This week we discuss a heavily debated topic: is it okay to shoot hens? Lots of waterfowl hunters have spent their mornings and afternoons arguing about whether or not it’s okay to shoot hens. Some people have no problem with it while others are concerned about the negative effect it can have on duck numbers. What do you think? 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 ...
Sep 24, 2024•8 min•Ep. 294
Ashur Tolliver joins us to talk about what he’s been up to, places he’s been and ducks he’s hunted. We reminisce as Ashur talks about being a young kid chasing ducks and not knowing exactly what he was doing with his buddies but they figured it out over time. We also talk a little about how baseball relates to hunting and how Ashur was able to translate that passion for baseball back into his career and hunting following his baseball career. Dont miss this one! Thanks for listening and be sure t...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 293
This week Gavin hangs with the boys and they talk about early goose season and what their planning for that as well as the shows they’ve been at including Gavin’s trip to Wisconsin for the Wisconsin Waterfowl Expo. We also draft guys that make us want to say f*ck this hunt and more. Tune in and be sure to subscribe and review! Thanks! 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 "H...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 290
Joey and Cal talk about the hunting so far in Minnesota and discuss some troubles from one of Joeys recent migrator hunts. How have you been doing so far this season? It’s hot, and sweaty and we need a cold snap quick! 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 comforta...
Sep 17, 2024•10 min•Ep. 292
Matt Judy joins the podcast to talk about hunting in the Pacific Northwest and what he loves so much about it. Just incase you missed it, Matt is the wigeon whisperer, known for his insane wigeon hunts and hunting travel across the country. One thing you don’t know about him: he’s pretty much a full time goat farmer now. Tune in for this one and hear about Matt’s hunts across the US! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD! Go to OnX...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 291
Our buddy, Scott Threinen, joins us to tell us about his recent trips and hunts and what he’s hoping to do this season. We also talk about Scott’s new best buddy, Roy, his hunting dog that goes everywhere with him now! He shares what he’s learned and enjoyed about having a hunting dog. Also turns out, Scott’s a pretty big duck guy now. Listen in and find out why! Thanks again and be sure to subscribe and review! New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared fo...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 289
Our good friend, Joel Bo Jones, is an accomplished outdoor photographer and creative. He’s worked for many different brands and collaborates on projects that make up some of what we see from waterfowl on a yearly basis. We were lucky enough to snag some of his time at Gamefair this year and we sat down to talk about his travels, what he’s got going on, some of his best and worst memories throughout his career thus far. He’s been everywhere and the experiences he’s had are endless! Thanks so much...
Sep 05, 2024•52 min•Ep. 287
This week on TMT, Gavin joins us to discuss which is more rare, shooting a band or shooting a hybrid? Which would you rather shoot? We debate which is more meaningful and how many times we’ve seen each one. Thanks for listening and please 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, ...
Sep 03, 2024•8 min•Ep. 286
Derek Helms joins the podcast with Cal and Joey from Jerry Don Tuckers travel trailer at Brainerd Raceway. We talk about what Derek has been up to, his upcoming hunts and more. To top it off Derek shares a WILD story with us about lightning. Thanks to JDT for the setup space and Outlaw Beer for the good times. 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:...
Aug 29, 2024•46 min•Ep. 285
Send this episode to a friend! This week we’re joined by two guys that originally inspired Midwest Flyways and are inspiring people all over to give a damn about duck hunting. Dennis and Billy tell us about the beginning of Dr. Duck and how it’s evolved. We mix in lots of hunting stories and hunt tips along the way. These guys are truly passionate waterfowl hunters who have been doing it for a long time. Don’t miss this one! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! New Waterfowl...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 284
This week we wanted to talk through some of the important points to remember when you get out in the field with friends this season, especially as it pertains to calling. You don’t have to be a contest caller to contribute on a hunt with callers that are better than you. Breaking down how and when to call can make the hunt that much better. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn mor...
Aug 20, 2024•10 min•Ep. 283
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 pr...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 282
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 abo...
Aug 13, 2024•6 min•Ep. 281
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 ...
Aug 08, 2024•56 min•Ep. 280
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 protec...
Aug 01, 2024•53 min•Ep. 279
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,...
