Midwest Flyways Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Pigeon Hunting Jul 30, 2024

Show notes

Joey and Cal chat about pigeon hunting and why it’s the perfect off season hunting to get you ready for duck hunting. We talk benefits of pigeon hunting and some tips as well that will crossover from pigeon to waterfowl. Thanks for listening and be sure to leave a 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

Ben Brettingen; MEA Weekend Was Lit Jul 25, 2024

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This week we’re joined by our friend, Ben Brettingen from onX. We talk about who has been instrumental in Ben’s passion and success in both hunting and his professional career in the outdoors. We also talk about Ben’s MEA weekend trips with the boys hunting birds and more hunting stories and memories. Things get wild for The Draft “Worst Guys To Drink With” and we recap the current political climate. Thanks for listening and be sure to review and subscribe!

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

Upland Update with Ben Brettingen Jul 23, 2024

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Ben Brettingen, upland hunting aficionado and one of our favorite guests, joins us to give you an update on upland hunting, changes that have happened and how bird numbers are looking. For all you upland guys and girls out there you won’t want to miss it. Ben has tons of knowledge and experience hunting upland birds. 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

Worried Hunters, Canada Changes Jul 18, 2024

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Getting closer and closer to season being here and we’re all fired up. We talk about the changes to current Canadian laws and how they alter schedules for guides and hunters. We also draft the things people worry too much about while hunting and Carters soul is crushed as certain states aren’t loving anglers using live scopes to find fish. Is it an unfair advantage? 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

Molt Migrators & Early Goose Jul 16, 2024

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We’re getting ready for things to kick off and for us that means early goose and molt migrators. We talk about early goose season, what makes it so special and cool and why it can be some of the best hunting of the year. Just looking for the right wind and buckle up! It’s almost hunting season. 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

Feed vs. Traffic Hunting, Best Hunter Jul 11, 2024

Show notes

This week Joey and Cal debate whether they would rather be feed hunting or traffic hunting. They discuss the pros and cons to both! We also Draft our best hunter. Essentially we make up the different characteristics that would make up a great hunter and we draft those things to create the ultimate waterfowler. As season approaches we’re also discussing a lot of calling stuff as well as what we’ve been up to and new things to be on the lookout for. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!

Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge

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

Waterfowl Taxidermy Jul 09, 2024

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This week Cal and Joey talk about waterfowl taxidermy including some of the coolest mounts we’ve ever seen. People get creative when considering the coolest ways to display their birds that they get mounted. Tailgates, wood mounts, logs, the list goes on and on. What the coolest mounts you’ve ever seen? We wanna see your mounts at home! Tag us and we’ll share them! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!

Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge

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

Joe Heintz; The Longest Lanyard; Band Stories Jul 04, 2024

Show notes

Joe Heintz has been dreaming of a lanyard so long it drags on the ground beneath him since he was just a kid. Now an accomplished goose hunter, he’s getting closer to achieving that dream than many ever imagined he would. Joe hangs out with us to talk about some of his favorite hunts and stories from chasing banded birds around the country. He also shares with us some useful information to help you be better in the field. Never a dull moment and you don’t want to miss this one! Be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!

Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge

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

Joe Heintz; Goose Calling: What Works Jul 02, 2024

Show notes

This week, Joe Heintz breaks down what you need to practice and work on to kill more geese using your call. He goes through the rough basics for how you can become a goose caller that never aspires to make a stage appearance but wants to be better at working geese in the field. For the most part, he talks about your clicks and moans and how effective they can be when you know how to call geese. He also goes through what he’s doing for calling in different situations while hunting. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!

Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge

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

Micah Ness; Growing Up, Hotel Mallards and Elk Adventures Jun 27, 2024

Show notes

Special guest Micah Ness joins this week and we discuss a multitude of different topics. From getting into trouble and some stupid stuff the boys did growing up to what Micah’s been up to lately including his recent elk hunting adventures along with other outdoor pursuits. Always way too much fun when Micah is in town and we’re super pumped we were finally able to get him on the podcast! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!

New Waterfowl Film out now! Snow Geese in SD!

Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge

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