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"35 YEARS OF FIRST PLACE
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Marty Armstrong Jamie Avedon Shawn Beck Vic Beecher Chad Belding Mike Belies Greg Beller Tim Boldrick Alex Bowe Daniel Bowen Kyle Brookman Josh Carda Chuck Carpenter Forrest Carpenter Joe Cirtano Jordan Cote Nick Cottrell David Damron Derrick Damron Bryce Davey Steve Derbshire Troy Dishner Mitch Downs Gary "Bert" Ebert Dale Fleming Brandon Fletcher Jeff Foiles Matt Gideon Chase Graves J. R. Gregory Brian Griffin Hunter Grounds Travis Haan Casey Hancock Jordan Harmon Mike Hoeper Tim Hoeper Greg Hubbell, Jr. Bill Hudnell Robbie Iverson Dave Johnson Nick Kalanoski |
Phil Kaneke Todd Kelly Kolton Kilen Cody King Andy Kinstler Chris Klaczko Dave Klaczko Sean M. Knaus Kory Kohler David Kolness Matt Kreider Nathan Kreshon Altie Lannom Chris Lannom Ed Larson George LeBlanc Adam Lechman Cory Loeffler Travis Loverude David Luna Travis Madden Scott Madison Kyle Marion Matt Matsko Craig McDonald Richie McKnight Blake Moore Steve Moore Bobby Moreno Will Morgan Tyson Naylor Andrew O'Neill Brandon Nelson Jody Nelson Dan Ortman Jason Ott Jerad Perkins Robert Pierce John Pisoni Kevin Popo Kelley Powers Joe Presher Adam Rametta |
David Renfrow Jon Rice Lance Rickets Kyle Rinella Mike Ritter Craig Rosenau Josh Sarda Chris Sills Chad Seymour David Smothers Shawn Stahl John David Stanley Matt Starck Grady Stephens Jake Steppe Casey Stone Ben Stoner Eric Strand Brian Sullivan Matt Sullivan Todd Svoboda Scott Threinen Dusty Townsend Rick Turch Jimmy Vanbrocklin Josh Veselka Chad Vines Grier Wakefield Chris Wallen John Walls Ben Waples Jim Weaver Adam Wegner Matt Wettish Chuck Williamson Andy Willis Ryan Wilson Nathan Wright Jeff Zierden Fred Zink |
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Calling contests have been very good to me and over the years, have helped propel the image of my calls and have put my name in the forefront of the goose call industry. I am very grateful! Back when I was a young kid the calling contests were held in a state park or some other outdoor venue with seven to ten guys trying their luck and the few spectators sat around on picnic tables and lawn chairs. The prize may have been a box of shells, a shotgun, or $25.00, on a good day. Nothing like today’s contests with purses of $1,000 up to $10,000, with as many callers as twenty to forty. As the contests have evolved though, it is a little troubling to me that too much emphasis is placed on the instrument and ‘calling the judges’ rather than concentrating on the true sound of one goose. I would like to see the gentlemen that judge the contests listen for a ‘scratch’ and score it accordingly, listen for that one goose, listen for the greeting, hail, feeding, clucking, comeback - - know and understand the sequence that makes a good routine. I have always said the contest victory depends on what the particular panel of judges are listening for that day. Luck was with me in January 2002 when the judges liked what they heard as I blew a little plastic short reed call named the Poly Carb. How totally surprised I was when they called my name. Who would have thought at the age of 44 I could have captured the one contest that had eluded me for so many years?
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Not only have I been blowing and winning during the 70s, 80s, 90s
and 2000s, I have had the privilege of teaching many of those that
are in business today.
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Five different styles of my calls (both flute and short reed) have
won world class competitions: the Super Mag, the Half Breed, Honkers
Magic Magnet, Hunter G’s 007, the Guides Best flute. In addition,
the Poly Carb (an affordable version of the Super Mag) is making a
lot of noise of its own. There have been championships won in both
Canada and the US. The Guides Best and the Super Mag have won the
senior division WORLD in Easton, MD and the HG 007 has won the
Junior division in the WORLD. My reputation is based on many years of development and hard work; my longevity is based on excellent customer service and the loyalty of good friends that have encouraged and supported me through the many years I have been doing this. I am just one of many men using a GROUNDS call that have taken first place over these 25 or so years, there have been a lot of first place winners blowing a GROUNDS call during that time. I know I have missed some names because more than just a couple of years have went into the making of this list, it is difficult to remember them all. Please contact me if you have won a first place blowing a GROUNDS call and your name is not listed here - - I don't care what year it was, I just want to include everybody that has been a part of this. (And if I am in error with any of these names, please contact me.) With all the success on stage, just think of the many geese that have been harvested - - - called in with a GROUNDS call. My thanks to all the hunters that "Put 'em on the ground with a GROUNDS call!"
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 Brandon Nelson- 1st Place-2010 Fowl Univeristy Novice Goose in Brookings, SD using the Super Thang. Great Job Brandon!!! I am so proud of all the young men that blow my calls. They are such good kids that represent me so well and when they call my shop they are respectful and pleasant. I want to point out that these young men do not ask me for anything. They put a lot of their money (or DAD's) into their equipment, travel, and entry fees - it is not cheap. They put in a lot of time practicing with the hope of taking home that first place prize; they blow for the love of the sport. They do receive a bonus if they win, but I could never repay what they give to me in goodwill. I love these young guys and want to personally thank them for all their hard work and loyalty. THANKS, Guys, every one of you - you know who you are - you are the best! TIM  Ryan Wilson- 2010 IL State 1st- IL. State Novice Goose 2nd-IL. State Intermediate Goose 5th- IL. State Senior Goose  Grier Wakefield- 1st in the Upper Bay Classic Jr. Goose John Walls-1st in the Upper Bay Classic Sr. Goose. Congrats Guys!!!!!!!! Great Job Again!!!!!!!!  Michael Ritter, Herrin, IL Sandy, UT 'BEST OF THE WEST' contest 2010 First Place, Live Goose using Triple Thang First Place, Intermediate Goose using Triple Thang Great job, Michael!  Grier Wakefield and his mom 'North American Intermediate Champion' using the Super Thang North American Goose Calling Championships 16 and under, Moline IL, March 7, 2010 Grier also won the North American Intermediate Duck Calling Championships using RNT 16 and under, Moline IL, March 7, 2010 Congratulations, Grier!  Chuck Carpenter, Mendon Utah ISE show in Sandy Utah - "Best of the West" First Place: Utah Novice Goose Calling contest using 'Super Thang' Congratulations, Chuck! Shawn Beck, Salisbury MO, Oct 28, 2009 First place, Open Goose, blowing the Poly Carb Super Mag 58th Annual Wild Goose Fest, Swan Lake Refuge  Jamie Avedon, FIRST PLACE, Maryland State Jr. Goose, Nov 2009 Congratulations, Jamie! John Walls, First Place, Oct. 2009 Chesapeake Open Regional Goose Calling contest Congratulations, John.  Kyle Marion, Trivoli, IL FIRST PLACE Brick Tavern, Novice Oct. 2009 ROBBIE IVERSON, Ottawa, IL, FIRST PLACE Tim Grounds World Open Goose Southern IL Hunting and Fishing Days, 2009 Robbie won with the POLY CARB SUPER MAG Congratulations, Robbie!! Michael Ritter, Herrin, IL FIRST PLACE Tim Grounds Junior World Open Goose Mike blows the Triple Crown Congratulations, Mike. Andrew Oneill, Sauquoit, NY, FIRST PLACE Goose calling contest, using the Super Thang Duck calling contest using the Sweet Meet Southern Tier Duck and Goose Calling, 2009 What a great weekend! Congratulations, Andrew! Grier Wakefield, First Place Delaware State Open Novice, Aug 2009 Grier blows a Super Thang Ryan Wilson, First Place Cabelas Hammond Indiana Novice, Aug 2009 Nathan Kreshon, Valley Springs, CA First Place 'California State Goose' calling champion First Place 'California State Jr. Goose' calling champion First Place, 'Oregon State Jr. Goose' - blowing the TRIPLE CROWN Chester County Flyway Calling Contest Coatsville, PA, August, 2009 Jr Goose Results 1. Grier Wakefield 2. John Walls Novice Goose Results 1. John Walls 2. Grier Wakefield Sr Open Goose 1. Teddy Hoover 2. John Walls 3 Jake Steppe 4... 5 Grier Wakefield  Josh Carda, Rapid City SD Junior State Goose calling champion 2009 Congratulations, Josh. His call is a Real Thang with Pro insert   First Place, Foiles Senior Goose contest: Robbie Iverson First Place Intermediate, Foiles contest: Ryan Wilson  John Walls wins the North American Masters 13-16 Division. CONGRATS!!!!!!! Grier Wakefield wins the 2009 National Outdoors Show JR. Goose on the NEW SUPER THANG in Golden Hills, MD. CONGRATS GRIER!!!!  