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The Hail Call
The Hail Call is your Go-To Source for leading edge information and education for all things Competition Calling and Waterfowl Hunting. Your host Mike Benjamin will have different guests to help further the sport of Contest calling.
Episodes
The Hail CallEPISODE 66 - World's Championship Duck Calling Contest Picks and Preview With Michael Steinmeyer
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…
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EPISODE 65 - RECAP: Easton - World Waterfowl Calling Championships
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…
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EPISODE 64 - WORLD WATERFOWL CALLING CHAMPIONSHIPS PREDICTIONS
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…
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EPISODE 63 - Does Size Matter? How Big is Too Big?
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…
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EPISODE 62 - Mike is Back!
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…
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EPISODE 61 - Chance Wadsworth and David Goos Talk Early Goose Hunting, Guiding and Call Making
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…
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EPISODE 60 - Matt Opsahl, Owner/Operator of Maverick Outfitters
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…
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EPISODE 59 - Early Resident Goose Season is here. John Walls, John Taylor, Seth Hampton
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EPISODE 58 - It's Almost Time, Answering Your Questions
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…
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EPISODE 57 - Presleys & Game Fair Recap, DU 2024 Survey, Big News From Cory
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…
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EPISODE 56 - Hunter Grounds, Robbie Iverson, Altie Lannom
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…
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EPISODE 55 - Bassmaster Pro Angler Seth Feider Talks Fishing and Hunting
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…
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EPISODE 54 - Hunter Grounds talks about his days in competition calling, duck farming and business
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…
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EPISODE 53 - Squadfest, USA WCWC, DE State Contest(s) Recap, Hot Takes, Top 3 Unwritten Contest Rules
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)…
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EPISODE 52 - Chris Beckman, NFL Prospect to Duck Call Maker
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…
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EPISODE 51 - Contest Season is in Full Swing, Top 3 Contests of All Time
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…
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Episode 50 - We made it, a trip down memory lane, friendships.
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…
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Episode 49 - Upcoming Contests, Top 3 Hunting DVDs, How to Take Calling Criticism and Advice
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…
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Episode 48 - 737 Contest and Callapalooza Recap, Contest Superstitions, Top 3 Hunting Influencers
This week Mike, Cory, Teddy and Matt are back recapping some recent contests, talking upcoming contests, superstitions, and their top 3 favorite hunting…
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Episode 47 - Pintail Limit Increase? Bass Pro Shops x Mack's Prairie Wings Partnership, Top 3 Duck Calls, Hot Takes
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…
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Episode 46 - Molt Gear Founder Scott Threinen, Top 3 Canada Goose Calls
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…
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Episode 45 - Caller Spotlight, Hot Takes, Top 3 Post-Hunt Beverages
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…
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Episode 44 - Teddy Closes The Book on #TheQuestForOne, Jeff Foiles
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…
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Episode 43 - The Refugeman, Keith Allen
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…
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Episode 42 - Britney Selig, Sanction Contest Chair - World's Championship Duck Calling Contest
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…
The Hail CallEpisode 41 - Chance Wadsworth and David Goos recap Mile High Hunt Expo Contest, Is Meat Duck Taking Over Main Street?
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…
The Hail CallEpisode 40 - 2021 World Duck Calling Champion of Champions Michael Steinmeyer, Spring Turkey, Masters Picks, Addressing World Duck/World Goose Debate
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…
The Hail CallEpisode 39 - John Walls Talks Work, NASCAR Shed Hunting, Key Bridge Collapse, Product Spotlight
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…
The Hail CallEpisode 38 -We're back! Season Recaps, Talkin' Turkeys, Future of the Podcast
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…
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Episode 37-Where Have We Been??
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…
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Episode 36- World Duck Recap and Moving Forward
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…
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Episode 35- World Goose and Qualified Biased Judges
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…
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Episode 34- Haiden Richard
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…
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Episode 33- Still Summer??
Mike, Teddy and Cory join for Episode 33. The Guys talk about the migration, camo patterns, blind bags, sports and good ol WWF Wrestling! The mild fall is…
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Episode 32- Bobby Heim
Bobby Heim is a commercial waterman, as well as a champion caller. The guys talk about Crabbin', Dummy Ducks, and how the migration is unfolding in Canada!
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Episode 31- Season Kickoff!
Mike and Teddy do a first week recap of the hunting season so far! As a reminder, always make sure to check your local state and federal game laws to make sure…
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Episode 30- Jeff Foiles
Jeff Foiles is the founder of Foiles Migrators, and has been waterfowl hunting for 60 years! Jeff has helped pave the way to help make the waterfowl industry…
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Episode 29- Cole Foiles
Cole Foiles is of the Foiles Migrators. Cole has been traveling the country with his father Jeff Foiles since he was a kid, and competitive duck and goose…
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Episode 28- Hitting The Pavement
Join Mike, Teddy and Cory as they talk about several of the shows that have been happening across the country, and what the next few weeks look like as we get…
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Episode 27- Kelley Powers Pt.2
Kelley Powers is back for another great episode! Kelley Powers is the 1999 World Goose Calling Champion, and 2000 Champion of Champions, the founder of Powers…
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Episode 26- Kelley Powers Pt. 1
Kelley Powers is the 1999 World Goose Calling Champion, and 2000 Champion of Champions, the founder of Powers Calls, and Owner of Final Flight Outfitters in…
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Episode 25- Joe Heintz
Joe Heintz joins The Hail Call this episode. Joe is a Social Media Content Creator, Waterfowl Brand Ambassador as well as Champion Caller. Listen as Joe gives…
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Episode 24- Shawn Stahl
Shawn Stahl is the 2000 World Goose Calling Champion, Owner of the Fowl Pursuit Video Series. Shawn has been in the outdoor industry for many years and is…
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Episode 23- Hunter Morrow
Hunter Morrow is a Champion Caller, and gives us a look at what it is like to live and hunt in New Zealand and the unbelievable hunting and scenery the country…
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Episode 22- Field Hudnall Pt. 2
Episode 22 is Part 2 of the Field Hudnall Story! Part 2 kicks off where we left off and the guys talk about everything from Noodling, contest calling and where…
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Episode 21- Field Hudnall Pt.1
Field Hudnall is a 2 time world goose, world live duck calling champion. Field is the Founder of Field Proven Calls, as well as head media creator for Home…