Midwest Flyways Podcast

This week Joey and Cal discuss whether or not water swatting is good practice. There’s always two sides to this conversation and some people believe in it and some people think it’s not very sporting. We also draft our best pre hunt playlists that get us hyped up and ready for the hunt. What’s your favorite go to playlist? It’s also turkey season and we talk a little turkey talk including some fun...

This week Joey and Cal talk about what they want to improve during the off season and hope it gets your brain going about what needs to be done before season starts again. We always wait til the last minute to get things straightened out and we’re hoping to avoid that this year! Have you made a mental list of what you want to get done? Decoy cleaning, dog training, organizing and stocking up on an...

Our good friend Logan Webster joins us this week for an in depth conversation. We talk about his upbringing chicken farming and what he’s doing to help chicken farmers. This leads us to chicken feet and apparently how they’re a delicacy. Who knew? We also debate a 60 vs. 90 day season and how each has its pros and cons. We’ve long discussed moving the season back in Minnesota and this debate gets...

Logan Webster joins us for a special episode of The Draft on Ten Minute Tuesday. We draft our best blind bag items including many that most people might not be taking with them. Having certain things with you can make or break your hunt and we’ve seen a number of different things that have changed what we keep with us at any given time. Guarantee something in this lineup will save your ass at some...

This week the boys are all back together and we keep things light…til the end. We draft the best gas station foods that we eat on duck hunting trips and in the field. Everyone has their go to’s. What’s your lineup if you had to pick three items from the gas station? We talk about some other topics and then get into The Great Debate. Our debate: which is harder to hunt, ducks or geese? We know darn...

When you think about a hunt you’ll never forget, close your eyes and imagine all the little details that make that moment so special. Can you smell gunpowder after the first group of the morning? Did you ride out in a boat by moonlight? There are a hundred different little moments that happen like that on a hunt and they make up an important part of why we love waterfowl hunting so much. Send us a...

With Cal out this week, Joey and Carter talk about trap shooting and how it relates to shooting birds. Especially in the off season, we’re always looking for ways to improve as hunters. Lots of folks shoot trap to stay sharp with their shotgun. We talk about whether or not this is an effective way to become a better waterfowl shooter. They also talk about the best guys you can bring with you on a...

This week Joey and Cal get into a heated debate about early teal season and whether or not it has negative consequences on our hunting seasons around the country. There’s lots of opinions both ways and we do our best to show both points of view. We also talk about the worst things that can happen on a hunt that are hunt Enders almost immediately. On another note, Montana FWP is considering opening...

Hunting a loaf pond can be a little tricky. It’s hard to know how to set the spread and what the birds you’re going to be hunting have actually been seeing. Joey and Cal have some advice to help avoid those birds from short stopping you. We also talk about a few ways you can set decoys to give a more realistic look to your spread. Have questions? Shoot us a DM and let us know how we can help! Than...

This week Joey and Cal talk about why hunters from Mn get so much push back from landowners around the Midwest and what gives us a bad name. “Blue Platers” need a new reputation. We also talk about SD Snows and Joey and Carters recent trip with our buddy Jake Wightman. We draft our best post hunt routines and debate belly up vs. belly down pile pictures. Let us know if you’ve got a debate topic fo...

Ever gone out and thought everything was lined up perfectly for your hunt, only to get lunch lined or totally screwed with how the birds are working? Yeah, us too. Most guys start moving decoys and changing the spread but Cal and Joey talk about a few things we’d recommend trying first. Often times, it’s either not your fault at all or changing the hide or spot you’re in can pay huge dividends. Th...

Jake Wightman is off and running with his guide service Wightman Outdoors. Jake is a dedicated hunter with years under his belt guiding and chasing everything from snow geese to cranes, ducks, canada geese and bear. Joey and our good buddy Paul Heigel ran out to check out his operation in South Dakota and chased snow for a few days. Jake talks about guiding for different animals and birds and his...

Jake Wightman has been chasing snows long enough to know their tricky little games. Joey and Paul Heigel sit down with Jake Wightman to talk about his tips and tricks for being successful chasing snow. And we say chasing because that’s what you’ll be doing. These birds are hard to pattern and harder to kill. If you’re headed out on a snow goose hunt check this one out! New Waterfowl Film out now!...

