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We will cover anything that revolves around growing the sport of contest calling, duck and goose hunting, industry changes, and updates. We are here to help anyone that is trying to get better at hunting and calling

Mike Benjamin


    • May 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 15m AVG DURATION
    • 84 EPISODES


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    EPISODE 84 - The Spring Slowdown, Announcing The Next Online Contest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 36:24


    This week Mike, Teddy and Matt talk about the slow downs of Spring time, and announce our next online contest, with a unique twist that's been talked about for some time.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks Follow/Like Chesapeake Watch Co. @ChesapeakeWatchCo   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 83 - ONLINE LIVE DUCK CONTEST RESULTS, Scoring and Judging Contests, What's it Like For a First Time Judge?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 54:35


    This week, Mike, Teddy and Matt announce our winner's from the Online Live Duck Contest, and talk a little bit about scoring and judging contests.   Congrats to everyone who entered!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks Follow/Like Chesapeake Watch Co. @ChesapeakeWatchCo   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com  

    EPISODE 82 - Online Live Duck Contest Round 2 Results, What is the BEST Shotgun Brand?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 49:54


    This week Mike, Teddy and Matt talk about the top shotgun brands from 20+ years ago and how they stack up against the competition in today's hunting environment. They also touch on turkey hunting and give the results from round 2 of the Online Live Duck Calling Contest and who will be moving on to the finals!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks Follow/Like Chesapeake Watch Co. @ChesapeakeWatchCo   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 81 - Cooking Wild Turkey, Will Non-Residents Be Allowed to Hunt Saskatchewan? Tariffs, Live Duck Contest: Round 1 Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 64:52


    This is a jam packed episode! We cover a few different topics, from Forum Flashback with turkey recipes, to discussing a hot topic on Saskatchewan's huntability for non-residents, to tariffs, and the results of Round 1 of the online Live Duck contest!   Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks Follow/Like Chesapeake Watch Co. @ChesapeakeWatchCo   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 80 - The Top 25 Waterfowl Hunters of ALL TIME, Forum Flashback - Did RNT Dominate Competitive Calling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 61:50


    This week, Mike, Teddy, Cory and Matt talk about a forum post for the Forum Flashback about whether or not RNT was the dominate force in the competitive calling circuit back in the day. Things also get contentious when we talk about a list titled, "The Top 25 Waterfowl Hunters of All Time." This is one you won't want to miss!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.    Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks Follow/Like Chesapeake Watch Co. @ChesapeakeWatchCo   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 79 - "Flyway Flashback" Discussing Old Forum Posts, The Five Stages of Hunters #TheHailCallPodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 55:52


    This was a fun one! We introduced a new segment we are going to call "Flyway Flashback." Each week we will take an old post from forums back in the day and discuss the topic they were talking about. We kicked it off with an interesting one from 2005 where they talked about what the future of waterfowling might hold. Tune in to see if they were right on track with their predictions 20 years ago!    The link to the forum post we talk about can be found here:  https://www.refugeforums.com/threads/the-future-of-waterfowling.335949/   Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.    Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks Follow/Like Chesapeake Watch Co. @ChesapeakeWatchCo   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 78 - The Hail Call/ICA ONLINE OPEN LIVE DUCK CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT #TheHailCallPodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 24:56


    Big announcement—we're hosting an online OPEN LIVE DUCK CONTEST

    EPISODE 77 - What is Social Media Doing to Hunting? Catching up with Cory, The March Lull #TheHailCallPodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 70:12


    EPISODE 76 - Talking Hunting Dogs w/ Micah Canapp of Chesapeake Fowl Kennels #TheHailCallPodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 93:16


    EPISODE 75 - Western Hunt & Conservation Expo w/John Walls, Recent Shows & Contests, Shed Hunting #TheHailCallPodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 78:43


    We sat down with 3x World Goose Calling Champion John Walls to talk all things waterfowl and hunting.