'THE WORLD GOOSE CALLING Championships' of 2008 Easton, MD Scott Threinen, Rochester, MN blowing REAL THANG FIRST PLACE Live Goose - 2007 and 2008  WORLDs of fun, Easton MD 2008 John Walls, 5th in Jr. goose, Tim Grounds, Kile Jones, (Jr. goose winner), Robbie Iverson, 2nd place in Jr. goose, and Adam Lechman Joe Presher, Clafton Springs, NY FIRST PLACE, Jr. Red Head Goose, Open Red Head Goose Bass Pro Shop, Auburn, NY 2008 Bryce Davey, First Place 2008 Oregon Open Junior Goose Wade Walling, GK caller. We want to congratulate Wade for winning the WORLD GOOSE CALLING CHAMPIONSHIP in Easton, Md 2008. Kile Jones, Grand Ledge, MI, Zink caller. We want to congratulate Kile for winning the Junior WORLD GOOSE CALLING CHAMPIONSHIP in Easton, MD, 2008 Robbie Iverson took 2nd place, Grounds caller. Jake Steppe took 3rd place, Grounds caller. John Walls took 5th place, Grounds caller Kent Cullum just blows the heck out of his duck call. He took first in Mason Dixon and first in the World Championship Live Duck in Easton, MD 2008 John Walls, First Place, Jr. Duck Meat contest Jake Steppe, Second Place Tom Bryce, Third Place Gander Mountain, Salisbury, MD, 2008 Jake Steppe, First Place, Jr. Open Goose John Walls, Second Place Gander Mountain, Salisbury, MD 2008  Greg Hubbell, Jr, First Place Hunter Open Goose Sportsman's Warehouse, Rocklin, CA 2008 Greg also won the Junior Duck and Goose at this event. Steven Hawkinson took 5th in the Open Goose.  Forrest Carpenter, First Place Adam Lechman, Second Place Colorado State Goose, Loveland CO, 2008 Sportsman's Warehouse Shawn Beck, Salisbury, MO, First Place The Brick Tavern Open Novice Goose, Bath, IL, Oct. 11, 2008 Congratulations, Shawn. Glad to have you with us. 
Tyson Naylor, First Place Macon, IL Pontiac Sportsmans Club 2008 
Grier Wakefield, first place Tuckerton, NJ Grier Wakefield, first place Havre De Grace Decoy Museum, MD 
John Walls had a great day at the Delaware State Calling Contest. He took second in the Delaware State, 3rd in the Jr. Goose, and took 2nd the Novice. You will see John taking first place very soon. We appreciate his hard work and representing us so well.  Delaware State Open Junior Goose 2008 1st place - Jake Steppe 3rd place - John Walls  First Place: Grier Wakefield, Wilmington, DE, blowing a Super Mag Youth Barnegat Bay Open Goose Calling Contest 2008 Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show, Tuckerton, NJ SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HUNTING AND FISHING DAYS, Sept. 2008 Tim Grounds Southern Illinois World Open Goose Calling Championship First place - Hunter Grounds, blowing the Triple Crown Second place - David Paul Damron - Super Mag with Triple Crown guts Third place - Robbie Iverson - Triple Crown Fifth place - Blake Moore - Poly Carb with Triple Crown guts Team Goose, 3-man pit: First place Derrick Damron, blowing Real Thang David Paul Damron, blowing Super Mag Hunter Grounds, blowing Triple Crown Second place Nathan Bowls, blowing Super Mag Derrick Damron, blowing Real Thang David Paul Damron, blowing Super Mag Third place Robbie Iverson, blowing Real Thang Hunter Grounds, blowing Triple Crown Tim Grounds, blowing NEW Super Thang MEAT DUCK contest First Place - Kelley Powers, blowing Hen Talk Second Place - David Paul Damron, blowing Sweet Meet Junior Goose First place - Mike Ritter, blowing the new Hunter's Magic Second place - Ryan Wilson, blowing Super Mag with Triple Crown guts Congrats to Adam Wegner on the win at the Salt Lake City Lehi Cabelas Jr. Goose. Adam was blowing a Super Mag Amber Acrylic. Hunter Grounds wins the 2008 Open Meat Duck at Gander MTN. in Paducah on a SWEET MEET!!!!!! Andy Willis, Oakdale, TN First Place - Bass Pro contest    Alex Bowe, 15 yr. old from Wilmington, Delaware First Place, Junior Novice Goose, using Triple Crown 2008 Delaware Bay Open contest Congratulations to Alex!! Good job!!  