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Contest History

 MIKE BRAZIER. Minnesota, SEPT 2022
Mike  took first place in the Middle River, MN 48th annual GOOSE FESTIVAL  
 
 Dive Bomb SquadFest July 2022
 Jr. DUCK CALLING CONTEST
Logan Heibner, FIRST PLACE - Johnston City, IL
Nate Heibner,   FIFTH PLACE   - Johnston City, IL
 
OPEN GOOSE
Mike Benjamin, FIRST PLACE -  Rochester, Minnesota
Robbie Iverson, SECOND PLACE  - Ottawa, IL 
 
NOVICE GOOSE
Josh Elchynski,  FIRST PLACE - Philadelphia PA
 
Thanks to all these callers that work so hard.  I am
so proud to have them on GROUNDS team.
Hunter 




 
 JAKE KURTZ, 16 year old,   Danville  California
 Jake is our newest Grounds 1st place Team member.
We are so proud to have him join all our other callers. 
Jake won the CA State  Intermediate Speck Calling Contest 2021 which was held at Kittles Sporting Goods in Colusa, CA
Jake was blowing our Super Speck call.   
 

 WORLD 2021 is over for this year.  Congratulations to all the callers.  Is it not easy to run the circuit, lot of practice and it takes a lot of money. 
  
 
OUR MIKE BENJAMIN FROM ROCHESTER MN took home 4 first place wins: WORLD 2-Man Goose,  WORLD Live Goose, WORLD 2-man Duck and the WORLD Live Duck, also took second in the Open Goose.  Really big night for Mike, great caller.  Very proud of him and we appreciate his accomplishments. 
 
 
 
 
 
Our congratulations to KILE JONES  for winning FIRST PLACE in the Washington State GOOSE CALLING CONTEST.    Kile is an accomplished caller, winning numerous contests including the WORLD in Easton MD.  Kile is from Washington State.
 
Aug   2021  PRESLEYS
GUNNER ARMBRUSTER
Novice,  FIRST PLACE
Our congratulations to Gunner.  He is new to the calling world and we are excited to have him on GROUNDS TEAM. 
ONGRATULATIONS TO GUNNAR.  HE IS NEW TO THE CALLING WORLD AND WE ARE EXCITED TO HAVE HIM ON THE GROUNDS TEAM! 
 
Aug. 2021,  PRESLEYS
ROBBIE IVERSON,
FIRST PLACE
NORTH AMERICAN OPEN GOOSE 
Robbie is amazing, so talented.  We appreciate your loyalty, Robbie.   
 
 
LOGAN HEIBNER 2020 
 2020 Mississippi Valley Calling Classic,  Burlington Iowa
Youth 12 and under
Duck Calling CHAMPION:  LOGAN HEIBNER, Johnston City, IL 
  
 LOGAN  HEIBNER 2019 Took second place in the Tim Grounds Memorial Jr. Goose Calling Contest
 
 
 
 
DRAKE HAUB  - 
 2019  -   Tim Grounds Memorial Junior Goose  calling CHAMPION
 
 2019 Presley's North American Open Goose
ROBBIE IVERSON, OTTAWA, IL  FIRST PLACE 
 
 2019 Rogers Grand National Open Goose
ROBBIE IVERSON,  FIRST PLACE 
 
 
 
2019 Mississippi Valley Calling Classic, 
Burlington Iowa
 
First Place:  ROBBIE IVERSON
Ottawa   IL
 
I think this is Robbie's 5th year in a row
to win this prestigious contest. 
He holds the record wins of 7
Plus Robbie is the WORLD CHAMPION
of CHAMPIONS.  Congratulations, Robbie. 
 
 
 
 
 
 2018  BALLARD COUNTY WATERFOWL FESTIVAL  
Two Man Goose Calling
 
FIRST PLACE:
Michael Ritter and Justin Easton
 
Second Place:
David P Damron and Hunter Grounds 

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 MATT KREIDER  took the Pennsylvania State Goose Calling Championship Sept 2018
Matt was blowing his G FORCE™ 
 
 
 


 
2018  Congratulations to First Place:
Ty Draper.  He won the IL
STATE Intermediate Goose
Contest May 2018
 
 
                        TY DRAPER 
 
Ty also took 3rd in the IL STATE OPEN GOOSE
May 2018
 

 
 
 
 
 
                         ROGERS GRAND NATIONAL 2018
 
 
Michael Ritter (top ten),  Nate Kreshon (top ten),  Hunter Grounds (1st place),
Jordan Keil (top ten)  David Damron,  Ty Draper. 
 
Hunter Grounds took first place in the Open Goose contest
Hunter Grounds and David Damron took second in the 2-man goose
Hunter Grounds and Nate Kreshon took third in the 2-man goose
 
Ty Draper won the Junior Goose Calling Contest. 
 
