Fred Zink grew up obsessing over all things waterfowl, turning his first call on his father’s old Craftsman lathe at age 14. He went on to win several championships and worked as a guide before founding Zink Calls in the spring of 2000. Propelled by the success of a carefully crafted product, he sought to make every element of the hunt the best it could be. That led to the founding of Avian-X in 2011, where Fred and his team created the most realistic turkey and waterfowl production decoys in the world. Fred shares his thoughts on his early life and the state of the outdoor industry