Calling the ducks
Acampo’s Ryan Sherbondy is competing to be the West’s best duck caller
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Calling the ducks
Ryan Sherbondy, 12, is champion duck caller, who has won first place in his age group and the men’s division.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Calling the ducks
In a trophy room full of ducks, bucks and a bear, Ryan Sherbondy holds up two first place awards he won in duck calling competitions this year.
Courtesy photograph
Calling the ducks
Camouflaged, Sherbondy stands in shallow waters with his day’s duck catch.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Calling the ducks
One of the duck calls that hangs around Sherbondy’s neck. He uses the calls to bring mallard ducks to his area when hunting.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Calling the ducks
Sherbondy uses both hands to mimic the sounds of mallard ducks. He is a champion duck caller, and practices at least an hour every day.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Calling the ducks
Ryan Sherbondy, a champion duck caller, demonstrates calling techniques.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Calling the ducks
Ryan Sherbondy points out a photo of himself holding a duck he shot while on a hunting trip. Sherbondy is a champion duck caller.
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Jaime Quesada posted at 11:09 am on Fri, Nov 16, 2012.
Hey...I know that kid!
GREAT article on a fine young man...best of luck in next week's upcoming competition...GO RYAN!