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Midwest Flyways Podcast

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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.
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Episodes

No Limits, Spring Scout

Joey, Cal and Hunter sit down to talk about having no limits in the old days, how many ducks and geese we've been seeing this spring with good water levels, and 20 gauge love. Please be sure to leave us a review! Thanks for listening! New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM 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 Better Merch: /SHOP...

May 11, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 141

Ten Minute Tuesday ”Turkey Hunting Tips”

This week our Ten Minute Tuesday is all about some quick tips for hunting turkeys. Hunter Dillon gives us some easy pointers to help you be more successful while you're out chasing turkeys! Don't miss it! ----------------------------- New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM 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 Better Merch: /SHOP...

May 10, 202316 minEp. 140

Hunting trips and bad food experiences

On this week of the Midwest Flyways Podcast, the boys sit down to talk about Joeys hunting trips, some bad food, and what's been going on during our off seasons. Some great segments so don't miss out! ------------------------------ Buy Merch at http://bit.ly/mwfshop Join the email list: https://bit.ly/MWFemail APPLE PODCAST: https://apple.co/370X7IS SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/MWFpodcast ------------------------------ List of Gear/Calls/Anything we use: https://kit.co/midwestflyways onXmaps: https:/...

May 04, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 139

Ten Minute Tuesday ”Jump shooting Snow Geese”

On this episode of 10 min Tuesday, The boys sit down to talk about jumping shooting snow geese and how to do it. some folks don't like the idea of jump shooting but we think if its done right its a great way to partake in the spring conservation season! let us know in the comments the best jump shooting day you've had. New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Stop saying "Huh?" with better hear...

May 02, 202310 minEp. 138

Rob Vassallo; ”I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” (Old Hunting Stories, Ultimate Bird Outfitters)

On this episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Cal and Joey sit down with Joey's oldest hunting buddy, his dad. We talk about some of Rob's old hunting stories from his days of owning a guide service and Rob shares a lot of funny memories. Don't miss this one! We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions S...

Apr 19, 202356 minEp. 137

Hunter Dillon Joins, Fireworks Extravaganza, Decoy Convos and Melanin

On this episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Cal and Joey sit down with our buddy and videographer, Hunter Dillon. We talk about decoys and how much they matter, some stupid stuff we did before we were adults, and Joey drops a knowledge bomb on us to wrap up the pod. We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammu...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 43 minEp. 136

Poop Hands, Ethan Kerk ”Life Guidance”, Segments

New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Cal and Joey sit down for a brand new podcast style! We go through some awesome segments, talk about hygiene in the blind, and do a brand new segment called "Life Guidance" with out buddy Ethan Kerk, owner of Angel Wing Outfitters. We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Stop saying "Huh?" with better ...

Mar 10, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 135

Logan Webster; ”Honkers In the Timber”

New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Cal and Joey sit down with our good friend Logan Webster, owner of CamoRetro, to talk about our hunts together over the last couple days of season. We also talk about shooting honkers in the timber, Dickson Cider, and much more. Shout out to Miss Deborah! We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Stop sa...

Feb 28, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 134

Roy Carter & Drake Carter; ”A Duck Hunting Legacy”

New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Cal and Joey sit down with the guys behind Carter's Big Island, Roy & Drake Carter. We talk about crazy tactics for hunting and patterning waterfowl to make hunts more successful. Roy and Joey reminisce about Joey's dad having hunted ducks with Roy in Kansas many years ago. We hear some great stories and learn a ton. Join us for it! We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! Go to OnXHunt to be better ...

Feb 15, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 133

Farewell Duck Season

On this episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast Joey and Cal sit down in Cal's home studio where the balance is recorded for a change of scenery. We talk about different regulations, crazy stories we've heard of and preview our trip to see some friends as we closed out duck season 2022. It was an incredible year and we couldn't have done it without our followers and listeners. Leave us a review and help us get to 1,000 reviews! We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We'r...