    EPISODE 74 - Season Wrap Up, Snow Goose Hunting #TheHailCallPodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 41:47


    EPISODE 73 - The Return of Cory Niccum, Things Are Coming to an End, The Hail Call is on YouTube

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 47:17


    EPISODE 73 - Cory Niccum returns to the podcast to talk about his guiding season. The guys give their final thoughts on the year and we make some big announcements at the end!  Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @theguidecast.  “Like” Southern Parish Outdoors on Facebook “Like” DCFishing Services LLC Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com 

    EPISODE 72 - It is COLD! Late Season Hunting Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 37:35


    The frigid temps are here and don't seem to be letting up across the country. Mike and Matt hop on to talk about how they're making out in the cold snap and some late season tips for hunting finicky birds.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 71 - Our Favorite Ways to Cook Waterfowl, Recipe Ideas, Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 69:42


    After losing last week's episode... Mike, Teddy and Matt share some of their favorite ways to prepare waterfowl.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com  

    EPISODE 70 - Dominic Carollo Benefit Waffle on "Call Nutz" Facebook Page

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 5:37


    Not our typical episode but the audio got corrupt after recording so had to make do. Still wanted to get this out there to you guys and let you know about a big benefit the calling community is putting on for one of our own. Dominic Carollo has been dealing with some pretty hard health issues lately and we are trying to lift him up and raise some money to support him and his family. Head on over to the "Call Nutz" Facebook page to get in on the benefit and help this family out!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com  

    EPISODE 69 - HAPPY NEW YEAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 16:12


    Mike and Matt hop on for a quick pod to close out the year. They'll recap the past 12 months and talk about how we as a show are looking forward to the New Year! Here's to 2025!   Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 68 - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 58:10


    Mike, Matt and Teddy are BACK with a Christmas Special Episode! Last minute gift ideas? Christmas money burnin's a hole in your pocket? We got some ideas for you! Listen in and let us know what cool new gear you got! Merry Christmas!      Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com  

    EPISODE 67 - World's Championship Duck Calling Contest Recap with Steiny and Britney

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 80:10


    This week the guys are joined by Britney and Steiny to recap the World Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart. They go over each contest and talk scores and results.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 66 - World's Championship Duck Calling Contest Picks and Preview With Michael Steinmeyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 65:45


    It's Thanksgiving week! Which also means the World Duck Calling Championship on Stuttgart, Arkansas is this weekend. Listen in as Mike, Teddy, Matt and Steiny give their picks and predictions on the biggest weekend in duck calling. Let us know who you think will come out on top!   Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 65 - RECAP: Easton - World Waterfowl Calling Championships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 61:15


    This week - Matt, Teddy and Mike recap the WWCC in Easton Maryland, as well as briefly touch on some early previews for the World's Championship Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 64 - WORLD WATERFOWL CALLING CHAMPIONSHIPS PREDICTIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 56:16


    Mike, Teddy and Matt are back this week talking about the big one! Listen to them give their picks for Easton and weigh in for yourself!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 63 - Does Size Matter? How Big is Too Big?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 45:04


    The age old question! Listen in to find out what we're talking about.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow/Like The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow/Like the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow/Like Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow/Like Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 62 - Mike is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 49:46


    This week, the one and only Mike Benjamin is back with us! His presence was definitely missed but we are very excited to have our buddy back. This week, Matt, Teddy and Mike talk about the upcoming season, a couple of the last few contests of the year, and just catch up. We hope you guys enjoy this week's episode!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 61 - Chance Wadsworth and David Goos Talk Early Goose Hunting, Guiding and Call Making

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 51:17


    Matt and Teddy are joined by good friends Chance Wadsworth and David Goos on this week's episode. We covered a bunch of different topics from early goose hunting, contest calling and call making. Always a pleasure catching up with these guys!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 60 - Matt Opsahl, Owner/Operator of Maverick Outfitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 85:35


    This week, Matt and Teddy are joined by fellow Marylander Matt Opsahl of Maverick Outfitters. Matt is the owner and operator of Maverick Outfitters based on MD's Eastern Shore guiding puddle duck and Canada goose hunts. We covered a lot of great topics in this one from what it's like guiding in Maryland, how to treat clients with respect and hospitality, and even what Matt's experience was like judging a calling contest for the first time in Easton last year. This was an awesome conversation and an episode you definitely want to hear!  Follow Matt and Maverick Outfitters on social media @maverick.outfitters and visit his website to book a hunt at maverickoutfittersmd.com .    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com  

    EPISODE 59 - Early Resident Goose Season is here. John Walls, John Taylor, Seth Hampton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 52:48


    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 58 - It's Almost Time, Answering Your Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 77:29


    Mike and Matt hop on this week to talk a couple contests that happened last weekend, as well as answer. BUNCH of listener submitted questions/topics. Let us know what you want us to talk about next!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing Follow Duck Creek Decoy Works @DuckCreekDecoyWorks   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com  

    EPISODE 57 - Presleys & Game Fair Recap, DU 2024 Survey, Big News From Cory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 57:53


    This week we recap the contests from Presleys and Game Fair, as well as share our thoughts about the recently published survey from DU on duck numbers. Cory also drops some huge news.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 56 - Hunter Grounds, Robbie Iverson, Altie Lannom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 124:27


    We have a packed house for this week! Hunter Grounds joins us for part two, along with some friends in Robbie Iverson and Altie Lannom. Hear their perspectives on the contest scene and what they have to say in this week's episode!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 55 - Bassmaster Pro Angler Seth Feider Talks Fishing and Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 62:17


    This week we take it back to an episode we recorded a few weeks back with Pro Angler Seth Feider. He talks about what he's been through to get to the level he competes at and his love and passion for the outdoors.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 54 - Hunter Grounds talks about his days in competition calling, duck farming and business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 89:12


    This week, one of, if not the GOAT of Goose Calling, Hunter Grounds joins the guys to talk about his new duck club, his experience with competitive calling, his future in it, and how business is going.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 53 - Squadfest, USA WCWC, DE State Contest(s) Recap, Hot Takes, Top 3 Unwritten Contest Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 96:37


    This week the guys recap the three contests from the weekend of July 19-21 which included DB Squadfest, USA Waterfowl Calling World Championship (Louisiana), and the Delaware State Contest. It was a great weekend for competitive calling and many more to come this summer!  We wrap up the show with a few hot takes and a top 3 of unwritten contest rules. Be sure to share your hot takes and unwritten rules with us on Instagram and Facebook!   Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 52 - Chris Beckman, NFL Prospect to Duck Call Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 102:30


    Owner of Beckman Game Calls, Chris Beckman, joins us in this week's episode. We talk about everything from cutting/modifying duck calls, to Chris eventually starting his own call company and even a crazy hunting accident that may have cost him spot on an NFL roster. This is one you wont want to miss!    Follow Chris and check out his calls @beckmangamecalls and beckmangamecalls.com   Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    EPISODE 51 - Contest Season is in Full Swing, Top 3 Contests of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 79:40


    This week the guys talk about the upcoming contest season and throw out some picks for their predicted winners. We wrap it up by talking about some of our favorite contests we've attended over the years.    Seth Fields, if you're reading this, we didn't know which contest you'd be at.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    Episode 50 - We made it, a trip down memory lane, friendships.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 69:02


    Thank you all for your support! Episode 50 is here and we couldn't have done it without the overwhelming  support. Genuinely, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for listening!                                                                                                             This week, Mike, Cory and Matt jumped on the show and talked some old stories, and how we can try and keep contest calling alive, along with the friendships you'll likely gain along the way.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com  

    Episode 49 - Upcoming Contests, Top 3 Hunting DVDs, How to Take Calling Criticism and Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 77:25


    This week the guys talk about some upcoming contests for the summer, as well as go over some advice and talk about taking criticism when it comes to getting calling advice. We close it out with  a trip down memory lane and our favorite hunting DVDs. We hope you enjoy!   Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com  

    Episode 48 - 737 Contest and Callapalooza Recap, Contest Superstitions, Top 3 Hunting Influencers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 102:04


    This week Mike, Cory, Teddy and Matt are back recapping some recent contests, talking upcoming contests, superstitions, and their top 3 favorite hunting influencers.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com  

    Episode 47 - Pintail Limit Increase? Bass Pro Shops x Mack's Prairie Wings Partnership, Top 3 Duck Calls, Hot Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 93:23


    Just the guys on this week's episode. Mike, Cory, Teddy and Matt cover topics ranging from the newly proposed Pintail limits, the recent partnership of Bass Pro Shops and Mack's Prairie Wings, their top 3 duck calls, and some hot takes.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    Episode 46 - Molt Gear Founder Scott Threinen, Top 3 Canada Goose Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 86:15


    Founder/Owner of Molt Gear, Scott Threinen joins us on this week's episode where we talk duck and goose hunting, our top three Canada Goose calls and a little about Molt Gear.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    Episode 45 - Caller Spotlight, Hot Takes, Top 3 Post-Hunt Beverages

