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| World Championshiop Goose Calling Contest History - Easton, Maryland |
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The World Goose Calling Championship is held each year in a region of the United States that is synonymous with Canada goose hunting, the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Each year during the second weekend of November, the greatest goose callers from around the country gather in Easton, Maryland for the World Goose Calling Championship. Held in conjunction with the Waterfowl Festival, the event is heaven on Earth for a waterfowl enthusiast. There is no qualifying for this contest. It is simply a matter of showing up. However, you can bet that the greatest names in the sport will be there in an attempt to add their name to those who have won the coveted title. |
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| Listed below is the list of World Champion Goose Callers for each year back to 1976. You'll recognize many of the names as their wins often propelled them to careers in the hunting industry. |
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| 2009 | Robbie Iverson | Ottawa, IL USA |
| | Tim Grounds Championship Calls |
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| 2008 | Wade Walling | Ferndale, IL USA |
| | GK Calls |
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| 2007 | Hunter Grounds | Johnston City, IL USA |
| | Tim Grounds Championship Calls |
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| 2006 | Mitch Hughes | Easton, MD USA |
| | Bay Country |
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| 2005 | Hunter Grounds | Johnston City, IL USA |
| | Tim Grounds Championship Calls |
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| 2004 | Field Hudnall | LaGrange, KY USA |
| | Zink Calls |
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| 2003 | Hunter Grounds | Johnston City, IL USA |
| | Tim Grounds Championship Calls |
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| 2002 | Kevin Popo | Claymont, DE USA |
| | Sean Mann Outdoors |
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| 2001 | Kevin Popo | Claymont, DE USA |
| | Sean Mann Outdoors |
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| 2000 | Shawn Stahl | Allegan, MI USA |
| | Foiles Migrators |
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| 1999 | Kelley Powers | Union City, TN USA |
| | Tim Grounds Championship Calls |
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| 1998 | John Taylor | Quantico, MD USA |
| | J.J. Lares Co. Duck & Goose Calls |
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| 1997 | Josh Neuwiller | Trappe, MD USA |
| | Sean Mann Outdoors |
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| 1996 | Josh Neuwiller | Trappe, MD USA |
| | Sean Mann Outdoors |
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| 1995 | Josh Neuwiller | Trappe, MD USA |
| | Sean Mann Outdoors |
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| 1994 | Tim Grounds | Johnston City, IL USA |
| | Tim Grounds Championship Calls |
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| 1993 | Allen McCree | Creal Springs, IL USA |
| | Olt Calls |
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| 1992 | Tim Grounds | Johnston City, IL USA |
| | Tim Grounds Championship Calls |
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| 1991 | Allen McCree | Creal Springs, IL USA |
| | Olt Calls |
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| 1990 | Keith McGowan | Middletown, DE USA |
| | Knight & Hale Hunting Game Calls |
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| 1989 | Keith McGowan | Middletown, DE USA |
| | D&G Calls |
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| 1988 | Tim Grounds | Johnston City, IL USA |
| | Tim Grounds Championship Calls |
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| 1987 | Keith McGowan | Middletown, DE USA |
| | Knight & Hale Hunting Game Calls |
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| 1986 | Sean Mann | Easton, MD USA |
| | Sean Mann Outdoors |
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| 1985 | Sean Mann | Easton, MD USA |
| | Sean Mann Outdoors |
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| 1984 | Bill Privott | Currituck, NC USA |
| | Mouth Call |
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| 1983 | Bill Privott | Currituck, NC USA |
| | Mouth Call |
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| 1982 | David Coleman | Berlin, MD USA |
| | Knight & Hale Hunting Game Calls |
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| 1981 | Joe Bacon | Queenstown, MD USA |
| | Olt Calls |
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| 1980 | Pete Rossing | Stevensville, MD USA |
| | Olt Calls |
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| 1979 | Harold Knight | Cadiz, KY USA |
| | Knight & Hale Hunting Game Calls |
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| 1978 | Tim Covey | Easton, MD USA |
| | Unknown Call |
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| 1977 | Tim Covey | Easton, MD USA |
| | Unknown Call |
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| 1976 | Tim Covey | Easton, MD USA |
| | Unknown Call |
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| Listed below is the list of who have won MULTIPLE World Championships since 1976. It is difficult enough to win the championship a single time. These people truly represent the legends of competition goose calling. |
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| Hunter Grounds | Johnston City, IL USA | 3 times | Last won in 2007 |
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| Josh Neuwiller | Trappe, MD USA | 3 times | Last won in 1997 |
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| Tim Grounds | Johnston City, IL USA | 3 times | Last won in 1994 |
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| Keith McGowan | Middletown, DE USA | 3 times | Last won in 1990 |
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| Tim Covey | Easton, MD USA | 3 times | Last won in 1978 |
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| Kevin Popo | Claymont, DE USA | 2 times | Last won in 2002 |
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| Allen McCree | Creal Springs, IL USA | 2 times | Last won in 1993 |
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| Sean Mann | Easton, MD USA | 2 times | Last won in 1986 |
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| Bill Privott | Currituck, NC USA | 2 times | Last won in 1984 |
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| Listed below are the Call Makers whose calls have been used by an individual who won the World Goose Calling Championship. While it is a great honor for the World Champion himself, it is also a big accomplishment for a Call Maker. |
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| Tim Grounds Championship Calls | Johnston City, IL USA | 8 Times | Last won in 2009 |
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| Sean Mann Outdoors | Trappe, MD USA | 7 Times | Last won in 2002 |
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| Olt Calls | | 4 Times | Last won in 1993 |
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| Knight & Hale Hunting Game Calls | Cadiz, KY USA | 4 Times | Last won in 1990 |
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| Mouth Call | | 2 Times | Last won in 1984 |
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| GK Calls | Ferndale, MI USA | 1 Times | Last won in 2008 |
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| Bay Country | Quantico, MD USA | 1 Times | Last won in 2006 |
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| Zink Calls | Clayton, OH USA | 1 Times | Last won in 2004 |
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| Foiles Migrators, Inc. | Pittsfield, IL USA | 1 Times | Last won in 2000 |
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| J.J. Lares Co. Duck & Goose Calls | Chico, CA USA | 1 Times | Last won in 1998 |
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| D&G Calls | | 1 Times | Last won in 1989 |
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