Fairbanks Retriever Club

The Fairbanks Retriever Club is the oldest established retriever club in Alaska. Originally known as the Alaska Field Trial Association, it has been active in the Interior of the state since the early 1950s. In 1960 it was formed under its current name of Fairbanks Retriever Club. Through the years and despite changes in members and leadership, the club remains dedicated to all the retriever breeds and helping their owners improve their knowledge and skills in training, testing, trialing and hunting their dogs.

During the course of the year, we hold training classes, outdoor field sessions, picnic test/trial and AKC hunt tests and field trials. We welcome all retriever owners, from the beginner puppy owner all the way to the seasoned trainer!

FRC hosted the annual membership meeting on Saturday October 18, 2025 at the Pioneer Museum located inside Pioneer Park. We elected new officers and board members, shared good food and good stories, and looked ahead to the 2026 events.

You can still become a member! See the Membership page for online or downloadable forms and payment options.

Throughout 2026, FRC will offer hunt tests, field trials, and training opportunities for members at every level. Explore our Calendar of Events for dates, locations, and events hosted by retriever clubs across Alaska.

GATE CHANGE FOR 2026 HUNT TESTS
Construction on Richardson Highway Bridges

The gate by Moose Creek Landing is CLOSED this year. Please use the Silt Blanket Parking Area gate to enter the Flood Control Project grounds. Directions below.

Directions to the Silt Blanket Parking Area & Gate:

From North Pole, stay on the Richardson Highway and take the Dawson/Buzby Road exit at milepost 348.
Follow the brown signs toward the Chena Lakes State Recreation Area.
Turn left at the stoplight and go under the overpass.
Turn right onto Mistletoe Drive, which becomes Laurance Road.
You'll pass the US Army Corps of Engineers Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project sign on your right, go through the S-curves, and Moose Creek Dam will be on your right.
Take the next right — a hairpin turn at the Silt Blanket Parking Area sign — and drive over the dam to the paved parking lot & yellow gate.

Gate hours: Attended and open 7:30–9:00 am. Outside those hours, call or text Karen at 907-750-4465.

Reminder: No training is allowed on the grounds after 8:00 am Thursdays through the conclusion of the Amateur All-Age stake on Sundays. Please be respectful of other users of the Flood Control Project grounds, pack out any trash you find, stay on existing roads/trails, and report any hazards you encounter.