
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

Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
NEW Hunting Tactics and Ideas
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Cal and Gavin talk about some different hunting tactics they used this year or are thinking of using for next season including tarps, decoy spreads, burlap blankets and more. If you’re interested in some experimental ideas for hunting ducks and geese let us know what you’re dreaming up! Thanks for listening and leave us a review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! 111 Birds in Canada!
Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge
Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Better Merch: /SHOP

Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Ben Brettingen; Dream Hunting Locations, Canada Hunts
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
This week Cal sits down with our good buddy Ben Brettingen from onXhunt. Ben is on the road constantly and his stories are pretty much never ending. He spent some good time in Canada this year so we chat about his experience there including stacked up mallards and getting permission. We also share some of our dream hunt locations and situations and reminisce on some good times we’ve had. When you think about the kind of guy you want working at your favorite hunting brands trying to make them even better, Ben is that guy. Leave us a review and thanks for listening!
New Waterfowl Film out now! 111 Birds in Canada!
Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge
Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Better Merch: /SHOP

Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Plan a Hunting Trip. Where to Start
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
We get asked all the time how to successfully plan a hunt in a different state and how to actually get on some birds so who better to talk with than full time traveling gypsy, Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt. We talk about how to pre scout some different places you want to go and how to follow that up with phone calls and other information that can be helpful to you.
New Waterfowl Film out now! 111 Birds in Canada!
Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge
Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Better Merch: /SHOP

Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Golf Course Goose Hunting, Carter Beats Joey?
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
New golf course goose hunt out now on YouTube! Joey and Carter went on a goose hunt with our buddy Matt Flummerfelt in Iowa and it wasn’t your usual hunting setup. Late starts on a golf course are hard to beat. We talk about what the hunt was like and how they were able to be successful. We also learn about something Carter finally beat Joey in and our upcoming trip to Idaho! Leave us a review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! 111 Birds in Canada!
Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge
Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Better Merch: /SHOP

Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Are They Lying About Duck Numbers?
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
There’s been some controversy about whether or not Fish and Wildlife is lying about our duck numbers. Some hunters aren’t so sure so we chat about what we think could really be going on. Let us know what you think and leave a review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! 111 Birds in Canada!
Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge
Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Better Merch: /SHOP

Friday Jan 05, 2024
Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 07) “CTE or Torn ACL”
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
This week on Sports Guyz Only, Gavin breaks down the horrible option between either getting potential CTE or blowing out your knee and which is worse. We also talk about Brock Purdys recent performances, hard hits, and the playoff implications for different teams. Gavin also wraps things up with a ridiculous prediction about rushing yards for CMC. Thanks for listening!
New Waterfowl Film out now! 111 Birds in Canada!
Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge
Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Better Merch: /SHOP

Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Pontoon Blind Disaster, Misunderstood Abbreviations
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
The end of the MN waterfowl season has hit us and we’re sad but the weather we’ve been having is so bad we’re just ready to travel anyway. We also talk about some mishaps with the pontoon blind/where it sits now and we break down some hilarious misunderstandings concerning some well known acronyms and Joeys dad. Don’t miss it! Leave us a review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! 111 Birds in Canada!
Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge
Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Better Merch: /SHOP

Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Out of State Hunting
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Joey and Cal talk about why hunting out of state can teach you so much about duck and goose hunting. When you travel out of state and experience different places you also experience different methods of hunting waterfowl. Take a listen and let us know where you’re planning to go hunt next.
New Waterfowl Film out now! 111 Birds in Canada!
Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge
Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Better Merch: /SHOP

Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Austin Schelander; Worlds Stage and the DNR
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Austin Schelander is fresh off a 3rd place finish on the big stage at Easton. We talk about the nerves of getting up on that stage and how his experience was at World Goose. Austin also talks about how his season went hunting and he shares a story about a run in he had with a DNR officer. Some great takeaways from this podcast. Follow Austin as he competes on different stages this year. Thanks for listening and leave us a review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! 111 Birds in Canada!
Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge
Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Better Merch: /SHOP

Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Waterfowl Bands
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Austin Schelander joins the guys to talk about the bands that he’s shot and their stories. We also chat about bands in general and their relevance all of us duck and goose hunters. Thanks for listening and leave us a review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! 111 Birds in Canada!
Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge
Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX
Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions
Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear
Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite
Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer
Better Merch: /SHOP