Midwest Flyways Podcast

Merry Christmas to all of our amazing listeners. We want to say thank you for all your support in 2025. This week we’re joined by the 2009 World Duck Calling Champion, Mike Anderson of Minnesota, to play another round of Flyways Jeopardy. We heard all the comments that it was a little too difficult last time and Carter put together what he called an “extremely easy” board of questions. But was it actually that easy? Listen in and play along! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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We’ve gotten a lot of people messaging us saying these new hunters don’t know any of the standard waterfowl hunter etiquette. There are a few simple ground rules that everybody should know when you decide to start hunting birds. So for this week’s Ten Minute Tuesday we discuss exactly that. We’re not saying this is the only way to do it or that every place and situation don’t have their own special unwritten rules and norms, but this should give some folks a decent start. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe...

This week on Sports Guyz Only we’re still missing Gavin Kolles for a couple more weeks but the rest of the gang is in studio discussing a wild week in the NFL. We saw the beloved Kansas City Chiefs be eliminated and Patrick Mahomes suffer a torn ACL. He wasn’t the only ACL this week though as Micah Parsons finds himself sidelined for the same reason. Old Man Rivers looked a lot less old than we thought he would and the Colts OWE Daniel Jones a new contract. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subs...

This week on the podcast, Joey and Cal recap our recent trip to hunt with our buddy Matt Flummerfelt in Iowa. We were able to have a few awesome hunts and spend some time with some great folks and there’s not much that can beat that this time of year. After coming off of a few difficult trips where things just didn’t go our way, we were really hoping to be able to get on the birds. We talk through each day of the trip and the hunt that we were on, including how we set our spre...

This week on Ten Minute Tuesday we got a question from you all that we wanted to discuss: How can I keep hunting the same birds without ruining the X or pushing birds out of my area? We dive into this one and talk about all the different ways you can successfully hunt birds without educating birds to leave or avoid you. If you’ve been in this spot before it can be tough to feel like you’re putting yourself in a position to be successful without ruining your chances for hunting them again. Thanks so much for list...

This week on Sports Guyz Only, we recap the past week in the NFL including the chiefs seemingly devastating fall from grace. They lose another game to the Texans, Carter tries to take a pick away from Cal and Nathaniel finally puts a fork in Mahomes and the chiefs. We also talk Old Man Rivers as Phillip himself is expected to start this weekend for the Colts with what seems to be their entire QB roster sidelined with injuries. Who will take the top seed in the AFC with the Chiefs out? Thanks so much for listening and be...

This week on the podcast, Joey and Cal look ahead to their upcoming trip to see some friends in Iowa. We talk about what’s been tough this year and what we could have done differently looking back. We also discuss what’s we hope will happen on this trip that would make it all just a little more bearable considering the tough season we’ve had so far. How have the birds been in your area? Have you had a good year or a tough year? Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week on Ten Minute Tuesday we wanted to touch on what to do when the weather shifts. From rain to snow and temperature swings in between, weather can be the best time to hunt birds. It can also be one of the most frustrating times as birds can become unpredictable. This isn’t the end all be all and every place is a little different but there should be some helpful information in here for you, especially if you’re just starting out and learning the ropes. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and revi...

This week on the pod the boys are all in studio and it’s a very sad time of year for some of the teams in the NFL, including the Vikings. We talk about how the Vikings have been and what we think needs to change for them to have some actual success going forward. Is there a world where a full gut would actually benefit the Vikings and other NFL teams long term? We also talk who are the actual frauds in the NFL right now and who has a real shot. Thanks so much for listening and be...

This week on the Midwest Flyways podcast, Joey and Cal talk about what has made their hunts this year both good and bad. We relive some of our latest trips and struggle to get on birds the way we’ve hoped we could. From warm weather to vids just simply not cooperating, it’s been a tough few weeks. The boys discuss what can be done and what to try in thes scenarios as well as what we have coming down the pipeline as we look to extend our season. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subs...

We recorded this podcast the night before Thanksgiving and who could have expected all of the Thanksgiving upsets? Except Cal who somehow predicts all the of Thursday and Friday games correctly. Only to follow that up by riding the upset train right back to even with the rest of the boys through the weekend. We talk teams that have a real shot this year and who we still think are frauds as head down down the final stretch of the NFL season. We talk the Chiefs being cooked and the Rams being legit as well as a bunch of...

This week Carter and Cal do the first of our On the Road series we’re going to roll out. This series will give you a look into our trips from behind the scenes. The first half of the podcast will be us discussing our goals and hopes for the trip that we’re on and the second half will be us discussing what went right and what went wrong on our way home. This week we’re in the Midwest and the hunting has been a little tough in our target area. We were just here a few weeks...

