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
Dec 6, 2025
Dec 6, 2025
1 hr 2 min
This week on the pod the boys are all in studio and it’s a very sad time of year for some of the teams in the NFL, including the Vikings. We talk about how the Vikings have been and what we think needs to change for them to have some actual success going forward. Is there a world where a full gut would actually benefit the Vikings and other NFL teams long term? We also talk who are the actual frauds in the NFL right now and who has a real shot. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
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Dec 4, 2025
Dec 4, 2025
33 min
This week on the Midwest Flyways podcast, Joey and Cal talk about what has made their hunts this year both good and bad. We relive some of our latest trips and struggle to get on birds the way we’ve hoped we could. From warm weather to vids just simply not cooperating, it’s been a tough few weeks. The boys discuss what can be done and what to try in thes scenarios as well as what we have coming down the pipeline as we look to extend our season. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
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Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
1 hr 41 min
We recorded this podcast the night before Thanksgiving and who could have expected all of the Thanksgiving upsets? Except Cal who somehow predicts all the of Thursday and Friday games correctly. Only to follow that up by riding the upset train right back to even with the rest of the boys through the weekend. We talk teams that have a real shot this year and who we still think are frauds as head down down the final stretch of the NFL season. We talk the Chiefs being cooked and the Rams being legit as well as a bunch of other topics and news. Who do you think can win it all? Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
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New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Nov 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025
44 min
This week Carter and Cal do the first of our On the Road series we’re going to roll out. This series will give you a look into our trips from behind the scenes. The first half of the podcast will be us discussing our goals and hopes for the trip that we’re on and the second half will be us discussing what went right and what went wrong on our way home. This week we’re in the Midwest and the hunting has been a little tough in our target area. We were just here a few weeks ago and birds were extremely difficult to pattern. Listen in to see what went right and what went wrong. Thanks so much for listening and be sure subscribe and review!
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New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
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Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
38 min
This week on the podcast we talk about a bunch of different topics. We discuss some injuries and how those injuries have an impact for the different teams going forward. Pat Bev is in the news for doing the exact opposite of what you’d expect and is it finally perfect timing for Shadeur? We also break down the latest with 9 (JJ McCarthy) and whether or not we’ve seen anything that tells us this kid can be the future. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
Text +1 612-735-0278 to get your MN DU Gun Calendar now!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Nov 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
1 hr 10 min
This week we had the chance to sit down with David Schuessler, National Director of Fundraising for Ducks Unlimited and a lifelong waterfowl hunter. We talk about the highs and lows of waterfowl hunting and what makes our passion for birds run so deep. From weathering a tough year to enjoying the moment when the birds are working and the weather is right. We talk a little bit about season dates and time frames and how different areas have seen those slots change. Are the changes for the better? David also walks us through this year’s Into the Vault online auction. There are truly some insane items going on this year’s auction and you’ll want to make sure to check them out! Preview the vault here: www.intothevault.org
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New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
1 hr 23 min
Wade Shoemaker returns on the Midwest Flyways podcast along with Hunter Marcel. Hunter and wade are on the road hunting for the Migra Boat Ramp Tour and we had the chance to hunt with them for a few days in Minnesota! Wade and Hunter talk with us about a bunch of different topics. We cover the difference between being raised hunting in the south vs being raised hunting in the Midwest and how those things are similar as well. We also talk the behind the scenes of Boat Damp Tour and what a day in the life looks like for these guys when season starts. We cover so much more so be sure to listen in! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
Text +1 612-735-0278 to get your MN DU Gun Calendar now!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Nov 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
48 min
This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Joey and Cal are in studio to talk about their latest hunting adventures and what they have upcoming. Joey just took some friends out and had mixed success as seems to be the way this season is going. All around the Midwest we’ve seen lots of mixed reviews so far this year. What have you been seeing? Carter chefs up a special Deer Camp Edition of Say What and the fact that we really only hunt waterfowl shows. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Nov 7, 2025
Nov 7, 2025
1 hr 1 min
This week we’re missing our buddy Nathaniel but Gavin is back from a week long trek through the wilderness and he’s feeling spicy. Carter continues to maintain his place that the Lions are frauds especially now after losing the JJ McCarthy and the Vikings this past weekend. We talk about the trades that happened this week and what they mean for the different teams involved and we talk about the 2024 quarterback draft class. Who’s got the stuff and who does not? Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Nov 6, 2025
Nov 6, 2025
55 min
This week Cal hangs with our buddy Sam Cederberg to talk about what Sam’s been up to hunting this year and how he feels the season is going. We also talk about some scary experiences we’ve had hunting and getting permission. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP