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On this episode of the Delta Waterfowl Podcast, host Joel Brice is joined by duck-calling legend Jim Ronquest, Vice President of Development at Drake Waterfowl. Jim, a former World Duck Calling Champion, dives into the art and science behind duck calls, from his expertise in organizing youth duck-calling clinics to promoting ethics in hunting. Jim shares insights on Delta Waterfowl’s first-ever double-reed calling championship, the Delta Grand National, and explains why double-reed calls were selected for the competition. He breaks down the pros and cons of single-reed versus double-reed calls and discusses which is better for beginners and specific hunting scenarios such as big open waters or narrow creeks.
The conversation also delves into the rising popularity of cutdown-style calls. Jim offers a fascinating history of these calls, key differences in technique, and why they're a go-to for hunters today. Tune in for an expert's take on duck calling that blends tradition, innovation, and strategy!
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On this episode of the Delta Waterfowl Podcast, host Joel Brice is joined by duck-calling legend Jim Ronquest, Vice President of Development at Drake Waterfowl. Jim, a former World Duck Calling Champion, dives into the art and science behind duck calls, from his expertise in organizing youth duck-calling clinics to promoting ethics in hunting. Jim shares insights on Delta Waterfowl’s first-ever double-reed calling championship, the Delta Grand National, and explains why double-reed calls were selected for the competition. He breaks down the pros and cons of single-reed versus double-reed calls and discusses which is better for beginners and specific hunting scenarios such as big open waters or narrow creeks.
The conversation also delves into the rising popularity of cutdown-style calls. Jim offers a fascinating history of these calls, key differences in technique, and why they're a go-to for hunters today. Tune in for an expert's take on duck calling that blends tradition, innovation, and strategy!
Delta Waterfowl: https://deltawaterfowl.org 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeltaFans/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deltawaterfowl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeltaWaterfowl/

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