Legend Biography

Born and raised in Southeast Missouri, Walter Parrott found his love for hunting and fishing at a very early age. What started out as putting food on the table, turned in to a lifelong passion that Walter enjoys teaching others to carry on a great tradition. Walter has many happy hunting memories with his dad, Melvin Parrott, and will always thank him for the knowledge of hunting that he passed along to him. Walter mastered his turkey calling by listening to turkeys they had in their yard and mocking them. He also spent time talking to the older hunters around and getting their views and ideas.

Walter started competitive turkey calling in 1978. He is the only person to win every major turkey calling contest. Walter is a 5-time Grand National Champion, 2-time Team Calling Grand National Champion, Grand National Champion of Champions, World Champion in Open & Friction Divisions & World Team Champion, 16-time U.S. Open Champion (Open Division, Friction & Champions of Champions) and has won The Masters, Mid-America Open and many state and local competitions.

Walter is a well-known speaker for his seminars and also his generosity in helping with youth events and enjoys passing along his knowledge and love for hunting and fishing. Walter has met many accomplishments and goals and is recognized as a Legend in Hunting.

Walter is one of the original members of the RedHead Pro Hunting Team for Bass Pro Shops. He was one of the first pro staffers for Realtree, has maintained a great friendship with Bill Jordan all these years and continues to be a park of the Realtree Pro Staff. He has co-hosted his own television show as well as co-hosting on other well-known outdoor shows.