Faulk’s Game Calls: Lake Charles' Legendary Family-Owned Duck Call Manufacturer
I grew up just down the street from some of Dud Faulk’s granddaughters, creating fond memories playing in their backyard. I recall my dad and younger brother using Faulk duck calls to lure ducks in the Southwest Louisiana marshes. It wasn’t until later that I truly appreciated the family-owned legacy of Faulk’s Game Calls.
Visiting their warehouse a few years ago felt like stepping back in time. Each call is still handmade, hand-tuned, and crafted with unmatched passion for the outdoors. I recently interviewed Canaan Heard, Dud Faulk’s grandson and the company’s Marketing Director.
The family legacy began in the mid-1930s when Clarence “Patin” Faulk started making duck and goose calls from his home. A local guide and trapper in Big Lake, Louisiana, Patin passed his craft to his son, Dud Faulk.
In 1951, Dud launched a full line of calls and began exhibiting at trade shows. He won the International Duck Calling Championship once and the World Champion Goose Calling Championship twice, growing the business alongside his wife, Rena.
Today, Rena, their daughters, and grandchildren continue the tradition. Faulk’s Game Calls maintains the same meticulous attention to detail established in 1951.
Excerpts from my interview with Canaan Heard:
What’s your duck calling strategy?
Don’t overcall. Call when ducks are flying away or passing in front, but not when heading toward you.
Share 3 duck hunting tips?
- When ducks are close, stay tucked behind brush.
- Ensure your blind has ample brush coverage.
- Never travel to or from the blind with a loaded shotgun.
New plans for Faulk’s Game Calls in 2015?
We’ll keep producing the same high-quality calls we’ve always made.
Faulk’s Game Calls hosts a Demo Day on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 1-3 p.m. Learn about their family history, products, hunting tips, and ask questions. Visit their Lake Charles warehouse at 616 18th St., Lake Charles, LA.
What’s your favorite duck hunting memory?
