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.

EPISODE 99 - Hunting Season is Underway, The Ultimate Fat Guy Podcast

EPISODE 99    Mike, Matt and Teddy jump on the podcast after a short break from recording an episode. They talk about hunting season, motivators and then have the ultimate fat guy discussion. You won't want to miss this one!   🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes & follow us and our friends below.    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

10-02
01:14:14

EPISODE 98 - Hunting Season Has Kicked Off!

EPISODE 98 🎙️ Mike, Teddy, and Matt sit down to talk all things hunting season as it officially kicks off. Stories, strategies, and the excitement of opening days—you won’t want to miss it! #TheHailCall #HuntingSeason #DuckSeason #GooseSeason #WaterfowlPodcast #WaterfowlHunting #DuckCalling #GooseCalling #OutdoorPodcast #OpeningDay #HuntingCommunity   🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes & follow us and our friends below.    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

09-11
40:33

EPISODE 97 - Wisconsin Contest Recap, Final Thoughts Before Hunting Season

EPISODE 97 🎙️ Matt & Mike give their final thoughts before the season kicks off and gear up for another exciting fall in the field. Plus, Mike recaps the Wisconsin Contest and breaks down the action.   🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes & follow us and our friends below.    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   #TheHailCall #WisconsinContest #CallingContests #DuckCalling #GooseCalling #WaterfowlPodcast #WaterfowlHunting #DuckSeason #GooseSeason #OutdoorPodcast #HuntingCommunity #PreSeasonPrep

08-28
41:48

EPISODE 96 - David Goos, Game Fair Recap, Online Live Goose w/Calcutta Contest Results

EPISODE 96 with David Goos 🎙️ We recap an awesome weekend at Game Fair and announce the winners of our Online Live Goose Calling Calcutta Contest. Big updates, big winners, and a great chat with David Goos! #TheHailCall #DavidGoos #GameFair #GooseCalling #DuckCalling #CallingContests #OnlineCalcutta #LiveGooseCalling #WaterfowlPodcast #WaterfowlHunting #DuckSeason #GooseSeason #OutdoorPodcast #HuntingCommunity   🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes & follow us and our friends below.    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

08-21
01:06:27

EPISODE 95 - Presley's Recap, Game Fair Preview

EPISODE 95 is here 🎙️ It’s just Matt & Mike this week, talking all things Presley’s Contest and looking ahead to Game Fair. Short crew, big conversation.   🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes & follow us and our friends below.    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 #TheHailCall #PresleysContest #GameFair #CallingContests #GooseCalling #DuckCalling #WaterfowlPodcast #WaterfowlHunting #DuckSeason #GooseSeason #OutdoorPodcast #HuntingCommunity

08-14
38:16

EPISODE 94 - World Cutdown, DUX Recap, Online Calcutta Contest Update, Mt. Rushmore of Beers

EPISODE 94 is on tap 🍻 We’re recapping recent calling contests, dropping the Round 2 results of our Online Calcutta Contest, and cracking open the ultimate Mt. Rushmore of Beers. Whether you’re here for the calls or the cold ones, this one’s got something for you.   🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes & follow us and our friends below.    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   #TheHailCall #CallingContests #OnlineCalcutta #GooseCalling #DuckCalling #WaterfowlPodcast #WaterfowlHunting #BeerRankings #MountRushmoreOfBeers #ContestRecap #GooseSeason #DuckSeason #OutdoorPodcast #BeerDebate #HuntingCommunity 

08-07
52:00

EPISODE 93 - Seth Fields, Divebomb and Delta Contests, Judging, Online Calcutta Goose Contest, Mt. Rushmore of Fast Food

EPISODE 93 is live with Seth Fields 🎙️ We’re diving into recent calling contests, breaking down contest judging, and debating the ultimate Mt. Rushmore of Fast Food 🍔🍟 Calling, controversy, and carbs — what more could you want? #TheHailCall #SethFields #CallingContests #GooseCalling #DuckCalling #WaterfowlHunting #CallJudging #FastFoodRankings #MountRushmoreOfFastFood #DuckSeason #GooseSeason #WaterfowlPodcast #OutdoorPodcast #HuntingCommunity   🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes & follow us and our friends below.    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

07-31
01:54:20

EPISODE 92 - Live Goose Calcutta Contest Round 1 Results, Divebomb Squadfest Recap, Mt Rushmore of Sodas

