About Echo Game Calls
Founded in 1975 by Rick Dunn, Echo Game Calls is a family-owned company headquartered in Beebe, Arkansas, dedicated to producing high-quality, American-made duck calls.
Rick began hunting at age twelve with his brother, and this early passion for the outdoors eventually led him to create his own duck calls.
After many hand-turned prototypes, Rick's unique calls quickly gained a reputation for their realistic sound.
"Echo" was the first name he thought of, and it stuck—soon becoming one of the most popular names in duck calling.
Echo Game Calls stands out for its commitment to craftsmanship, precision tuning, and durability.
Echo's motto is, "If we won't use it in the field, it won't leave our shop." Each call is meticulously designed to ensure sound authenticity and effectiveness in real hunting conditions.
Today, Echo offers a wide range of duck calls for both beginner and seasoned hunters, all made to deliver excellent results in the field.
With a dedication to quality, Echo Game Calls has earned the trust of serious duck hunters worldwide.
Echo also provides lifelong free re-tuning, ensuring every customer gets the best performance possible.
Whether you're new to duck hunting or a seasoned enthusiast, Echo Game Calls brings decades of experience and a passion for perfection to every call they make.
Popular Echo Calls
Echo Game Calls offers a variety of high-quality duck calls tailored to different hunting needs.
Some of their popular products include:
- Single Reed Timber Duck Call
Designed for softer, more subtle calls, ideal for timber hunting where finesse is required.
- Double Reed Timber Duck Call
Offers ease of use with rich, raspy tones, suitable for close-in calling situations in wooded areas.
- Open Water Single Reed Duck Call
Produces loud, crisp sounds, making it effective for open water hunting where volume is essential.
- Trash Talker Double Reed Duck Call
Known for its user-friendly design, delivering realistic duck sounds with minimal effort.
- Open Water Double Reed Duck Call
Combines volume with ease of use, perfect for open water scenarios requiring louder calls.
- Breaker Single Reed Duck Call
Offers versatility with a range of tones, suitable for various hunting environments.
- Meat Hanger Double Reed Duck Call
Provides a rich, raspy tone, effective for attracting ducks in diverse hunting conditions.
- Old Dirty Breaker Single Reed Duck Call
Delivers a unique, raspy sound, appealing to experienced hunters seeking distinctive tones.
Single Reed vs Double Reed Duck Call
Single Reed Duck Calls
Single reed duck calls are known for their versatility and ability to produce a wide range of sounds, making them a popular choice among seasoned hunters.
In a single reed call, a single reed is used to create sound, allowing for greater variation in pitch and tone.
This setup is ideal for producing loud, clear sounds that carry well over open water, perfect for attracting ducks at a distance.
Single reed calls can produce sharp, raspy, and realistic sounds, making them practical for mimicking lively quacks and chatter.
However, they require skill and breath control, as achieving a consistent sound can be challenging for beginners.
These calls are typically favored by experienced hunters who want more control and adaptability in their calls, but they may be less forgiving than double reed models.
Double Reed Duck Calls
Double reed duck calls are easier to use, offering a more user-friendly experience ideal for beginners and hunters who want consistent performance.
In a double reed call, two reeds work together to create sound, resulting in a rich, raspy tone that closely resembles natural duck sounds.
This setup is particularly effective for producing soft, mellow calls, making it well-suited for timber or close-range hunting.
Double reed calls provide a more forgiving experience, as the two reeds make it easier to produce realistic sounds without extensive practice or technique.
While double reed calls may offer less versatility in tone than single reed calls, they are generally more consistent and accessible, providing natural sounds that are effective with minimal effort.
Closed Reed vs Open Reed Calls
Closed Reed Calls
Closed reed calls are typically easier to use, making them popular for beginners and seasoned hunters.
In a closed reed call, the reed—the part that creates sound—is enclosed within the call body, which protects it from the elements.
This design provides a consistent tone and is less affected by weather conditions such as cold or moisture.
Closed reed calls are ideal for producing specific, realistic sounds.
These include rabbit distress calls in predator hunting or grunts for deer.
However, because they're pre-tuned to produce a certain pitch, they offer less versatility in changing tones or pitches.
Open Reed Calls
Open reed calls are more versatile, allowing the user to create a broader range of sounds by adjusting lip pressure, breath, and placement on the reed.
This flexibility makes open reed calls an excellent option for hunters who want to mimic various game sounds or adapt to different situations in the field.
With practice, an open reed call can replicate everything from coyote howls to distress sounds for various prey.
However, open reed calls can be more challenging to master, requiring skill and experience to achieve the desired tones.
Additionally, because the reed is exposed, open reed calls can be affected by weather conditions and may require more careful handling.