Jul 30, 2024•11 min•Ep. 278
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...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 277
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 bette...
Jul 23, 2024•12 min•Ep. 276
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 ...
Jul 18, 2024•57 min•Ep. 275
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 Ammunitio...
Jul 16, 2024•10 min•Ep. 274
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 an...
Jul 11, 2024•51 min•Ep. 273
This week Cal and Joey talk about waterfowl taxidermy including some of the coolest mounts we’ve ever seen. People get creative when considering the coolest ways to display their birds that they get mounted. Tailgates, wood mounts, logs, the list goes on and on. What the coolest mounts you’ve ever seen? We wanna see your mounts at home! Tag us and we’ll share them! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD! Heirloom Goods for generatio...
Jul 09, 2024•9 min•Ep. 272
Joe Heintz has been dreaming of a lanyard so long it drags on the ground beneath him since he was just a kid. Now an accomplished goose hunter, he’s getting closer to achieving that dream than many ever imagined he would. Joe hangs out with us to talk about some of his favorite hunts and stories from chasing banded birds around the country. He also shares with us some useful information to help you be better in the field. Never a dull moment and you don’t want to miss this one! Be sure to subscr...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 271
This week, Joe Heintz breaks down what you need to practice and work on to kill more geese using your call. He goes through the rough basics for how you can become a goose caller that never aspires to make a stage appearance but wants to be better at working geese in the field. For the most part, he talks about your clicks and moans and how effective they can be when you know how to call geese. He also goes through what he’s doing for calling in different situations while hunting. Thanks for lis...
Jul 02, 2024•10 min•Ep. 270
Special guest Micah Ness joins this week and we discuss a multitude of different topics. From getting into trouble and some stupid stuff the boys did growing up to what Micah’s been up to lately including his recent elk hunting adventures along with other outdoor pursuits. Always way too much fun when Micah is in town and we’re super pumped we were finally able to get him on the podcast! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD! Heirl...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 269
This week we’re joined by Cal’s brother, Micah who is an avid hunter and outdoorsman. We draft our favorite ways to prepare wild game and we lay out how to make it. We’ve had a chance to eat so many types of wild game and have learned to make some of our favorites. Is waterfowl your favorite wild game to cook? What’s your go to recipe? Send a DM and let us know! Thanks for listening and be sure to review and subscribe. New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD! Heirloom Goods for generations ...
Jun 25, 2024•17 min•Ep. 268
Joey and Cal fire things up with a great debate this week about band hunting. We debate whether or not it’s okay to be out hunting birds specifically looking for and waiting for bands. We also touch on guys that travel to different locations just in the hopes of shooting bands. Then we draft our favorite hunt day feelings. Pretty much any feeling you get on the day of a hunt before or after. Life’s been a little crazy lately as well so we chat a bit about what’s new and what has all happened in ...
Jun 13, 2024•56 min•Ep. 267
This week Joey and Cal discuss which flyway they would hunt if they could only hunt one for the rest of their lives. This one may be a little dependent on where you grew up and what you’re used to but we had a couple different answers here! Each flyways presents different challenges as well as different types of waterfowl and it really comes down to preference! Which flyway would you hunt if you could only hunt one? Let us know in the comments or on Instagram! Thanks for listening and be sure to...
Jun 11, 2024•9 min•Ep. 266
This week Joey and Cal kick things off by drafting their best reasons to miss or not take a shot when a bird comes through the spread. We’ve all got a hundred excuses! Then we have a special podcast for you because we’ve put together a bunch of the funniest and best clips so far this year to wrap things up! Thanks so much for listening and if you wanna help us out, send your favorite podcast to a buddy and be sure to subscribe! New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD! Heirloom Goods for gen...
Jun 06, 2024•37 min•Ep. 265
This week for TMT, we discuss a listener suggestion we got on Instagram. If you could choose any time period to go back to and hunt for a few days, which would it be? Joey and Cal both talk about taking a trip back in time to when “the skies were black”. Carter shares his ideal time to go back and hunt as well and we talk pros and cons of hunting in that time as well as what we’d hope to see. Thanks for listening and be sure to suggest some other topics for us as well! Subscribe and review! New ...
Jun 04, 2024•8 min•Ep. 264