Then, in the late 1980s, the short-reed goose call made its debut. Since then, it’s become the go-to choice for goose hunters, namely because it’s easier to blow than a flute and quite versatile. The ...

On Sunday, duck and goose callers from across the state will compete at the 48th annual Duck Calling contest in Gueydan. GUEYDAN, KATC - This weekend marks the 48 annual Duck Festival in Gueydan ...

In fact, one style of goose call is called just that -- a flute. Like any instrument, calls take practice to learn to play (or blow) them well. But there are no music sheets to follow.

He's a three-time World Goose Calling champion. The contest, held each year in November on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, attracts the best of the best competition callers from across North America.

It was the 2010 Wisconsin duck and goose calling championships, he was 16 years old, used a borrowed call and hadn't really practiced a routine. "I didn't know what I was doing," said Wendtland.

JT Johnson (right) 15, wins first place in the World Waterfowl Calling Championships Jr. World Goose Calling Championship at Easton High School on Nov. 9.