Midwest Flyways Podcast

This week on Ten Minute Tuesday; Cal, Joey, and Gavin talk about some different techniques for water hunting including some unusual tactics. Joey saves a duck and Gavin keeps things light. Thanks for listening and be sure to leave a review! New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

This week Cal, Joey and Hunter talk about Joey’s snow goose hunt, and Hunters 4 Turkeys in 4 days. We also enlighten Hunter on a must see movie. Thanks for listening and be sure to leave a review! New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

Hunting and farming will always go hand in hand. Hunter shows Joey and Cal a new machine that could change your ability to gain hunting permission. Thanks for listening and be sure to leave a review! New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

Joey, Cal and Hunter talk about some resources for how to get into waterfowl hunting and try to give some easy pointers to help you be successful! Thanks for listening and be sure to leave a review! New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Joey and Cal sit down with Dr. Robert Spaulding who is a Licensed Counselor and hunting enthusiast. Dr. Spaulding has spent his entire life hunting and relating outdoor activities to mental health and well-being. He walks us through the importance of spending time in the woods and the effect it can have on your mental well-being. We also hear some great stories from one of the most authentic people we've ever met. Don't miss this podcast as Dr. Robert lays out the best reasons to tell your wife or girlfriend why you must go hunting. Thanks for listening and be sure to leave a review! New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

Joey, Cal and Hunter sit down to talk about having no limits in the old days, how many ducks and geese we've been seeing this spring with good water levels, and 20 gauge love. Please be sure to leave us a review! Thanks for listening! New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

This week our Ten Minute Tuesday is all about some quick tips for hunting turkeys. Hunter Dillon gives us some easy pointers to help you be more successful while you're out chasing turkeys! Don't miss it! ----------------------------- New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

On this week of the Midwest Flyways Podcast, the boys sit down to talk about Joeys hunting trips, some bad food, and what's been going on during our off seasons. Some great segments so don't miss out! ------------------------------ Buy Merch at http://bit.ly/mwfshop Join the email list: https://bit.ly/MWFemail APPLE PODCAST: https://apple.co/370X7IS SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/MWFpodcast ------------------------------ List of Gear/Calls/Anything we use: https://kit.co/midwestflyways onXmaps: https://bit.ly/ONxMAPS ------------------------------- USE OUR DISCOUNTS!!!!! 20% off Vortex Wear/Apparel: MW20 20% off onXmaps: MWF20 Check us out on www.midwestflyways.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Midwestflyways/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwestflyways Use #MidwestFlyways

On this episode of 10 min Tuesday, The boys sit down to talk about jumping shooting snow geese and how to do it. some folks don't like the idea of jump shooting but we think if its done right its a great way to partake in the spring conservation season! let us know in the comments the best jump shooting day you've had. New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

On this episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Cal and Joey sit down with Joey's oldest hunting buddy, his dad. We talk about some of Rob's old hunting stories from his days of owning a guide service and Rob shares a lot of funny memories. Don't miss this one! We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

On this episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Cal and Joey sit down with our buddy and videographer, Hunter Dillon. We talk about decoys and how much they matter, some stupid stuff we did before we were adults, and Joey drops a knowledge bomb on us to wrap up the pod. We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Cal and Joey sit down for a brand new podcast style! We go through some awesome segments, talk about hygiene in the blind, and do a brand new segment called "Life Guidance" with out buddy Ethan Kerk, owner of Angel Wing Outfitters. We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Cal and Joey sit down with our good friend Logan Webster, owner of CamoRetro, to talk about our hunts together over the last couple days of season. We also talk about shooting honkers in the timber, Dickson Cider, and much more. Shout out to Miss Deborah! We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Cal and Joey sit down with the guys behind Carter's Big Island, Roy & Drake Carter. We talk about crazy tactics for hunting and patterning waterfowl to make hunts more successful. Roy and Joey reminisce about Joey's dad having hunted ducks with Roy in Kansas many years ago. We hear some great stories and learn a ton. Join us for it! We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

