Duck Commander is an Americanhunting andoutdoor recreation company inWest Monroe, Louisiana. The company was founded byPhil Robertson, afootballquarterback atLouisiana Tech University, who developed and patented the company's namesakeduck call theDuck Commander. He began his business in a dilapidated boat, where he spent 25 years making duck calls from Louisiana cedar trees.[1] Phil andMiss Kay's third sonWillie Robertson is the company'schief executive officer. Willie and his wifeKorie expanded the business into a multimillion-dollar enterprise.[2] Besides duck-hunting equipment, they also manufacture deer-hunting merchandise under theBuck Commander brand, fishing gear with theirFin Commander brand, and turkey-hunting merchandise under theStrut Commander brand.
The Robertson family and business are known through theirmedia franchise that has encompassed numerous productions over the years. Including books, video games, toys, and television series such as theDuck Commander,Buck Commander,Fin Commander television shows on theOutdoor Channel and social media, thereality television seriesDuck Dynasty onA&E, andDuck Family Treasure byFox Entertainment.[3] A theatrical film about Robertson family patriarch Phil and matriarch Kay was released in 2023, titledThe Blind.[4] They also have podcasts:Duck Call Room, hosted by Si, Martin, and Godwin;Unashamed, hosted by Phil, Jase, and Alan; andWHOA That's Good Podcast, hosted bySadie Robertson.
Duck Commander founder Phil Robertson died in May 2025.[5]
Their hallmark product is their duck calls, particularly those designed byPhil Robertson andJase Robertson. Duck calls arewind instruments, and learning of their uniquereeds and design is required for proper usage. Their most popular varieties are the namesake Duck Commander call, the Jase Robertson Pro Series, the Triple Threat (using a triple reed system), the Cut Down 2.0, and others like specialty calls including The Flash Mallard Hen Duck Call and Mallard Drake Reedless Duck Call.
Buck Commander is a brand of utilities such as chef cutting boards, and deer calls like the Lil' Doe Bleat can call, Grunt Call, and the Honcho Grunt Call.
With the Fin Commander brand they sell individualfishing lures andfish hooks, forpan fish,bass, andtrout. And kits such as the Crappie Magnet Kit, the Commander Godwin Kit, and the Commander Martin Kit.
Truck Commander includes accessories and modifications forpickup trucks,sport utility vehicles, andoff-road vehicles, intended for use by outdoors enthusiasts. Including floor mats, steering wheel covers, Duck Commander and Buck Commander decals, etc.
Numerous apparel and toy products have been created for Duck Commander, as well as its related brands and media franchise. This includesHalloween costumes,Funko figures,stuffed toys, shirts, etc.[12] Other sporting brands sometimes partner with Duck Commander, such as Garrett Metal Detectors havingmetal detectors called the Garrett Jase Robertson Signature Edition APEX Metal Detector and the Garrett Jase Robertson Signature Edition AT MAX Metal Detector.[13]
Direct-to-video series, the first episode "Duckmen of Louisiana" released in 1987.[14] The 21-episode series has included episodes "Traditions",[15] "How The West Was Won",[16] "Duckmen ofMiddle Earth: New Zealand".[17] Outdoors brands likeYeti continue to sponsorDuckmen videos for social media.[18]
The Robertsons appeared onJimmy Kimmel Live! Scheduled musical guestMorrissey canceled because he objected to being on the show with those he called "animal serial killers". The bandChurchill filled in for Morrissey. Phil Robertson responded, saying, "Whoever he is, I don't hold it against him."[21] In a parody skit, the Robertsons created acarrot call and a tea cup broccoli trap.[22]
Si Robertson narrated the episode "Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas", and appears as anokra mall janitor.[23][24]
2014
Duck Commander: Before the Dynasty
Episodes air on A&E, consisting of clips from the original series interspersed with modern-day commentary from members of the Robertson family. Aired between Seasons 6 and 7 ofDuck Dynasty.
InSeason 19 Sadie Robertson was a contestant with professional dance partnerMark Ballas. Members of the Robertson family appeared on several episodes, and in the semi-finals there was a Duck Commander themedsamba to "Hunter" byPharrell Williams, the song mentionsDuck Dynasty and is from the albumGirl.[25][26] During Week 10 ofseason 20. The two finalists of season 19 reunited for a dance together,Alfonso Ribeiro and Sadie Robertson also danced with their professional dance partnersWitney Carson and Mark Ballas.
