Duck Hunting and Goose Hunting is in our blood and we live it everyday! The Midwest Flyways Podcast is an authentic take on waterfowl hunting from Midwest Flyways. Duck and goose hunting has continued to evolve throughout the years and we aim to connect duck hunting traditions with the future of waterfowling. If you‘re passionate about ducks and geese then come hang with Joey Vassallo and Cal Ness as they talk duck hunting, goose hunting and everything else in between.
Episodes
21 hours ago
Late Season Hunts
21 hours ago
21 hours ago
This week we wanted to talk about those late season hunts that can be some of the most memorable. We talk about some things we love during late season and how we make the most of our opportunities. Joey also just floats out the idea that maybe we should take over Canada as well? Straight out of left field but we let it play out. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
5 days ago
5 days ago
This week we podcast during Monday Night Football and the lions pull out a gutsy win. We talk about kickers including the lions kicker who was selling bricks last year. We also discuss Deebo getting into it with his kicker and how crazy it is that Deebo would do that while having his worst year ever. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
6 days ago
Dylan Farrell; Band Chaser
6 days ago
6 days ago
This week we sit down with our friend, Dylan Farrell to chat about all things Duck and goose hunting. Dylan shares a bunch of awesome stories from his hunting career so far, including some epic band hunts. Dylan has enough of these band stories to make you sick if you’ve been dreaming about shooting your first band. We also talk about his path into the outdoor industry and how he got his start. Don’t miss this one! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Season Update, Say What
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
This week we talk about a little incident that occurred on our way home from Canada that was a little less than ideal. We also do an awesome “Say What” segment and Joeys lead is getting smaller and smaller. We also draft our list of movies we’ll freak out if you haven’t seen. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
PSA for Hunting Wives and Girlfriends
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
This week we had a some submissions from people asking about how to help your wife or girlfriend understand why you want to get out in the field so much. So this one is for all hunters trying to convince their wives, girlfriends, husbands and boyfriends that they need to be out there chasing their passion. We talk about the balance and how important it is to be intentional with your time. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Canada Wasn’t So Friendly
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Cal and Joey break down our recent trip to Canada including our successes and failures. The birds were tough and our timing wasn’t ideal but we had some fun and still managed to get on some birds. We go through what we might do differently and why certain situations were either good or bad. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Chris Paddack: Most Important Hunting Factors Then vs. Now
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Twins Pitcher Chris Paddack joins us for a ten minute Tuesday talking about what he thinks the most important aspect to waterfowl hunting is now versus what he thought when he first started hunting. Over years of hunting, our perspectives change and so does our focus on the details of the hunt. What did you think was super important when you were young that you don’t put as much emphasis on now? Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Twins Pitcher Chris Paddack; “More Than Baseball”
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
This week our friend Chris Paddack joins the show. Chris is a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins and the owner of Mad Duck Outfitters, a waterfowl guide service based in Texas. Chris is passionate about others experiencing the outdoors and one of his goals is to push athletes from all levels and all sports to get outside and experience hunting and fishing. We talk about his experience so far starting a guide service and his plans beyond baseball. We also chat life, and especially life as a professional athlete. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Hunting a Full Moon
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
This week we’ve been hunting in Canada and things have been a little tougher than expected. With extremely warm temperatures and a full moon lighting up the night sky we’ve been fighting these ducks all week long. When the moon is full what tactics do you use to be more successful hunting? We go through some of our thoughts on the situation. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 15) Chiefs Are Scary, Vikings Are Fun
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Cal and Carter sit down for a podcast fresh off the first Vikings loss of the year. The Chiefs are looking worse than ever and still know how to beat anyone, anytime. Which is a scary deal for the rest of the NFL. We also talk Deshaun Watson’s injury and what the Raiders are going to do now with O’Connell out. Are there any teams that could use Bryce Young or is he just done? Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby
Support Conservation: DU
(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP