Midwest Flyways Podcast

Domestic Mallards and Hunt Updates

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re back home in studio to talk about the hunting we’ve been doing around the country. Joey and Carter went to Montana to hunt mallard...

Sketchy Season

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! With all this new ice and snow in Minnesota, we wanted to do a quick Ten Minute Tuesday on some basic safety ...

Rod Haydel; Hunting History and the DR-85

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cal and Joey sit down with Rod Haydel of Haydel’s Game Calls to discuss a bunch of different topics. We talk about how Haydel’s got their start wi...

Field Mallards, New Areas

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joey is joined by our friends, Andy Elser and Jake Wightman. Joey and Jake went over to Montana to hunt with Andy at RA Legacy and the gang ...

Andy Elser; River Ducks and Upland Thrills

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joey sits down with our good friend, Andy Elser, owner of RA Legacy Outfitters in Montana. They chat about hunting ducks on the river and how much fun...

Graham Greseth; Good Season, Bad Season

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Graham Greseth, owner of Maxxed Out Guides joins Cal to talk about a bunch of different topics. We cover a lot of information regarding how tough the ...

Weather and Hunting Pressure

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week for Ten Minute Tuesday, Cal sits down with Graham Greseth, owner of Maxxed Out Guides to talk about how birds are affected by the weather an...

David Schuessler; Duck Hunting Traditions & Into The Vault

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we had the chance to sit down with David Schuessler, National Director of Fundraising for Ducks Unlimited, to talk about his stories and mem...

Hunting Travel

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Duck season has come to a close in Minnesota and way too early again. Whether you’re in a northern state and want to chase ducks south or if you’r...

Wisconsin Geese, Duck Camp

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about some of what we’ve been up to lately including hunting geese in Wisconsin with Nick Johnson. We snuck away for a few days an...

Late Season Hunts

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we wanted to talk about those late season hunts that can be some of the most memorable. We talk about some things we love during late season...

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 16) Deebo Drama, Lions Can’t Be Stopped

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we podcast during Monday Night Football and the lions pull out a gutsy win. We talk about kickers including the lions kicker who was selling...

Dylan Farrell; Band Chaser

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with our friend, Dylan Farrell to chat about all things Duck and goose hunting. Dylan shares a bunch of awesome stories from his...

Season Update, Say What

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about a little incident that occurred  on our way home from Canada that was a little less than ideal. We also do an awesome “Say ...

PSA for Hunting Wives and Girlfriends

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we had a some submissions from people asking about how to help your wife or girlfriend understand why you want to get out in the field so mu...

Canada Wasn’t So Friendly

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Chris Paddack: Most Important Hunting Factors Then vs. Now

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 versu...

Twins Pitcher Chris Paddack; “More Than Baseball”

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Hunting a Full Moon

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 lightin...

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 15) Chiefs Are Scary, Vikings Are Fun

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Listener Questions, Canada Preview

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 wh...

5 Decoy Setups

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Bad Dogs and Good Hunts

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 doe...

Hunting Through the October Lull

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 q...

Mike Callian; Geese in the PNW

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Callian from Dave Smith Decoys joins Joey and Cal to talk about a bunch of different topics including DSD and what makes their decoys so differen...

NY Recap, Current Conditions

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joey is fresh off his trip to New York and Gavin is planning out his year. The boys sit down to recap what they’ve been up to lately, including trav...

Sneak Boats

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week for TMT we wanted to talk about sneak boats! Joey and Gavin chat about their plans to hunt with their sneak boats. We go through pros and co...

Duncan Abram; What Makes a Great Guide

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan Abram is a highly requested waterfowl guide based out of Fergus Falls. We’ve gotten to know Duncan over the past few years and have always en...

Jordan Davenport & Fisher Noland; Foggy Mornings in New York

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joey and Carter were out in New York hunting with our buddies from Twin Valley Outfitters, Jordan and Fisher. Hunting in New York was truly ...

Is Shooting Hens Bad?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss a heavily debated topic: is it okay to shoot hens? Lots of waterfowl hunters have spent their mornings and afternoons arguing abo...

Ashur Tolliver; Memories Worth Making

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ashur Tolliver joins us to talk about what he’s been up to, places he’s been and ducks he’s hunted. We reminisce as Ashur talks about being a yo...

F*ck This Hunt

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Gavin hangs with the boys and they talk about early goose season and what their planning for that as well as the shows they’ve been at inc...

Migrator Hunts in Minnesota

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal talk about the hunting so far in Minnesota and discuss some troubles from one of Joeys recent migrator hunts. How have you been doing so ...

Matt Judy; Wigeon Whisperer/Goat Herder

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Judy joins the podcast to talk about hunting in the Pacific Northwest and what he loves so much about it. Just incase you missed it, Matt is the ...

Scott Threinen; Big Duck Guy

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our buddy, Scott Threinen, joins us to tell us about his recent trips and hunts and what he’s hoping to do this season. We also talk about Scott’s...

Joel Bo Jones; Stories From the Winding Road

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our good friend, Joel Bo Jones, is an accomplished outdoor photographer and creative. He’s worked for many different brands and collaborates on proj...

Would You Rather: Band or Hybrid?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on TMT, Gavin joins us to discuss which is more rare, shooting a band or shooting a hybrid? Which would you rather shoot? We debate which is...

Derek Helms; Struck by LIGHTNING

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Helms joins the podcast with Cal and Joey from Jerry Don Tuckers travel trailer at Brainerd Raceway. We talk about what Derek has been up to, hi...

Dr. Duck, “From The Top” with Dennis and Billy

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send this episode to a friend! This week we’re joined by two guys that originally inspired Midwest Flyways and are inspiring people all over to give...

Team Calling; How to Help and Lead

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we wanted to talk through some of the important points to remember when you get out in the field with friends this season, especially as it ...

Shawn Stahl; Game Laws and Spoonie Dreams

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week our good friend Shawn Stahl joins us in the Ducks Unlimited Studio at Gamefair. We talk about some of the game laws and what could be better...

Gamefair, Why Go?

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joey and Cal sit down in the Ducks Unlimited Studios at Gamefair to talk about why you might want to get out there and attend some of these ...

Gear Guy Kolles; Wild Game, Waterfowl Predators, Wolf Populations

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast Cal and Gavin talk about a bunch of different topics starting with wild game meat and what’s the best wild game to eat. Gav...

Say What?!

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we play a new game called “Say What?!” where Carter reads off crazy duck stories and stats and Joey and Cal try to make sense of what’...

Pigeon Hunting

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 hun...

Ben Brettingen; MEA Weekend Was Lit

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 huntin...

Upland Update with Ben Brettingen

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Worried Hunters, Canada Changes

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 schedul...

Molt Migrators & Early Goose

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Feed vs. Traffic Hunting, Best Hunter

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Waterfowl Taxidermy

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Joe Heintz; The Longest Lanyard; Band Stories

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Joe Heintz; Goose Calling: What Works

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

Micah Ness; Growing Up, Hotel Mallards and Elk Adventures

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Cooking Wild Game

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Cal’s brother, Micah who is an avid hunter and outdoorsman. We draft our favorite ways to prepare wild game and we lay o...

Band Hunting Debate, Life Changes

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal fire things up with a great debate this week about band hunting. We debate whether or not it’s okay to be out hunting birds specificall...

One Flyway Forever

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joey and Cal discuss which flyway they would hunt if they could only hunt one for the rest of their lives. This one may be a little dependen...

Best Of Podcast Moments

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joey and Cal kick things off by drafting their best reasons to miss or not take a shot when a bird comes through the spread. We’ve all got...

Back In Time, When the Skies Were Black

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week for TMT, we discuss a listener suggestion we got on Instagram. If you could choose any time period to go back to and hunt for a few days, wh...

Ben Marleau; Band Draws and Father Time

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ben Marleau, Brand manager at Beavertail/DOA joins the podcast and talks with us about a bunch of different topics. We talk about the ins an...

Hype Me Up with Ben Marleau

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Gavin are joined by Ben Marleau from Beavertail/DOA to draft their favorite hype songs for before the hunt. Send us your favorite hype songs ...

Podcast From the Pontoon; Group Vs. Solo Hunting

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we took the chance to get out of the studio and do a little fishing beforehand so we did the podcast on the pontoon from the lake. We had a ...

Outdoor Activities, Shenanigans Only

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joey reveals he’s started to eat healthier to get back to his true form. We talk about some off season fun we’ve been having fishing and...

Private or Public For the Rest of Your Life | The Great Debate

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week for TMT we shake things up with a debate topic: if you could only hunt private land or public land for the rest of your life, which would yo...

Social Media Impact, Scout Essentials with Gear Guy Kolles

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gear Guy Gavin Kolles joins this week and Cal and Gavin have a debate about the impact of social media on hunting. Positive or negative? There are for...

Scouting: Where To Start

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scouting ducks and geese is one of the most important things you can do to help drive success in the field. Gear Guy Kolles joins us for this weeks TM...

Sports Guys Only (Ep. 13) “QB Draft Predictions, Hot Takes Only

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cal, Gavin and Carter review the NFL draft and make bold predictions for how well each of the QB’s will perform with their new teams. Gavin and Cart...

Water Swatting, Hunt Hype Songs

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Off Season Improvements

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Logan Webster; 60 vs. 90 Day Season, Duck Land Management

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Best Blind Bag Items | The Draft

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 mig...

Harder to Hunt: Ducks or Geese?

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Gunpowder at Dawn

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Trap Shooting: Helps or Hurts?

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 lo...

Teal Season Debate, Worst That Can Happen

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How to ACTUALLY Hunt a Loaf Pond

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 be...

MN Hunters Get a Bad Rap, SD Snows

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 P...

SAVE YOUR HUNT; Nothing’s Going Right

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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? ...

Jake Wightman; The Elusive Snow Goose

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ev...

Snow Goose Tips w/ Jake Wightman

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Guys You Shouldn’t Take Hunting, WPA Debate

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The NFL Draft

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Worst Hunts We’ve Been On

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Joey Has Baby Mid Pod, Carter Tells All

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

Ideal Hunts While Filming

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 11) Top 10 QB’s, Trade Rumors

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

Eating Duck, Frozen Snow Geese

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 aweso...

What’s Not Working? Off-Season Improvements

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 10) Gavin Reflects, Mahomes Prevails

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Life, Hunting Land and the Hatch

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ex...

Duck & Goose Calling Practice

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

“TRUE”, Goodbye MN Nice, TikTok Trends

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Snow Goose Prep

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cal and Joey talk about an ideal snow goose hunt and start to think about spring conservation as our normal duck and goose seasons around the country ...

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 09) Super Bowl Week, Gavin Stand On Business, Talk Purdy To Me

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys make their Super Bowl predictions and Gavin refuses to take any sound advice and goes all in on Brock Purdy. We reveal an exciting bet betwee...

Travel Recap, Joey Makes Believe

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal breakdown some recent trips that they’ve been on to hunt ducks. The places we were able to go this year have been nothing short of incr...

Best Hunts of 2023

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cal and Joey break down some of their favorite hunts of 2023/24 and what made them so special. Often times the number one thing that makes a hunt memo...

Ron from Peeps the Goose; Live Goose In Studio!

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Hendrickson adopted his first goose, peeps the goose, a number of years ago and ever since then he’s had pet geese! When he told us he could bri...

Banded Bird Memories

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Ron Hendrickson who owns geese as pets and has also hunted waterfowl for many years. He brought a few of his old bands to the studio ...

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 08) “Don’t bet against Patrick Mahomes”

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin is still 100 percent in on Brock Purdy even with rocky play. He doubles down hard. We also talk about Patrick Mahomes who we’ve officially put...