World Waterfowl Calling Championships

Competitors are immersed in the language of the incredible waterfowl of the region, competing against each other for the coveted title of World Champion. Callers from around the world come to Easton each year to showcase their skills and earn their place in the history of championship calling. Many of the industry's leaders in waterfowl calling and hunting got their start on the championship stage at the Waterfowl Festival.

Founded in 1976, the World Championship Goose Calling Championship® is the longest-running goose calling championship in the United States. Over the decades, the championships have helped shape the sport and the waterfowl calling industry, bringing generations of talented callers to Easton.

With audiences of more than 600, five championships, and competitors ranging from newcomers to seasoned champions, the stage is set each year for exciting competition. Judges representing flyways from across the country bring a broad range of experience to the championship stage.

Operating a duck or goose call takes tremendous skill, but at the World Waterfowl Calling Championships, technical ability alone isn't enough. Competitors are challenged to replicate the natural sounds of actual ducks and geese, keeping their calls true to the sounds heard in the field.

That focus on authenticity helps create a level playing field for competitors at every level. Whether novice or master, callers are invited to take the stage and compete based on what ultimately matters most: who sounds best in the field.