar, owner; Randy Downs, handler.
2nd—CASSIQUE’S BOSS, 1614375, pointer male, by Elhew Fibber McGee—Magic Carpet. Rick & Sam Stallings, owners; Steve Hurdle, handler.
3rd—GAME MAKER, 1556062, pointer male, by Rock Acre Buckwheat—Therapy’s Little Bess. Dr. Fred Corder, owner and handler.

Lester places second place at Marshall County Derby.

Shadow’s Miss America (Sis) takes third in the Tom Honecker Memorial Amateur All-Age at Cedar Oak Plantation.

HELL CREEK AMATUER ALL AGE RESULTS - 2011

All Age: Fantastic Samantha (Sam) finishes Second, Shadow’s Miss America finishes Third

Derby: Domino’s Shadow (Baby Dom) wins the Derby

AMATEUR STAKES
Keith Bollndorf, who has moved to Anniston, Ala., came back to compete and won the Amateur All-Age with two good finds and a nice race by S F Pocketknife. Second was Fantastic Samantha, and third was Shadow Miss America, both owned and handled by Blake Kukar. Both pointer females did an excellent job and had one find each in their heats. Another dog pressing the winners was Solar Eclipse, owned and handled by Edmond James.

The Amateur Derby had 11 quality dogs that put down some good races; it was an exciting event. Winning first was Domino’s Shadow, owned and handled by Blake Kukar. Second was Sir Archibald Sellers, owned by Chris Sellers and handled by Blake Eaton. Third went to River City Storm, owned and handled by Kent Walker. Although we did have birds pointed in the Derby, the winners were placed on the quality races and the potential they exhibited.

The Shooting Dog was another good stake where it took a quality race and good bird work to break into the winners’ circle. Winning first place for owner-handler Earl Connolly was S F Bootstrap with one good find. Second went to Memphis Southern Belle, owned by Joe and Kent Walker and handled by Kent. Third with a two-find performance was Upton’s Wayward Pete for owner-handler Edmond James.

Blue Mountain, Miss., October 28

Judges: Hunter Griffin and Jeremy Taylor

AMATEUR ALL-AGE [One-Hour Heats] — 11 Pointers

1st—S F POCKETKNIFE, 1592790, male, by Lester’s Thunderbird—S F Sendout. Keith Bollendorf, owner and handler.
2nd—FANTASTIC SAMANTHA, 1603717, female, by Mann’s Power Stroke—Mann’s First Lady. Blake Kukar, owner and handler.
3rd—SHADOW’S MISS AMERICA, 1566143, female, by Joe Texas—Scout. Blake Kukar, owner and handler.

AMATEUR DERBY — 11 Pointers

1st—DOMINO’S SHADOW, 1621512, female, by Ben Adams—Rester’s Domino. Blake Kukar, owner and handler.
2nd—SIR ARCHIBALD SELLERS, unreg., male, breeding not given. Chris Sellers, owner; Blake Eaton, handler.
3rd—RIVER CITY STORM, 1628375, male, by Southern Parlay—Phillips Southern Star. Joe & Kent Walker, owners; Kent Walker, handler.

INTERNATIONAL PHEASANT CHAMPIONSHIP
In the Open Derby with 16 dogs, the winner was The Fly Peddler, white and orange pointer male owned by Blake Kukar of Somerville, Tenn., and handled by Downs. Second was Game Mission, pointer male owned by Dr. Corder and handled by Downs. Third was Erin’s Little Drifter, pointer male owned and handled by Sean Derrig.

Judges for the Championship were William Smith of Moscow, Tenn., and Vernon R. Vance of Winchester, Ky. Ted Goodyear of Centerburg, Ohio teamed with William Smith for the Derby.

September 2011 – We had a successful training and trialing season on the prairies. The Fly Peddler (Larry) wins the North Dakota Open derby. Survivor Little Bill (Bill) wins the North Dakota Open All Age Classic. His kennel mate Ben Adams (Ben) finished second. This qualifies Bill for the 2012 National Championship and the Open All age invitational. Bill finished the 2010-1011 season as the number 6 dog in the nation.

NORTH DAKOTA CLASSICS
Columbus, N. D.—The North Dakota Classics at Columbus, N. D., wrapped up the prairie trials for the season. The North Dakota Classic drew 36 dogs and the companion Open Derby, 10. In the Derby the winner was The Fly Peddler, pointer male owned by Blake Kukar of Somerville, Tenn., and handled by Randy Downs. Second was Last Survivor, pointer male owned by Drs. Robert Rankin and Nick Knutson of Edmond, Okla., and handled by Allen Vincent. Third was Game Master, also a pointer male, owned by Dr. Fred Corder of Corinth, Miss., and handled by Downs. Randy Downs dominated the 36-dog Open All-Age Classic, taking the two top places, first with Survivor’s Little Bill and second with Ben Adams. Both pointer males are owned by Blake Kukar. Third was South’s Late Night, handled by Rick Furney.

Judges were Scott Johnson of Winfield, Kan., and Tom Tracy of Chase City, Va.

Survivor's Little Bill wins Missouri Open All Age
53 dog stake. More info coming soon.

February 2011 – Shadow's Tennessee Girl (Kate) takes second at Carroll County All Age at 10 years of age.

February 2011 – Bill wins RU-CH at the Alabama Open All Age Championship.

January 2011 – Pennie Shadow finishes second in the Cajun Classic/Evangeline Open Derby Classic at Black Prairie WMA, Columbus, MS with 16 entries. Judges: David Fligor/Gary Baird

1st – Resters Wild Jack- Cecil Rester O/H
2nd – Penny Shadow Blake Kukar O/H
3rd – Four Rivers Thunder Hawk Scott Shrum O/ Rhett Kermichel H

December 2010 – Tina wins 3rd place in the Benton County Open All Age.

December 2010 – Little Bill wins 3rd place in the Fitch Farms-Galena Plantation Open All Age National Qualifier.