Great weekend.  As always Rogers Sporting Goods, Kansas City, MO   puts on a great contest.  Thanks, Rogers.
 
 
 
 
 ROBBIE IVERSON,  First Place
Mississippi Valley Callers Association 2018
Robbie was blowing his RI Secret
Robbie lives in Ottawa   IL
No one has won the  WORLD for the 3rd time and go back the following 
year and take the CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS but ROBBIE IVERSON. 
 
 
 John A Logan Hunting and Fishing Days 2017
TIM GROUNDS GOOSE CALLING  CONTEST 
First place:   Hunter Grounds
Second place:  David Paul Damron 

 
 
Southern US Open, Ballard County KY  Sept 2017
INTERMEDIATE JR FIRST PLACE:
TY DRAPER,   BALLARD COUNTY KENTUCKY 
 
 
 
 Mississippi Valley Callers Association Feb 2017
Burlington Iowa  -  FIRST PLACE
ROBBIE IVERSON, OTTAWA IL
Robbie was blowing a G OVERHAULER™ 
 
 
 
 
 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM GOOSE 2016
 Easton MD  Nov 2016
First place:       Nate KRESHON and Hunter GROUNDS both men blew the G FORCE
Second place:  David DAMRON  and Hunter  GROUNDS Both men blew the G FORCE
 
 
 
 
 


                WORLD JR GOOSE
                 Easton  MD  2016
 
1st.  COLBY STILLWELL, G Overhauler
3rd.  Noah Bradley, G Force
4th.  Daniel Anlt,  G Force
5th  Jerrin Landrus,  G Force 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 CALIFORNIA STATE GOOSE  2016
 
 
 FIRST PLACE  -  NATE KRESHON,  California


 

PRESLEYS SPORTING GOODS 2016
 
 
 OPEN GOOSE
First Place:  Hunter Grounds - G Force
Second:  Robbie Iverson  -  RI Secret
Fourth:  David P Damron - G Force
Fifth: Nate Kreshon - G Force
Sixth:  Jordan Keil - G Force 
 
 
 PRESLEYS SPORTING GOODS  2016
 
 
 FIRST PLACE  2-Man Goose:   David Paul Damron and Hunter Grounds

 

 ROGERS SPORTING GOODS 2016
NOVICE DIVISION 
First Place:  TYSON SHOOT, Marion IL
Second:  Jerrin Landrus 
 
 
 
 

 KANSAS STATE DUCK CALLING  CHAMPIONSHIP  2016
 
 JAKE STEPPE, First Place
 This will take Jake to Stuttgart 2016   (no photo, sorry)

 

 
 INTERNATIONAL DUCK AND GOOSE CALLING CHAMPIONSHIP, OPEN GOOSE
 
  JORDAN KEIL,     MN,   FIRST PLACE 
 
 

 
 NORTHERN INDIANA LAKES CALLING CONTEST  2016
 
David Damron, LaCenter Ky,    First Place
Dave was blowing the new G FORCE.  First time on the stage, first win. 
 
 

 
This young man, ROBBIE IVERSON is amazing.  In 2015, after winning the WORLD three times, he went back to Easton  and won the CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS.  I am so proud of him and happy for what he has accomplished in the waterfowl world of goose calling.  Great caller! He blows the RI Secret.
 

 BURLINGTON  IA  2016
 
ROBBIE IVERSON, Ottawa IL
First Place  (no photo)
 
Robbie already has 3 WORLD TITLES plus the Champion of Champions.

 
 
CWA  WATERFOWL EXPO 2016   
 
FIRST PLACE    Jordan Keil
 
 BURLINGTON IOWA
ROBBIE IVERSON, OTTAWA IL
First Place 2015
Robbie is an outstanding caller
that I am proud to have on our
team.  Congratulations, Robbie
BURLINGTON IOWA
ROBBIE IVERSON, OTTAWA IL
 
 CA  STATE CHAMPION 2015
Nate Kreshon, Valley Springs CA
 


Grand National Intermediate
GABE EVRARD,  first place
Aug. 2015
Grand National Intermediate
Goose calling contest,
Rogers Sporting Goods,
Kansas City

ROBBIE IVERSON, Ottawa  IL
First Place, Burlington Iowa  2015

Waterfowl Festival
Robbie Iverson

Robbie Iverson, Ottawa IL World Champion Goose Caller 2014 Waterfowl Festival, Easton MD This is Robbie's third time to win the WORLD, which retires him. What a great caller he is. For our 40th anniversary and celebration of his 3rd win we will be coming out with a Robbie Iverson commemorative call in late 2015

Captain Bones
Parker Bohannon / 1st Place
Odessa DE 2014

6th annual calling contest 1st Place- Parker Bohannon- Novice Goose Parker was using the Real Thang. Congrats!!!!

