Colton Thompson, Co-Owner (left)

For Colton Thompson, it all started with the dogs. His love for Labrador Retrievers opened the door to the world of waterfowl hunting, and he dove in headfirst. That passion quickly evolved into a lifelong pursuit of craftsmanship and sound. Today, Colton owns GRAYquill Kennel, where he trains retrievers, and builds custom duck calls under the Thompson Handcrafted Calls brand.

As a custom call maker, Colton blends artistry with function, creating one-of-a-kind duck calls known for their premium tone and field-proven performance. For him, call making isn’t just a skill — it’s part of his identity. With multiple titles under his belt, including the 2019 Alabama State Duck Calling Championship and back-to-back Grand American Regional wins, Colton brings unmatched calling knowledge to the table.

Now, he brings that same drive and experience to Makers Call Company — offering calls that are made to Be Heard.

Notable Achievements:

• 2019 Alabama State Duck Calling Champion

• 2022 Callapalooza Call Makers Build-Off Champion

• 2022 & 2023 Grand American Regional Champion

Travis Ward, Co-Owner (right)

Raised in West Tennessee, an area steeped in waterfowling tradition, Travis Ward grew up surrounded by duck calls, decoys, and stories from the blind. What started as a shared call collecting hobby with his father soon evolved into a passion for building them himself. Now, over 17 years into his craft, Travis continues to shape some of the most finely tuned custom duck calls on the market through Travis Ward Calls.

Travis is known for his attention to detail, commitment to constant innovation, and a sound that’s earned him the title of Tennessee State Duck Calling Champion — twice. As a builder and caller, Travis brings technical precision and field wisdom to every design. His drive to refine tone, performance, and quality never slows.

With Makers Call Company, Travis channels his craftsmanship and winning sound to help hunters everywhere Be Heard.

Notable Achievements:

• 2022 Tennessee State Duck Calling Champion

• 2023 Callapalooza Call Makers Build-Off Champion

• 2023 Tennessee State Duck Calling Champion