2016 NCDU Calling Championships Results

2016  NCDU Calling Championships

2016 was no exception! It was another great year in Kinston for North Carolina and regional callers at the North Carolina Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Calling Championships. Tremendous thanks go to Neuse Sport Shop for sponsoring and accommodating the event. Thanks also to Kinston Visitors and Convention Bureau for the hospitality and support. RigEmRight Waterfowl as always stepped up and contributed greatly to the occasion as well as Illinois River Valley Game Calls, RM Custom Calls and of course North Carolina Ducks Unlimited including Sportsmen for Tomorrow providing youth contestant support. Kudos to all the volunteers that helped put this event on. It was a job well done.

Congratulations to 2016 winners! Taking home the NC State Duck Championship title was Ben Perez of Burlington, NC (Ben is a three time winner of this contest). Ben will represent North Carolina in the World’s Contest. Brook Richard of Paducah, KY will represent the region in the World’s Contest due to winning the Pamlico Regional Duck Championship. NC State title goose belongs to Seth Hampton from Washington, NC (Seth is a three time winner of this contest). World Swan winner was Brett Mason of Swan Quarter, NC (his first title). Open contests included NCDU Goose won by Trevor Shannahan of Paducah, KY, NCDU Meat duck won by Seth Fields of McKenzie, TN,  NCDU Team Meat duck won by Lawrence Mauck of Richmond, VA and Teddy Hoover of Easton, MD and the NCDU Live Duck was won by Seth Fields.

The youth callers showcased some amazing calling skills. Junior World Swan winner was Luke Hatton of Elkton, MD. NC State Junior Goose title went to Jack Hawthorneof Church Hill, MD. NC State Junior Champion was Jack Hawthorne. Payton Wall of Four Oaks, NC holds the NCDU Youth title this year winning this twelve and under contest.

2016 NCDU Calling Championship Results