This week on the podcast we talk about a bunch of different topics. We discuss some injuries and how those injuries have an impact for the different teams going forward. Pat Bev is in the news for doing the exact opposite of what you’d expect and is it finally perfect timing for Shadeur? We also break down the latest with 9 (JJ McCarthy) and whether or not we’ve seen anything that tells us this kid can be the future. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week we had the chance to sit down with David Schuessler, National Director of Fundraising for Ducks Unlimited and a lifelong waterfowl hunter. We talk about the highs and lows of waterfowl hunting and what makes our passion for birds run so deep. From weathering a tough year to enjoying the moment when the birds are working and the weather is right. We talk a little bit about season dates and time frames and how different areas have seen those slots change. Are the changes for the better? David also walks us through this year’s Into the Va...

Wade Shoemaker returns on the Midwest Flyways podcast along with Hunter Marcel. Hunter and wade are on the road hunting for the Migra Boat Ramp Tour and we had the chance to hunt with them for a few days in Minnesota! Wade and Hunter talk with us about a bunch of different topics. We cover the difference between being raised hunting in the south vs being raised hunting in the Midwest and how those things are similar as well. We also talk the behind the scenes of Boat Damp Tour and what a day in the life looks like...

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Joey and Cal are in studio to talk about their latest hunting adventures and what they have upcoming. Joey just took some friends out and had mixed success as seems to be the way this season is going. All around the Midwest we’ve seen lots of mixed reviews so far this year. What have you been seeing? Carter chefs up a special Deer Camp Edition of Say What and the fact that we really only hunt waterfowl shows. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week we’re missing our buddy Nathaniel but Gavin is back from a week long trek through the wilderness and he’s feeling spicy. Carter continues to maintain his place that the Lions are frauds especially now after losing the JJ McCarthy and the Vikings this past weekend. We talk about the trades that happened this week and what they mean for the different teams involved and we talk about the 2024 quarterback draft class. Who’s got the stuff and who does not? Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week Cal hangs with our buddy Sam Cederberg to talk about what Sam’s been up to hunting this year and how he feels the season is going. We also talk about some scary experiences we’ve had hunting and getting permission. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week our buddy Sam Cederberg joins Cal for a special bottom of the barrel version of Say What presented by Carter. Sam and Cal struggle through some of these questions and we’re guessing you will too. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week we’re here to discuss all the latest sports stories including the rise of the Colts and how the Vikings have now let two starting quarterbacks walk out the door. Carter claims KOC should be fined for letting old man Wentz play in his clearly injured state and Gavin calls in from his elk hunt to join in on our discussion about fantasy football. We also talk the illegal gambling story from the past week in the NBA that saw notable players and coaches arrested. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

We don’t typically get on our soap box but this week it seems something needs to be said for the way hunters treat one another. We have a serious issue in the hunting community that stems from jealousy and ignorance when it comes to our support of other hunters and it’s time we make a change. There aren’t enough of us left to be spending our time tearing each other down. We need to come together and protect our rights and privileges. Let’s do better together. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscrib...

This week for Ten Minute Tuesday we wanted to talk about a topic that many people have asked us to discuss before. That question is: how do they decide what the hunting limits will be per species for your state? We talk about how they come up with the limits and who has a say. We also talk about how things could be done differently. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week Cal, Nathaniel and Carter talk about some of last week’s NFL games including some crazy comebacks and major letdowns. We also rank the top ten NFL teams in the league right now and there are some major discrepancies. Who’s got the worst take this week? Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week we wanted to touch on something that’s been extremely hard to navigate for a lot of waterfowl hunters across the country: bird transporting. When you go hunting, whether in your own state or while on a trip to a different state or even Canada, there are specific laws about how to transport your birds legally. We discuss whether or not the current laws are actually promoting wanton waste. We also test Carter and Cal’s basic knowledge and talk about some other relevant hunting situations. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and revi...

This week for Ten Minute Tuesday, we play a little segment of Say What?! with our buddy Gavin Kolles and Carter brings some wild facts this week. The team makes it out okay though! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week we’re discussing the current state of the NFL which seems to be as competitive as ever. We talk about the runway a young quarterback actually needs to get themselves acclimated to the pace of play and style of the NFL and if we’re cutting these guys off too early? With examples like Darnold and Baker it’s hard to think we don’t overreact to a players development. We also talk Caleb Williams, Jaden Daniels and some other young g guys that have impressed. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!<...