John A Logan 2014
Tim Grounds Southern IL. World Open

1st- Hunter Grounds
2nd- Tyson Shoot
3rd- Justin Easton
4th-David Damron
5th- Gabe Evrard

  Intermediate Goose 1st Place- Gabe Evrard
Intermediate Duck 1st Place- Cole Hansens

Troy Dishner - Novice Goose

1st Place- Jerrett Merideth, right
2nd Place- Jeremy Foster,left

Congrats to you both. Sounded great!!

PRESLEYS 2014
Cole Hansens
First Place: Intermediate Duck using the "D Overhauler"™.

Congrats, Cole on the win!

SILOAM SPRINGS CWA 2014
Gabe Wece
First Place: Open Meat Duck on the D Overhauler
First Place: Mainsteet Duck on the Back Flapper Plus
GABE COLE
COLE HANSENS
2nd Place-Open Meat Duck on the D Overhauler

Congrats to you both


COLE HANSENS-1st Place using the D Overhauler. Congrats Cole!!! You've worked hard at it and you deserve it. Cole also was 2nd in Intermediate and 3rd in the Open.
  CENTRAL KY - Owenton, KY INTERMEDIATE DUCK 2014
GABE WECE
1st Place Intermediate Duck
2nd Open Meat Duck
2nd Open Mainstreet Duck
2nd Intermediate Goose
4th Open Goose
ILLINOIS STATE 2014
 
GABE WECE, Carbondale, IL

First Place,
IL State Intermediate Goose
IL State Duck 2014

Hunter Askins, KY
Second, IL State Intermediate Goose IL STATE NOVICE Jerritt Merideth, IL
Second place IL STATE 2-MAN Jerritt Merideth/ Hunter Askins 4th place

Valley Fishing & Outdoor Show Eastern Ont. Canada 2014

JASON HILLIER, first place
Petawawa Ontario
 
Goose Call Contest 2014

 

CANADIAN GOOSE CALLING CHALLENGE Harrisburg, PA 2014

BO MATHERLY, Earlville MD 2014 First Place blowing a Real Thang Bo is on the far right, Tom Bryce Jake Steppe is on the left "With his Tim Grounds Real Thang pressed to his lips, Bo Matherly, 15, began his performance with the "HAIL," a long blasting series of honks that out in the real world hunting blind, would serve as a general invitation for passing Canada geese to swing by for a visit."

International Sportsmans Expo March 2014

 

James Taylor wins International Sportsmans Expo March 2014 From Utah 22 yr old wins by 16 points using the "G"

 
WORLD, Waterfowl Festival, Easton MD 2013 Jr. Mason Dixon Duck
 
GABE WECE, Carbondale IL First place

Gabe Wece, Carbondale, IL
Cole Hansens, Dongola IL

DUCK CALLING: GANDER MOUNTAIN, BOWLING GREEN 2013
Gabe Wece, First
Cole Hansens, Second
  Hunter Askins, First Place Rogers Novice 2013

Tim, J. Easton, A. Ciraulo, G. Evrard; Hunter Grounds, M. Smothers, Gabe Wece (not pictured)

JOHN A LOGAN, Sept. 2013, DON GASSAWAY

Intermediate Goose:
GABE EVRARD, First
Gabe Wece, Second

Tru Tone Youth Duck Contest:
Gabe Wece, First

ILLINOIS STATE OPEN DUCK:
Hunter Grounds, First

TIM GROUNDS WORLD OPEN GOOSE
Hunter Grounds, First
Justin Easton, Second Field Hudnall,
Third Mike Smothers,
Fourth Gabe Evrard



CENTRAL KY 2013

ALEX CIRAULO, First Place, Open Goose

GABE WECE First Place, Intermediate Goose

 

Cache River Days Ullin IL 2013


OPEN GOOSE:
MIKE SMOTHERS, Marion, IL First place
Jerrett Merideth, Cypress, IL Second place
Gabe Wece, Carbondale, Il Third place

OPEN LIVE GOOSE:
MIKE SMOTHERS, First

INTERMEDIATE DUCK:
GABE WECE, First

OPEN LIVE DUCK:
GABE WECE, First

NOVICE MEAT DUCK:
JERRETT MERIDETH, First

CHRISTIAN WATERFOWLERS ASSN SILOAM SPRINGS 2013

GABE WECE, First Place
Open Meat Duck

  WORLD, East0n MD 2013
Jr. Mason Dixon Duck
 
Gabe Wece 
Gabe Wece First Place
 

PRESLEYS NORTH AMERICAN LIVE GOOSE 2013

GABE EVRARD, Johnston City, IL
1st Place- Call- G Overhauler

Hunter Grounds, Johnston City, IL
2nd Place Call- G Overhauler

 

PRESLEYS 2013

JUSTIN EASTON, Murphysboro, IL
First Place Open Goose

Robbie Iverson, second place Open
Goose

GABE WECE
First Place Intermediate Goose
Triple Thang

GABE WECE
First Place Intermediate Duck

GABE WECE
First Place 2-Man Duck
Third in the Open Duck

Gabe Wece also got 3rd in the
Intermediate Duck Saturday at
Rogers contest.

