Barnie Calef
Barnie Calef has hunted ducks and geese across the U.S. and Canada for almost 30 years, and in that time has become one of the best duck callers the sport has ever seen.
In 2000, Barnie earned his third World Duck Calling Championship, becoming the first person in 26 years to win back-to-back World titles. (Only four others besides Barnie have won three World titles since the contest began 65 years ago.)
In addition to his three World titles, Barnie has eight top 10 finishes at the World Championships, as well as 13 state and regional titles. He also won top honors at the 1999 K’s Traditional Championship.
Rick Stradley
Rick Stradley is an avid waterfowl hunter who has hunted many states as well as Canada. He lives in Ankeny, IA with his wife Sara and black lab Macks. He has represented many outdoor companies, most recently Shallow Water Marine and Mossy Oak. Rick has also competed in many calling contests throughout the Midwest. In his free time he enjoys walleye fishing and turkey hunting.
Brian Cahalan
Brian Cahalan would say "get ready, get set....Waterfowl. As a young man Brian's grand father introduced him to the great world of waterfowl and since then his passion for the sport has grown. He has been calling since his grandpa bought him his first call and he thoroughly enjoys decoying birds with calling. Brian is also the co-owner of Goose and Duck Smackers Guide Service and hunts in as many states as he can. He has a huge passion for Snow and Blue goose hunting and can be found chasing them all spring long. Brian also works for a local sporting goods store in Minnesota and enjoys fishing and turkey hunting when he can't be chasing waterfowl.
Scott Sherwood
As fall approaches, you can find Scott Sherwood of Belle Plaine, Iowa scouting for the upcoming seaon on the rivers and marshes of East Central Iowa. Over 35 years ago, his older brother took him duck hunting for the first time, he has been obsessed with the art of calling and decoying waterfowl ever since.
In the early 80's, Scott honed his calling skills with some of the best callers in Iowa where he met Barnie Calef. He placed as high as 3rd in santioned calling contests.
Scott also enjoys training and field trialing his Brittany's, turkey hunting, fishing and teaching young hunters the art of calling and hunting waterfowl.
Todd Pruisner
Todd Pruisner has enjoyed hunting for 28 years, but his passion is hunting waterfowl. Todd has competed in various duck calling contests throughout the midwest and he represents Drake Waterfowl as a field expert. He lives in Aplington, Iowa, where he shares his love for hunting and calling with his three young sons. In addition to hunting waterfowl, Todd also enjoys deer and turkey hunting.