Midwest Flyways Podcast

Duck Hunting Public Land Etiquette

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The boys sit down to talk through some listener questions starting with Public Land Etiquette. Some people aren’t quite sure how to mind their P’s...

Gavin Kolles; Exploding Shotguns, The Meadow

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving to all our listeners! Joey and Cal sit down with big gear guy Gavin Kolles to chat about duck season so far, plans for the rest of ...

Hunt Plans, Duck Season Almost Closed in MN

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal sit down and go through their hunting plans for the last week of season and look back on what the last few weeks have been like. We also ...

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 06) “Hot Takes, Predictions, Gavin Has Lost It”

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hot take alert as the boys get back in the studio to talk sports. Carter is absolutely not backing down in his season long endeavor to prove Gavin wro...

Daylight Savings Is a Scam

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a review on Apple and a rating on Spotify! Daylight savings time is here to make you get up an hour earlier for all of your hunts for the rest o...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Funny Hunting Stories

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have been getting asked to share more funny hunting stories. So today we each share a funny hunting story for TMT. Shoot us a comment, note or mess...

A North Dakota Ass Kicking

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal are just getting back from a quick weekend in North Dakota where the birds were not as cooperative as one would hope. We had a rough few ...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Walk In Hunting

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this TMT the boys discuss walk in hunting tips, such as what to bring, what not to bring, how many decoys is too many, and when they would decide t...

Cold Beers and Cold Fronts, Pontoon Season

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are all gas half way through MN hunting season. Good news, the pontoon blind is live and in use and it couldn’t be any sweeter. We’ve bee...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Hunting the Weather

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joey and Cal talk about weather and how it changes the way you hunt waterfowl. From wind to decoy spreads and everything we can think of in ...

Best of Canada Recap, Carter Races Joey

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cal, Joey and Carter recap their recent adventure in Canada with our friends from Born and Raised. This trip had tons of funny moments that we had to ...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Canada Border Crossing

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal walk you through crossing the border into Canada to do some duck and goose hunting. From what you need and what to expect to what you sho...

Eric Strand & Kody Kellom; Hunt Stories, Getting Started, Current Canada Situation

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal sit down with Eric Strand and Kody Kellom from Born and Raised Outdoors. If you’re not following them or they’re the channel “The F...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Listener Questions Part 2

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of listener questions! Listen to part 1 if you haven’t already. Just Joey and Cal answering some of the most common questions we get asked ra...

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 05) “NFL Fortune Tellers, Brock Purdy is Good”

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back and turns out we’re not that bad predicting the future. Gavin will not let the Brock Purdy thing go so we gave in a little and sai...

Duck Season is Here, Canada Preview

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal talk about duck season being here and the hunts we’ve been on so far. We look back a bit on Duck opener, and tell some fun stories. Als...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Listener Questions Part 1

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joey and Cal decided to answer a bunch of listener questions that will help get you ready for season. Lots of helpful information and tips f...

Q Tip & Wade Shoemaker; Duck Opener, Boat Ramp Tour, Hunt Stories

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our good buddies from Migra, Q Tip and Wade Shoemaker, joined us for duck opener and the first stop on their Boat Ramp Tour. We had way too much fun a...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Water Hunting Tips

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We break down some tips for water hunting ducks and geese to help you be more successful. There’s always two sides in Duck and goose hunting. One si...

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 04) “Early Season Overreactions, Tua Time”

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tua looks unbelievable and that’s a great place to start with our early season overreactions. We get all fired up about where each team is at to sta...

Pontoon Blind Update, Migrator Days, Teal Hunt

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal run through a migrator hunt that Joey and Carter went on and they talk about migrator hunting this time of year as well as some general g...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Sub-gauge Shotguns

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal break down using sub gauge shotguns while hunting for ducks and geese including talking about their guns and what you can use. A sub gaug...

Conor Olstad; On the Road, In the Woods

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Olstad joins the guys this week to catch up on what he’s been up to and some of his most recent adventures. He’s never home and always in th...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Early Teal Tips

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal break down some basic pointers for early teal that should help you not only be more successful but have just a little bit more fun out th...

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 03) “Pre-Season Predictions & Gavin Loves the Patriots”

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cal, Gavin and Carter give their bold pre-season predictions, proving some of us still might not know ball. Gavin even thinks the Patriots are going t...

The Duck Survey Sucks

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 sur...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Best Hunts Recap

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Sports Guyz Only (Ep. 02) “Kyler Murray is Johnny Manziel”

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Cory Loeffler; A Snowy Owl Perch, Vegetable Oil is Bad

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 hunt...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Best Way to Cook Duck with Cory Loeffler

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 wate...