ROGERS GRAND NATIONALS 2013

Grand Champion Goose Caller 2013

NATE KRESHON, Spring Valley, CA

Justin Easton, 3rd
Mike Smothers, 7th
Gabe Evrard, 10th

Novice Champion
HUNTER ASKINS, Kentucky

JuniorIntermediate Champion
GABE EVRARD, Johnston City, IL Champion
 
 
 
 
 

JARRIN LANDRUS, El Paso IL

Tim, Sawyer Harrison, Nate Kreshon, Justin Easton, Mike Ritter, Gabe Evrard
Michael Smothers and Jace Smothers
Hunter G is holding Nate's check
Hunter Grounds and Nate Kreshon (from California)

Sam Mander and Russell West,
New Zealand friends

 

NEW ZEALAND TAHR SHOW 2013

SAM MANDER, Open Duck, FIRST place Grounds Sweet Meet

Russell West, Duck, 3rd place D Overhaule

r RUSSELL WEST, Open Goose, FIRST place Grounds G Overhauler

GEOFF IRVINE tied for 3rd with G Overhauler Open Goose

Congratulations to all the NZ callers


Hunter Morrow, (2nd in duck and 2nd in goose), Geoff Irvine tied for 3rd in goose
blowing the G Overhauler, SAM MANDER, 1st in duck, Holly Irvine (sitting) Winner of Junior Duck, Russell West, 1st in goose, 3rd in duck
Tony Dobbs and Guy Brown

Excellent job blowing the Back Flapper Plus at Macks
Gabe also won first on the BFP in Indiana Feb 2013

 

MACKS PRAIRIE WINGS 2013 ARKANSAS DUCK CALLING CLASSIC Intermediate

Gabe Wece, first place

 

UTAH STATE 2013
Chuck Carpenter of Menden Utah
FIRST place UTAH STATE 2013


BEST OF THE WEST 2013 - UTAH
Briant Romney
13 and under, 1st place
16 and under, second place


Indiana State Open Goose 2013

Justin Easton, First
Gabe Evrard, third
Justin E, Gabe E. Justin E. and Tim
Indiana St. Novice Goose 2013
1. Adam Emery
2. Hunter Askins
3. Jerrett Merideth
4. Alex Ciraullo
Indiana St, Intermediate Goose 2013
1. Gabe Evrard
Indiana St. Novice DUCK 2013
Gabe Wece, Carbondale IL
First Place on the Back Flapper Plus
Gabe Wece
James Clayton Gass 3rd place on the (Back Flapper Plus)



Burlington Iowa contest

Robbie Iverson wins again on the G Overhauler.

Alex Ciraulo
First place in the Southeastern Intermediate duck calling
Regional Championship in Huntsville, AL


Gander Mountain, Bowling Green KY
"So. KY Waterfowl Classic"

Oct 27, 2012

INTERMEDIATE DUCK

Gabe Wece, First Place,
blowing the 'D' Overhauler™

Alex Ciraulo, Second Place

SO. KY. WATERFOWL CLASSIC
blowing the 'D' Overhauler™

NOVICE MEAT DUCK

Alex Ciraulo, First Place, $1000
blowing the 'D' Overhauler™


SOUTHERN IL HUNTING AND FISHING DAYS 2012
John A Logan College, Carterville IL
LIVE DUCK JALC 2012 Sat., 9/22/12
Hunter Grounds, FIRST Place, blowing
the new D OVERHAULER duck call
Sunday, Sept 23
GOOSE - GROUNDS CALLS SWEEP
#1. Hunter Grounds, PRO Super Mag w/TC guts
2. Michael Ritter, Triple Crown
3. Gabe Evrard, Super Thang
4. Justin Easton, Triple Thang
5. Mike Smothers, Super Thang
INTERMEDIATE
#1. Gabe Evrard, Super Thang

NOVICE
1#. Garrett Hopkins, DuQuoin, IL
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PENNSYLVANIA STATE GOOSE CHAMPIONSHIP 2012
Matt Krieder, Lititz PA, First Place
PA State Jr. Goose
Grant Clubb, Lititz, PA, First Place

MASTERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI
Cabelas, Hazelwood, MO
2012 GROUNDS CALLS SWEEP
Mike Smothers, Marion, IL First Place
Gabe Evrard, Johnston City, IL Second Place
Mike Ritter, Herrin, IL Third Place
Justin Easton, Murphysboro, IL Fourth Place
TWO MAN GOOSE
Mike Smothers and Justin Easton, First
Mike Smothers and Mike Ritter, Seconed
Brett Hooper and Justin Easton, Third
Gabe Evrard and Gabe Wece, Fourth
INTERMEDIATE GOOSE
Gabe Evrard, First
Hunter Askins, Thrid

CACHE RIVER DAYS CELEBRATION, ULLIN, IL, SEPT 2012
GOOSE OPEN:
Mike Smothers, First Place
Gabe Evrard, Second Place
Brett Hooper, Third Place
INTERMEDIATE:
Gabe Evrard, First Place
Hunter Askins, Third Place
NOVICE:
Gabe Wece, First Place
LIVE DUCK
Scott Madison, First Place
Gabe Wece, Thrid Place
2-MAN DUCK:
Adam Emery and Gabe Wece, First Place

Aug, 2012 PRESLEYS OUTDOORS, Bartonville, IL
Robbie Iverson, First Place Open Goose
Two Man
Michael Smothers and Hunter Askins
Gabe Wece, Presleys 2012
Gabe Wece
________________________________________
Aug. 4 and 5, 2012 Rogers Sporting Goods, Kansas City, MO
put on a great contest, great prizes. Really good people.
OPEN GOOSE GRAND NATIONALS
25 callers, paid top ten places; Grounds calls had 6 callers in the top ten:
#1 Hunter Grounds, Pro Super Mag w/TC guts
#3 Mike Smothers, Marion IL
#5 Nate Kreshon, Oakdale, CA
#8 Bret Hooper, DeSoto, IL, G Overhauoler
#9 Gabe Evrard, Johnston City, IL
#10 Justin Easton, Murphysboro, IL
INTERMEDIATE GRAND NATIONALS -
#1 Gabe Evrard, Johnston City, IL,
NOVICE GRAND NATIONALS -
#1 Bret Hooper, DeSoto IL


ILLINOIS STATE 2012
GOOSE CALLING CHAMPION
Gabe Evrard, 13, yr. old, First Place
ILLINOIS STATE NOVICE CHAMPION:
Gave Evrard
ILLINOIS STATE JR CHAMPION
Gabe Evrard, Johnston City, IL
Gabe Evrard13 yr. old, Johnston City, IL, blew the heck out of a Poly Carb Super Mag with TC guts in May 2012 in Pittsfield IL taking the IL State first place prize, taking the Juniors, taking the Novice - 3 contests in one weekend ain't bad for anyone, but especially a 13 yr. old! Thanks for all your hard work, Gabe! Thanks to Grandpa Spank for taking you up there.

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NORTH AMERICAN MASTERS 2012

Robbie Iverson, Ottawa, IL does it again. Took first in the North American Masters, 2012
Robbie is already a WORLD GOOSE CALLING CHAMPION, winning in Easton in 2009
________________________________________________________

Greg Hubbell, Jr, Belmont, CA, FIRST PLACE
Virginia DU Open Youth Duck & Goose 10/9/2011
Great Job, Greg!
_________________________________________________________

Tim Grounds World Open Contest
John A Logan College - Carterville, IL
September 26, 2011

Hunter Grounds, first place
Robbie Iverson, second place
Michael Ritter, fourth place





Justin Easton, Tim Grounds, Michael Ritter
Tyson Shoot, Gabe Evrard, Robbie Iverson
Hunter Grounds


Kelley Powers, Tim Grounds, Hunter Grounds

Kelley Powers, First Place - John A Logan, Hunting and Fishing Days Meat Duck contest Kelley was blowing Grounds Hen Talk duck call.


Robbie Iverson & Hunter Grounds






David Damron, Hunter, Michael Ritter (1st place), Tim, Nate Kreshon, Jake Steppe, Justin Easton



Michael Ritter and Tim


Rogers Grand National, Liberty, MO, Open Goose,
August 7, 2011
#1.) Michael Ritter, Herrin, IL, First place, blowing a Triple Crown
#3.) Hunter Grounds, 3rd place, blowing
#4.) Nathan Kreshon, Oakdale, CA, 4th place
#7.) Jake Steppe, Sudlersville, MD, 7th place, blowing the Triple Crown

Rogers is a great contest because it pays the top ten places. Grounds calls took four places out of the top ten. Not only do Tim and Hunter make a great product, they know how to 'teach' the art of calling. There are so many good young callers out there today, it will be exciting to see what the future holds for this sport. We want to say "Thank you" to all the Grounds' callers.

