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A veritable superstar in the outdoor world, Michael Waddell combines his hunting expertise with his easy-going personality, and entertains fans of all ages with his outgoing personality and passion for the outdoors.
Waddell, who hails from Booger Bottom Ga., is a world champion turkey caller. He began his career in the hunting industry by winning a Realtree turkey calling contest. Waddell then began guiding and filming hunts. The popular show, Realtree Road Trips, was born a few years later. Michael founded Bone Collector in 2008, a TV show & company dedicated to standing up for the culture of the hunter.
Waddell says being a face of the industry is a big responsibility, and he wants to use his influence to help fight for the hunting culture and change the perception of hunting so that it’s celebrated on a national level. “I want to represent the sport well, and when asked, I want to respond with the solid, detailed answers and narrative that make people think. I want to be like a fiber-optic cable that flows what is positive about hunting and fishing, the outdoors, and the simple life to all who are willing to listen.