On this episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast Joey and Cal sit down in Cal's home studio where the balance is recorded for a change of scenery. We talk about different regulations, crazy stories we've heard of and preview our trip to see some friends as we closed out duck season 2022. It was an incredible year and we couldn't have done it without our followers and listeners. Leave us a review and help us get to 1,000 reviews! We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Better Merch: /SHOP

This episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast is a greatest hits of 2022. We had an awesome year waterfowl hunting and had a chance to sit down with some amazing guests for conversations surrounding waterfowl and a whole lot of shenanigans involved. Listen in for some of our favorite clips from our 2022 guest podcasts! We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Better Merch: /SHOP

Last Chance to enter our latest Betterfed Beef Giveaway! FREE STEAK Cal and Joey sit down with waterfowl guide and unbelievable human, Norm Gross. Norm guides in Montana at RA Legacy and has been around waterfowl hunting his entire life. We recap a few days hunting together in Montana, hear stories about Norm's experiences and talk about all aspects of guiding, hunting, and life. We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Better Merch: /SHOP

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Joey and Cal go over Joey's recent experience layout boat duck hunting on Lake Michigan for old squaw. WE talk about an upcoming trip to Montana, our recent time in Southwest Nebraska with Angel Wing Outfitters, and we break down our top 5 bucket list hunts! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP

Cal and Joey sit down with big goose guy, Matt Robertson. Matt co-owns Highpoint Outfitters based in MN. He shares his thoughts on why it's been a tough year of hunting in Minnesota. We also hear a couple crazy stories and talk about duck and goose hunting experiences and tactics. We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Better Merch: /SHOP

Another TMT and Cal and Joey break down a hunting situation that had them confused. After some adjustments we had an unexpected positive result! Leave us a review or rating and check back every week for more podcasts! Also, shoot us a message with ten minute Tuesday topics you would want to hear more about. Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP

Joey and Cal meet up to recap their trip to North Dakota with 24.7 and talk about what worked and what didn't while hunting fields and potholes alike. We also talk about some of our favorite moments of that week with some awesome friends and what made it all such a good trip. Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP

Another TMT and Conor shares an audio recording that sparks some interesting conversation. Try to guess the sound before Conor shares what it is! Leave us a review or rating and check back every week for more podcasts! Also, shoot us a message with ten minute Tuesday topics you would want to hear more about. Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP

Cal and Joey sit down with a man who knows exactly what he's about: life experiences. Spending a week with the guys from 24.7 Hunt we got to meet Robert Spaulding, one of the most authentic people we've ever hunted with. We talk about our trip, duck hunting North Dakota with a huge group of awesome people who all love the same thing: hunting. This guy is genuinely one of the funniest people alive. Listen and you'll agree. We cried laughing throughout this podcast! He has like 8 different degrees and he loves hunting to his core. His life experiences are a true story! We wanna say thank you to all of you for your continued support. We're just getting started! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Better Merch: /SHOP

This week on The Balance: -Phone call with Micah Ness. -heading to ND. -hot topic; Canada removes vaccine mandate. -deep dive on enjoying the process of the hunt. -packing for a duck trip (tips and strategies) Leave us a review and let us know what you think of the podcast! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP

On Ten Minute Tuesday we talk about some easy tips that will help you make the most of your scouting and how it relates to your success hunting! Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP

Enter the Midwest Flyways x Betterfed Beef "Midwest Meat Raffle" by clicking the link here: FREE BEEF Today on the pod the boys are all in studio and we talk about: -Joey's recent adventure to acquire a pontoon/duck blind for one of our local spots. -Unhappiness had to be inevitable for our ancestors. -heavily shootable birds. -wild weddings 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 Better Merch: /SHOP

Welcome to Midwest Flyways video podcasts! Joe Heintz joins us in studio to talk about his summer job at the trailer park, how to be a better goose hunter, and some of his upcoming plans and goals. We have a blast and laugh our way through it all! Don't miss a chance to soak it up from one of the best goose hunters in the country. Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Better Merch: /SHOP

Welcome to Midwest Flyways video podcasts! Joe Heintz joins us in studio to talk about his summer job at the trailer park, how to be a better goose hunter, and some of his upcoming plans and goals. We have a blast and laugh our way through it all! Don't miss a chance to soak it up from one of the best goose hunters in the country. Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about stacked ammo: Migra Ammunitions Eat better beef: Betterfed Beef Stop saying "Huh?": Soundgear Merch: /SHOP