Josh Sarda, South Dakota First Place in the SD State Junior Goose 2008 Josh was using a PRO Super Mag Thanks to Josh for a fine performance! Aug 2008, Presleys, Bartonville, IL FIRST Place, 2-Man Goose David Paul Damron and Hunter Grounds  From left to right is Josh Mason, Scott Threinen, Craig Rosenaw Aug. 2008, North Star Regionals FIRST Place Goose Josh Mason SECOND Place Craig Rosenaw THIRD Place Scott Threinen Aug, 2008, Kansas State FIRST - Hunter Grounds THIRD - Robbie Iverson FIFTH - David Paul Damron Aug, 2008, Missouri State Second place, Robbie Iverson    Jake Steppe, Sudlersville, MD Maryland State Senior Goose First Place Maryland State Junior Goose First Place Thomas Bryce Maryland State Junior Goose, Second Place  Matt Kreider First Place - Auburn New York Bass Pro Shop on 9/29/07  Grand Rapids Novice Goose, First Place, 2008 Robbie also won the Novice Duck contest  Travis Madden and Cody King 'Grand National 2-Man Duck' at the 'Calling in Utah' contest, Mar. 2008 Both guys were using their SWEET MEET duck calls to take first place Travis used the acrylic and Cody used a wood. AWESOME!! Hunter Grounds wins again for the 3rd time in a row in Moline, IL at the IWA North American Masters. Congrats to David Damron for getting 5th and Scott Thrienen for getting 4th. Robbie Iverson from Ottawa, IL takes the Intermediate Cup home in the 13-16 division Jake Steppe from DE got 2nd Blake Moore from Kevil, KY got 3rd Chase Graves also from Kevil, KY got 5th. Congrats on all of the Jr's. We definitely have some tough competition coming up. Hunter Grounds wins again for the 4th time in Burlington, IA at the Mississippi Valley Calling Classic Craig Roseneau also got 4th blowing a Pro Super Mag SOUTHERN SWEEP HUNTER GROUNDS WINS THIRD WORLD TITLE IN EASTON, MD BLOWING A PRO SUPER MAG WITH TRIPLE CROWN GUTS SCOTT THREINEN FROM ROCHESTER, MN WINS BIG IN THE WORLD LIVE GOOSE ON THE REAL THANG CHASE GRAVES FROM BALLARD COUNTY, KY WINS THE JR. WORLD GOOSE BLOWING A POLY CARB SUPER MAG WITH TRIPLE CROWN GUTS Also GONGRATS TO KENT CULLUM ON THE WIN IN THE WORLD LIVE DUCK CONGRATS TO SLAYTON GEARIN ON QUALIFYING FOR THE WORLD DUCK BY WINNING THE MASON-DIXON REGIONAL  WORLD JR GOOSE, Easton, MD 2007 Robbie Iverson, Ottawa, IL, 4th place Chase Graves, Kevil, Ky, FIRST PLACE Jake Steppe, Sudlersville, MD, 3rd place  BIG WINNERS, Easton MD, 2007 Scott Threinen, FIRST PLACE, 'WORLD Live Goose' Hunter Grounds, FIRST PLACE, 'WORLD Champion Goose' Slayton Gearin, FIRST PLACE, 'Mason Dixon Regional Duck" Kent Cullum, FIRST PLACE, 'WORLD Live Duck' Chase Graves, FIRST PLACE, 'WORLD Champion Goose, Jr. Division'
Hunter Grounds First Place Mississippi Valley Calling Classic, Burlington, IA
Chad Vines, Rockwood, MI First Place Open Goose, Pointe Mouilee, MI Sept. 15, 2007
Jordan Cote Winner of Midwest Waterfest at Fargo, ND Scheels Jordan was blowing a Triple Crown-Congrats
Adam Lechman 1st place in the Central Flyway Intermediate goose division 1st place in the Central Flyway Hunter Class goose division 4th place in the Central Flyway open goose division 5th place in the Colorado State goose.
Forrest Carpenter. Loveland, Colorado FIRST PLACE, Colorado State 2007 FIRST PLACE, Central Flyway 2007 Forrest uses the TRIPLE CROWN call  Adam Leachman, Evans, CO First Place, NOVICE GOOSE Cabelas Kearney, NE August 2007
Matt Gideon, Wood River, NE First Place, NE State Goose First Place, 2-Man Remember to pray for Matt and his family as they are having some health issues at this time. Matt is a great friend and I appreciate all he does for me. -- Tim
Kolton Kilen- 1st place 33rd Annual Goose Fest Calling Contest- Middle River, MN Kolton was using a Pro Super Mag-Burnt Hedge
Don Gasaway Jr. Goose, So IL Hunting and Fishing Days, Sept. 2007
Mike Ritter, Herrin, IL first place Blake Moore, Ballard County, KY, second place Robbie Iverson, Ottawa, IL, third place All using the Triple Crowns IL State Meat Duck contest Kelley Powers, with the HEN TALK, first place David Damron, KY, Sweet Meet, Second place Derrick Damron, KY, Hen Talk, Third place
Andrew O'Neill, first place Pymatuning Waterfowl Expo Youth Goose calling contest, Sept. 2007 3rd place in the Open Division