2016–2017
Jep & Jessica: Growing the Dynasty
Follows Jep Robertson, Phil's youngest son, and his wife Jessica as they adopt a baby boy into their family on A&E.
2016–2017
Going Si-ral
FollowsSi Robertson, Phil's brother, as he explores various quirks of the Internet on A&E.
The Blind is a 2023biopic covering the early relationship of Phil and Kay Robertson. Phil Robertson is portrayed by Aron von Andrian, and Kay Robertson is portrayed byAmelia Eve.[29][30] It was filmed in early 2022 inShreveport, Louisiana.[31]
Robertson, Willie (2012).The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Created a Dynasty. Howard Books.ISBN147670354X.
Robertson, Willie (2015).American Hunter: How Legendary Hunters Shaped America. Howard Books.ISBN1501111337.
Robertson, Willie (2016).American Fisherman: How Our Nation's Anglers Founded, Fed, Financed, and Forever Shaped the U.S.A.. William Morrow.ISBN0062465643.
Robertson, Willie (2018).American Entrepreneur: How 400 Years of Risk-Takers, Innovators, and Business Visionaries Built the U.S.A.. William Morrow.ISBN0062693417.
Robertson, Jep and Jessica Robertson (2015).The Good, the Bad and the Grace of God: What Honesty and Pain Taught Us About Faith, Family, and Forgiveness. Thomas Nelson.ISBN0718031482.
Robertson, Kay (2013).Miss Kay's Duck Commander Kitchen: Faith, Family, and Food--Bringing Our Home to Your Table. Howard Books.ISBN1476763208.
Robertson, Kay (2014).The Women of Duck Commander: Surprising Insights From the Women Behind the Beards About What Makes This Family Work. Howard Books.ISBN1476763305.
Robertson, Kay (2014).D is for Duck Calls. Simon & Schuster.ISBN148141819X.
Robertson, Kay (2014).A Robertson Family Christmas. Tyndale House.ISBN1414398204.
Robertson, Kay (2015).Duck Commander Kitchen Presents Celebrating Family and Friends: Recipes For Every Month of the Year. Howard Books.ISBN1476795738.
Robertson, Missy (2015).Blessed, Blessed...Blessed: The Untold Story of Our Family's Fight to Love Hard, Stay Strong, and Keep the Faith When Life Can't Be Fixed. Tyndale Momentum.ISBN1496405706.
Robertson, Missy (2015).You are Blessed, Blessed...Blessed: A Four-Week Guided Experience for Individuals and Groups. Tyndale Momentum.ISBN1496405714.
Robertson, Missy and Mia Robertson (2018).Running From Reality. Zonderkidz.ISBN0310762502.
Robertson, Missy and Mia Robertson (2018).Allie's Bayou Rescue. Zonderkidz.ISBN0310762472.
Robertson, Missy and Mia Robertson (2018).Dog Show Disaster. Zonderkidz.ISBN0310762529.
Robertson, Missy and Mia Robertson (2018).Finding Cabin Six. Zonderkidz.ISBN0310762545.
Duck Dynasty is a 2014 hunting video game published byActivision Blizzard and developed byFun Labs. It was released onSteam,PlayStation 3,PlayStation 4,Xbox 360, andXbox One. The game follows John Luke and fictional Cousin Beaux, the player plays as John Luke during various hunting and puzzle mini-games. TheNintendo 3DS version ofDuck Dynasty was developed by Black Lantern Studios, and features a top-down perspective and the player controls a "New Guy" in the Duck Commander office, it has its own set of mini-games and is different from the console versions.
In 2015Bally Technologies created aslot machine based onDuck Dynasty, the game was developed for the Alpha 2 Pro Series cabinet, and it features mini-games themed after frog hunting, archery, and duck hunting.[34][35]
Several podcasts have been produced about or by Duck Commander and the Robertson family. IncludingUnashamed by Phil, Jase, and Alan Robertson,The Duck Call Room hosted by Si, Martin, and Godwin, andWHOA That's Good Podcast by Sadie Robertson.
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