This week on The Balance, Cal sits down with friend of the pod Gavin Kolles to talk about shooting your lane, early season honkers, and some fun trips and plans for this year. Leave us a review and let us know what you think of the podcast! MERCH

Ten Minute Tuesday topic this week: -Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky were caught this week at a Walleye Tournament weigh in with some added baggage. -The two had stuffed lead sinkers in the bellies of their weigh in fish to win the tournament. We break down this insane moment in tournament fishing. -Joey was once accused of helping a goose caller win a tournament. Listen in! Leave of a review!

Joey and Cal sit down with Scott Threinen, owner of Molt Gear to talk about some of the legendary guys he learned from, how he actually started Molt Gear, and a couple great stories he has from years of waterfowl hunting. Scott is a World Champion goose caller with an understanding of geese that has taken decades to acquire. We laugh the whole time and learn a lot of valuable information about hunting birds. Don't miss this one. Feed your family better beef here: BETTERFED BEEF Learn more about better ammo here: MIGRA AMMUNITIONS MERCH HERE: /SHOP

Conor and Cal breakdown New Fling, Steady Love, Old News - Duck Opener style and talk about some fun stuff coming out this week on the channel. Leave us a review! Thanks for listening! /SHOP

On this episode, Cal talks about some trouble brewing at the Canadian border for waterfowl hunters. He also breaks down a favorite hunting story and location (Louisiana), changes at wmf, and an early season tip for you all! Leave us a review! Thanks for listening! /SHOP

Joey and Cal sit down with OnX important guy Ben Brettingen to talk about waterfowl hunting. The topics range from old and young generations of waterfowl to getting your start in the industry. Ben has worked in many different positions in the outdoor industry and being a passionate outdoorsman, he has lots of great insight about all things outdoors. We share some great stories and some laughs along the way. Be sure to leave us a review! Get a pair of Soundgear and start taking care of your hearing today: SOUNDGEAR MERCH HERE: /SHOP Download OnX simplify your scout: OnXHunt

This is one of those classic episodes that has all the laughs, stories, and hunting topics that just roll together! All three of your hosts, Joey, Cal, and Conor finally get together and chat about all things life and hunting. Don't miss it! Leave us a review and get the latest merch here: /SHOP This podcast is brought to you by the only hearing protection worth your money on the market: Soundgear

Welcome to the Midwest Flyways Podcast! This week we pulled a file from a few months ago that never made it out as Cal and Joey talk about Joey's most recent experience with animal processing, how smart snow geese would be if they could smell, and other funny hunting stories. NEW MERCH IS OUT: /SHOP Podcast is brought to you by our partner Soundgear. Check them out here: Soundgear Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

Welcome to The Balance with Cal Ness! The Balance is designed to give you insight into the life of a waterfowl hunter. There's so much that plays a role in our hunting career and lot of it has to do with all of those moments and obstacles that we go through, experience and overcome. Our goal is to show those little pieces that make up each of us. On this episode Cal talks about some hunting history and nostalgia. He also talks about early season goose prep and breaks down his least favorite ducks to shoot! Thanks for listening! /SHOP

We're bringing back the Ten Minute Tuesdays with a new twist. We play a game we made up called New Fling, Steady Love, Old News. Tune in as Cal plays under the category; "Things For Early Season Hunting" Let us know what other topics you want to hear us talk about on our re-launch of Ten Minute Tuesdays! Leave us a review!

