Duck Commander is an American hunting and outdoor recreation company in West Monroe, Louisiana. Founded by Phil Robertson, a footballquarterbackatLouisiana Tech University, he 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.[1] 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.[2] 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 DynastyonA&E, and Duck Family TreasurebyFox Entertainment.[3] A theatrical film about Robertson family patriarch Phil and matriarch Kay was released in 2023, titled The Blind.[4] They also have their 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.
Their hallmark product is their duck calls, particularly those designed by Phil Robertson and Jase Robertson. Duck calls are wind instruments, and learning of their unique reeds 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 individual fishing lures and fish hooks, for pan fish, bass, and trout. And kits such as the Crappie Magnet Kit, the Commander Godwin Kit, and the Commander Martin Kit.
Truck Commander includes accessories and modifications for pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, and off-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 includes Halloween costumes, Funko figures, stuffed toys, shirts, etc.[11] Other sporting brands sometimes partner with Duck Commander, such as Garrett Metal Detectors having metal detectors called the Garrett Jase Robertson Signature Edition APEX Metal Detector and the Garrett Jase Robertson Signature Edition AT MAX Metal Detector.[12]
Direct-to-video series, the first episode "Duckmen of Louisiana" released in 1987.[13] The 21-episode series has included episodes "Traditions",[14] "How The West Was Won",[15] "Duckmen of Middle Earth: New Zealand".[16] Outdoors brands like Yeti continue to sponsor Duckmen videos for social media.[17]
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."[20] In a parody skit, the Robertsons created a carrot call and a tea cup broccoli trap.[21]
Si Robertson narrated the episode "Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas", and appears as an okra mall janitor.[22][23]
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.
InSeason 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.[24][25] 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.
The Blind is a 2023 biopic covering the early relationship of Phil and Kay Robertson. Phil Robertson is portrayed by Aron von Andrian, and Kay Robertson is portrayed by Amelia Eve.[28][29] It was filmed during early 2022 in Shreveport, Louisiana.[30]
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, Missi (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, Missi (2015). You are Blessed, Blessed...Blessed: A Four-Week Guided Experience for Individuals and Groups. Tyndale Momentum. ISBN1496405714.
Robertson, Missi and Mia Robertson (2018). Running From Reality. Zonderkidz. ISBN0310762502.
Robertson, Missi and Mia Robertson (2018). Allie's Bayou Rescue. Zonderkidz. ISBN0310762472.
Robertson, Missi and Mia Robertson (2018). Dog Show Disaster. Zonderkidz. ISBN0310762529.
Robertson, Missi and Mia Robertson (2018). Finding Cabin Six. Zonderkidz. ISBN0310762545.
Duck Dynasty is a 2014 hunting video game published by Activision Blizzard and developed by Fun Labs. It was released on Steam, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The game follows John Luke and fictional Cousin Beaux, the player plays as John Luke during various hunting and puzzle mini-games. The Nintendo 3DS version of Duck 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 2015 Bally Technologies created a slot machine based on Duck 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.[33][34]
Several podcasts have been produced about or by Duck Commander and the Robertson family. Including Unashamed by Phil, Jase, and Alan Robertson, The Duck Call Room hosted by Si, Martin, and Godwin, and WHOA That's Good Podcast by Sadie Robertson.
