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
Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
1hr 7 min
This week Joey and Cal are dreaming up the things they would change if we were solely focused on bird production and hunting success across the United States and Canada. We discuss the changes the EPA has made in rollbacks to the Clean Water Act and how it might affect bird populations and hunting. If we keep letting little things like this go, eventually there might not be duck hunting. Carter cooks up a new game for us to play called What the Duck and you’re going to want to watch that section on our podcast YouTube channel if you plan on playing along. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
14 min
This week for TMT we play Say What?! and Carter is back on his game throwing us for some wild questions. We’re joined by the Sports Guys, Nathaniel and Gavin and Gavin makes a mess of this round while the non-hunter Nathaniel flexes his brain power. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Feb 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
1hr 14 min
This week the boyz got together to break down all the latest updates from the Winter Olympics. Who showed up and showed out this past week? We discuss which sports aren’t really sports or might not take that much athletic ability and we determine there is no higher level of competition than Olympic hockey. Also, how much should an American athlete get paid for winning gold? We have a heated debate to decide! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
1hr 1 min
This week on the Midwest Flyways podcast, Joey and Cal talk about a few different things that are changing with Duck hunting around the country. We discuss what these changes mean and how they can help or hurt Duck hunting. We also discuss the upcoming MN Duck summit and what that might involve. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
1hr 26 min
This week we’re back breaking down the snooze fest of a Super Bowl we had to watch and an especially sore moment for us Vikings fans having to watch Sam Darnold win a Super Bowl one year after being let out of the building by the Vikings. New England’s soft schedule was finally exposed and it seems the NFC is just a much tougher division than the AFC. We also get into quarterbacks fake sliding and just being bad at sliding in general as well as the NBA circus. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
8 min
Sub-gauge shotguns offer a slightly different experience when duck hunting than a 10 or 12 gauge can and it’s hard to explain until you just go out and try it. Joey and Cal have been trying different things all year and we’ve been shooting 20’s for some time. This year we tried out a Weatherby Orion 28 SxS and a .410 and absolutely loved using these guns. We talk about the fun of using a smaller gauge gun and what the pros are. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
1hr 10 min
This week we sit down to talk about the Mack’s Prairie Wings snow goose contest that seems to have left at least a few folks online pretty confused and upset. We also get into some listener comments, some new duck hunting permits in Missouri and Cal presents his first history lesson as we look back in time to a different era for waterfowl hunting. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
11 min
This week we’re talking about a topic that has continually been a question we get from people: what should I expect as a client hiring a guide? If you’ve never been on a guided hunt then it can be weird to figure the whole thing out. What should I expect of a good guide? What are the bare minimums and when do I have a right to be annoyed? How much should I tip? These are the kinda of questions we get. So we decided to do a Ten Minute Tuesday to answer some of those questions. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Feb 6, 2026
Feb 6, 2026
1hr 26 min
So much happening in the sports world and much of it directly involves Minnesota sports teams. We start with the bidding line for Giannis and the wolves appeared very interested in being at the front of that pack. We talk about how insane the trades are in the NBA involving draft picks and more which aligns with how ridiculous the trade offer would have to be for Giannis. Is it worth what teams would have to give up? Then, the past few weeks have been fairly interesting for lots of NFL teams as the fallout of this past season has to be answered for by front office and coaching staff members. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was not exempt from this and this past week he lost his job because Sam Darnold took the Seahawks to the Super Bowl. We discuss if this was the right move and what the Vikings, as well as other teams, have to do next to put themselves in a good position for next year. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP
Feb 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2026
45 min
Well the debate heard round the waterfowl community has made its way to us. For the last couple of months you’ve probably seen all of the discussions, debates, and outright fighting regarding flooded corn and whether or not this practice should be allowed to continue. While purposefully flooding corn is not a common practice, it is in some parts of the country and there are strong opinions in the south regarding it. Joey and Cal give their thoughts about the debate and look at multiple different avenues when it comes to the lack of mallards in the south. We’re not saying we’re right or that we know everything and you may have a different opinion one way or the other. The important thing we keep in mind is the need for dialogue in all of these issues and being able to see it from all angles. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!
New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana
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
Live Free: Turtlebox
Add motion to your spread: Flashback
Better Merch: /SHOP