The Conowingo HRC is comprised of members from several states in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The motto of the national Hunting Retriever Club  organization is "By Hunters, For Hunters". Our primary goals are to:

• To bring together hunters and their retrievers in a family like environment.

• To engage in the training, educating, and promotion of hunting with a true gun dog.

• To promote hunter safety and conservancy.

• To protect and advance the interests of hunting retrievers. 

•  To encourage and engage in a sportsmanlike manner, the participation in  hunt tests and related events.

• To educate the public at large in the wonderful adventure of retriever training in a hunting environment, and -- 

• To conduct approved and licensed retriever hunt tests through the Hunting Retriever Club Inc, affiliated with the United Kennel Club Inc.