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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Episodes
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
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.
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Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
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.
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Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
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.
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Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
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.
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Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
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!
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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
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!
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Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
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!
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Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
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!
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Why We're Here
"A duck call in the hands of the unskilled is one of conservation's greatest assets" - Nash Buckingham
The Hail Call in Partnership with the International Callers Association knows just how important it is to have as many tools in your bucket as possible to have a more successful hunt. Calling is the ONE tool you CANNOT BUY....
This Podcast was designed to help not only those who are looking to step on stage, but also to educate those who are looking for new ways to make the most of their time spent outdoors.