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#51 A great duck call feels inevitable when you hear it ring true—and that’s exactly where our conversation with 737 Duck Calls begins. We bring on co-founders Dustin Jones and Kyle Sanders to trace their path from a garage lathe to national shelves, and why a simple promise—every call hand tuned, every time—built a devoted following. Dustin breaks down call anatomy in plain English (barrel, insert, reed, cork) and explains how tiny choices in tone board sanding and reed length shape the voice. We compare cast acrylic’s bright edge to hardwood’s softer finesse, and talk through finishes, humidity, and why a penetrating oil beats flashy clear coats in the blind. If you’ve ever wondered what “tuned by ear” really means, you’ll hear it straight from the person doing the work.

Dogs take center stage too. Kyle’s Master Hunter, Nash, shows what “hard-charging with an off switch” really looks like, and we get honest about training routes—American field-bred heat vs British balance, and when it pays to lean on pros like Castile Creek Kennels. We also pull back the curtain on migration realities: why north-central Oklahoma holds mallards in dry fields, how pressure shifted from states to the south, and how a six-in-one whistle fills species gaps when a hen call isn’t the answer. Expect practical insights on scouting, calling restraint, and building reliable systems.

We wrap with the business side—737’s steady growth, retail expansion into Bass Pro, Cabela’s, and Scheels, and a Seminole, Oklahoma headquarters that doubles as a community hub with a bar, cigars, and walls of Tom Martineau’s waterfowl photography. Two policies define their promise: a lifetime guarantee with free retunes and a 28-day in-home trial so you can practice without an audience. Ready to level up your lanyard and your dog work? Hit play, subscribe for weekly training and gear talks, and share your must-have call setup with us. Your feedback shapes future episodes and the next 737 release.

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