Derrick Damron - 1st. Place Tn. State Goose Sept. 2007 Nashville TN Bass Pro Chase Graves - 1st. Place Tn State Jr. Duck And Jr. Goose Nashville TN Bass Pro Sept. 2007   Ben Waples, from Des Moines, IA First Place Open Goose Division and First Place in the Hunter Division Sportsmans Warehouse, Ankeny, IA, August , 2007  Andrew O'Neill, Sauquiot, NY, FIRST PLACE Hamburg, PA Cabela's Intermediate Goose on August, 25, 2007
Robbie Iverson, from Ottawa, IL Jody Nelson First Place in the 2-Man Goose 2nd Place in the Jr. Goose Fall Hunting Classic at Streiff's Sporting Goods, Warroad, MN CONGRATULATIONS, Jody! Masters of the March - Mankato, Minnesota Held at Red Bear Hunting Emporium Novice Goose Winner: Cory Loeffler - Using a Hedge Pro Super Mag Junior Division Winner: Jim Weaver - Using Poly Carb Super Mag
Mississippi Valley Classic - Burlington, IA
NSSP Sportsman 1st Annual Calling Contest - Paducah, KY  BIG SWEEP in the IWA, Moline IL, 2007 Pictured from left to right: Moore,Grounds,Ritter,Rice Hunter Grounds First Place IWA 2007 Black Moore, Kevil, KY First Place Intermediate (13 yr. - 16) Chase Graves, Kevil, KY (not pictured) Second place Intermediate Jon Rice, Auburn, NY Third Place, Intermediate Andrew O'Neill, 4th place Jay VanBank, 5th place Mike Ritter, Herrin, IL First Place IWA Juniors (12 and under)  Jim Weaver He placed first in the intermediate division, second in the two man, and fourth in the novice open. Red Bear Contest 2007.  J. R. Gregory, Loveland, CO First Place, Novice International Sportsman Expo Rocky Mt. Gold Contest, Jan. 2007 Blows a Super Mag, Smoky Joe Todd Fulton, Greeley CO, FIRST PLACE 'Hunter Division' - using the Super Mag Sportsmans Warehouse, Loveland CO, Nov 8, 2006 Forrest Carpenter, Loveland, CO FIRST PLACE 'Colorado State Junior' Sportsman Warehouse, Loveland, Nov 2006 Using the new TRIPLE CROWN Brad Peterson, Kersey, CO, FIRST PLACE 'Meat Duck' using the SWEET MEET Sportsmans Warehouse, Loveland CO, Nov 2006 Thanks for representing the Grounds' Crew. You guys are great! Tennessee State Jr. Blake Moore, Kevil, KY, blowing Triple Crown Chase Graves, Kevil, KY, 2nd, blowing the Pro Super Mag 
 Josh Manis
Congratulations to the new
Congratulations to "Big Craig" Rosenau for his
win of the 2006 Minnesota State goose calling contest
September 2006
Don Gasaway Jr. Goose Calling - Marion, IL Blake Moore, Kevil, KY, champion blowing Triple Crown Chase Graves, Kevil, KY, second place, Super Mag Mike Ritter, Herrin, IL, Super Mag Tennessee State Jr. Blake Moore, Kevil, KY, blowing Triple Crown Chase Graves, Kevil, KY, 2nd, blowing the Pro Super Mag WORLD OPEN DUCK - Meat Calling Kelley Powers,Champion - Union City, TN, Hen Talk SWEET SWEEP - IL State Duck Calling - Meat Kelley Powers, champion, Hen Talk Shawn Horn, 2nd place, Sweet Meet Tim Grounds, 3rd place, Sweet Meet Gateway Outdoors Easy Money Open Goose - St Louis, MO Scott Threinen, Minnesota, champion, Super Mag Poly Carb John David Stanley, Greeley, CO, second place Sean Knaus, 3rd place, Greeley, CO, Super Mag acrylic 
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Jake Steppe, Sudlersville, MD first place - DE Bay Junior Novice, Aug. 2006
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Michael Ritter, Herrin, Il
Junior Goose Champion, K & K Hardware Aug, 2006 | ||||||||||||
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Forrest Carpenter - blows the Triple Crown
Oregon Waterfowl Festival, Junior Goose Champion Aug. 2006 | ||||||||||||
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Andrew O'Neill, Sauquoit, NY - blows a Super Mag
Bass Pro Shop Junior Goose Champ. Auburn, NY Aug. 2006 | ||||||||||||
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Joe Citrano, Selbyville, Del - blows a Super Mag with the NEW GUTS
Delaware Bay Open Novice Champion Aug. 2006 | ||||||||||||
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Derrick Damron, LaCenter, KY
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Hunter Grounds
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IWA, Peoria IL, July 2006
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Craig Rosenau
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Chris Klaczko
Jan. 28, 2006, North Eastern Sport Show First place Goose and Duck Contest
Matt Gideon, Wood River, NE
First Place Missouri Valley Classic 2006
Dusty Townsend, Stillwater, OK
Open Goose Contest, Green County Tackle and Hunting Feb. 12, 2006  Sean M. Knaus - First Place - Novice Goose 2006 Rocky Mt. Gold Duck and Goose Contest January 28, 2006, Greeley, CO  Hunter Grounds Sportsman's Iron Man 2005 Sportsman's Grand Finale 2005 WORLD Goose Calling Champion, 2005, Easton, MD The names of Tim and Hunter Grounds are synonymous with goose calls, goose calling, and goose hunting. Born Jan. 31, 1958, Tim's first trip to the field was before he ever started school. He carried Hunter, born June 10, 1987 to the blind when Hunter was still in diapers. Both have been passionate, avid hunters ever since. They have traveled to Canada, South America, Mexico, and all across the United States to enjoy hunting, entering contests, and speaking at events. Tim began guiding professionally at the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge as a young teen. He has been a creative force in the goose call industry and a champion caller for four decades beginning in the 1970s. He is a member of the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame, a leader in the field, and is a teacher of the sport he loves so much. Both Tim and Hunter are WORLD champion callers. Tim was retired from the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GOOSE CALLING event in Easton, MD after winning it three times. He has won the Winchester World Open twice, nationals, regionals, and state goose calling contests. Tim owns well over 100 first place titles. In Nov. 2003 16 yr. old Hunter, made history. He became the youngest ever to win the WORLD at Easton, MD. Not only did he win the Senior Division that night, he also won the Junior World Goose, and the Junior Duck. In 2004 Hunter scored the most points of any caller on the contest circuit, earning the Greenhead Gear Cup and $2500. His total contest wins in 2004 earned him $30,000. He has won the Junior World Duck once and won the Intermediate World Duck twice in Stuttgart ARK. Both Tim and Hunter own and operate "Tim Grounds Championship Calls, Inc." and "Tim and Hunter Grounds Goose Club in Southern Illinois. No one can touch Tim's history or the impact he has had on the goose call industry. He has raised the bar to a new level for the betterment of the sport. Tim gives a lot of credit to Abe Lewis, Charley & Keith Hess, Harold Knight and David Hale for his success.  INTERNATIONAL OPEN WINNER Marion, IL Jan 9, 2005 David Paul Damron - LaCenter, KY Proud MOM is Liz Damron (she is also Tim's fiancee)
Jan. 7, 2006 - INTERNATIONAL - Marion, IL
Hunter Grounds - first place Scott Threinen, MN - second place
Jan. 2006 - INTERNATIONAL Junior Goose Contest - Marion, IL
Chase Graves, Kevil,KY - first place Blake Moore, Kevil,KY - third place
Jan. 8, 2006 - Illinois State Goose - Marion, IL
Hunter Grounds - first place David Damron, KY - third place
Jan. 7, 2006 - Illinois State Duck - Marion, IL
Kelley Powers, TN - first place Derrick Damron - second place David Damron - third place
WORLD Goose Calling Championship, Nov 12, 2005 - EASTON, MD
1. Hunter Grounds - PRO Super Mag acrylic, coffee/cream 2. Scott Threinen - Poly Carb Super Mag 3. Kyle Rinella - Super Mag hedge
Sportsman's Warehouse Grand Finale Weekend 2005, Loveland CO
OPEN DUCK Nov. 4, 2005 Tim Grounds - First Place - Sweet Meet Hunter Grounds - 2nd place - Sweet Meet David Damron - 4th place - Sweet Meet GRAND FINALE DUCK Nov. 5, 2005 Tim Grounds - First Place - Sweet Meet Hunter Grounds - 4th place - Sweet Meet GRAND FINALE OPEN GOOSE Nov. 6, 2005 Hunter Grounds - First Place PRO Super Mag, coffee/cream Scott Threinen - 3rd Place - Super Mag David Damron - 4th Place - Super Mag IRON MAN Nov. 6, 2005 Hunter Grounds - First Place Iron Man is based on accumulative points for five different Sportsman's Warehouse events. Hunter's calls: PRO Super Mag, coffee/cream and the Sweet Meet JUNIOR GOOSE, 16 and under Matt Starck, Berthoud Co, First Place - PRO Super Mag
