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.
Products Duck Commander Duck calls 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.
Face Camo Duck Commander Face Camo is a face paint product, it is used by hunters, athletes, and actors, due to it being smudge-proof.
Buck Commander 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.
Strut Commander Strut Commander is a brand of turkey calls including mouth calls, slate calls and box calls.
Fin Commander 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 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.
Buck Truck Developed by Truck Hero and ROC & Design, the Buck Truck is a modification set available for Ford F-Series, GMC, Chevrolet, and Toyota trucks.
Other products 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. 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.
Media franchise The Duck Commander media franchise has been produced by numerous media production and broadcasting companies, including Outdoor Channel, A&E (Hearst Communications/The Walt Disney Company), Tyndale House, ABS-CBN, Blaze Media, Thomas Nelson, Activision, and Fox Entertainment. Usually in the genres of outdoors, sports (hunting, fishing, and metal detecting), reality, and Christian media.
Filmography Television 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.2017–2022In the Woods With PhilPhil Robertson hosted show on Blaze Media.2021The Masked SingerIn 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 TreasureA metal detecting show, which features metal detecting and history enthusiast Murray Crowe, alongside Jase and Jep Robertson.
Film The Blind (2023) 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. It was filmed in early 2022 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Music videos 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.
Bibliography Phil Robertson Robertson, Phil (2013). Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander. Howard Books. . Robertson, Phil (2014). unPHILtered. Howard Books. . Robertson, Phil and Al Robertson (2014). The Duck Commander Bible: Faith and Family. Thomas Nelson. . Robertson, Phil and Kay Robertson (2015). Exploring the Joy of Christmas: Stories, Recipes, Carols, and More. Salem Books. . Robertson, Phil (2019). The Theft of America's Soul: Blowing the Lid Off the Lies That Are Destroying Our Country. Thomas Nelson. . Robertson, Phil (2020). Jesus Politics: How to Win Back the Soul of America. Thomas Nelson. . Robertson, Phil (2022). Uncanceled: Finding Meaning and Peace in a Culture of Accusations, Shame, and Condemnation. Thomas Nelson. .
Willie Robertson Robertson, Willie (2012). The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Created a Dynasty. Howard Books. . Robertson, Willie (2015). American Hunter: How Legendary Hunters Shaped America. Howard Books. . Robertson, Willie (2016). American Fisherman: How Our Nation's Anglers Founded, Fed, Financed, and Forever Shaped the U.S.A.. William Morrow. . Robertson, Willie (2018). American Entrepreneur: How 400 Years of Risk-Takers, Innovators, and Business Visionaries Built the U.S.A.. William Morrow. .
Jase Robertson Robertson, Jase (2014). Good Call: Reflections on Faith, Family, and Fowl. Howard Books. .
Jep Robertson 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. .
Al Robertson Robertson, Al (2013) The Duck Commander Devotional. Howard Books. . Robertson, Al and Lisa Robertson (2015). A New Season: A Robertson Family Love Story of Brokenness and Redemption. Howard Books. . Robertson, Al and Lisa Robertson (2016). The Duck Commander Devotional For Couples. Howard Books. . Robertson, Al and Lisa Robertson (2019). Desperate Forgiveness: How Mercy Sets You Free. Tyndale House. .
Kay Robertson Robertson, Kay (2013). Miss Kay's Duck Commander Kitchen: Faith, Family, and Food--Bringing Our Home to Your Table. Howard Books. . Robertson, Kay (2014). The Women of Duck Commander: Surprising Insights From the Women Behind the Beards About What Makes This Family Work. Howard Books. . Robertson, Kay (2014). D is for Duck Calls. Simon & Schuster. . Robertson, Kay (2014). A Robertson Family Christmas. Tyndale House. . Robertson, Kay (2015). Duck Commander Kitchen Presents Celebrating Family and Friends: Recipes For Every Month of the Year. Howard Books. .
Korie Robertson Robertson, Korie (2014). Faith Commander: Living Five Values from the Parables of Jesus. Zondervan. . Robertson, Korie (2015). Strong and Kind: And Other Important Character Traits Your Child Needs to Succeed. Thomas Nelson. . Robertson, Korie (2015). Duck Commander: Devotions for Kids. Thomas Nelson. . Robertson, Korie (2017). Duck Commander: Happy, Happy, Happy Stories for Kids. Thomas Nelson. .
Missy Robertson Robertson, Missy (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. . Robertson, Missy (2015). You are Blessed, Blessed...Blessed: A Four-Week Guided Experience for Individuals and Groups. Tyndale Momentum. . Robertson, Missy and Mia Robertson (2018). Running From Reality. Zonderkidz. . Robertson, Missy and Mia Robertson (2018). Allie's Bayou Rescue. Zonderkidz. . Robertson, Missy and Mia Robertson (2018). Dog Show Disaster. Zonderkidz. . Robertson, Missy and Mia Robertson (2018). Finding Cabin Six. Zonderkidz. .
Lisa Robertson Robertson, Lisa (2019). The Path of Life: Walking in the Loving Presence of God. Thomas Nelson. .
Si Robertson Robertson, Si (2013). Si-cology 1: Tales and Wisdom from Duck Dynasty's Favorite Uncle. Howard Books. . Robertson, Si (2014). Everything's Better with a Beard'''. Simon & Schuster. . Robertson, Si (2014). Uncle Si the Christmas Elf. Simon & Schuster. . Robertson, Si (2017). Si-renity: How I Stay Calm and Keep the Faith. Howard Books. .
Sadie Robertson Robertson, Sadie (2014). Live Original: How the Duck Commander Teen Keeps it Real and Stays True to Her Values. Howard Books. . Robertson, Sadie (2016). Live Original Devotional. Howard Books. .