History Lesson: Duck Calls
From Midwest Flyways Podcast by Midwest Flyways
May 26, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 519
About this episode
The episode explores the history and evolution of duck calls in waterfowl hunting.
In this episode of Ten Minute Tuesday, the guys dive into the fascinating history of duck calls — from hunters using live decoy ducks and mouth calling in the 1800s to the rise of legendary call makers like P.S. Olt, Victor Glodo, Chick Major, and Phil Robertson. They break down how early mechanical calls changed waterfowl hunting forever, the origins of competitive duck calling in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and how modern duck calls evolved into both hunting tools and pieces of personal identity for hunters everywhere. The episode also explores the split between contest calling and real-world hunting calling, the impact duck calls have had on hunting pressure over the decades, and why understanding the history behind the calls hanging on your lanyard matters. If you’re a duck hunter, call collector, or just love waterfowl history, this one is packed with stories, trivia, and insight into one of hunting’s most iconic tools. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt…
People in this episode
Host: Midwest Flyways
Topics covered
- duck calls
- waterfowl hunting
- hunting history
- competitive calling
- call makers
- hunting tools
Keywords
- duck calls
- waterfowl
- hunting history
- call makers
- competitive calling
- hunting tools
Sponsors
Flyways Hunt Club, First Lite, OnXHunt, Migra Ammunitions, Weatherby, DU, Soundgear, Turtlebox, Flashback
Mentioned in this episode
Products: First Lite, Soundgear, Turtlebox, Flashback
Places: Stuttgart, Arkansas
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