This week on the podcast Cal and Joey catch up on hunting season so far and where they’re headed next. Joey talks about his next run up north to meet up with some of our good buddies. We also talk what in the world is going on in Canada and round things out with Say What?! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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We recorded this podcast on Wednesday before Jaxson Dart decided he was really ready to play some high level football. That said, guys needs to chill on the chain he’s wearing that’s worth more than our houses on the field. We also talk the rest of the league, overachievers and underperformers. Turns out this is all very confusing and it seems the NFL is more competitive than ever. Your thoughts? Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week we’re in studio talking about our most recent Duck hunt for duck opener a couple weeks ago. If you wanna watch this Duck opener you can check out the link below! We look back and discuss what worked so well and why this year was so much fun. We also play Say What?! And scores are getting tight. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week for Ten Minute Tuesday, Cal sits down to offer a little perspective on your waterfowl season. From being prepared to considering your expectations and how they relate to you believing your time in the field was successful. This is the best time of year for many reasons and waterfowl season is at the top of that list. Let’s get the most out of it! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week we’re all up to our usual sh*t, talking that smack to each other as we have just completed a quarter of the NFL season. We ponder who’s to blame for the issue surrounding certain teams and what we think will happen to some teams that have shocked us so far. There might be a few frauds in the NFL but we’re pretty sure it’s not the Lions. Even though Carter somehow still won’t agree. We make predictions for teams going forward and talk about how some of the young guys have progressed...

This week we have a special episode for you guys coming to you from the Ducks Unlimited Expo in Memphis, TN. We were invited to guest host an episode of the DUX livestream while we spent the weekend in Memphis with friends and we were lucky enough to be joined by two extremely educated individuals in Dr. Steve Adair and Dr. Jerad Henson. We decided the best way to keep it real with these guys was to ask the hard hitting questions that waterfowl hunters can’t quite figure out. We talk about survey results, waterfowl migration, breeding and so...

This week we wanted to talk about a crazy story we were sent about the ducks in Green Bay. Apparently, the water has become so tainted that the DNR is advising people not to eat their harvested ducks in that area. We also found other articles about different places that are also saying to limit your consumption of wild duck meat. What a crazy deal. Have you seen or heard of anything like this? Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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We’re back in the Gamefair Studios presented by onXhunt and Ducks Unlimited with one of our favorite guests, Matt Judy. Matt is busier than ever with a new baby at home and animals filling his property. We hear about the auction house, life as a new dad, and duck hunting fun in the PNW. Matt talks about hunting in the rain, his travel schedule and a lot more. Always love hearing the perspective of people from all different parts of the country. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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In this episode of Sports Guyz Only we cannot help but expose some seriously bad takes. And for this week that means Carter is getting cooked. Some of the takes this podcast has had recently have not come to fruition and we take full advantage of each other. What is the deal with Marvin Harrison Jr. and Derrick Henry? You tell us. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week we couldn’t be more excited as duck opener is officially here. We wait all year for this and to be packing gear and heading to camp just feels right. We talk about our plans for duck opener and what we think the birds might be like. We also found it very important to test Carters basic knowledge of life as we play a quick little game of are you smarter than a 5th grader. His answers leave us stunned. Wishing you all a safe and successful duck season! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe an...

This week for Ten Minute Tuesday we wanted to consider some of the different things that need to be done in order to have yourself ready for Duck opener. We open this coming weekend in MN and we’re all super excited to launch the start of Duck season. We want to wish you all a safe and successful season spent with friends and family! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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This week we’re back from the Gamefair Studios pressed by onXhunt and Ducks Unlimited with one of our favorite recurring guests, Scott Threinen. For those who don’t know, Scott is the owner of Molt Gear Calls and is a three time world goose calling champion. We talk with Scott about the changes happening in Wild mallard populations and what we’ve read about the effect that is having on mallard populations as a whole. We consider how it is changing the way we hunt them and what needs to happen to put things back in place. We also t...

This week we’re missing Nathaniel but we aren’t missing any juice! What a wild weekend in the NFL. We break down Carters fall from grace in our 4 man fantasy league, Gavin is in his bag after a huge week and the Vikings O-line looks as bad as ever. Some bold takes and some crazy reactions to all that’s been going on including Carter continuing to believe the Lions are frauds. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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We’re back from the GameFair studio presented by onXhunt and Ducks Unlimited with one of our good friends and recurring guest, Nick Johnson. Nick is one of the most interesting hunters you’ll meet with a vast experience in both hunting and guiding for waterfowl and pigeons. We talk with Nick about guiding and how things have been for him running his new business in Western Wisconsin. He shares how his summer has been pigeon guiding as well. we also talk about some of his favorite hunting spots, unorthodox hides and some south of the border hunting. Thanks so m...