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RNTeam Member
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Name: Shelby Free
Hometown: Stuttgart
Occupation: Student
Areas of Experience: Duck Hunting and Contest Calling
On the lanyard: MVP, Cocobolo Short Barrel
Credentials: Womens World Duck Calling Champion
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Shelby Free is a senior at Stuttgart High School in Stuttgart Arkansas. Which is known as the Rice and Duck Capital of the World, as well as the home of the World Champion Duck Calling Contest.
Shelby began duck calling at the age of 5, first instructed by Ms Pat Stephens, the only women ever to win the World Champion Duck Calling Contest, as well as the “Champion of Champions” title. Butch Richenback, founder of RNT calls, also a World “Champion and Champion of Champions”, continues to coach Shelby today.
Shelby has competed and placed in numerous duck calling contest, winning her first World title as Jr. Woman’s World Champion at age 13. Shelby captured her second World title the following year, winning the Woman’s World Championship being among the youngest ever to do so. In 2008 Shelby won her second Woman’s World title, placing her only one title away from retirement in woman’s competition.
Shelby hopes to add one more trophy to her collection. However, this will not stop her from competing. Shelby will turn 17 in July and is already attempting to qualify for this year’s World Champion Duck Calling Contest against the men, hoping to add her name to Ms. Pat Stephens as the only women ever to win the coveted title.
Shelby enjoys duck hunting with her dad, rather, she enjoys calling in the ducks while her dad does most of the shooting! However, Shelby has no problem pulling the trigger on a limit of mallards.
Awards:
· 2008 Women’s World Champion
· 2006 Women’s World Champion
· 2006 Intermediate Duck Calling Champion
· 2006 Mack’s Prairie Wings Intermediate Duck Calling Champion
· 2006 Ducks Unlimited Intermediate Duck Calling Champion
· 2005 Jr. Women’s World Duck Calling Champion
· 2005 Mack’s Prairie Wings Jr. Girls Duck Calling Champion
· 1998 - 2003 1st Runner up/Winner Butch Richenback’s RNT Duck Calling Clinic