🎙️ EPISODE 92 of The Hail Call is live! We’re breaking down the Round 1 results of the Live Goose Calcutta Contest, recapping an epic weekend at Divebomb SquadFest, and wrapping it all up with a fizzy debate: the Mount Rushmore of Sodas. It’s contests, community, and carbonation—all in one episode. 🔥 Topics Covered: Live Goose Calcutta Round 1: Who’s in, who’s out, and what’s next Divebomb SquadFest Recap: Highlights and everything in between Mt. Rushmore of Sodas: Our top 4 all-time favorites in the cooler 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week & follow us on Instagram @thehailcallpodcast 📲 Hashtags: #TheHailCall #LiveGooseCalcutta #GooseCalling #CallingContests #SquadFest #DivebombSquadFest #WaterfowlPodcast #DuckCalls #GooseCalls #WaterfowlHunting #MountRushmoreOfSodas #Top4Sodas #GooseSeason #DuckSeason #CallingBreakdown #SodaRanking #OutdoorPodcast

07-24
48:38

EPISODE 91 - USA WCWC Recap, Divebomb Contest Talk, Mt. Rushmore of Blind Snacks

🎙️ EPISODE 91 of The Hail Call is here! We’re recapping an action-packed weekend at the USA Waterfowl Calling World Championships, giving you a full preview of the Divebomb Calling Contest, and diving into one of the most heated debates in the blind—the Mt. Rushmore of Blind Snacks. Whether you’re a contest caller, die-hard hunter, or just here for the snack rankings, this one’s for you. 🔥 Topics Covered: USA WCWC Recap: Results, winners Divebomb Calling Contest Preview: Who to watch and what to expect Mt. Rushmore of Blind Snacks: Our top 4 must-haves in the duck blind 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes & follow us and our friends below.   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   #TheHailCall #DuckCalling #GooseCalling #WaterfowlHunting #USAWCWC #DivebombContest #CallingContests #CutdownCalling #DuckBlindSnacks #MtRushmoreOfSnacks #WaterfowlPodcast #DuckSeason #GooseSeason #CallingTips #DuckCalls #GooseCalls #HuntingPodcast #MallardMarketing #AFlightAbove #ICA #ICACalling #InternationalCallersAssociation 

07-17
57:35

EPISODE 90 - Online Calcutta Live Goose Contest Updates, Mt. Rushmore of Condiments, Louisiana Contest Preview, DB Contest Preview

This week, Mike, Teddy, Cory and Matt talk about some updates with the online calcutta goose calling contest, we also do a spur of the moment Mt. Rushmore of condiments. We close out by talking about some previews for the Louisiana contest as well as the Divebomb 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

07-10
52:22

EPISODE 89 - Fourth of July, Divebomb Contest Prep, Live Goose Calcutta Contest Update

Join Mike, Cory and Matt as they talk about their 4th of July plans, Divebomb Contest, and the Live Goose Calcutta 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

07-03
41:53

EPISODE 88 - What Does Contest Calling REALLY Need? Cory Joins, Live Goose Calcutta Online Contest Info

Join us this week as we talk about what we really think contest calling needs. What are some good changes? Bad ones? Everything in between. Stay tuned for the end of the episode to hear info on the Live Goose w/Calcutta Online 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

06-26
01:07:04

EPISODE 87 - Matt McCormick & Brady Davis w/ Flying V, Western Waterfowl Roundup #TheHailcallPodcast

This week, Mike, Teddy and Matt are joined by owners of Flying V Solutions and Flying V Ranches Matt McCormick and Brady Davis to talk about this past weekend's Western Waterfowl Roundup in Bozeman Montana. This contest had a unique twist and the guys share their thoughts on how it went and where contest calling can benefit from it.   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

06-19
01:42:21

EPISODE 86 - Bill Daniels Talks The USA World Waterfowl Calling Championships, Riceland Custom Calls; The Legacy of Phil Robertson, Montana Contest, ICA Online Goose Contest Entry

We are back after a long break! This week we have Mr. Bill Daniels, owner of Riceland Custom Calls on the show. He talks about his upcoming contest in Lake Charles, LA, and his company. The guys wrap up talking about the legacy and unfortunate passing of Phil Robertson, the upcoming Montana contest, and how to enter our ICA Online Goose Calling 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

06-12
01:25:15

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

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

05-08
36:24

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

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  

04-23
54:35

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

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

04-17
49:54

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

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

04-10
01:04:52

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

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

04-03
01:01:50

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

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

03-27
55:52

Riley Hendrixson

Happy 50th episode fellas!!!!

06-24 Reply

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