Joe Lares
Chico, CA
1926-2022

Joe Lares began building calls in 1984 after a successful career machining dental tools, which by the 1970’s he was one of the foremost dental tool manufacturers in the country. A man with a passion for duck hunting since the 1940’s he was able to take part in some great hunting through the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley. Most of Joes calls were machined due to his background but his craftsmanship was second to none. This particular call features scrolled artwork around the barrel and insert which was not common for his calls. It was said that at a local DU event in the 1990’s Joe met a guy that was previously employed by the U.S. Treasury department to engrave the money plates. Joe commissioned the man to put his touch on these few calls and they are cherished by collectors.