Early Life and Education
Chad’s passion eventually led him to predator and waterfowl hunting, and he later became involved in competitive duck and goose calling while attending college at The University of Nevada Reno in the late 1990s. There he was also a member of the Division I baseball team and studied business, public speaking, and history.
Following his graduation with a Bachelor’s degree, he put his background in business to good use, co-owning and operating several businesses across Nevada, Colorado, and Washington.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Chad’s relentless entrepreneurial spirit then led him to become the founder of “Banded Brands” in 2008. In that same year he originated The Fowl Life television series, also founded in 2008, which eventually went to air in 2009. The series has proven so popular that The Fowl Life continues to this day as one of the top waterfowl hunting shows on the Outdoor Channel.
Ep. 264 | Advanced Goose Tactics with The Fowl Life’s, Chad Belding
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In 2008, Chad founded Banded, a video production and merchandising company that specializes in hunting gear and accessories as well as a selection of turkey hunting products.
"The Fowl Life" and Media Presence
The same year, he became the host of “The Fowl Life” television series which went to air in 2009, and is currently still thriving in popularity airing season 14 and filming season 15.
More recently Chad created his This Life Ain’t For Everybody podcast in 2018, where he covers a wide assortment of themes and topics related to the outdoors and hosts well-known guests such as Major League Baseball Hall Of Famer George Brett, UFC Hall Of Famer Urijah Faber, Nashville Recording Artists Leith Loftin, Brent Cobb, and Tyler Farr as well as several other walks of life.
Chad is the main host of two podcasts, “The Fowl Life” podcast and “This Life Ain't For Everybody,” and works closely with several others.
Jargon Duck Calls and The Provider Life
He is also involved in the founding of Jargon Duck Calls, formed in 2019, known primarily for their precise, CNC turned, and hand-tuned duck calls. In 2020, Chad and several partners including his brothers, close friends, and UFC champion, Chad Mendez, founded “The Provider Life '' which has a perfectly curated line of rubs designed for all meats and vegetables.
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Family and Personal Life
Chad is also the proud father of his daughter Alyssa Belding, who true to her family heritage loves the outdoors and has picked up a thing or two about duck calls. When he’s not hard at work or spending time with his family, Chad enjoys music, baseball and boating.
Philanthropy
He’s also works with several charities including Ronald McDonald House, Freedom Hunters, St. Jude’s, and Special Ops Excursions, amongst others.
Duck Calling Tips from Chad Belding
Professional duck hunter and former baseball player Chad Belding knows ducks. And as the owner of Jargon Game Calls, he’s the person you want to learn from when it comes to calling ducks. Belding shared with GearJunkie his tips for beginners who are interested in learning how to call ducks.
- When you start out, it’s very easy to form bad habits, and many people will tell you to go with a double-reed because of the ease of use.
- The same way you would defog a window is the same way you blow into a call. You can practice by pronouncing the word “hut.” Once you’ve got that down, don’t actually say the word.
- All the different sounds are based on a quack - simply push that clean, hot air you just learned into the call for a basic starting call.
- Now that you’ve mastered the quack, it’s time to layer your quacks to really imitate a duck. Think of it like echoing - one quack, followed by a second quack that is imitating the first but gentler, followed by a third, etc.
- Keep in mind that, traditionally, the feed call is the hardest call to master.
- There are no shortcuts when it comes to duck calling. The more you practice, the better caller you’ll be.
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| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974, Reno, Nevada |
| Occupation | Sportsman, Entrepreneur, TV Host |
| Key Ventures | Banded Brands, The Fowl Life, Jargon Duck Calls, The Provider Life |
| Education | University of Nevada Reno |
| Family | Father of Alyssa Belding |
His undeniable pursuit of business and his love of the outdoors has been the cornerstone of his life and career. Chad is a lifelong sportsman and outdoors enthusiast whose love of the outdoors was instilled at a very young age by his father, Orville Belding.
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