Gavin joins Joey and Cal this week and we roll out a new segment: The Great Debate. We debate the WPA laws surrounding motors and motorized decoys. We also draft our list of the last guys you want to take hunting. Joeys got a new baby at home and everyone is healthy and Gavin chats his obsession for coyote hunting. Thanks for listening and leave us a review! New Waterfowl Film out now! 143 Birds i...

The boys talk about the upcoming NFL draft and what teams should do to add the right players. This includes a few things to note from the NFL combine. Gavin takes exception to Xavier Worthy cutting 7 pounds to set the 40 yd dash record and we also talk a little NBA. Karl Anthony Towns is out and the Western conference is wide open. Thanks for listening and leave us a review!   New Waterfowl Film o...

Cal, Joey and Gavin each talk about one of the worst hunts they’ve ever experienced especially mixed with sketchy situations or weather. There’s nothing worse than a buddy convincing you join them in a situation you wish you could get out of immediately. Send us a message with a story you can think of! Thanks for listening and leave us a review! New Waterfowl Film out now! 143 Birds in Canada! Hei...

This week went a little off the rails and we added another member to the podcast about half way through Carters tell all. Meanwhile, Carter talks about his experience getting work in the industry, working with Midwest Flyways and the ins and outs of his start in the outdoor space so far. He even tells us a couple things he’s learned so far which is shocking that he’s learned anything at all. Thank...

Cal and Carter break down ideal hunting setups especially for filming birds. We get asked all the time by guys that want to take pictures or videos of their hunts what the best hide and setup is for filming. These are just a few ways we try to set up. New Waterfowl Film out now! 143 Birds in Canada! Heirloom Goods for generations to come: RW Coolidge Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hu...

Gavin gets the podcast started with a question about the most important players on a football field and that leads us into a debated conversation about our top 15 Quarterbacks currently playing. We debate that and then talk a little NBA basketball, college hoops and more. We tried to keep things from getting too out of hand this week! Thanks for listening!  New Waterfowl Film out now! 143 Birds in...

If you haven’t enjoyed eating duck in the past, Joey and Cal break down some of their favorite ways to make duck along with why it’s such an awesome experience to cook the duck you shot while you’re with a group of friends. It all comes down to the little things that can add up to make a huge difference in the taste of wild birds. We also talk about the snow geese that appear to have frozen themse...

Joey and Cal go through what didn’t work well for them this past season and how they plan on fixing some of those things for next season. Every year hunting waterfowl you get the chance after the season to look back on what went right and what went wrong. Thinking through these things can help you improve some each season! Thanks for listening and leave us a review! New Waterfowl Film out now! 143...

A devastating loss for massive 49ers fan, Gavin Kolles as the chiefs have crushed his hopes and dreams. He spends a good hour walking back his takes and then even getting pretty upset with Cal as they talk through the Super Bowl and the prospects for the niners moving forward. We also talked about Caitlin Clark’s dominance and some NBA as well. Thanks for listening to Sports Guyz Only! Leave us a...

Cal and Joey sit down with Gavin to talk about the hatch for this coming season and how it may be different with the weird weather patterns we’ve experienced. We also take a chance to talk about life and what we’ve been up to lately and things we’ve realized as we get a little older. Joey brings up some questions surrounding buying hunting or agricultural land and how hard it is to get some real a...

Joey sits down with Cal to walk through some of the most common issues people have when learning to blow a duck and goose call. These few simple tips may help you while you practice this off season. We also talk about some of the mental hurdles and how to approach practice with the right mindset. Thanks for listening and leave us a review!  New Waterfowl Film out now! 143 Birds in Canada! Heirloom...

Cal and Joey talk about duck season ending and some of our plans this off season. We also talk about how it seems harder and harder to find MN Nice on a regular basis, what ridiculous TikTok trends are going on in hunting right now and then we even make our own little trendy video. Cal’s on the lookout for a good waterfowl book and the guys talk about books they’ve read related to hunting. This is...