Midwest Flyways Podcast

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Are You Ready for Duck Season? Sep 23, 2025

Show notes

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!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Early Goose Hunting Wisconsin (BANDED BIRD)

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

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Scott Threinen; Mallards Aren’t Wild Anymore Sep 22, 2025

Show notes

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 talk sea duck hunting, tariffs and the changes taking place in North Dakota for non resident hunters. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Early Goose Hunting Wisconsin (BANDED BIRD)

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

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Sports Guyz Only; Ups and Downs Sep 19, 2025

Show notes

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!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Early Goose Hunting Wisconsin (BANDED BIRD)

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

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Nick Johnson; No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem Sep 18, 2025

Show notes

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 much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review! Oh and go book a hunt with Wingshoot Wisconsin!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Early Goose Hunting Wisconsin (BANDED BIRD)

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

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Wisconsin Goose Hunt Recap Sep 16, 2025

Show notes

This past week we put out a new hunt video on YouTube from our early season goose hunt in Wisconsin with our good friend, Jared Gray. We talk about the epic cargo container turned out blind that Jared dropped in the ground out near a large pond on his family’s farm. We talk about what was working and what didn’t and argue about shot calls. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Early Goose Hunting Wisconsin (BANDED BIRD)

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

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Phil Kahnke; A Better Way Sep 15, 2025

Show notes

This podcast is coming to you from Gamefair presented by onXhunt and Ducks Unlimited. We’re joined by famous waterfowl photographer, Phil Kahnke. Phil has been an avid waterfowl hunter for decades and has seen the changes in the outdoor industry firsthand. He shares his thoughts on the industry as a whole and what’s good and bad about the world of duck hunting in 2025. We talk about influencers, duck habitat and programs that promote the right stuff. Phil also shares a small glimpse into what taking those cover photos for Ducks Unlimited and other publications actually looks like. It’s more involved than one might think! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Early Goose Hunting Wisconsin (BANDED BIRD)

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

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Sports Guyz Only; Feel Good, Feel Bad Sep 12, 2025

Show notes

This week we celebrate the first weekend of NFL Football returning to our lives and what a weekend it was. We break down our fantasy league and what happened between the 4 of us including Carter cheating his way to a week one win. We also break down winners and losers of week 1 and make some predictions about the upcoming schedule for certain teams. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Early Goose Hunting Wisconsin (BANDED BIRD)

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

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Molt Migrators and Early Season Sep 11, 2025

Show notes

This week we’re breaking down some early season goose hunting and talking about upcoming molt migrator hunting. We discuss season so far and how we’re planning to hunt going forward. We also talk mummies, weather and play Say What?! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Early Goose Hunting Wisconsin (BANDED BIRD)

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

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Decoy Spreads for Early Goose Sep 09, 2025

Show notes

This week for TMT we wanted to take a minute to discuss one of the most common questions: how should we set a decoy spread for early goose season? We talk through the ins and outs of how we would set our early goose spreads depending on the weather and birds in your area. These are not the exact solution for everyone! Pay attention to your birds. Scout the way they eat, the way they travel, roost and behave. Play your hand! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas

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

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP

Luke Cramlet; Snow Geese and Hunting Travel Concerns Sep 08, 2025

Show notes

This episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast is coming to you from Gamefair presented by onXhunt and Ducks Unlimited. We sit down with our buddy Luke Cramlet. Luke talks about his path into the outdoor industry as well as some of his favorite hunting to do: snows. Luke talks about snow goose hunting in Canada which leads us into a conversation about hunting in Canada and if the current political climate will change how possible that is for people in the near future. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Flooded Timber Duck Hunting in Arkansas

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

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Live Free: Turtlebox

Add motion to your spread: Flashback

Better Merch: /SHOP