Midwest Flyways Podcast

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Looking Ahead; Still Hunting Season Dec 11, 2025

Show notes

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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Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

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Hunting the Weather Dec 09, 2025

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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 review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby

Support Conservation: DU

(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Sports Guyz Only; Rebuilding Season Dec 06, 2025

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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 sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby

Support Conservation: DU

(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Tough Huntin’ Dec 04, 2025

Show notes

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 subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby

Support Conservation: DU

(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Sports Guyz Only; Thanksgiving Upsets Dec 02, 2025

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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 other topics and news. Who do you think can win it all? Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby

Support Conservation: DU

(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

On the Road Again Nov 27, 2025

Show notes

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 ago and birds were extremely difficult to pattern. Listen in to see what went right and what went wrong. Thanks so much for listening and be sure subscribe and review!

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New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby

Support Conservation: DU

(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Sports Guyz Only; Perfect Timing? Nov 25, 2025

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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!

Text +1 612-735-0278 to get your MN DU Gun Calendar now!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby

Support Conservation: DU

(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

David Schuessler; Highs and Lows Nov 20, 2025

Show notes

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 Vault online auction. There are truly some insane items going on this year’s auction and you’ll want to make sure to check them out! Preview the vault here: www.intothevault.org

Text +1 612-735-0278 to get your MN DU Gun Calendar now!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby

Support Conservation: DU

(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Wade Shoemaker & Hunter Marcel; Traveling Duck Hunter Nov 18, 2025

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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 for these guys when season starts. We cover so much more so be sure to listen in! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Text +1 612-735-0278 to get your MN DU Gun Calendar now!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby

Support Conservation: DU

(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Hunting Trips and Deer Season? Nov 13, 2025

Show notes

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!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

(Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby

Support Conservation: DU

(Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP