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
Jun 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025
1 hr 31 min
This week Joey and Gavin sit down with Jake Lanie, our friend and local public land duck hunter, to talk about duck hunting, different boat setups and more. Joey gets roasted for being late all the time and the boys talk some hunts from the past year. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
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
Jun 24, 2025
Jun 24, 2025
18 min
Some people just don’t know how to act on public land. We talk about hunting etiquette when you’re out on public and especially when you’re out while others are hunting nearby. There are some things you shouldn’t do that written rules, some things you should just know. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
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
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025
1 hr 2 min
Our buddy Graham Greseth joins the show this week to talk about a number of different things. Graham owns Maxxed Out Guides and has operations running in multiple states guiding waterfowl hunts. We talk about how migration patterns and bird hunting is affected by local drought and other weather and agricultural factors. We break down some specific conversation on bird behavior given these situations. We also talk about the hatch this year and what life really looks like when you’re become a young guide in waterfowl or likely any outdoor pursuit for that matter. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! if you want to hunt with Graham, please check out https://maxxedoutguides.com
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
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
Jun 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025
13 min
This week for TMT we were joined by our good friend and owner of Maxxed Out Guides, Graham Greseth. We talk a bit about some weird hides and some of the different ways they put big groups of clients in a field without being seen. One of those coolest hides we’ve seen is Graham’s massive trailer blind. Listen in to learn more. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
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
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
1 hr 8 min
Joe is back for part 2 of his episode from last week, which you should go listen to if you haven’t already. This week, Joe talks about bit about what the most important things are for new hunters getting into it and what to focus on. He also talks riverboat gambling, and his new office hours for guiding this year now that he has the roost and Northline Calls to run and manage. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
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
Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
1 hr 10 min
This week the boys preview the NBA finals and make their picks for who can win it all. We also talk head coach firings after The Knicks let Tom Thibodeau walk after a conference finals appearance. Was it justified and why did they even do it in the first place? We also talk how good Scottie Scheffler has been, Angel Reese missed shots, and the Rockies being just awful at baseball. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
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
Jun 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025
1 hr 28 min
Joe Heintz is back with us in the new studio as our most recurring guest. Joe has been busy designing and building his new call company, Northline Calls. If you listened to TMT this week then you got to hear Joe blow those calls on the podcast and they sound awesome. We talk about a bunch of different topics including crazy people online, Joe’s favorite migrator hunts, and Egyptian geese. Joe breaks out his new lanyard extension for 2025 and talks about how long the thing can really get. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
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
Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
16 min
This week we had our friend, Joe Heintz stop by the new studio and sit down for a long podcast that’ll be coming later this week on Thursday. While he was here, we wanted to have him break down some calling situations. At the same time, we got Joe and Joey to do some team calling so you guys could hear what said can sound like when two people are on the same page and working together. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
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
May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025
1 hr 18 min
This week we’re lucky to host Matt Rustad and Mike Stelzner from C&S Custom Calls. Mike is a world champion call maker and he shares about his beginnings in making calls and the path he’s taken to get to where he is. We also talk about Bruce, a turkey built for longevity and Matt and Mike’s recent fun going live on TikTok while turkey hunting. We ask Mike about the different awards and trophies he’s won over the years making custom calls and the difference between the mainstream call market and the custom call market. Mike also shares his thoughts on the change in pro staff numbers and why it isn’t as big of a thing anymore. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
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
May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025
12 min
This week we’re joined by Matt Rustad and Mike Stelzner and they each tell us a super weird hunting story that’s equally wild and funny. If you’ve ever been on a hunt and had some unwanted visitors join you you’ll get a kick out of this one. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas
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