Chad Poole Wins 2009 Georgia State Duck-Calling Title

Chad Poole, of Soperton, used a Buck Gardner Kryptonite call and plenty of wind to earn the title of Georgia’s 2009 State Duck Calling Champion. Chad faced tough competition to claim the title in this year’s event, which was held in Macon at the Outdoor Blast on Aug. 7. Placing an extremely close second was last year’s champ, Clint Shipman, of Byron. Also calling and scoring well were Michael Whittle, of Snellville, and Chris Russell, of Mt. Airy.

In addition to state-champ honors, Chad earned a ticket to Stuttgart, Ark. to call in the prestigious World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest.

A new state champion was crowned in Macon during the Outdoor Blast. Chad Poole, of Soperton, now heads to Stuttgart, Ark. for the World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest.

Two other state titles were up for grabs in Macon. Clint Shipman won the Georgia State Meat Duck Calling Championship, while Florida’s Zach Roulie and Kevin Gilreath, went home with the GON Two-Man Team Hunter championship.

Georgia State Duck Calling Championship
1. Chad Poole, Soperton
2. Clint Shipman, Byron
3. Michael Whittle, Snellville
4. Chris Russell, Mt. Airy

Georgia State Meat
1. Clint Shipman, Byron
2. Robbie Lashley, Andersonville
3. Kevin Gilreath, Titusville, Fla.
4. Zach Roulie, Green Cove Springs, Fla.
5. Justin Pugh, Soddy Daisy, Tenn.
6. Chad Poole, Soperton
7. Ronald Payton, Macon
8. Colin Willoughby White

GON Two-Man Team Duck Hunter Championship
1. Kevin Gilreath, Titusville, Fla.
Zach Roulie, Green Cove Springs, Fla.
2. Clint Shipman, Byron
Scott Hodges, Byron
3. Robbie Lashley, Andersonville
Chad Poole, Soperton
4. Perry Ducker, Hamilton
Jamey Smith, Waverly Hall

Defending state champion Clint Shipman, of Byron, won the Georgia State Meat Duck Calling Championship.