Lewisville Tx, Sportsman's Warehouse Oct. 30:
Hunter Grounds, first place Kyle Rinella, second place Tim Grounds, fourth place  Chris Wallen - Texas First Place - Duck and Goose calling contest Sportsman's Warehouse, Lewisville TX   Lewisville TX Sportsman's Whse Oct 29 Junior Goose Contest Christopher Wallen - First Place Alexis Wallen - 2nd place Amy Wallen - 3rd place
Oct. 29, 2005
Duck Meat - Tim Grounds, first place  Jimmy Vanbrocklin, Holland, MI Super Mag ABS First Place - Fennville MI contest - Oct. 2005 
 Maj. Sheridan Champion Goose Caller First contest in Iraq  CHAMPIONS and JUDGES IRAQ contest  Jon Rice, Auburn, NY FIRST PLACE August 28, 2005, Bass Pro Shops, Youth Division
Daniel Bowen, Easton, MD, first place
Patuxent River Classic Calvert County DU Chapter Oct. 9, 2005  Our boys in Kirkuk Iraq had a calling contest. Pictured here is the TGteam. The winner of the duck and goose competition was Kelley Horne. They had fifteen callers scheduled, but a mission came up and a few of the guys had to work instead of 'call', once again, proving they do the most important jobs first. We will have names and hometowns of the guys later. SUPPORT OUR TROUPS. Keep them in your daily prayers. L to R: Aaron Brisson, Greg Quick, Brandon Karren, Matthew Kueffler (Nampa, ID), Clint Hickman (Twin Falls, ID)
Josh Veselka, Middle River, MN
First place in the Meat Contest Third place in the Masters Division Goose Averys Battle of the Boarders, Minnesota
Kelley Powers, first place, blowing Grounds Hen Talk acrylic
World Open Duck Meat calling contest - Sept. 24, 2005 Southern IL Hunting and Fishing Days
GROUNDS CALLS SWEEP AGAIN THIS WEEKEND
US OPEN GOOSE Memphis, TN, Sept. 18, 2005 1. Hunter Grounds 2. Kyle Rinella US OPEN JUNIOR 1. Mike Ritter US World Team Goose Championship Memphis, TN, Sept. 18, 2005  1. Kelley Powers and Scott Threinen 2. Kyle Rinella and Hunter Grounds 3. David and Derrick Damrom Tim was in Spokane WA Sportsman's Warehouse 09 19 05 He won the Duck Meat Calling Contest
DAVID KOLNESS
First place Cabelas East Grand Forks Open Goose Sept. 17, 2005
GROUNDS CALLS SWEEP
West Central Deer and Waterfowl Expo Lewiston, IL 9-10-05 Adult Goose: 1st - Derrick Damron - Poly Carb 2nd - David Paul Damron - Custom Poly Carb 3rd - Hunter Grounds - Super Mag DUCK: 1st - Derrick Damron - SWEET MEET 3rd - David Paul Damron
Dave Klaczko, Auburn, NY FIRST PLACE
2005 Lake Plains Waterfowl Association Goose Calling Contest Sept. 10, 2005
Dave Klaczko, Auburn, NY 8-28-05
First Place, Auburn Bass Pro Shops Goose Calling Contest CONGRATULATIONS!
Will Morgan, Reno, NV
First Place, Nevada State Junior Congratulations, Will.
John David Stanley, Reno, NV
is the Nevada State Champion Congratulations!!  Jordan Harmon, Rupert, Idaho First Place Burley, Idaho Junior contest Congratulations!!
Blake Moore, Kevil, KY - First Place
Reelfoot Lake - Aug. 20, 2005 1. Grand American Novice and 2. Grand American Junior (13 and under) Congratulations to Blake!
DAVID KOLNESS
First place North Star Novice Anoka, MN Aug. 13, 2005
Mike Ritter, Herrin, IL - First Place
Western KY Open Juniors Sturgis, KY, August 7, 2005 Congratulations!
Hunter Grounds, Johnston City, IL - First Place Open Goose
Aug. 14, 2005 Kentucky Western Open - Sturgis, KY
Kyle Rinella, Marion IL - First Place Novice Division
Aug. 14, 2005 - Kentucky Western Open Sturgis, KY - Congratulations!
Scott Threinen, Mantorville, MN - First Place MN State Goose
Aug. 2005 - Anoka, MN
David Luna, Hollandale, MN - First Place MN State Junior Champ
Aug. 2005 - Anoka, MN Two years in a row. Congratulations!
Nick Kalanoski - First Place Junior Division Goose
Aug. 7, 2005 - Warroad, MN Streiffs Sporting Goods. Congratulations! (Nick, send me your address. I have a gift for you - Tim)
Cory Loeffler, Thief River Falls, MN - First Place Senior Goose
Aug. 7, 2005 - Warroad, MN Streiffs Sporting Goods. Congratulations!
