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 Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
This week our good friend Shawn Stahl joins us in the Ducks Unlimited Studio at Gamefair. We talk about some of the game laws and what could be better for hunters to be able to transport and harvest waterfowl. Shawn gives us some insight on hunting tactics and Joey gets him going on some awesome spoonie stories. Be sure to follow Shawn where you can find him. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!
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 Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
This week Joey and Cal sit down in the Ducks Unlimited Studios at Gamefair to talk about why you might want to get out there and attend some of these outdoor shows. From meeting some of the people you’ve learned about hunting from to cool new products that haven’t fully hit the market yet, there’s so many good reasons to go. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!
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 Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
This week on the podcast Cal and Gavin talk about a bunch of different topics starting with wild game meat and what’s the best wild game to eat. Gavin claims antelope but we’ve heard mixed reviews. We also talk about predator hunting, wolf populations in Minnesota and how those things have an effect on our favorite types of hunting. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!
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 Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
This week we play a new game called “Say What?!” where Carter reads off crazy duck stories and stats and Joey and Cal try to make sense of what’s true and what’s false. We discuss the possibilities. Then we draft the best worst movies of all time. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!
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 Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Joey and Cal chat about pigeon hunting and why it’s the perfect off season hunting to get you ready for duck hunting. We talk benefits of pigeon hunting and some tips as well that will crossover from pigeon to waterfowl. Thanks for listening and be sure to leave a review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!
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 Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
This week we’re joined by our friend, Ben Brettingen from onX. We talk about who has been instrumental in Ben’s passion and success in both hunting and his professional career in the outdoors. We also talk about Ben’s MEA weekend trips with the boys hunting birds and more hunting stories and memories. Things get wild for The Draft “Worst Guys To Drink With” and we recap the current political climate. Thanks for listening and be sure to review and subscribe!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!
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 Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Ben Brettingen, upland hunting aficionado and one of our favorite guests, joins us to give you an update on upland hunting, changes that have happened and how bird numbers are looking. For all you upland guys and girls out there you won’t want to miss it. Ben has tons of knowledge and experience hunting upland birds. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!
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 Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Getting closer and closer to season being here and we’re all fired up. We talk about the changes to current Canadian laws and how they alter schedules for guides and hunters. We also draft the things people worry too much about while hunting and Carters soul is crushed as certain states aren’t loving anglers using live scopes to find fish. Is it an unfair advantage? Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!
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 Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
We’re getting ready for things to kick off and for us that means early goose and molt migrators. We talk about early goose season, what makes it so special and cool and why it can be some of the best hunting of the year. Just looking for the right wind and buckle up! It’s almost hunting season. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!
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 Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
This week Joey and Cal debate whether they would rather be feed hunting or traffic hunting. They discuss the pros and cons to both! We also Draft our best hunter. Essentially we make up the different characteristics that would make up a great hunter and we draft those things to create the ultimate waterfowler. As season approaches we’re also discussing a lot of calling stuff as well as what we’ve been up to and new things to be on the lookout for. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!
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