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
May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
12 min
This week we wanted to answer a common listener question: when you’re just starting out, how do you ID birds in the air especially in low light situations? We discuss and consider all of the different things you can see and hear that will give you an indication of what birds are about to drop into the decoys. When you first start out all of the little things aren’t quite as obvious. With more time in the field, you start to notice little things and patterns that help you over time. 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 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
44 min
Well well well, Shedeur Sanders slid in the draft a lot further than anybody expected and we’re here to discuss it. Should he really have gone as late as he did? What do you think these teams were thinking taking Gabriel and Milroe ahead of Shedeur? We also talk about the most disrespected team in the NBA, the Timberwolves. Every TV analyst didn’t see this coming for a second. What do they really know? Maybe not ball. 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
May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
1 hr 2 min
This week we’re getting fully adjusted to the new studio. We take a trip down memory lane and relive some of our favorite hunts from this past season. We explain the hunt and what made them so memorable and unique. We also play Say What to see if Cal can correct last week’s fall from the top and we talk about our big giveaway we’re gonna do at 1,000 review. 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
Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
8 min
This week on Ten Minute Tuesday, we talk about stale birds and how to put yourself in the best position to be successful. Ducks and geese can get to a point in the year where they’ve kind of seen what you’ve been doing and are acting accordingly. These birds won’t commit, won’t come out to play, and won’t seem to do what you want them to do no matter the day. There’s no perfect method here, so we discuss our thoughts on how to stand out from the rest and give yourself a chance at fooling stale birds. 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
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
58 min
The NFL draft brings lots of excitement and interest in football season even though we’re so far away from it. We talk about who we think would be huge picks on Day 1 and who could fall in the draft including some Shedeur Sanders talk. We also take a look at the NBA playoffs and what we think is going to happen for different teams including the Wolves series against the Lakers and how crazy the Clippers and Nuggets have been so far. Lastly, Gavin stands strong on his NHL predictions. 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
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
38 min
Special birthday podcast for Joey! This week we’re in the new studio with Gavin and although we haven’t decorated and finished everything we do our first episode with all the big stuff setup. Can’t wait to post pictures and show you guys the new studio as a whole. We talk about what we think are the most revolutionary products in waterfowl in the last fifteen or so years. When you take away the spinner you wonder what products we can come up with next. We also talk about the best way to get your significant other and kids out for a great experience waterfowl hunting. 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
Apr 18, 2025
Apr 18, 2025
46 min
It’s been 11 years since Rory McIlroy won a major. He’s choked away many opportunities but Nathaniel had never bet on him before, until this past week. Nathaniel placed his dinner bet on Rory to the shock of everyone and lo and behold it finally happened. Turns out, Rory has Nathaniel to thank as his good luck charm and Carter has to take an earful from Nathaniel after all the chirping following his 36% performance in the NCAA basketball bracket. We also talk NBA playoffs and make our predictions even though we sound like a bunch of homers. 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
Apr 17, 2025
Apr 17, 2025
59 min
This week our good friend Logan Webster joins for a fun time talking about his past duck season as well as avian flu and what he’s seen of that. Logan and his family had a totally different experience with it than we did because they grow chickens. We hear about the impact of that as well as discuss his year of bands, the current flooding happening around the US and how it might change waterfowl hunting areas. 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
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
8 min
This week on Ten Minute Tuesday, we’re joined by Logan Webster, owner of Camoretro and one of our good buddies for a Say What where Carter just messes us up. He’s got some seriously difficult questions for us and Cal tanks his percentage. How many of these did you get right? 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
Apr 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025
1 hr 5 min
This week we sit down to talk about the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and specifically discuss the massive choke job by both Duke and Houston. Carter tried to swindle himself a bet that never happened and Gavin is lucky to have missed our bracket challenge. We also discuss the NBA playoff race, including Ja Morant being unable to shake gun dreams as he parades around NBA arenas shooting finger guns and tossing air grenades. Lastly we take a minute to reflect on Ovechkin setting a new goal record in the NHL and we put into perspective just how dominant Gretzky was in his time. 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