Midwest Flyways Podcast

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Sports Guyz Only ( Ep. 21) Athletes Paid Too Much? Feb 24, 2025

Show notes

This week things get a little bit heated between the boys. Carter is back in studio and Gavin takes another Super Bowl victory lap! Then we get into the nitty gritty of what is causing these athletes to not actually compete in all star games. Differing opinions get things a little carried away. We also talk Canada USA and look ahead at some upcoming events. 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

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 20) Super Bowl Recap, Gavin Was Right Feb 21, 2025

Show notes

Well the Eagles kicked the crap out of the Chiefs and Gavin has never been more right in his whole life. He takes a brutal victory lap and rubs it in with Cal and Nathaniel. We talk about what we expected versus what actually happened, including what went right and what went wrong for both teams. 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

Paul Heigel; Early Days, Spinners, and Duck Recipes Feb 20, 2025

Show notes

Our good buddy, Paul Heigel, joins the podcast again to talk about a bunch of different things. Paul is busy spacing away pushing snow around in MN and we’re all freezing our asses off. Paul is known to be quite the chef, so we talk a bit about his favorite ways to cook duck and learn a couple new recipes. With a few people lately we’ve had some wild stories about the early days of spinning wing decoys and Paul shares a couple of his memories of them coming out before getting on to some other fun stories from his early days of waterfowl hunting. 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 Timmons; Wild Faith, Stories From the Road Feb 13, 2025

Show notes

This week Cal is joined by Luke Timmons from Wild Faith. Wild Faith is a channel and podcast centered around Faith and how it intersects with life in the outdoors. Luke and Cal recap their trip to Kansas and what worked vs. what didn’t. We also talk about finding something more and the effect that can have on your life. Luke shares some stories from his hunts this past year including sketchy overnights on public land, running a marathon with a crazy injury and more. 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

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 19) Luka Trade, Super Bowl Predictions Feb 07, 2025

Show notes

This week we had some weather move into MN that made travel a bit difficult so we tried out a virtual podcast. Apologies for any crappy audio you might hear, we’re working on fixing audio quality for these should we need to be virtual again. This week we discuss the insane Luka trade to the Lakers and why anyone would ever make this trade in the first place. We also talk Super Bowl preview and make our picks and predictions for the big game. 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

Hunt Stories, Kansas and Say What?! Feb 06, 2025

Show notes

This week the boys get back together after being on the road separately for a few days. We talk about the hunts Cal and Joey went on to finish their years including some cool stories and what worked vs what didn’t. We also talk about the good and bad from the 2024 season and finish with a Say What segment. 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

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 18) Mahomes Legacy Being Tainted? Jan 31, 2025

Show notes

Are the missed calls in the Buffalo vs. KC series tainting Patrick Mahomes legacy as he looks to become the new GOAT? This week we discuss a debated topic concerning Patrick Mahomes and what he’s really looking to accomplish in his career. We discuss the Buffalo Bills vs. Chiefs saga and ask whether or not these little calls being missed are changing the outcome of the game. How can they not be? We also talk quarterbacks being too protected now and how the NFL needs to change its tendencies to improve the game. Thanks 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

Cinnamon Teal, Secret Carry on Luggage Jan 30, 2025

Show notes

This week Joey and Carter meet up to talk about Joeys recent hunt where he shot a banded cinnamon teal. He also talks about bringing birds home in his carry on luggage, what’s happening at shot show, and his duck call being stuck bad on his recent trip. 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

Outdoor OG’s Jan 28, 2025

Show notes

This week we wanted to highlight some of the people we grew up watching on shows and films that inspired us to pursue outdoor traditions hunting and fishing. I’m sure our listeners have some people they looked up to growing up and even now. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Dream Job: Nick Johnson

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

Gear Guy; King Eider Adventure Jan 23, 2025

Show notes

Gear Guy Gavin is fresh off a trip to St. Paul Island to hunt King Eider. For most of us, this would be considered a dream bucket list type hunt. Even the pinnacle trip for many. Gavin relives the trip and gives us a look at what it really takes to make a trip for king eiders work. From the planning and how to get there to the actual hunting, he gives a great view of what that trip really involves. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Dream Job: Nick Johnson

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