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The Hail Call

Mike Benjamin
Waterfowl Hunting
Contest Calling
Turkey Hunting
Duck Calling
Competition Calling
World Duck Calling Championships
Duck Hunting
International Callers Association
Duck Calling Competition
Snow Goose Hunting
Outdoor Activities
Geese
Bass Pro Shops
Mack's Prairie Wings
Goose Calling
Hunting Industry Economics
NASCAR
World Duck Calling Championship
Meat Duck
Main Street Duck

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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This week, Mike tunes in from the truck as he heads to chase the White Birds in South Dakota. We talk Spring Snow Goose hunting and Mike's plans.

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This week, Matt and Mike are joined by Adam Pierce, chairman and contest organizer for the Florida Duck Calling Championships. We have a great conversation with him as he shares his thoughts on holding this contest for the first time.

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This week Matt and Mike are joined by 2009 World Champion Duck Caller Mike Anderson.

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This week, Cory joins Mike and Larry to talk some closing thoughts on the waterfowl season.

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Recent Guests

Adam Pierce
Contest organizer for Florida Duck Calling Championships
Community-based event in Callahan, Florida
Episode: EPISODE 111 - Florida Duck Calling Championships with Adam Pierce
Mike Anderson
2009 World Duck Calling Champion
Contest caller and duck/hunting enthusiast
Episode: EPISODE 110 - 2009 World Champion Duck Caller Mike Anderson
Cory Niccum
A duck hunting guide with experience in various locations.
Carter's Big Island
Episode: EPISODE 109 - Cory Niccum
Bo Matherly
Accomplished waterfowl caller with notable competition achievements
Episode: EPISODE 108 - Bo Matherly, Contest vs. Hunting Call Tuning
Chance Wadsworth
3X World Live Goose Calling Champion
Owner of Quill Creek World Championship Calls
Episode: EPISODE 106. - 3X World Live Goose Calling Champion & Quill Creek World Championship Calls Owner Chance Wadsworth
Hayes Kybe
2025 Men's World Open and Intermediate Duck Calling Champion
Batesville, Arkansas
Episode: EPISODE 105 - 2025 WORLD DUCK CALLING CHAMPION HAYES KIBE
Hayes Kibe
Reigning 2025 Men's World Open and 2025 Intermediate Duck Calling Champion
Episode: EP 105 - WORLD DUCK CALLING CHAMPION HAYES KIBE #TheHailCallPodcast
Mike Runk
Contest caller and pro-staff community commentator
Episode: Episode 102 - Mike Runk, What is contest calling missing these days? A new idea..... One Week away from the big one.
Lawrence Mauck
Duck calling champion and guest on the 100th episode
Virginia State Duck Calling Champion
Episode: EPISODE 100 - THANK YOU, Lawrence Mauck, WWCC Discussion

Host

Mike Benjamin
Host of The Hail Call; discusses contest calling, hunting culture, gear, and industry trends with guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • The Debate

    I gotta lean with Steiny on this one a bit, he had a good point. Either way you guys do a great job, and I appreciate the podcast.

    Favorite parts…. Corey laughing in the background when things get a little hairy between the fellas 😂🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCarr098
    United States2 years ago
  • Best podcast in the calling community

    Super incite-full and an easy listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Okie2222
    United States3 years ago

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Engaging hosts and strong camaraderie that fans love.
Great for listeners who want to understand contest culture and gear trends.
Guests bring practical, niche insights into calling and hunting.
High-quality conversations that balance technique with community stories.

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Apple Podcasts
#84
Canada/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

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EPISODE 105 - 2025 WORLD DUCK CALLING CHAMPION HAYES KIBE
Q: What were your thoughts as far like, where do you think you fall in that category?
I would say I'm more on the older school side, but I'm trying to change my feed up a little bit.
EPISODE 105 - 2025 WORLD DUCK CALLING CHAMPION HAYES KIBE
Q: How old were you when you got into duck calling and what made you want to start duck calling?
I was about 11 years old, and I just saw a video on YouTube. I was searching up duck hunts, and the world champion showed up and I watched it.
EP 105 - WORLD DUCK CALLING CHAMPION HAYES KIBE #TheHailCallPodcast
Q: Have you traveled anywhere outside of Arkansas to compete?
No, I haven't had to go outside of Arkansas yet for competitions.
EP 105 - WORLD DUCK CALLING CHAMPION HAYES KIBE #TheHailCallPodcast
Q: How much do you practice?
I actually don't practice a lot; I typically blow a routine every other day leading up to the world competition.
EP 105 - WORLD DUCK CALLING CHAMPION HAYES KIBE #TheHailCallPodcast
Q: How old were you when you got into Duck Calling?
I was about 11 years old when I started duck calling after watching a world championship video on YouTube.

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A show focused on competitive waterfowl calling and hunting, spotlighting top contest callers, guides, and industry influencers. Episodes frequently explore technique, gear, contest formats, mentorship, and the evolving culture around goose and duck calling, with a strong emphasis on community, camaraderie, and tradition. Notable traits include long-running discussions on rule changes in contests, mentorship initiatives to bring in new talent, and an openness to alternative formats and innovations in competition calling that keep the sport engaging for enthusiasts and potential sponsors alike.

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1. Adam Pierce
2. Mike Anderson
3. Cory Niccum
4. Bo Matherly
5. Chance Wadsworth
6. Hayes Kybe
7. Hayes Kibe
8. Mike Runk

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