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Duck Commander

Duck Commander is an American hunting and outdoor recreation company in West Monroe, Louisiana. The company was founded by Phil Robertson, a football quarterback at Louisiana Tech University, who developed and patented the company's namesake duck call the Duck Commander. He began his business in a dilapidated boat, where he spent 25 years making duck calls from Louisiana cedar trees. Phil and Miss Kay's third son Willie Robertson is the company's chief executive officer. Willie and his wife Korie expanded the business into a multimillion-dollar enterprise. Besides duck-hunting equipment, they also manufacture deer-hunting merchandise under the Buck Commander brand, fishing gear with their Fin Commander brand, and turkey-hunting merchandise under the Strut Commander brand. The Robertson family and business are known through their media franchise that has encompassed numerous productions over the years. Including books, video games, toys, and television series such as the Duck Commander, Buck Commander, Fin Commander television shows on the Outdoor Channel and social media, the reality television series Duck Dynasty on A&E, and Duck Family Treasure by Fox Entertainment. A theatrical film about Robertson family patriarch Phil and matriarch Kay was released in 2023, titled The Blind. They also have podcasts: Duck Call Room, hosted by Si, Martin, and Godwin; Unashamed, hosted by Phil, Jase, and Alan; and WHOA That's Good Podcast, hosted by Sadie Robertson. Duck Commander founder Phil Robertson died in May 2025.

Infobox

Company type
Private
Industry
mw- HuntingApparel
Founded
1972
Headquarters
West Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Key people
Willie Robertson (CEO)Jase Robertson (COO)Kay Robertson (vice president)Phil Robertson (founder)
Products
Duck callsBuck callsTurkey callsaccessories
Owners
Willie Robertson, Jase Robertson, Jep Robertson
Number of employees
15 (2011)75 (2012)
Subsidiaries
Duck DynastyBuck CommanderStrut CommanderFin Commander
Website
duckcommander.com

Tables

· Media franchise › Filmography › Television
2013
Role(s)
The Robertsons appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Scheduled musical guest Morrissey canceled because he objected to being on the show with those he called "animal serial killers". The band Churchill filled in for Morrissey. Phil Robertson responded, saying, "Whoever he is, I don't hold it against him." In a parody skit, the Robertsons created a carrot call and a tea cup broccoli trap.
Role(s)
The Robertsons guest-starred on Season 3, Episode 1 "Back to School".
Role(s)
Si Robertson narrated the episode "Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas", and appears as an okra mall janitor.
2016–2017
Role(s)
Going Si-ral
Notes
Follows Si Robertson, Phil's brother, as he explores various quirks of the Internet on A&E.
2017–2022
Role(s)
In the Woods With Phil
Notes
Phil Robertson hosted show on Blaze Media.
2021
Role(s)
In Season 6 Willie Robertson performed as The Mallard. Songs he performed included "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" by Big & Rich, "My House" by Flo Rida, "Play Something Country" by Brooks & Dunn, and "Fly" by Sugar Ray. Though his costume was named after a mallard, it was actually a wood duck.
2022–present
Role(s)
Duck Family Treasure
Notes
A metal detecting show, which features metal detecting and history enthusiast Murray Crowe, alongside Jase and Jep Robertson.
Year
Title
Notes
1987–present
Duckmen
Direct-to-video series, the first episode "Duckmen of Louisiana" released in 1987. The 21-episode series has included episodes "Traditions", "How The West Was Won", "Duckmen of Middle Earth: New Zealand". Outdoors brands like Yeti continue to sponsor Duckmen videos for social media.
2009–present
Duck Commander
Originally aired on Outdoor Channel, originally sponsored by Benelli Armi SpA
2010–present
Buck Commander
Duck Commander Outdoor Channel originally sponsored by Under Armour, still ongoing as a mini-series on YouTube, features numerous celebrities including Luke Bryan, Adam LaRoche, Ryan Langerhans, Tom Martin, Jason Aldean, and Tyler Farr.
2012–2017
Duck Dynasty
A&E reality television show
2013
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Robertsons appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Scheduled musical guest Morrissey canceled because he objected to being on the show with those he called "animal serial killers". The band Churchill filled in for Morrissey. Phil Robertson responded, saying, "Whoever he is, I don't hold it against him." In a parody skit, the Robertsons created a carrot call and a tea cup broccoli trap.
2013
Last Man Standing
The Robertsons guest-starred on Season 3, Episode 1 "Back to School".
2013
VeggieTales
Si Robertson narrated the episode "Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas", and appears as an okra mall janitor.
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 of Duck Dynasty.
2014–2015
Dancing with the Stars
In Season 19 Sadie Robertson was a contestant with professional dance partner Mark Ballas. Members of the Robertson family appeared on several episodes, and in the semi-finals there was a Duck Commander themed samba to "Hunter" by Pharrell Williams, the song mentions Duck Dynasty and is from the album Girl. During Week 10 of season 20. The two finalists of season 19 reunited for a dance together, Alfonso Ribeiro and Sadie Robertson also danced with their professional dance partners Witney 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
Follows Si Robertson, Phil's brother, as he explores various quirks of the Internet on A&E.
2017–2022
In the Woods With Phil
Phil Robertson hosted show on Blaze Media.
2021
The Masked Singer
In Season 6 Willie Robertson performed as The Mallard. Songs he performed included "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" by Big & Rich, "My House" by Flo Rida, "Play Something Country" by Brooks & Dunn, and "Fly" by Sugar Ray. Though his costume was named after a mallard, it was actually a wood duck.
2022–present
Duck Family Treasure
A metal detecting show, which features metal detecting and history enthusiast Murray Crowe, alongside Jase and Jep Robertson.
· Media franchise › Filmography › Music videos
2015
Role(s)
A Duck Commander duck call can be heard as an instrument during the song, and Willie Robertson appears in both the song and music video.
Year
Title
Notes
2013
"Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker falls to sleep watching Duck Dynasty, and proceeds to have a dream where the Robertsons help him get to a concert.
2015
"Cut 'Em All" by Colt Ford
A Duck Commander duck call can be heard as an instrument during the song, and Willie Robertson appears in both the song and music video.
· Media franchise › Music › Christmas album › Charts
US
US
Title
US
Details
US Country
Peak chart positions
US Holiday
Peak chart positions
Canada
Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas
Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas
Title
Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas
Details
Released: October 29, 2013 Label: UMG Nashville Formats: CD, music download
Peak chart positions
3
Peak chart positions
1
Peak chart positions
1
Peak chart positions
8
Sales
US: 755,700
Certifications
RIAA: Platinum MC: Gold
Title
Details
Peak chart positions
Sales
Certifications
US
US Country
US Holiday
Canada
Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas
Released: October 29, 2013 Label: UMG Nashville Formats: CD, music download
3
1
1
8
US: 755,700
RIAA: Platinum MC: Gold
· Media franchise › Music › Christmas album › Single
US Country
US Country
Year
US Country
Single
US Country Airplay
2014
2014
Year
2014
Single
"Hairy Christmas"(Willie Robertson and Luke Bryan)
Peak chartpositions
49
Peak chartpositions
45
Album
Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas
Year
Single
Peak chartpositions
Album
US Country
US Country Airplay
2014
"Hairy Christmas"(Willie Robertson and Luke Bryan)
49
45
Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas

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