Welcome to the first episode of The Balance with Cal Ness! The Balance is designed to give you insight into the life of a waterfowl hunter. There's so much that plays a role in our hunting career and lot of it has to do with all of those moments and obstacles that we go through, experience and overcome. Our goal is to show those little pieces that make up each of us. Logan Webster started Camoretro almost on accident. At least what we all know it as today. He shares some of his background and what steps he went through to start Camoretro. He also shares some great stories and memories about his hunting journey. Thanks for listening! /SHOP

Bienvenidos! In this episode of the Midwest Flyways podcast, Cal and Conor talk about the ins and outs of the waterfowl industry. We break down some truths behind sponsorships, how small the market actually is, and how you can get into the industry. NEW MERCH IS OUT: /SHOP Podcast is brought to you by our partner Soundgear. Check them out here: Soundgear Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

Alex Langbell from GunDog Outdoors and David Maestas from The Finisher join us for an awesome conversation this week! Alex Langbell is a well known figure in the waterfowl industry. His background is expansive, from guiding and filming to producing some of the most successful waterfowl tv shows ever made. David created and owns The Finisher and is an innovator in the outdoor market. We sit down with these two and talk about Gamefair, owning a business in the outdoor space, and lots more about life and hunting. Don't miss it! Brought to you by Soundgear. Check em out here: www.soundgear.com and use code MWF100 for $100 off your pair of instant fits! Merch: /SHOP

Welcome to the new and improved Midwest Flyways Podcast! This week Cal and Joey talk about some awesome duck and goose hunting stories from their past few years out and share some great memories. We also break down some pieces of how conservation and hunting go hand in hand and Joey tells a story about a potentially rigged band draw. NEW MERCH IS OUT: /SHOP Podcast is brought to you by our partner Soundgear. Check them out here: Soundgear Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

Waterfowl guide and snow goose crazy man Jake Wightman stops by to school us on snow goose diy trips, Canadas, and cranes. This episode is packed with useful knowledge on hunting all types of waterfowl. We also hear a couple crazy stories about his time as a guide. NEW MERCH IS OUT: /SHOP Podcast is brought to you by our partner Soundgear. Check them out here: Soundgear Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

In this episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast, the whole gang sits down and gets into a conversation surrounding hunting and what the purpose is or isn't. Things get a little heated and some unpopular opinions are shared. There's no right or wrong answers here but we share our thoughts for you to hear. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! NEW MERCH IS OUT: /SHOP Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

Joey and Cal sit down with friend and dog trainer Gavin Kolles for some looks back on Gavins season last year as well as a good hour of insults and laughs. We talk about new gear, different hunt scenarios and other good stuff! Don't miss it! NEW MERCH IS OUT Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! /SHOP

Joey and Cal discuss an extremely hot topic on this weeks podcast; Shooting the Roost. Many of us have done it, some of us haven't. Opinions are different on when it's acceptable if ever. We also chat about what products in the industry need to change and how waterfowl can progress from a gear perspective. Don't miss it! NEW MERCH IS OUT Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! /SHOP

Joey and Cal sit down with videographer and photographer Hunter Rud to talk about filming in the outdoor industry and some of his waterfowl hunting experiences. Hunter worked for Molt Gear handling social media and film/photo before starting his current job as a videographer for Captured Creative. We talk about his latest creation the Snackle-Box, crossing the border to hunt in Canada and what it's like to film outdoor TV shows. Don't miss it! Thank you to CamoRetro for sponsoring this podcast. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! /SHOP

Check out the film here We all have stories from a lifetime of waterfowl hunting, but this guy has all those stories and more from one season. We sit down with Mark Peterson and talk about his quest to shoot all 43 species of North American Waterfowl in one season. He is the owner of Worldwide Trophy adventures and has a YouTube channel that shows all of his adventures. Thank you to CamoRetro for sponsoring this podcast. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! /SHOP

Before you go, leave us a review! It helps more people learn about our channels! In this episode Conor talks about hunting geese in Colorado and we bring on our editor Nate to chat through his year of hunting. Use promo code MWF20 for 20% off your OnX Hunt membership! OnXHunt If you're in the Midwest check out Kwik Trip, the only gas station worth stopping at! Do us a favor and leave a quick rating of 5 stars and don't forget to /SHOP

Before you go, leave us a review! It helps more people learn about our channels! In this episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast Joey, Conor and Cal talk about what has us fed up and confused with the waterfowl industry. Use promo code MWF20 for 20% off your OnX Hunt membership! OnXHunt If you're in the Midwest check out Kwik Trip, the only gas station worth stopping at! Do us a favor and leave a quick rating of 5 stars and don't forget to /SHOP