Travis Loverude, New Ulm, MN - First Place Junior Goose
Aug. 7, 2005 - St. Cloud, MN Sportsman's Warehouse - Congratulations!  Sportsman's St. Cloud, MN Aug. 7, 2005 WINNERS: Dan Ortman, Elk River, MN - Junior Winner Tim Jeff Zierden, New Munich, MN - Novice Winner Thanks and Congratulations to Dan and Jeff. |
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 Craig Rosenau First Place Novice Sportsman's Warehouse, Depere WI, June 2005 |
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"Battle of the Ohio" May 22, 2005
Metropolis, Illinois Kelley Powers, First Place Kelley Powers and Hunter Grounds First Place - The 2-man |
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Matt Matsko of Dover, DE
First Place Maryland Greenwing DU Event |
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Kyle Brookman of Mt. Vernon, IL - April 14, 2005
First Place - Goose calling - Mt. Vernon High School Mt. Vernon, IL |
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Daniel Bowen of Easton, MD April 9, 2005
First Place Midshore Senior Novice Goose Delmarva Invitational Open, Federalsburg, MD |
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Matt Matsko of Dover, DE
FIRST PLACE - April 2, 2005 Delaware Greenwing Event Youth Goose Calling Championship |
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Rick Turch, Sauk Rapids, MN
FIRST PLACE - April 2005 "Rice Sportsman Duck and Goose Calling Competition" |
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John Pisoni, Herrin, IL, First Place
"Big River Sportsman's Challenge" Paducah, KY, March, 2005 using Super Mag
John Pisoni, First Place |
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 Good buddy, Craig McDonald, congratulates Hunter Grounds on his win of the Mississippi Valley Calling Classic. Burlington, Iowa Feb. 5, 2005 Hunter also won this contest in 2004. Craig won the contest year in 2003. |
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INTERNATIONAL OPEN WINNER Marion, IL Jan 9, 2005 David Paul Damron - LaCenter, KY Proud MOM is Liz Damron (she is also Tim's fiancee) |
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KELLEY POWERS, Union City, TN
Wins the inaugural AVERY WORLD WIDE Contest January 2005 in Colorado Kelley blows the Super Mag
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Jason Ott from Union Mills, IN
with proud father and uncle after winning the Junior Camoclad January 2005. Jason blows the PRO Super Mag.
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Mike Ritter
Winchester World Open 2004 Junior Goose calling champion
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GROUNDS CALLS SWEEP From the Juniors, to the Novice, to the WINCHESTER WORLD OPEN FIRST PLACE: Winchester Junior Champion: Michael Ritter...HG 007 acrylic Winchester Novice Champion: Kevin Dudley...Poly Carb Super Mag Winchester World Open Champion caller: Kelley Powers...Hedge Super Mag Second place: David Damron...Mixed wood Super Mag Third place: Tim Grounds...Hedge Super Mag Winchester World Duck - First Place Kelley Powers blowing the Grounds Hen Talk duck call. First caller to ever win both the duck and the goose contests the same year. Congratulations to Kelley. |
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Dunns Sporting Goods, St Charles, MO Sept 18 FIRST PLACE Derrick Damron with acrylic Super Mag |
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GRAND FINALE |
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 Grand Finale Duck contest Sportsman's Whse, Midvale, Utah, Sept. 11, 2004 Tim Grounds, second, 15 yr. old Mitch Downs FIRST PLACE, and Barney Califf, third place |
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CONTEST WINS |
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Gander Mountain, MN State Youth Champion, Sept. 12, 2004 David Luna, First Place (from Hollandale, MN) |
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K & K Open Challenge Sept 11, 2004 First Place: Scott Threinen, POLY CARB Super Mag, Mantorville, MN, $1000 |
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Lewisville, IL Sept. 11, 2004 First Place: Derrick Damron, Acrylic Super Mag, LaCenter, KY, $1,000 |
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Cabela's, Mitchell, SD Sept 4, 2004 First Place: 16 yr. old Travis Haan, from Rapid City, SD |
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 Cabela's Prairie du Chein, Sept. 4, 2004 Mitch Downs, First Place (from Webster City, Iowa) (Mitch is with store manager, Troy Baker) |
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First Place - Junior Goose Calling - Cabelas Owatonna, MN Aug. 29,
2004 |
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 Sportsman's Warehouse, Aug. 22, 2004 Junior (12 and under) Dan Ortman, First Place, from Elk River, MN |
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August 22, 2004, Sportsman's Warehouse, St.
Cloud Minnesota Junior Goose calling contest |
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Ohio State Junior Goose Champion August 14, 2004  Nick Cottrell |
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Sportsman's Warehouse, St. Cloud, August 2 David Luna, First Place |
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Ankeny, Iowa - Sportsman's Warehouse |
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Ankeny, Iowa Sportsman's Warehouse |
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Spokane, Washington - Sportsman's Warehouse |
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Loveland, CO, Sportsman's Warehouse, July 18, 2004 DUCK (16 callers) |
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June 27, 2004 |
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June 19
Havana, IL Duck/Goose calling contest |
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| June 2004, Oregon
State Junior Division: FIRST PLACE: Casey Stone, Super Mag |
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| Sportsman’s Warehouse, Twin Falls, Idaho, June 13 First place: Kelley Powers, Super Mag hedge |
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Missouri Valley Classic |
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“North Star Nationals”, June 2004 | ||||||||||||
| “Minnesota State”, June 2004, First Place: Scott Threinen, Poly Carb Super Mag |
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| “Minnesota State Hunter’s Division”, June 2004 First Place: Craig Rosenaw, Super Mag |
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| Minnesota 2-man Duck, June 2004 First Place: Scott Threinen and Phil Kaneke, both on the Hen Talk |
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| Minnesota 2-man Goose, June 2004: First Place: Scott Threinen and Phil Kaneke, both using the new PRO Super Mag |
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