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.
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Thursday Jun 04, 2026
Thursday Jun 04, 2026
In this episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast, the crew dives into a recent topic in waterfowl hunting right now: the federal warning against using non-approved copper shot for waterfowl. What does it mean for hunters, ammunition manufacturers, and the future of non-toxic shot? The guys break down the controversy and share their thoughts.
From there, the conversation takes a wild turn through microplastics, ticks, conservation history, and some of the strangest outdoor headlines making the rounds. Along the way, they debate the most revolutionary companies and innovations in waterfowl hunting—from semi-auto shotguns and Herders catalogs to Bigfoot decoys and spinning-wing technology.
Plus, another competitive round of "Say What?" puts waterfowl knowledge to the test with trivia covering everything from record-setting duck calls and duck harvest statistics to diving depths, breeding ranges, and conservation history.
To wrap things up, the crew talks vintage goose hunting gear, bucket-list waterfowl species from New Zealand and Australia, and revisits the now-infamous foot race that left one host wearing a boot.
As always, expect laughs, hunting history, waterfowl trivia, and plenty of Midwest Flyways banter.
Topics Covered:
- Federal warning on copper shot for waterfowl hunters
- Non-toxic ammunition regulations
- Microplastics and outdoor conversations
- Most influential companies in waterfowl hunting history
- Herters catalogs and hunting culture
- Decoys and hunting collectibles
- Waterfowl trivia: ducks, divers, harvest numbers, and more
- Exotic waterfowl species from New Zealand and Australia
- The race, the injury, and the aftermath
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