Duck Commander facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Duck Commander, Inc.

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Duck Commander, Inc. Headquarters
Type	Private
Industry	Hunting Apparel
Founded	1972
Headquarters	West Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Key people	Willie Robertson (CEO) Jase Robertson (COO) Kay Robertson (Vice President) Phil Robertson (Founder)
Products	Duck calls Buck calls Turkey calls accessories
Owners	Willie Robertson, Jase Robertson, Jep Robertson
Number of employees	15 (2011) 75 (2012)
Subsidiaries	Duck Dynasty Buck Commander Strut Commander Fin Commander

Duck Commander is a company in West Monroe, Louisiana, that makes gear for hunting and outdoor fun. It was started in 1972 by Phil Robertson, who was once a football quarterback. Phil invented and patented a special duck call, which is a tool used to make sounds like ducks. He spent 25 years building his business, making duck calls from cedar trees.

Phil and Miss Kay's son, Willie Robertson, is now the company's boss. Willie and his wife Korie helped the business grow a lot. Besides duck hunting items, they also make gear for deer hunting (called Buck Commander), fishing (Fin Commander), and turkey hunting (Strut Commander).

The Robertson family and their business are also famous because of their many TV shows, books, video games, and other media. These include shows like Duck Commander and Duck Dynasty, and even a movie called The Blind about Phil and Kay's early life. The family also has popular podcasts.

Phil Robertson, the founder of Duck Commander, passed away in May 2025.

Duck Commander Products

Duck Commander makes many different products for outdoor activities. They have special gear for hunting ducks, deer, and turkeys, plus items for fishing and even truck accessories.

Duck Calls

How Duck Calls Work

The most famous products from Duck Commander are their duck calls. These are like small wind instruments that hunters use to attract ducks. To use them well, you need to learn about their special parts, especially the reeds.

Popular Duck Calls

Some of their popular duck calls include the original Duck Commander call, the Jase Robertson Pro Series, and the Triple Threat. They also make special calls like The Flash Mallard Hen Duck Call.

Face Camo

Duck Commander also sells Face Camo, which is a special face paint. Hunters use it to blend in with their surroundings. It's also used by athletes and actors because it doesn't smudge easily.

Buck Commander Gear

Buck Commander is a brand for deer hunting. They sell useful items like cutting boards for chefs and different types of deer calls. These calls include the Lil' Doe Bleat can call and the Honcho Grunt Call.

Strut Commander Gear

For turkey hunting, they have the Strut Commander brand. This includes various turkey calls like mouth calls, slate calls, and box calls.

Fin Commander Gear

The Fin Commander brand is all about fishing. They sell individual fishing lures and fish hooks for different kinds of fish, like pan fish, bass, and trout. They also offer fishing kits, such as the Crappie Magnet Kit.

Truck Commander Accessories

Truck Commander offers accessories for pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, and off-road vehicles. These are designed for people who love the outdoors. Products include floor mats, steering wheel covers, and special stickers.

The Buck Truck

The Buck Truck is a special set of modifications for popular truck brands like Ford and Chevrolet. It was created by Truck Hero and ROC & Design.

Other Fun Products

Duck Commander and its related brands also have many other products. These include Halloween costumes, Funko figures, stuffed toys, and shirts. They even team up with other brands, like Garrett Metal Detectors, to make special metal detectors.

Duck Commander in Media

The Robertson family and Duck Commander are well-known through their many media projects. These projects are often about the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and even reality TV.

TV Shows and Movies

Early Videos and TV Shows

• Duckmen: This was a series of direct-to-video films that started in 1987. They showed the family's hunting adventures.
• Duck Commander and Buck Commander: These shows started on the Outdoor Channel around 2009-2010. They are still available on YouTube.
• Duck Dynasty: This popular reality television show aired on A&E from 2012 to 2017. It showed the daily lives of the Robertson family.

Guest Appearances

The Robertsons also appeared on other TV shows:

• Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2013): They were guests on this talk show.
• Last Man Standing (2013): The family made a guest appearance on an episode of this comedy show.
• VeggieTales (2013): Si Robertson, Phil's brother, narrated a Christmas episode of this animated series.

Later TV Shows

• Dancing with the Stars (2014-2015): Sadie Robertson, Willie's daughter, was a contestant on this dance competition show.
• Jep & Jessica: Growing the Dynasty (2016–2017): This show followed Jep Robertson, Phil's youngest son, and his wife Jessica.
• Going Si-ral (2016–2017): This show featured Si Robertson exploring funny things on the internet.
• In the Woods With Phil (2017–2022): Phil Robertson hosted his own show on Blaze Media.
• The Masked Singer (2021): Willie Robertson performed as "The Mallard" on this singing competition show.
• Duck Family Treasure (2022–present): This show features Jase and Jep Robertson searching for historical items with a metal detector.

The Blind (2023)

The Blind is a movie released in 2023. It tells the true story of Phil and Kay Robertson's early life and how they met.

Music Videos

The Robertsons have also appeared in music videos:

• "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker (2013): Darius Rucker dreams of the Robertsons helping him get to a concert.
• "Cut 'Em All" by Colt Ford (2015): A duck call sound is used in the song, and Willie Robertson appears in the video.

Video Games

Duck Dynasty (2014)

A hunting video game based on Duck Dynasty was released in 2014. It was available on platforms like Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. Players could join John Luke and his cousin Beaux in hunting and puzzle mini-games. A different version was made for the Nintendo 3DS.

Duck Commander (2015)

A handheld TV game called Duck Commander was released in 2015. It was a light gun shooter game.

Duck Dynasty Slot Machine (2015)

In 2015, a slot machine based on Duck Dynasty was created for casinos. It included mini-games inspired by frog hunting and duck hunting.

Music

Christmas Album

The Robertson family released a Christmas album called Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas in October 2013. It was very popular, reaching high spots on music charts.

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Podcasts

The Robertson family also hosts several podcasts. These include Unashamed with Phil, Jase, and Alan Robertson, The Duck Call Room with Si, Martin, and Godwin, and WHOA That's Good Podcast with Sadie Robertson.

Sports Sponsorships

Duck Commander has sponsored major sports events.

Duck Commander 500

In 2014, Duck Commander became the main sponsor for the Duck Commander 500. This was a big NASCAR stock car race held in Fort Worth, Texas.

Duck Commander Independence Bowl

Also in 2014, Duck Commander bought the naming rights for the Independence Bowl. This is a college football game played every year in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Images for kids

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