Hawke® Optics, a global leader in precision sporting optics, is proud to announce that longtime partner Hunter Wallis of Union Dale, Pennsylvania, won the title as Senior Open Champion at the Grand National Turkey Calling Championship, part of the National Wild Turkey Federation's annual convention, held in Nashville, Tenn, February 11-15, 2026. In taking home the win, Wallis earned the most prestigious title in competitive turkey calling.
"What a feeling… I'm still in disbelief and am incredibly grateful for the overwhelming amount of texts, messages, and phone calls," Wallis posted on social media following the win. "Thank you so much to everyone who reached out and made it that much more special for me. Also, thank you to everyone who's helped get me here! I am honored to be holding this trophy."
Claiming the victory is no small accomplishment. Wallis advanced through a highly competitive field made up of the top turkey callers in the nation. He then went on to deliver an outstanding performance in front of a packed audience to take the title as Senior Open Champion - the most prestigious championship in turkey calling.
"We have always been impressed with Hunter Wallis as a partner, person, and hunter," said Cameron Derr, Hawke Optics Marketing Manager. "Everyone here at Hawke is immensely proud of his accomplishment, and we know that there are many more great things to come from this talented young man. As Hawke expands our footprint in the turkey hunting space, we are happy to have a partner of his caliber, and we look forward to supporting him in any way we can."
This victory marks a major milestone in Wallis's career that began at a young age. He had previously won multiple youth titles before rising through the ranks to claim the most coveted championship a competitive turkey caller can achieve. Taking the 2026 Senior Open title places Wallis among the most elite turkey callers to ever step foot on the stage. Hawke Optics looks forward to 2027 as Wallis returns to defend his title.
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