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.
Logan Webster joins us for a special episode of The Draft on Ten Minute Tuesday. We draft our best blind bag items including many that most people might not be taking with them. Having certain things…
This week the boys are all back together and we keep things light…til the end. We draft the best gas station foods that we eat on duck hunting trips and in the field. Everyone has their go to’s. What…
When you think about a hunt you’ll never forget, close your eyes and imagine all the little details that make that moment so special. Can you smell gunpowder after the first group of the morning? Did…
With Cal out this week, Joey and Carter talk about trap shooting and how it relates to shooting birds. Especially in the off season, we’re always looking for ways to improve as hunters. Lots of folks…
This week Joey and Cal get into a heated debate about early teal season and whether or not it has negative consequences on our hunting seasons around the country. There’s lots of opinions both ways a…
Hunting a loaf pond can be a little tricky. It’s hard to know how to set the spread and what the birds you’re going to be hunting have actually been seeing. Joey and Cal have some advice to help avoi…
This week Joey and Cal talk about why hunters from Mn get so much push back from landowners around the Midwest and what gives us a bad name. “Blue Platers” need a new reputation. We also talk about S…
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 c…
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…
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 sno…
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…
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…
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 i…
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, wo…
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 …
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 d…
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 …
Joey and Cal go through what didn’t work well for them this past season and how they plan on fixing some of those things for next season. Every year hunting waterfowl you get the chance after the sea…
A devastating loss for massive 49ers fan, Gavin Kolles as the chiefs have crushed his hopes and dreams. He spends a good hour walking back his takes and then even getting pretty upset with Cal as the…
Cal and Joey sit down with Gavin to talk about the hatch for this coming season and how it may be different with the weird weather patterns we’ve experienced. We also take a chance to talk about life…