Midwest Flyways Podcast

Joey and Cal talk about the upcoming duck season including Duck opener, duck season in general, and goose hunting. We also talk about why the Duck survey might be slightly off and if it really works to get population numbers the way it’s currently done.   New Waterfowl Film out now! 15 BANDS IN ND Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunition...

Joey and Cal break down some of their favorite hunts from last year and what made them so different or special. It’s always fun to look back on what you remember most as it helps you shape your hunting goals and focus from year to year. Let us know what some of your favorite hunts have been!   New Waterfowl Film out now! 15 BANDS IN ND Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn m...

Gavin has officially lost his mind with some of these takes and Carter still doesn’t know ball. Cal tries to wrangle in the team as things go off the rails and Gavin literally says Kyler Murray is the next Johnny Manziel. Crazy person.   New Waterfowl Film out now! 15 BANDS IN ND Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Stop saying "Huh...

Cory Loeffler of DRC Calls tells us how he lives almost completely off the land. He shares cooking tips and thoughts for wild game, tells us some hunting stories, and gives us a look into his life across the US as a waterfowl hunter. New Waterfowl Film out now! 15 BANDS IN ND Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Stop saying "Huh?" w...

What’s your favorite way to cook ducks and geese? Cory relies on wild game for almost all of his meat and he tells us his favorite ways to cook waterfowl during different times of the year.   New Waterfowl Film out now! 15 BANDS IN ND 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 B...

Matt McCormick and Brady Davis discuss their new project with MeatEater filming a waterfowl TV show. We also hear how Matt was almost shot while hunting.   New Waterfowl Film out now! 15 BANDS IN ND 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

Matt McCormick and Brady Davis with Flying V Solutions talk early season goose, scouting and how they’re getting more permission than you are. From someone who knocks doors for a living to try to feed his family, getting permission isn’t even a sweat.   New Waterfowl Film out now! 15 BANDS IN ND Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions...

Shawn Stahl is a world champion goose caller and one of the guys behind many of your favorite waterfowl shows including Fowl Pursuit and RNT-V. Joey and Cal sit down to ask him about contest calling back in the day and goose hunting across the board. Shawn also shares some awesome tips and stories about getting permission in some unique situations, and his encounters with law enforcement. Don’t mi...

We break down some awesome tips for hot to get started scouting for early season goose hunting. We dover types of fields you should be looking for, along with the roost and other potential spots. Don't forget to take a good checklist of a few other things to before you drive on to the next stop.  Please leave us a review and let us know what you want to hear about next! New Waterfowl Film out now!...

The Draft is a game we play where we break into teams and draft different characters back and forth based on a category. This weeks category is: “Hunting F*ckboys and we had a blast recording. Please drop a comment to let us know what you thought of it and if you have any good ideas for future categories!   New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt:...

Our great buddy, Wild man Derek Helms joins the podcast and we hear about his stories and experiences from life on the run lately. He might have spent more days in the field than anyone we know. From hunting lodges to filming a hunting show with a real perspective and a new podcast sponsor! Thanks for listening!   New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for you...

This week we asked our buddy Derek what has made him successful in a saturated market thus far and his answers got us going on a great Ten Minute Tuesday that we can all relate to many parts of life including hunting! Let us know what you wanna hear about in our upcoming Ten Minute Tuesdays.   New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn mor...

Welcome to the first episode of Sports Guyz Only! If you don't like sports stuff, then leave now! In this episode Cal, Gavin, and Carter sit down and talk about the upcoming NFL season, the running back situation, and some guys we think are over paid. Thank you for giving our first episode a listen, please let us know what you like/dislike for future episodes!   New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA...

Gavin Kolles joins Cal for a look into waterfowl shows and Game Fair, trips that they both have planned for the season, and obviously we talk gear both new and old. Gavin also shares a story or two, one of them involving him having a gun drawn in a scouting situation. 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 b...

This week on Ten Minute Tuesday, Cal talks about a few pointers for being able to help lift up your hunting situation especially for those of you who are out there trying to capture photos and videos of a hunting situation. He talks about how to get your team or the people that hired you bought in to what your ultimate goal is. Cal also talks about something that we hear all the time as hunters an...

We figured this would be the perfect podcast to get everyone ready for early season goose hunting by bringing back one of our favorite recurring guests, Joe Heintz. Joe and Joey talk about early season goose hunting, a crazy hunt they shared in North Dakota last year and decoy strategy among other awesome topics all in the spirit of what’s coming shortly! Thanks for listening and please share this...

We met up with our buddy Joe Heintz to get you all prepped for early season goose hunting. Joey and Joe break down hunting molt migrators and how to be more successful this fall.   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:...

This week we sat down with Austin Schelander, competition goose caller on a hot streak who won 5 novice contests last year. We talk about being a new hunter while out with the guys that have been doing it for a long time. Austin also breaks down a hunt he and Joey were on for molt migrators and we talk about competition calling and his plans for this years contests.   New Waterfowl Film out now! M...

Joined by Austin Schelander, we talk about what to do if you get short stopped by geese or if geese are landing in a different spot in the field you’re hunting. We also break down some good ways to hunt and be successful if you’re on a tight budget!   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...

NEW SEGMENT ALERT The Draft is a game we play where we break into teams and draft different characters back and forth based on a category. This weeks category is: “Guys Not to F*ck With at the Boat Launch” and we had a blast recording. Please drop a comment to let us know what you thought of it and if you have any good ideas for future categories!   New Waterfowl Film out now! MONTANA FILM Go to O...

Our good buddy Wade Shoemaker has been an outdoor creative for long enough to have some awesome stories, insight, and advice. He shares an unreal story about his sons first turkey hunt, what life’s like on the road as an outdoor creative, and relives some great hunts and memories. Don’t miss this one with one of the best dudes in waterfowl. Please leave us a review!   New Waterfowl Film out now! M...

Cal, Joey and Wade talk about some of the exciting new waterfowl hunting products coming out for 2023 that you may or may not have heard about. Get prepped for season with some of the latest gear! Thanks for the support and leave us 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 "...

This week the boys sit down to talk about Kansas telling out staters how it’s gonna be by changing their access. We also preview an upcoming gamefair and summer show szn along with a look back at some good hunts.   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 pr...

Joey and Cal sit down with special guest Graham Greseth, owner of Maxxed Out Guides. Graham has guided waterfowl throughout different parts of the country and has experience with all types of waterfowl. We chat about a haunted lodge scenario, what to tip a guide, and flooded corn mallards. Among other things as well this podcast is packed with great info. Don’t miss it! Please leave us a review! N...

This week we talk about some awesome ideas we have for easy improvements to some waterfowl hunting products and gear that we can’t believe aren’t already out there. What gear are you guys looking for that nobody’s figured out yet?   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...