Robbie Iverson, Ottawa, IL, Aug. 6, 2011, Super Mag Poly Carb with TC guts First Place, Presleys, Bartonville, IL Open Goose

Hunter Grounds, Aug. 6, 2011 - blowing the SWEET MEET First Place, Presleys, Bartonville, IL Open Duck

David P. Damron, LaCenter KY, Aug. 6, 2011, blowing a Sweet Meet and Hunter Grounds, blowing a Sweet Meet First Place, Presleys, Bartonville, IL, 2-Man Duck


Always representing Tim Grounds. I love your calls and I make sure to tell everyone about them. Thank you for everything you do for us!


John David Stanley, Reno, NV
Champion, California Open Goose 2011
Thanks, John David!!



Chuck Carpenter, Menden, UT, First Place
Utah State Goose Calling Champion, March 2012

Chuck blows the Triple Thang
He also got second in the Live Goose with the Triple Thang
Way to go, Chuck!! Thank you for your hard work.

Chuck won the Utah State title in 2011 and 2012
Chuck won the Cabelas Open Goose in 2010, 2011, and 2012


Gabe Evrard and Grier Wakefiled

GROUNDS CALLS SWEEP, IWA MOLINE, IL 2011
#1 Robbie Iverson, Ottawa IL, Poly Carb with TC guts
#1 Grier Wakefield, (Intermediate) Yorklyn, DE, blows the Super Thang
#1 Gabe Evrard (Juniors), Johnston City, IL, blows the Super Thang


#1 Jake Steppe, Sudlersville, MD
Bass PRO 2011, Harrisburg PA.

# 1 Justin Easton, Murphysboro, IL, Super Thang
Novice, Indianapolis, IN 2011

# 1 Gabe Evrard, Johnston City, IL, Super Thang
Juniors, Indianapolis, IN 2011


Jake Steppe, first place
Bass PRO 2010, Harrisburg, PA Good work, Jake!



Greg Hubbell, Jr, First Place
North Carolina State Open Junior Goose, Feb 13, 2011

Greg is a champion elk caller, duck caller, and goose caller.
We are happy he blows a Grounds' goose call.

"Best of the West", Salt Lake City, March 2011
Greg won FIRST place in the Intermediate Goose.
FIRST Place in the intermediate Duck
Great day for Greg. We appreciate his hard work.


Cahill Horner, Streator, IL
First Place Open Novice, "Liv For a Cure"

Dec, 2010 - Great Job, Cahill!!
Cahill was blowing a Super Mag with Triple Crown guts



Grier Wakefield, Yorklyn DE (on the left)
WORLD Jr. Goose Champion 2010

Forrest Carpenter, Longmont CO (on the right)
WORLD Live Goose Champion 2010

Easton MD World Contest, 2010



Ryan Harling, 12 yr, old, Hammond, IN FIRST PLACE, Cabelas contest
Great job, Ryan.



Troy Gettler- 1st Place Special Olympics Benefit Open in PA.



Chuck Carpenter
1st Place 2010 Utah Open Goose
2010 Idaho Open Goose - 2nd place
2010 Idaho Live Goose - 3rd place



David Luna - 1st Place Novice Goose
2010 Waterfowl Expo - Mankato, MN



Brandon Nelson- 1st Place-2010 Fowl Univeristy Novice Goose in Brookings, SD using the Super Thang. Great Job Brandon!!!



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!


'WORLD' 2009, Easton Maryland Waterfowl Festival

I want to thank GOD for blessing me with the talent and knowledge to be able to continue in the work I have loved for four decades. I am grateful to GOD for sending to me talented, teachable young men that are willing to listen to instruction and are eager to learn the art of goose calling. All I can do is share my knowledge; they put in the many hours of practice and effort to be successful . It does not come cheap or easy. This past weekend in Easton MD three of those young men rose to the status of WORLD champion:

ROBBIE IVERSON, Ottawa, IL, only 17 yr. old, won the WORLD Goose Calling Championship in Easton, MD. Robbie has been blowing my Poly Carb Super Mag with Triple Crown guts for several years. He has won many contests. He is a hard worker and knows what he wants. He listens and he is patient. Good caller!


MICHAEL RITTER, Herrin, IL, only 15 yr. old, won the JUNIOR WORLD Goose contest in Easton, MD. Michael blows my Super Thang. Michael has a great work ethic and always accepts criticism and uses it to improve. Great attitude.
Second place - Jamie Avedon, Arnold, MD, Super Thang
Fourth place - Ryan Wilson, Karnak, IL, Triple Crown



SCOTT THREINEN, Rochester, MN won the WORLD LIVE GOOSE
for the 3rd time in Easton, MD. Scott blows the REAL THANG.
Tim and Scott

Second place in LIVE Goose - Hunter Grounds, Johnston City, IL
Third place in LIVE Goose - Robbie Iverson, Ottawa, IL
Poly Carb Super Mag, w/TC guts
Fourth place in LIVE Goose - Forrest Carpenter, Longmont, CO, Triple Crown

I want to congratulate all the contestants at the WORLD this year and thank them for their hard work. Us older guys must celebrate the youth and encourage their enthusiasm for our wonderful sport. My many thanks to all the folks at the Easton Waterfowl Festival for putting on the #1 contest in the nation.


