Here’s little bit of interesting Bird Dog Bay trivia: Chicago’s 2006 Turkey Call Champion was none other than our founder, Steve Mayer. Honestly! Though, the way he won wasn’t so above-the-board. His friends pulled a little old-school Chicago politics and stacked the judges beforehand to ensure that his party would win the free pizzas and beer. Here’s our salute to our male turkey and his flock of lady turkeys in search of their next free meal ticket.