DAVID HAS BEEN A WATERFOWL HUNTER FOR OVER 20 YEARS. HE LIVES IN LEWISBERRY, PA. WITH HIS WIFE AND 2 CHILDREN.  HE HAS BEEN THE FIELD MARSHALL FOR SEAN MANN OUTDOORS FOR 10 YEARS, PRO-TEAM FOR FINAL APPROACH, AND PAST CHAIRMAN FOR THE WORLD GOOSE CALLING CONTEST IN EASTON, MD., ALSO JUDGED MANY CALLING CONTEST.   

DAVID IS THE PRESIDENT OF ORD’S OTR TIRE SERVICE, INC. 

"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 Team 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 Team 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: 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 Team with Final Approach and he is proud to be a part of the Sean Mann Outdoors Team.

‘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 Team.
 

'Go to’ goose call Cocobola and Acrylic Shorty

'Go to’ duck call Acrylic Wingnutz

Home State: Maryland

Originally from Northwest Louisiana, I've been water fowling for over 25 years. My passion with waterfowl hunting has taken me around the country as well as Mexico.  In those 25 years I have meet and become friends with some really great people and known of that would have happened if it wasn’t for our beloved passion of water fowling.   

Guiding on the Eastern Shore of Maryland full time demands the best gear you can get and with Sean Mann Outdoors that is exactly what you get the best.

My name is Jeff Colwell, I have been fortunate enough to have hunted waterfowl in several states and into Canada for over 30 years now. Ten years ago I knew that this was my passion and began guiding hunters on a part time basis, and eventually it became a full time seasonal job for me. I now have my own business named Front Range Guide Service here on the Front Range of Colorado. This path has taken me many places, but I couldn't be happier than I am now with my wonderful wife Debbie and my two boys Colton and Logan here in Windsor, Colorado living my dream.

I have been hunting for close to 10 years and am grateful for every additional day in the field. I am currently enrolled at the University of Wisconsin- Stout and am going for Business and Marketing. When chasing geese and ducks from Minnesota to Wisconsin and into South Dakota, I need gear that can keep up and hold its own. Sean Mann calls do just that; are reliable and don’t take a doctors degree to understand how to use. Their 2 ˝ decades of history at specializing in being an industry leader speaks for itself and I stand by it. I feel very privileged to be a part of the team at Sean Mann & look forward to working with them in the future.

Also am on the Rig’em Right Pro Team.

Hometown: Morris, OK

Age: 21

'Go-To' Goose Call: Express Sweet Talker

Hometown: Calgary, AB

'Go-To' Goose Call: SS Acrylic Shorty

Hometown: Church Hill, MD

Age: 40

'Go-To' Goose Call: Express Eastern Shoreman

'Go-To' Duck Call: Wing Nut Custom Double Reed

Hometown: Bozman, MD

'Go-To' Goose Call: Eastern Shoreman

       Ken has been an outdoor enthusiast since a young child. He started off fishing with friends and family and his passion for the outdoors was born. Ken got married in 1974 and has 3 children which were raised to love the outdoors. His love for waterfowl hunting grew which led to the opening of Poorman’s Guide Service in Aug. 2000. His passion kept growing to the point where he wanted to share it with everyone. Ken started to participate in different organizations such as the NRA, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl and a Board member and participant for Northern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days.

      Today Ken is  a professional guide and outfitter, owner/ operator of Poorman’s Guide Service, certified Illinois turkey guide, V.P. Pioneer Valley Sportsman Association, ProStaffer for Bass Pro Shops,Hayes Calls, D.T. Training Systems and now proud to be part of Sean Mann Outdoors. Ken continues to show his passion by being a seminar speaker at major outdoor shows and doing seminars and guest appearances for Bass Pro Shops. He has been on TV, radio and internet shows trying to spread the word. His real mission is to get more people interested in the outdoors.

I was born and raised in Northwest Missouri along the Missouri River bottoms.  I started hunting at the early age of 6 with my father and grandfather, we would persue many different types of game both large and small.  But for the last 8 years I have switched gears to becoming a hard core waterfowler.  I am able to average over three days a week in the field starting with teal season in early September, which leads into resident goose season, regular duck and goose season,  and I will ultimately end up chasing those weary snows and blues into the later parts of March.  Throughout the year whether it is season or not, pursuing waterfowl is on the forefront of my mind.  I have been blessed throughout the many opportunities that I have had throughout the years traveling and hunting in many areas and states, but most of all the relationships that have been built and those that continue to grow through these experiences.    

Home State: Missouri

Name: Nicholas A. Pearson

Age: 22

Occupation: Bushnell performance optics retail sales

Raised in the rural town of Paola KS, where there is not a whole lot of entertainment, hunting is really your only option. I have been hunting since the age of 5 when I shot my first squirrel, at age 6 I acquired my hunter safety card. (scored a 92 out of 100). That same year was my first waterfowl hunt; I bagged 2 blue winged teal with my single shot H&R topper and was instantly hooked. Since then I have hunted everything that walks, crawls, slithers, or flies that the state of Kansas has to offer, duck and goose being my favorite. When I was young we mostly hunted in Miami county hitting our friends fields, creeks, and ponds plus the marshes of Hillsdale Lake. In my later years we would travel to Perry, Clinton, Jamestown and LaCygne marshes for a change of scenery.

Once I left for college located in Pittsburg, KS, I met even more waterfowlers in my fraternity so my hunting experiences and knowledge had expanded further. Now I’m back in the Kansas City area working for Bushnell, luckily one of our main companies is Final Approach and I am very involved in it, volunteering my time at trade shows and expanding the name whenever I can. I have recently joined the FA Field Staff as well. I am also a committee member of Ducks Unlimited in Leavenworth County and do everything I can to be involved with it.

I currently reside in Shawnee KS just south of Kansas City with my fiancé and our 2 year old daughter Charlotte who quacks whenever she sees a duck. She has the sickness.