"Go-to" goose call: Eastern Shoreman

"Go-to" duck call: Big Water

Home state: Pennsylvania

Dave Barnes has been actively pursuing waterfowl and contest calling for over twenty years. He has the honor of being the first 3 time PA state duck calling champion and winner of the inaugural Eastern U.S. Open Regional, competing in the World's Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart Arkansas four times.  He also carves cork gunnin' decoys and wooden decorative slicks and competes in many decoy carving contests. Dave thoroughly enjoys being associated with Sean Mann Outdoors, and resides a few miles from the Susquehanna River near Liverpool, PA, with his wife Belinda, daughter Caitlyn and son Colton.

"Go-to" Goose Call: XL Acrylic Shorty

Home state: Alabama

I was born in Easton, Maryland located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, I was introduced to the outdoors 26 years ago by my father, who lived to fish and hunt. Not only did he teach me to fish and hunt, but also taught me to respect the outdoors as a place to be preserved and set aside for all future generations to enjoy.  My personal experiences in the outdoors are contained in a variety of activities. I hunt big game animals and pursue waterfowl with a passion that has been place in my soul since birth. I am a proud member of Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, and chapter committee member of NWTF. I also compete on the professional level in duck and goose calling contests.

"Go-To" duck call: Double Trouble, Guide XT

Home State: California

I was introduced to the outdoors when I was too young to walk and still in a car seat.  Although I don't remember much from those "early days", I do remember the importance and appreciation of the outdoors that my family instilled in me at a very young age.  Whether it be doves, ducks, geese, deer, whatever it was, as a family we always enjoyed viewing and chasing all game.  As I got older and became of age to hunt, I enjoyed hunting deer, ducks, pheasants and doves.  I remember when I was a young kid I would never sleep well the night before a dove opener or a duck hunt.  The night before any duck hunt I would lie awake listening to the ducks and geese outside.  Shooting time could never come fast enough.

Now, at the age of 28, my true love and passion is waterfowling.  I still enjoy chasing deer, doves and pheasant, but nothing comes before going to a duck blind.  Today, my family owns an 84 acre duck club that we all enjoy.  Enjoying wildlife is still very important to all of us and it is something that has bonded us together over the years.  We make frequent trips to the Sacramento Refuge for some great wildlife viewing.  I have enjoyed the company of many good people and good friends over the years but my favorite blind partner is still my dad, who I blame for my obsession.  My favorite part of any duck hunt is calling the ducks, watching them work, and dog work.  I have been blessed with some great dog work over the years a nd even more blessed to have had them as pets.  I am going on my second season with my current lab, Luke, and he was a huge part of my hunting success this past season and will be for seasons to come.  I am of the belief that no hunt is complete or as meaningful without a dog. 

I am a member of the Final Approach Pro Staff and I am very excited and honored to be representing Sean Mann Outdoors.  I believe that this a great company, with great people and great products. 

"Go-To" goose call: Cocobola & Acrylic Eastern Shorty

"Go-To" duck call: SS Acrylic "Black Max" Timber Talker

Home State: Virginia

Tim started hunting at the age of eight years old with family members and friends on many of the waters in eastern VA. Since that time he has broadened his passion for all types of waterfowling to include divers and sea ducks on the Chesapeake Bay, Rail hunting on VA’s Eastern Shore, puddle duck hunting, and of course chasing Canada geese. Tim is married to his lovely wife Ginny and they have two boys Lucas and Jacob who also love the sport and tradition of waterfowling. He is a volunteer for Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Virginia Department of Forestry, and USFWS. He is also a Board member for the Virginia Waterfowlers Association and is the sanction holder from Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce for the Virginia State Duck Calling Contest. Tim is a Pro-Staffer for Final Approach and Longneck Outdoors. He enjoys passing on this great tradition of waterfowling to our youth, waterfowl Calling Contests, fishing, and anything to do with the outdoors.  When not chasing waterfowl Tim can be found coaching football or hockey for his sons or watching them grow and learn to be passionate outdoorsman.

