Midwest Flyways Podcast

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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, Conor Olstad and Cal Ness as they talk duck hunting, goose hunting and everything else in between.

SAVE YOUR HUNT; Nothing’s Going Right
#245
Last Tuesday at 12:00 PM

Ever gone out and thought everything was lined up perfectly for your hunt, only to get lunch lined or totally screwed with how the birds are working? Yeah, us too. Most guys start moving decoys and changing the spread but Cal and Joey talk about a few things we’d recommend trying first. Often times, it’s either not your fault at all or changing the hide or spot you’re in can pay huge dividends. Thanks for subscribing and let us know what you’d like us to talk about next!


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Jake Wightman; The Elusive Snow Goose
#244
03/21/2024

Jake Wightman is off and running with his guide service Wightman Outdoors. Jake is a dedicated hunter with years under his belt guiding and chasing everything from snow geese to cranes, ducks, canada geese and bear. Joey and our good buddy Paul Heigel ran out to check out his operation in South Dakota and chased snow for a few days. Jake talks about guiding for different animals and birds and his experiences growing his business. They also talk about bear hunting, cranes in MN and some snow goose snacks in the pit blind. If you’re looking for an ex...


Snow Goose Tips w/ Jake Wightman
#243
03/19/2024

Jake Wightman has been chasing snows long enough to know their tricky little games. Joey and Paul Heigel sit down with Jake Wightman to talk about his tips and tricks for being successful chasing snow. And we say chasing because that’s what you’ll be doing. These birds are hard to pattern and harder to kill. If you’re headed out on a snow goose hunt check this one out!


New Waterfowl Film out now! 143 Birds in Canada!

Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge

Go to OnXHunt to be better...


Guys You Shouldn’t Take Hunting, WPA Debate
#241
03/14/2024

Gavin joins Joey and Cal this week and we roll out a new segment: The Great Debate. We debate the WPA laws surrounding motors and motorized decoys. We also draft our list of the last guys you want to take hunting. Joeys got a new baby at home and everyone is healthy and Gavin chats his obsession for coyote hunting. Thanks for listening and leave us a review!


New Waterfowl Film out now! 143 Birds in Canada!

Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge

Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for...


The NFL Draft
#242
03/13/2024

The boys talk about the upcoming NFL draft and what teams should do to add the right players. This includes a few things to note from the NFL combine. Gavin takes exception to Xavier Worthy cutting 7 pounds to set the 40 yd dash record and we also talk a little NBA. Karl Anthony Towns is out and the Western conference is wide open. Thanks for listening and leave us a review!

 

New Waterfowl Film out now! 143 Birds in Canada!

Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge

Go to OnXHunt to be b...


Worst Hunts We’ve Been On
#240
03/12/2024

Cal, Joey and Gavin each talk about one of the worst hunts they’ve ever experienced especially mixed with sketchy situations or weather. There’s nothing worse than a buddy convincing you join them in a situation you wish you could get out of immediately. Send us a message with a story you can think of! Thanks for listening and leave us a review!


New Waterfowl Film out now! 143 Birds in Canada!

Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge

Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Le...


Joey Has Baby Mid Pod, Carter Tells All
#238
03/07/2024

This week went a little off the rails and we added another member to the podcast about half way through Carters tell all. Meanwhile, Carter talks about his experience getting work in the industry, working with Midwest Flyways and the ins and outs of his start in the outdoor space so far. He even tells us a couple things he’s learned so far which is shocking that he’s learned anything at all. Thanks for listening and be sure to leave us a review!

 

New Waterfowl Film out now! 143 Birds in Canada!

Heirl...


Ideal Hunts While Filming
#237
03/05/2024

Cal and Carter break down ideal hunting setups especially for filming birds. We get asked all the time by guys that want to take pictures or videos of their hunts what the best hide and setup is for filming. These are just a few ways we try to set up.


New Waterfowl Film out now! 143 Birds in Canada!

Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge

Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

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Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 11) Top 10 QB’s, Trade Rumors
#236
03/01/2024

Gavin gets the podcast started with a question about the most important players on a football field and that leads us into a debated conversation about our top 15 Quarterbacks currently playing. We debate that and then talk a little NBA basketball, college hoops and more. We tried to keep things from getting too out of hand this week! Thanks for listening! 


New Waterfowl Film out now! 143 Birds in Canada!

Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge

Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more a...


Eating Duck, Frozen Snow Geese
#235
02/29/2024

If you haven’t enjoyed eating duck in the past, Joey and Cal break down some of their favorite ways to make duck along with why it’s such an awesome experience to cook the duck you shot while you’re with a group of friends. It all comes down to the little things that can add up to make a huge difference in the taste of wild birds. We also talk about the snow geese that appear to have frozen themselves into the ice, bowfishing, and other off season and post season topics. If you’d like us to talk...