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
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
This week we’re coming off our trip to Iowa and setting up for some other trips we have coming up. We talk about what our recent hunts have been like as well as where we’ve had success and where we’ve missed. This season we also got a new trailer and we discuss our thoughts and ideas for trailer build out and next years plans. Lastly, we draft Best Yard Games! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Dream Job: Nick Johnson
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
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
It’s Ten Minute Tuesday and this week we’re talking about how we approach calling on each hunt depending on where you’re going to be hunting. Duck calling in a field vs on the water and goose calling in a field vs on the water. We go through when we want to call, how loud or quiet and what notes we like to use best in each situation. This was a listener question sent in to us and you can send one in too! Hit us up on Instagram or send an email to midwestflyways@gmail.com Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Dream Job: Nick Johnson
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
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
This week Cal and Joey are joined by Matt Flummerfelt. Matt has hunted different places with Cal and Joey and is a serious goose hunter back home in Iowa. We talk with Matt about when the best time is to go hunt vs. scout especially when it’s a snow day! Snow and weather can change birds and how they pattern and feed. When you see snow on the forecast, maybe it’s time to pack up the truck and go sit in a field! We finish up with a day what segment back in studio. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Dream Job: Nick Johnson
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
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(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
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
This week we’re back home in studio to talk about the hunting we’ve been doing around the country. Joey and Carter went to Montana to hunt mallards on the river and then we all met up for a few days with our buddy Logan in Arkansas. We chat about our different hunting scenarios and experiences as well as review the Minnesota season. We also get into a few recent topics including the resurgence of bird flu, and have a discussion on domestic mallards taking over populations of wild birds. We wrap things up with a Say What segment. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Dream Job: Nick Johnson
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
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(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
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! With all this new ice and snow in Minnesota, we wanted to do a quick Ten Minute Tuesday on some basic safety reminders for hunters that are in the thick of some late season hunting. Ice, cold water, slushy rivers and snow packed fields present some of the best hunting opportunities. With it, comes a lot more danger and the need for a sharpened awareness. We highlight a few pieces of this and hope our listeners will be smart while closing out the year! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Dream Job: Nick Johnson
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
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(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
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Cal and Joey sit down with Rod Haydel of Haydel’s Game Calls to discuss a bunch of different topics. We talk about how Haydel’s got their start with Rod’s father and now what Rod and his family have built in terms of a great company and waterfowl legacy. Rod tells us how many DR-85’s he thinks have been sold and how many people are still using that call religiously to this day. If you haven’t ever seen or blown one of these calls, you should. More people have started on this call than any other. We also hear about the first deer grunt and how Haydel’s really transformed from just making duck calls into what they produce today. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Dream Job: Nick Johnson
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
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(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
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
This week Joey is joined by our friends, Andy Elser and Jake Wightman. Joey and Jake went over to Montana to hunt with Andy at RA Legacy and the gang is hot off an awesome mallard field hunt. They discuss that as well as the different things you see when hunting new areas. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
Check out the Into the Vault auction: Into The Vault
New Waterfowl Film out now! Dream Job: Nick Johnson
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
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(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
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Joey sits down with our good friend, Andy Elser, owner of RA Legacy Outfitters in Montana. They chat about hunting ducks on the river and how much fun it is when you get em right. They also talk about hunting upland birds in Montana, and becoming a guide/outfitter and how different that process can be in different places. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
Check out the Into the Vault auction: Into The Vault
New Waterfowl Film out now! Dream Job: Nick Johnson
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
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(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
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Graham Greseth, owner of Maxxed Out Guides joins Cal to talk about a bunch of different topics. We cover a lot of information regarding how tough the season for ducks was up north this year and what Graham and his crews did to stay on birds. We also talk about hunting stamps sold and why those numbers are in decline even though when you show up to the boat launch it seems there are more people hunting ducks than ever before. Let us know what you think by sending us a message on Instagram! thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
Check out the Into the Vault auction: Into The Vault
New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!
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
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(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
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
This week for Ten Minute Tuesday, Cal sits down with Graham Greseth, owner of Maxxed Out Guides to talk about how birds are affected by the weather and hunting pressure. We go into moon cycles, freezing temps, wind, rain and snow as well as how birds react when hunters crowd an area. Hope this helps you consider all the factors that make or break your hunt. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
Check out the Into the Vault auction: Into The Vault
New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!
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
Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu
(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