Feb 03, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 132

Best Of 2022 Waterfowl Guests (Greatest Clips)

This episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast is a greatest hits of 2022. We had an awesome year waterfowl hunting and had a chance to sit down with some amazing guests for conversations surrounding waterfowl and a whole lot of shenanigans involved. Listen in for some of our favorite clips from our 2022 guest podcasts! We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Go to OnXHunt to be better ...

Jan 23, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 131

Norm Gross; ”I’ve Been Everywhere, Man”

Last Chance to enter our latest Betterfed Beef Giveaway! FREE STEAK Cal and Joey sit down with waterfowl guide and unbelievable human, Norm Gross. Norm guides in Montana at RA Legacy and has been around waterfowl hunting his entire life. We recap a few days hunting together in Montana, hear stories about Norm's experiences and talk about all aspects of guiding, hunting, and life. We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! Go to OnXHunt to be bett...

Dec 31, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 130

LAYOUT BOAT HUNTING; BUCKET LIST TRIPS

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Joey and Cal go over Joey's recent experience layout boat duck hunting on Lake Michigan for old squaw. WE talk about an upcoming trip to Montana, our recent time in Southwest Nebraska with Angel Wing Outfitters, and we break down our top 5 bucket list hunts! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP...

Dec 15, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 129

Matt Robertson; Big Goose Guy

Cal and Joey sit down with big goose guy, Matt Robertson. Matt co-owns Highpoint Outfitters based in MN. He shares his thoughts on why it's been a tough year of hunting in Minnesota. We also hear a couple crazy stories and talk about duck and goose hunting experiences and tactics. We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Bette...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 128

TMT; Pulled the Snows

Another TMT and Cal and Joey break down a hunting situation that had them confused. After some adjustments we had an unexpected positive result! Leave us a review or rating and check back every week for more podcasts! Also, shoot us a message with ten minute Tuesday topics you would want to hear more about. Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP...

Nov 29, 202212 minEp. 127

Last Minute Spread Change

Joey and Cal meet up to recap their trip to North Dakota with 24.7 and talk about what worked and what didn't while hunting fields and potholes alike. We also talk about some of our favorite moments of that week with some awesome friends and what made it all such a good trip. Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP...

Nov 17, 202238 minEp. 125

TMT; GUESS THIS SOUND

Another TMT and Conor shares an audio recording that sparks some interesting conversation. Try to guess the sound before Conor shares what it is! Leave us a review or rating and check back every week for more podcasts! Also, shoot us a message with ten minute Tuesday topics you would want to hear more about. Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP...

Nov 12, 202219 minEp. 111

Uncle Spaulding ”It’s a Good Day To Die”

Cal and Joey sit down with a man who knows exactly what he's about: life experiences. Spending a week with the guys from 24.7 Hunt we got to meet Robert Spaulding, one of the most authentic people we've ever hunted with. We talk about our trip, duck hunting North Dakota with a huge group of awesome people who all love the same thing: hunting. This guy is genuinely one of the funniest people alive. Listen and you'll agree. We cried laughing throughout this podcast! He has like 8 different degrees...

Nov 10, 20221 hrEp. 124

The Balance (A Beauty of a Boat, Micah Ness Insight)

This week on The Balance: -Phone call with Micah Ness. -heading to ND. -hot topic; Canada removes vaccine mandate. -deep dive on enjoying the process of the hunt. -packing for a duck trip (tips and strategies) Leave us a review and let us know what you think of the podcast! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP...

Oct 27, 202245 minEp. 122

TMT; Scouting Tips

On Ten Minute Tuesday we talk about some easy tips that will help you make the most of your scouting and how it relates to your success hunting! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP...