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 111:42


    Just the guys on this week's episode. We introduce a few new segments and talk about who we think is making a name in the competition calling world, as well as who we'd like to see up on stage.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    Episode 44 - Teddy Closes The Book on #TheQuestForOne, Jeff Foiles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 81:54


    In this week's episode, Teddy finally does it and kills a turkey and recaps the story for us. Jeff Foiles joined us this week and talks everything from turkeys to waterfowl.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

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    Episode 43 - The Refugeman, Keith Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 133:04


    Quite possibly one of the most rounded outdoorsmen and sportsmen there is - "The Refugeman" Keith Allen joined us in this week's episode. Keith is the owner of PureDuck Calls, a seasoned "OG" of competition calling, the creator of "The Refuge Feed," a lawyer, a musician, the list truly goes on. Sit down and enjoy this weeks longer episode with the one and only, Refugeman.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    Episode 42 - Britney Selig, Sanction Contest Chair - World's Championship Duck Calling Contest

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 86:39


    This week, Britney Selig from the World's Championship Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart Arkansas joins the show. Britney is a member of the rules committee for the contest and also serves as the sanction contest chair.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    Episode 41 - Chance Wadsworth and David Goos recap Mile High Hunt Expo Contest, Is Meat Duck Taking Over Main Street?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 62:10


    Our buddies Chance Wadsworth and David Goos jump on at the beginning of the show to recap the waterfowl calling contest Chance ran at the Mile High Hunt & Fish Expo. Mike and Teddy discuss Meat Duck contests vs. Main Street contests. Is Meat Duck taking over? Listen and find out!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    Episode 40 - 2021 World Duck Calling Champion of Champions Michael Steinmeyer, Spring Turkey, Masters Picks, Addressing World Duck/World Goose Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 125:42


    World Duck Calling Champion of Champions Michael "Steiny" Steinmeyer jumps on the show with us this week. We covered a lot in this one from Turkey hunting, to our 2024 Masters picks (even Mike!!!), to a somewhat heated debate involving the World Championship Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart. This is a long one, but certainly one you do not want to miss!    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    Episode 39 - John Walls Talks Work, NASCAR Shed Hunting, Key Bridge Collapse, Product Spotlight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 59:40


    Mike, Teddy and Cory are joined by 2X World Goose Calling Champion John Walls. The guys cover a lot in this one from John's day job, NASCAR, shed hunting, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, and introduce a new segment where they talk about products they really enjoyed using this year.    Enjoy the show? Rate us/leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Give us your feedback and support the show and our sponsors on social media:  Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    Episode 38 -We're back! Season Recaps, Talkin' Turkeys, Future of the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 57:18


    They're back! Mike, Cory and Teddy are back in this week's episode talking about their hunting seasons, turkey season, and the future of the podcast. Sit back and enjoy and stay tuned until the end to catch the guys talk about plans moving forward with the show.   Follow The Hail Call @thehailcallpodcast.  Follow the International Callers Association (ICA) @ica_calling Follow Mallard Marketing @Mallard.Marketing   Edited/Produced by Mallard Marketing and mallard-marketing.com

    Episode 37-Where Have We Been??

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 47:42


    Mike, Teddy and Cory join us this week to kick off the 2024 Podcast Season! The off season is upon us, so be sure to join us each episode as we have lots coming for the 2024 season!

    Episode 36- World Duck Recap and Moving Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 85:15


    Join Mike, Teddy and David Goos as they recap the World Calling Contests. The guys talk about how the hunting has been in their areas. Now that we are rolling into 2024, we are going to be firing the podcast back into full swing! Make sure you are all along for the ride!

    Episode 35- World Goose and Qualified Biased Judges

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 105:06


    Mike, Teddy and Cory are back after a little time off from traveling. The guys go over the Worlds results, and talk about judging, and what is considered "qualified" or what makes a "biased judge". Part 2 to follow...

    Episode 34- Haiden Richard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 86:41


    Haiden Richard joins The Hail Call this week. Haiden is a World Duck Calling Champion, as well as seasoned hunting and fishing guide. The guys talk about everything from Teal hunting, migrations, Speck hunting, and running huge groups of hunters.

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