Pro Staffers?

[ks_waterfowler]

Where do they find you pro staffers at and what back grounds do you have? Is every body a comp caller, or did someone send you video of them hunting? Just curious as to how you guys got started.

[Chris Jones]

There are alot of prostaffers that are competent competition callers, some others that have a hunting "product" background, but most of us are just hardcore waterfowlers like yourself that work their tails off day in and day out to put birds in the bag.

[Rob Jepson]

ks_waterfowler,

Not every member of the Pro-Staff is a comp caller. The Avery Pro-Staff is made up of a diverse group of outdoorsmen from all over the world sharing many things in common: they all love the outdoors, they all possess a wealth of knowledge about hunting that puts them in a special category and they all have a part in making Avery the company that it is.

Being a part of this special team requires hard work and a commitment of time and energy that many cannot make. Avery welcomes anyone who feels they have the time and energy to commit to the Pro-Staff program, but we want to stress up front that ours is a team approach so you must be a team player or you will not fit into this group. If you can meet these simple requirements and feel that you have what it takes to be a member of the Avery Pro-Staff, then we welcome your application!

You can request an application using the following email address: beckyp@averyoutdoors.com

Thanks,
Rob Jepson
Avery Pro-Staff Relations Manager

[ks_waterfowler]

I didn't want to apply, I was just curious as to what it took to become a prostaffer. I am perfectly happy with my FIrefighting job at this time. I have always been curious where they find there places find their prostaffers. I have a buddy that is trying Drury Outdoors for some dang reason. He should have been on TV when Babe Winkleman came down to predator hunt here in Kansas.

[ks_waterfowler]

Oh, and sorry for the questions, I am have always been curious about things like this.

[Thráinn E. Skúlason]

ks_waterfowler,

I am not the best caller in the world and certainly no comp caller but I am as yourself a firefighter, that loves to hunt, and today I work full time as a maritime fire and rescue instructor.

I have not been a Pro-Staffer for long but I can tell you that the people at Avery make you feel lika a part of a family eventhough you live overseas like I do.

[ks_waterfowler]

IT sounds good, but if I get the firefighting job at the refuge here (everyday is a scouting trip) then I won't have that much time to devote. If I get on the career department here, then it is 24 hrs on 48 off.

I am by no means a great caller. I live .5 miles from the refuge and hunt minimum 3-4 days per week. I have been hunting ducks for 10 years, and just don't think that a country kid like me would be a great prostaffer for Avery. You guys have a great company, I just don't feel that I have much to offer you guys. I do what I have to do to kill ducks whether it is cutting ice with a chainsaw or camping out overnight, or maybe the 3 mile hike in that I am fond of. Lots of guys do that.

[Rusty Hallock]

ks_waterfowler,

You are right. The 24/48 shift is very good for hunting. I have worked the 24/48 shift 14 out of the 17 years with the fire department.

[ks_waterfowler]

Little Side note here. Went hunting this afternoon with one of my friends. We only shot 6 (all drakes), but we were only taking drakes that were decoying. We refused to shoot them if they were flying by even though they were well within range.

4 Drake Mallards
1 Drake Pintail
1 Drake Widgeon

[Malin Hall]

Just a few questions, What exactly do Pro-Staffers do? How old do you have to be to work with the Pro-staff? What kind of requirements are there? I'm currently in high school, but would love to work for Avery some day!

Thanks,
Malin Hall