Oct 25, 20229 minEp. 123

Playin’ Bangers, Slingin Beef (MEAT RAFFLE)

Enter the Midwest Flyways x Betterfed Beef "Midwest Meat Raffle" by clicking the link here: FREE BEEF Today on the pod the boys are all in studio and we talk about: -Joey's recent adventure to acquire a pontoon/duck blind for one of our local spots. -Unhappiness had to be inevitable for our ancestors. -heavily shootable birds. -wild weddings 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: So...

Oct 21, 202255 minEp. 121

Joe Heintz; Trailer Park Meter Man

Welcome to Midwest Flyways video podcasts! Joe Heintz joins us in studio to talk about his summer job at the trailer park, how to be a better goose hunter, and some of his upcoming plans and goals. We have a blast and laugh our way through it all! Don't miss a chance to soak it up from one of the best goose hunters in the country. Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?" with better h...

Oct 21, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 120

Joe Heintz; Trailer Park Meter Man

Welcome to Midwest Flyways video podcasts! Joe Heintz joins us in studio to talk about his summer job at the trailer park, how to be a better goose hunter, and some of his upcoming plans and goals. We have a blast and laugh our way through it all! Don't miss a chance to soak it up from one of the best goose hunters in the country. Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear M...

Oct 18, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 119

The Balance ft. Gavin Kolles (”Get a Bigger Hammer”)

This week on The Balance, Cal sits down with friend of the pod Gavin Kolles to talk about shooting your lane, early season honkers, and some fun trips and plans for this year. Leave us a review and let us know what you think of the podcast! MERCH

Oct 05, 202253 minEp. 118

TMT; Walleye Tournament Cheaters

Ten Minute Tuesday topic this week: -Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky were caught this week at a Walleye Tournament weigh in with some added baggage. -The two had stuffed lead sinkers in the bellies of their weigh in fish to win the tournament. We break down this insane moment in tournament fishing. -Joey was once accused of helping a goose caller win a tournament. Listen in! Leave of a review!

Oct 03, 202214 minEp. 117

Scott Threinen ”It’s Gonna Be a Slow Roll”

Joey and Cal sit down with Scott Threinen, owner of Molt Gear to talk about some of the legendary guys he learned from, how he actually started Molt Gear, and a couple great stories he has from years of waterfowl hunting. Scott is a World Champion goose caller with an understanding of geese that has taken decades to acquire. We laugh the whole time and learn a lot of valuable information about hunting birds. Don't miss this one. Feed your family better beef here: BETTERFED BEEF Learn more about ...

Sep 28, 20221 hr 47 minEp. 116

10 Minute Wednesday (Duck Opener 2022)

Conor and Cal breakdown New Fling, Steady Love, Old News - Duck Opener style and talk about some fun stuff coming out this week on the channel. Leave us a review! Thanks for listening! /SHOP

Sep 22, 202215 minEp. 115

The Balance (Trouble At the Border)

On this episode, Cal talks about some trouble brewing at the Canadian border for waterfowl hunters. He also breaks down a favorite hunting story and location (Louisiana), changes at wmf, and an early season tip for you all! Leave us a review! Thanks for listening! /SHOP

Sep 21, 202240 minEp. 114

”What It’s All About” with Ben Brettingen

Joey and Cal sit down with OnX important guy Ben Brettingen to talk about waterfowl hunting. The topics range from old and young generations of waterfowl to getting your start in the industry. Ben has worked in many different positions in the outdoor industry and being a passionate outdoorsman, he has lots of great insight about all things outdoors. We share some great stories and some laughs along the way. Be sure to leave us a review! Get a pair of Soundgear and start taking care of your heari...

Sep 17, 20221 hr 54 minEp. 113

Disrespectfully Hilarious

This is one of those classic episodes that has all the laughs, stories, and hunting topics that just roll together! All three of your hosts, Joey, Cal, and Conor finally get together and chat about all things life and hunting. Don't miss it! Leave us a review and get the latest merch here: /SHOP This podcast is brought to you by the only hearing protection worth your money on the market: Soundgear...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 110
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