Scott. Threinen, Tim, Mike Ritter, Hunter, Robbie with his check


Ryan Wilson, Scott Threinen, Tim, Mike Ritter, Hunter, Robbie Iverson

Chuck Carpenter, Menden, Utah
First Place, Utah Cabelas Open Goose, 2009
Chuck was blowing his Triple Thang

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, Clayton 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,
September 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 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



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

    August 2006

    Jake Steppe, Sudlersville, MD first place
    DE Bay Junior Novice, Aug. 2006
    Jake blows the Poly Carb Super Mag.

    Michael Ritter, Herrin, Il
    Junior Goose Champion, K & K Hardware
    Aug, 2006

    Forrest Carpenter
    Blows the Triple Crown
    Oregon Waterfowl Festival, Junior Goose Champion
    Aug. 2006

    Andrew O'Neill, Sauquoit, NY
    Blows a Super Mag
    Bass Pro Shop Junior Goose Champ. Auburn, NY
    Aug. 2006

    Joe Citrano, Selbyville, Del
    Blows a Super Mag with the NEW GUTS
    Delaware Bay Open Novice Champion
    Aug. 2006

    Derrick Damron, LaCenter, KY
    KY State Champion
    Aug. 2006

    Hunter Grounds
    Missouri State Champion
    Aug. 27, 2006

    IWA, Peoria IL, July 2006
    Winner: Hunter Grounds
    2-Man Team:
    David Damron and Hunter Grounds First Place
    Craig Rosenau and Scott Threinen Second Place

    Craig Rosenau
    Minnesota State First Place, June 2006

    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
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
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
Jeff Zierden, New Munich, MN - Novice Winner
Thanks and Congratulations to Dan and Jeff.


Craig Rosenau
First Place Novice
Sportsman's Warehouse, Depere WI, June 2005

"Battle of the Ohio" May 22, 2005
Metropolis, Illinois
Kelley Powers, First Place
Kelley Powers and Hunter Grounds First Place - The 2-man
Matt Matsko of Dover, DE
First Place Maryland Greenwing DU Event

Kyle Brookman of Mt. Vernon, IL - April 14, 2005
First Place - Goose calling - Mt. Vernon High School
Mt. Vernon, IL

Daniel Bowen of Easton, MD April 9, 2005
First Place Midshore Senior Novice Goose
Delmarva Invitational Open, Federalsburg, MD

Matt Matsko of Dover, DE
FIRST PLACE - April 2, 2005
Delaware Greenwing Event
Youth Goose Calling Championship



Rick Turch, Sauk Rapids, MN

FIRST PLACE - April 2005
"Rice Sportsman Duck and Goose Calling Competition"
John Pisoni, Herrin, IL, First Place
"Big River Sportsman's Challenge"
Paducah, KY, March, 2005
using Super Mag
John Pisoni, First Place
Meat Calling Contest
using the Hen Talk Duck Call
both events held the weekend of March 5, 2005

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.


INTERNATIONAL OPEN WINNER
Marion, IL Jan 9, 2005
David Paul Damron - LaCenter, KY


KELLEY POWERS, Union City, TN

Wins the inaugural AVERY WORLD WIDE Contest
January 2005 in Colorado
Kelley blows the Super Mag

Jason Ott from Union Mills, IN
with proud father and uncle after winning the Junior Camoclad January 2005.
Jason blows the PRO Super Mag.

Mike Ritter Winchester World Open 2004 Junior Goose calling champion

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.

Dunns Sporting Goods, St Charles, MO Sept 18
FIRST PLACE Derrick Damron with acrylic Super Mag


GRAND FINALE

Sportsman's Warehouse, Midvale, Utah Sept. 12, 2004

First place: Hunter Grounds, $10,000 prize money
Second place: Sean Hammock, $5,000
Third place: Bill Saunders $2,5000
Fourth place: Kelley Powers $1,000
Fifth place: Tim Grounds

Kelley Powers is the "IRON MAN", $2,500 prize money. Prize awarded for the most points combined overall for the duck and goose contests.

Tim and Hunter want to thank Sportsman's Warehouse for their fine hospitality and generosity at each of the summer events. We encourage all the youngsters to get started blowing a call and learn the proper way to hunt the ducks and geese. It is more fun than you can have anywhere.

