Midwest Flyways Podcast

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Hunt Travel Packing; What You Actually Need Jan 21, 2025

Show notes

This week for Ten Minute Tuesday, Cal and Gavin are fresh off a couple of hunting trips and we want to revisit how to pack for a trip. We’re doing this in part because Gavin is realizing he always overpacks, a realization Cal had last year. We discuss how to pair things down and be realistic about what you actually need on a hunting trip. Lugging around extra gear is only a pain in the ass for one person, YOU! Listen in to rethink how you travel. 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

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 17) NFL Playoffs, Bad Takes, Vikings Dead Jan 17, 2025

Show notes

The NFL Playoffs are in full swing and the boys get together to discuss. Cal, Gavin and Carter are joined by our buddy Nathaniel and we get into some good back and forth about what has transpired in sports lately. We also relive some of our worst takes of the year, including Carter’s awful MVP prediction. And don’t worry, we discuss the painful close to the season for the Minnesota Vikings as the heartache and suffering continues in the North. Thanks 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

On the Road Recaps Jan 16, 2025

Show notes

This week we’re coming off our trip to Iowa and setting up for some other trips we have coming up. We talk about what our recent hunts have been like as well as where we’ve had success and where we’ve missed. This season we also got a new trailer and we discuss our thoughts and ideas for trailer build out and next years plans. Lastly, we draft Best Yard Games! Thanks 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

Calling Differences Field vs. Water Jan 14, 2025

Show notes

It’s Ten Minute Tuesday and this week we’re talking about how we approach calling on each hunt depending on where you’re going to be hunting. Duck calling in a field vs on the water and goose calling in a field vs on the water. We go through when we want to call, how loud or quiet and what notes we like to use best in each situation. This was a listener question sent in to us and you can send one in too! Hit us up on Instagram or send an email to midwestflyways@gmail.com Thanks 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

Matt Flummerfelt; “Scout or Hunt?” + Say What Jan 09, 2025

Show notes

This week Cal and Joey are joined by Matt Flummerfelt. Matt has hunted different places with Cal and Joey and is a serious goose hunter back home in Iowa. We talk with Matt about when the best time is to go hunt vs. scout especially when it’s a snow day! Snow and weather can change birds and how they pattern and feed. When you see snow on the forecast, maybe it’s time to pack up the truck and go sit in a field! We finish up with a day what segment back in studio. Thanks 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

Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu

(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

Domestic Mallards and Hunt Updates Dec 26, 2024

Show notes

This week we’re back home in studio to talk about the hunting we’ve been doing around the country. Joey and Carter went to Montana to hunt mallards on the river and then we all met up for a few days with our buddy Logan in Arkansas. We chat about our different hunting scenarios and experiences as well as review the Minnesota season. We also get into a few recent topics including the resurgence of bird flu, and have a discussion on domestic mallards taking over populations of wild birds. We wrap things up with a Say What segment. Thanks 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

Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu

(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

Sketchy Season Dec 24, 2024

Show notes

Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! With all this new ice and snow in Minnesota, we wanted to do a quick Ten Minute Tuesday on some basic safety reminders for hunters that are in the thick of some late season hunting. Ice, cold water, slushy rivers and snow packed fields present some of the best hunting opportunities. With it, comes a lot more danger and the need for a sharpened awareness. We highlight a few pieces of this and hope our listeners will be smart while closing out the year! Thanks 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

Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu

(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

Rod Haydel; Hunting History and the DR-85 Dec 19, 2024

Show notes

Cal and Joey sit down with Rod Haydel of Haydel’s Game Calls to discuss a bunch of different topics. We talk about how Haydel’s got their start with Rod’s father and now what Rod and his family have built in terms of a great company and waterfowl legacy. Rod tells us how many DR-85’s he thinks have been sold and how many people are still using that call religiously to this day. If you haven’t ever seen or blown one of these calls, you should. More people have started on this call than any other. We also hear about the first deer grunt and how Haydel’s really transformed from just making duck calls into what they produce today. 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

Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu

(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

Field Mallards, New Areas Dec 17, 2024

Show notes

This week Joey is joined by our friends, Andy Elser and Jake Wightman. Joey and Jake went over to Montana to hunt with Andy at RA Legacy and the gang is hot off an awesome mallard field hunt. They discuss that as well as the different things you see when hunting new areas. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Check out the Into the Vault auction: Into The Vault

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

Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu

(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

Andy Elser; River Ducks and Upland Thrills Dec 12, 2024

Show notes

Joey sits down with our good friend, Andy Elser, owner of RA Legacy Outfitters in Montana. They chat about hunting ducks on the river and how much fun it is when you get em right. They also talk about hunting upland birds in Montana, and becoming a guide/outfitter and how different that process can be in different places. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

Check out the Into the Vault auction: Into The Vault

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

Get your Ducks Unlimited MN Gun Calendar: https://www.duckscalendar.org
Or Venmo $64 with your phone number, name, and address to: @wcmndu

(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