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Name: Shawn Stahl
Hometown: Allegan, MI
Occupation: RNT Calls Pro-Staff Director & Media, Owner of Fowl Pursuit Video Production.
Areas of Hunting Experience: Waterfowl
On the lanyard: RNT Calls
Credentials: 2000 World Goose Calling Championship, and the 2002 World Team Goose Calling Championship, shared with Kelley Powers. | 
Success in waterfowling, as with anything in life takes hard work, dedication, adaptability and a good coach. Growing up in a non-traditional waterfowling area, before the advent of the Internet and instructional videos made it next to impossible to learn new skills, tips and tactics. Through the learning journey I can point to several milestones and individuals who helped me along the way contributing to my growth and success in the hunting industry. During the mid-late 80's I saw a TV show featuring a World Champion Goose Caller showcasing his skills. Up to that point the only calls I knew about were resonate cavity calls and a flute called Big River. My lanyard consisted of an Olt 800 and a Ken Martin goose call. The World Champion was Sean Mann; the sounds he reproduced were like none other and it was that day which inspired me to become a better goose caller. A few years later I attended a "Goose Festival" in a nearby town. One of the events was a goose calling contests. Several callers from around the Midwest attended to showcase their skills. The goose caller's identity that left a lasting impression of realism was none other than Tim Grounds. I attribute much of my success to the foundation laid by those initial moments of inspiration and future guidance. Without teachers there would be no students. As a way of improving my calling I started entering goose calling contests in the mid 90's, finishing in the top five in 56 of 60 goose calling championships, using 6 different calls from 4 different call makers. Winning over twenty titles including the 2000 World Goose Calling Championship, and the 2002 World Team Goose Calling Championship, which I share with Kelley Powers. I have since retired from singles goose-calling contests in 2002 to focus on helping others improve their calling/hunting skills. The Fowl Pursuit Team and myself are dedicated to provide you the latest in waterfowling techniques, gear and knowledgeable advice. We look forward to you surfing the Website in hopes that it may enlighten your knowledge and enhance your waterfowling experience. Your opinions and comments about our Website are greatly valued. Please feel free to email shawns@fowlpursuit.com with suggestions or questions. Best of Luck Hunt'n,
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