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Craig McDonald

Drake is by far the best waterfowl clothing I have ever worn. From Sept to Feb , Drake covers all the seasons, keeping me dry, cool or warm while still being comfortable and practical! Definitely designed by hunters!
-CRAIG MCDONALD
www.gkcalls.com

Craig began hunting at a very young age, learning about the outdoors from his father. He has been hunting and guiding for 28 years and still has sleepless nights before a hunt. His interest in wildlife led him to the College of Natural Resources where he studied Fish and Wildlife. His studies and experience in the outdoors landed him the position of Boat Captain with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources near Kingsville, Ontario - home of the famous Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary. It is here that Craig began to expand his knowledge of hunting and calling waterfowl. Thanks to a few local waterfowlers, Craig's calling improved and he soon began winning local competitions.

To date, Craig has won the South Western Goose Calling Championship 3 times, the Canadian Classic 4 times and the Canadian World 3 times, as well as numerous regional contests. He has never placed lower then 2nd in any goose calling competition in Canada and has several top 3 finishes in duck calling. After being retired from most Canadian Competitions by 2001, Craig began calling in the US where his success has continued with numerous top 5 finishes as well as a few wins.

Craig has appeared in hunting magazines, T.V. shows and waterfowl videos, most recently Black Foot Down which was filmed during his stay with St Lawrence Outfitters. His pursuit of Waterfowl has taken Craig across many parts of North America, guiding and hunting with friends. In the off season he spends his time training his 2 retrievers, fishing, painting decoys or travelling to calling competitions across North America. His latest project has been the development of a signature series goose call with GK Calls. The "Canuck" is a short hunting call designed to fit the needs of most waterfowlers. Along with his call Craig produced a Short reed goose calling instructional CD "ALL GOOSE" covering everything from the basics to the more advanced sounds. Visit www.gkcalls.com for more information.

A few accomlishments include:
3 time Canadian World Goose calling Champion
4 time Canadian Classic Goose calling Champion
Mississippi Valley Open Goose Calling Champion
2 time North American 2 Man Goose Calling Champion
Several other championships and top 5 finishes

Pro Staff Affiliations:
Gk Calls
Drake Waterfowl
Real Geese Decoys
Kent Cartridge
Wad Wizard Chokes Tubes
Bolen Callin Strings

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