Midwest Flyways Podcast

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Graham Greseth; Good Season, Bad Season Dec 05, 2024

Show notes

Graham Greseth, owner of Maxxed Out Guides joins Cal to talk about a bunch of different topics. We cover a lot of information regarding how tough the season for ducks was up north this year and what Graham and his crews did to stay on birds. We also talk about hunting stamps sold and why those numbers are in decline even though when you show up to the boat launch it seems there are more people hunting ducks than ever before. Let us know what you think by sending us a message on Instagram! 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! Goose Hunting in New York!

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

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Weather and Hunting Pressure Dec 03, 2024

Show notes

This week for Ten Minute Tuesday, Cal sits down with Graham Greseth, owner of Maxxed Out Guides to talk about how birds are affected by the weather and hunting pressure. We go into moon cycles, freezing temps, wind, rain and snow as well as how birds react when hunters crowd an area. Hope this helps you consider all the factors that make or break your hunt. 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! Goose Hunting in New York!

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

David Schuessler; Duck Hunting Traditions & Into The Vault Nov 27, 2024

Show notes

This week we had the chance to sit down with David Schuessler, National Director of Fundraising for Ducks Unlimited, to talk about his stories and memories hunting waterfowl from a young age. We also hear some about some crazy days in the field and David talks with us about an amazing event Ducks Unlimited is putting on called Into The Vault. This fundraiser has a bit of everything for everyone and you don’t want to miss it. Be sure to check it out at the link in the description. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe and review!

Check out the Into the Vault auction: Into The Vault

New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!

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

Hunting Travel Nov 26, 2024

Show notes

Duck season has come to a close in Minnesota and way too early again. Whether you’re in a northern state and want to chase ducks south or if you’re from the south and want to start your year early next year, traveling to hunt can be intimidating if you haven’t done much hunting travel before. We talk about the pros and cons as well as how to be prepared and what you can do to be successful. It’s all about your mindset going into it! Thanks so much for watching and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!

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

Wisconsin Geese, Duck Camp Nov 21, 2024

Show notes

This week we talk about some of what we’ve been up to lately including hunting geese in Wisconsin with Nick Johnson. We snuck away for a few days and joined Nick for some unpredictable goose hunting that turned out to be awesome. We also learn Joey is basically a boat mechanic now and we talk Duck camp, hunting scenarios and we do another Say What segment. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!

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

Late Season Hunts Nov 19, 2024

Show notes

This week we wanted to talk about those late season hunts that can be some of the most memorable. We talk about some things we love during late season and how we make the most of our opportunities. Joey also just floats out the idea that maybe we should take over Canada as well? Straight out of left field but we let it play out. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!

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

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 16) Deebo Drama, Lions Can’t Be Stopped Nov 15, 2024

Show notes

This week we podcast during Monday Night Football and the lions pull out a gutsy win. We talk about kickers including the lions kicker who was selling bricks last year. We also discuss Deebo getting into it with his kicker and how crazy it is that Deebo would do that while having his worst year ever. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!

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

Dylan Farrell; Band Chaser Nov 14, 2024

Show notes

This week we sit down with our friend, Dylan Farrell to chat about all things Duck and goose hunting. Dylan shares a bunch of awesome stories from his hunting career so far, including some epic band hunts. Dylan has enough of these band stories to make you sick if you’ve been dreaming about shooting your first band. We also talk about his path into the outdoor industry and how he got his start. Don’t miss this one! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!

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

Season Update, Say What Nov 07, 2024

Show notes

This week we talk about a little incident that occurred on our way home from Canada that was a little less than ideal. We also do an awesome “Say What” segment and Joeys lead is getting smaller and smaller. We also draft our list of movies we’ll freak out if you haven’t seen. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!

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

PSA for Hunting Wives and Girlfriends Nov 05, 2024

Show notes

This week we had a some submissions from people asking about how to help your wife or girlfriend understand why you want to get out in the field so much. So this one is for all hunters trying to convince their wives, girlfriends, husbands and boyfriends that they need to be out there chasing their passion. We talk about the balance and how important it is to be intentional with your time. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Goose Hunting in New York!

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