The Hail Call

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.

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May 16, 2024 111 mins

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. 

 

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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. 

 

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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. 

 

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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. 

 

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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! 

 

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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! 

 

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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. 

 

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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.

 

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March 5, 2024 47 mins

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!

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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!

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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...

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October 26, 2023 86 mins

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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October 5, 2023 71 mins

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 bringing a slow start to hunting season, but the best time of year is ALMOST HERE!

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September 14, 2023 67 mins

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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September 7, 2023 58 mins

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 you are legal! We hope everyone has a safe and successful hunting season!

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August 31, 2023 92 mins

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 what it is today. You can check out their calls and merchandise at www.foilesmigrators.com

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August 24, 2023 72 mins

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 caller for over 26 years!

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August 17, 2023 62 mins

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 closer to hunting season! 

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August 10, 2023 97 mins

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 Calls, and Owner of Final Flight Outfitters in Union City, TN. Kelley has been in the outdoor industry for many years and is a prime example of someone who has put in the work to accomplish their goals, and has been a great ambassador for the outdoor industry! 

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August 3, 2023 71 mins

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 Union City, TN. Kelley has been in the outdoor industry for many years and is a prime example of someone who has put in the work to accomplish their goals, and has been a great ambassador for the outdoor industry! 

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