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

Jason Ott
Jason won the Hunter's Division, Indiana State Goose Calling 2004, Gander Mountain, Indianapolis



CONTEST WINS


Gander Mountain, MN State Youth Champion, Sept. 12, 2004
David Luna, First Place (from Hollandale, MN)

K & K Open Challenge Sept 11, 2004
First Place: Scott Threinen, POLY CARB Super Mag, Mantorville, MN, $1000

Lewisville, IL Sept. 11, 2004
First Place: Derrick Damron, Acrylic Super Mag, LaCenter, KY, $1,000

Cabela's, Mitchell, SD Sept 4, 2004
First Place: 16 yr. old Travis Haan, from Rapid City, SD


Cabela's Prairie du Chein, Sept. 4, 2004
Mitch Downs, First Place (from Webster City, Iowa)
(Mitch is with store manager, Troy Baker)

First Place - Junior Goose Calling - Cabelas Owatonna, MN Aug. 29, 2004
DAVID LUNA


Sportsman's Warehouse, Aug. 22, 2004 Junior (12 and under)
Dan Ortman, First Place, from Elk River, MN

August 22, 2004, Sportsman's Warehouse, St. Cloud Minnesota
First Place on the PRO Super Mag: Hunter Grounds,
3rd, Kelley Powers,
4th, Tim Grounds,
5th, Scott Threinen

Junior Goose calling contest
First Place: David Luna, with Poly Carb Super Mag
Second Place: Travis Mortinson, with acrylic Super Mag

Ohio State Junior Goose Champion
August 14, 2004


Nick Cottrell
Sportsman's Warehouse, St. Cloud, August 2
David Luna, First Place

Goose calling contest - August 1, 2004
Ankeny, Iowa - Sportsman's Warehouse
First Place - Hunter Grounds with Pro Super Mag
Out of 22 goose callers, Grounds calls took 1st (Hunter, PRO), 3rd (Kelley Super Mag hedge), and 5th (Ben Stoner with acrylic Super Mag.)

Duck calling contest - August 1, 2004
Ankeny, Iowa Sportsman's Warehouse
First place - Kelley Powers with the Hen Talk acrylic duck call
Second place - Derrick Damron with the Hen Talk ABS duck call
There were 31 callers in this contest. Grounds calls took 1st and 2nd.

Goose calling contest - July 25, 2004
Spokane, Washington - Sportsman's Warehouse
First Place - Hunter Grounds with Pro Super Mag
Second place - Kelley Powers - Super Mag

Loveland, CO, Sportsman's Warehouse, July 18, 2004
GOOSE (28 callers)
FIRST place - Tim Grounds, blowing the new PRO Super Mag Acrylic
DUCK (16 callers)
FIRST place - Tim Grounds, blowing the new My Girl short barrel duck call.
This weekend was the first appearance for the MY GIRL in a contest.

June 27, 2004 - Salem, Oregon - Sportsman's Warehouse
FIRST PLACE: Hunter Grounds, PRO Super Mag wins again!! $1500.00
Junior First Place: Casey Stone, Albany, Oregon, Super Mag

June 19 Havana, IL Duck/Goose calling contest
FIRST PLACE: Chuck Williamson, Super Mag

June 2004, Oregon State Junior Division:
FIRST PLACE: Casey Stone, Super Mag

Sportsman's Warehouse, Twin Falls, Idaho, June 13
First place: Kelley Powers, Super Mag hedge

Missouri Valley Classic
Hunter Grounds, Super Mag First Place

Hunter Grounds

"North Star Nationals", June 2004
First Place: Scott Threinen, Poly Carb Super Mag

"Minnesota State", June 2004,
First Place: Scott Threinen, Poly Carb Super Mag

"Minnesota State Hunter's Division", June 2004
First Place: Craig Rosenaw, Super Mag

Minnesota 2-man Duck, June 2004
First Place: Scott Threinen and Phil Kaneke, both on the Hen Talk

Minnesota 2-man Goose, June 2004:
First Place: Scott Threinen and Phil Kaneke, both using the new PRO Super Mag

Contest in Metropolis, IL,....April 16, 2004
Kelly Powers first
Hunter Grounds second
Kelly and Hunter first in the 2-man team

IWA calling contest, Peoria Illinois, March 7, 2004
First Place - Kelly Powers - Super Mag
Second Place - Hunter Grounds - Super Mag
Junior winner - Brian Griffin



Nick Cottrell
Winner of Junior Goose Calling at
Bass Pro Shop Redhead contest Feb. 28, 2004


David Paul Damron, Hunter Grounds, Tim Grounds, Derrick Damron

Jan 2004 Chicago Illinois Camo Clad Contest
Ben Stoner winner - Super Mag
Brian Griffin Junior winner Super Mag
Brandon Geller Novice winner Super Mag



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