Midwest Flyways Podcast

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Canada Wasn’t So Friendly Oct 31, 2024

Show notes

Cal and Joey break down our recent trip to Canada including our successes and failures. The birds were tough and our timing wasn’t ideal but we had some fun and still managed to get on some birds. We go through what we might do differently and why certain situations were either good or bad. 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

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(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

Chris Paddack: Most Important Hunting Factors Then vs. Now Oct 29, 2024

Show notes

Twins Pitcher Chris Paddack joins us for a ten minute Tuesday talking about what he thinks the most important aspect to waterfowl hunting is now versus what he thought when he first started hunting. Over years of hunting, our perspectives change and so does our focus on the details of the hunt. What did you think was super important when you were young that you don’t put as much emphasis on now? 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

(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

Twins Pitcher Chris Paddack; “More Than Baseball” Oct 28, 2024

Show notes

This week our friend Chris Paddack joins the show. Chris is a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins and the owner of Mad Duck Outfitters, a waterfowl guide service based in Texas. Chris is passionate about others experiencing the outdoors and one of his goals is to push athletes from all levels and all sports to get outside and experience hunting and fishing. We talk about his experience so far starting a guide service and his plans beyond baseball. We also chat life, and especially life as a professional athlete. 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

(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 a Full Moon Oct 22, 2024

Show notes

This week we’ve been hunting in Canada and things have been a little tougher than expected. With extremely warm temperatures and a full moon lighting up the night sky we’ve been fighting these ducks all week long. When the moon is full what tactics do you use to be more successful hunting? We go through some of our thoughts on the situation. 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

(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. 15) Chiefs Are Scary, Vikings Are Fun Oct 21, 2024

Show notes

Cal and Carter sit down for a podcast fresh off the first Vikings loss of the year. The Chiefs are looking worse than ever and still know how to beat anyone, anytime. Which is a scary deal for the rest of the NFL. We also talk Deshaun Watson’s injury and what the Raiders are going to do now with O’Connell out. Are there any teams that could use Bryce Young or is he just done? 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

(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

Listener Questions, Canada Preview Oct 17, 2024

Show notes

The boys are packing up and heading north for a trip with some good friends and we couldn’t be more excited. Cal and Carter talk about Canada and what we’re looking forward to most about the trip. We also talk about how to go to Canada and what you can do to be prepared for the trip. We draft best months of the year and go through a few listener questions we’ve gotten a lot of. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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

Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Better Merch: /SHOP

5 Decoy Setups Oct 15, 2024

Show notes

This week on Ten Minute Tuesday we thought it would be a good idea to break down a few different scenarios and what decoy setups we would use in those situations. Of course, this isn’t a perfect science but it might give you an idea of our thought process. You can always mix and match decoys and you don’t need brand new top of the line decoys to be successful in the field. Let us know what you want to hear another TMT about! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

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

Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Better Merch: /SHOP

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 14) “Bo Nix is the Next Tom Brady” Oct 14, 2024

Show notes

This week we have a lot of discussion about who actually knows ball in this room. Gavin and Carter practically compare Bo Nix to the best quarterback that ever lived, bringing into question their sanity (which was already in question). We also talk about Caleb Williams’ rough start and we talk about the current NFL standings. Also, are the Vikings the best team in football right now? Nobody expected this from Sam Darnold. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!

Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Better Merch: /SHOP

Bad Dogs and Good Hunts Oct 10, 2024

Show notes

This week Cal and Gavin talk about dog training for hunting including some basic do’s and dont’s especially if you have a new puppy like Gavin does. With his new hunting buddy still learning and growing we thought it would be a good time to review some things you should know before getting a hunting dog and what you should expect to have to do to take that dog to a new level. We also do a crazy “Say Whatttt?!” segment and list our bucket list hunting destinations. Don’t miss it! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!

Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Better Merch: /SHOP

Hunting Through the October Lull Oct 08, 2024

Show notes

It’s October and it’s been some slower hunting lately. Each year during October we go through a period where we just don’t have a lot of birds quite yet and the weather can be less than cooperative. Hard to shoot birds in 75 degree weather in October. Cal and Carter talk about what you can do during the slow part of your season at home to make things more interesting and fun. From new spreads and hides to out of the box ideas, it’s time to shake things up. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!

Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX

Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions

Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear

Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite

Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer

Better Merch: /SHOP