"Go-to" goose call: Top Brass Acrylic Sweet Talker

"Go-to" duck call: Guide XT Double Trouble Timber

Home state: Maryland

My earliest waterfowl memories include hunting on my family’s farm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with my uncle and many of his friends  Watching those “lock up” to the sound of my Uncle Geoff’s Maple Shoreman until the time the time he said “you better do it NOW” was pure magic  Some days were better than others but no matter what the outcome was we always had a great time.  Since those early days of duck and goose hunting in Talbot County to tagging along with my dad deer hunting on the Shore I have gained a respect for wildlife that will never be broken.  Now that I have learned to blow my own calls and hunt on my own I get to make memories for many of my friends that will last a lifetime.

"Go to" goose call:  Birds Eye Maple Eastern Shoreman
"Go to" duck call:  Acrylic Double Trouble

Home State: Maryland

Having been born on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, I had the opportunity to grow up around some of the best goose hunting in the country.  However, I took it for granted and because I didn't have any property to hunt for waterfowl, I had to rely on invites from people.  But when my father and I got that phone call once or twice in the season, we didn't miss out!  The past few years, I had really taken a strong interest learning how to operate a goose call.  It began on an invite to hunt with one of my dad's friends.  He had invited a local guide, a friend of his to come and hunt with us.  I wish I could remember his name but it's eluding me.  After listening to him on his goose call, I knew right there that I wanted to learn how to goose call and take my level as a waterfowler much higher.  I found Sean Mann Outdoors, and I haven't looked back.  This premium line of calls fit me to a "T", and I am thrilled to represent this company!  I am currently enrolled at Paul Smith's College, majoring in Natural Resource Management and Policy. 

"Go to" Goose Call: Eastern Shoreman

"Go to" Duck Call: Timber Talker

Home State: Virginia

Tom has been hunting the fields and marshes of VA, MD and NC for over 35 years. Tom learned to love the outdoors from his late father and enjoys passing it on to his two sons and other young hunters. Tom's waterfowl season starts out in Canada and continues with guiding goose and duck hunters in VA and MD. Tom is active with Ducks Unlimited and he is an adult leader with a local Boy Scout Troop. He is also on the Field Staff with Final Approach and he is proud to be a part of the Sean Mann Outdoors Staff.

‘Go-to’ goose call: Guide XT Shorty

‘Go-to’ duck call: Onyx Double Trouble

Home State: Utah

I began waterfowling 7 years ago when some friends invited me to go along on the opener, since then I have been religiously pursuing the many types of ducks and big honkers here in utah. I annually chase snow geese in the spring and love the added challenge that these white devils bring to me. I am blessed with great friends and family, and a "Handsome" young son named Hunter, that cannot wait to get out in the field with dad. I began bow hunting mule deer and elk, but my interest soon shifted to waterfowl, where I now spend countless hours watching, listening, and learning from the birds. I love to share the field and blind with new friends and current friends, where I continue to learn something new each time from. I am honored to be a part of Sean Mann Outdoors and the many respected individuals that are associated with the name. Nothing makes the hair on my back stand up quite like the moan of a big Canada goose set up on the decoys!

'Go to' goose call Cocobola and acrylic shorty

'Go to' duck call Acrylic competition hybrid

Home State: Maryland

Originally from Northwest Pennsylvania, I've been waterfowling for over 20 years. My work with the U.S. Army has taken me around the world, finally to settle on Maryland's Western Shore in Millers, MD with my wife Kristy and daughter Reagan. 
 
I'm a waterfowl guide for M&A Outfitters, focusing on geese and puddle ducks, but find time to chase diving ducks and sea ducks each season.  Shortly after goose season, you'll find me chasing wild turkeys across the country, and either training retrievers or competing in hunt tests with my chocolate labs. 
 
The thing I enjoy most about waterfowling is the interaction between you and the birds; the way they respond to the decoys and the calls.  Sean Mann calls give me the tools to make that happen, and I'm proud to serve as a member of their Field Staff.