Matt McCormick & Brady Davis; Best Waterfowl TV Show?

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 hunt...

Ten Minute Tuesday: How to Get Permission at Every Door

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Shawn Stahl; Getting Permission, Encounters with the Law

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Early Goose Scouting

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, al...

THE DRAFT -Derek Helms- ”Hunting F*ckboys”

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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: “Hu...

Derek Helms; Shenanigans and Stories From the Dusty Trail

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Show Up, Push Yourself with Derek Helms

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Tues...

Sports Guyz Only - Ep. 01 - ”RB Conundrum”

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Gear Guy Kolles; Guns Drawn, Upcoming Waterfowl Trips, Obviously More Gear

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 bot...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Are You Hunting With the Right People?

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Joe Heintz; Early Season, Crazy Hunts, Decoy Strategy

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 guest...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Molt Migrators w/ Joe Heintz

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Austin Schelander; New Hunters, Molt Migrators

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Shortstopping Geese, Budget Hunting

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

THE DRAFT -Wade Shoemaker- “Guys Not to F*ck With at the Boat Launch”

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Wade Shoemaker; Start Em Young, Travel, Outdoor Photographer

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 stor...

Ten Minute Tuesday: 2023 Waterfowl Gear

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 pr...

(Bonus) Kansas Buckles Down, Gamefair and Good Hunts

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 gamefai...

Graham Greseth; Haunted Lodge, Tipping Guides, and Flooded Corn

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal sit down with special guest Graham Greseth, owner of Maxxed Out Guides. Graham has guided waterfowl throughout different parts of the cou...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Hunting Gear Ideas

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Wildlife Funding Nightmare & Big Water Problems

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys sit down to talk about the ongoing issues with wildlife funding and it’s misuse around the country. We also relive a sketchy big ...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Decoy Setups

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We break down some real basic tips on setting up decoys for a duck or goose hunt. These are mostly tips that can be applied anywhere!   New Waterfow...

Gavin “Gear Guy” Kolles; “Big Gear Guy, Flyover States, Bird Talk”

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Special Guest Gavin Kolles admits on air that he is in fact a big gear guy. We also talk about ammo, flyover states, and bird hunting in general.   ...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Taxidermy, Do’s and Dont’s

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Ten Minute Tuesday is all about Taxidermy. When you decide you finally want to mount a bird, where do you go? What does it cost? We brea...

Ben Brettingen; Duck Tales, Bird Dogs and Dog Genetics

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey and Cal get together with one of our favorite guests, Ben Brettingen with onXhunt. We shoot the breeze about bird dogs and their genetics, traini...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Duck Hunting + Social Media

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cal, Joey and Carter talk about the effect social media has had on hunting pressure, a negative stigma and some of the positives it can provide if it’...

David Goos “Contest Calling, Traffic Hunts, Industry Insight”

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey sits down with David Goos for a podcast full of waterfowl insight. David talks with us about contest calling and the new ICA. We also talk traffi...

Ten Minute Tuesday: Water Hunting Techniques

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Ten Minute Tuesday; Cal, Joey, and Gavin talk about some different techniques for water hunting including some unusual tactics. Joey save...

Snow Geese, 4 Turkeys in 4 Days

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Tha...

Ten Minute Tuesday; Farming and Hunting; Match Made in Heaven…?

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Th...

BONUS - Ten Minute Tuesday: Duck Hunting Resources

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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! Tha...

Dr. Robert Spaulding; Hunting Relates To Life, Hunting Excuses (Uncle Spaulding Shares Great Stories and Advice)

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Spau...

No Limits, Spring Scout

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

Ten Minute Tuesday ”Turkey Hunting Tips”

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 succe...

Hunting trips and bad food experiences

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Ten Minute Tuesday ”Jump shooting Snow Geese”

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 jum...

Rob Vassallo; ”I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” (Old Hunting Stories, Ultimate Bird Outfitters)

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 hunti...

Hunter Dillon Joins, Fireworks Extravaganza, Decoy Convos and Melanin

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 muc...

Poop Hands, Ethan Kerk ”Life Guidance”, Segments

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Logan Webster; ”Honkers In the Timber”

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 togethe...

Roy Carter & Drake Carter; ”A Duck Hunting Legacy”

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 tacti...

Farewell Duck Season

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ta...

Best Of 2022 Waterfowl Guests (Greatest Clips)

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 som...

Norm Gross; ”I’ve Been Everywhere, Man”

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last Chance to enter our latest Betterfed Beef Giveaway! FREE STEAK Cal and Joey sit down with waterfowl guide and unbelievable human, Norm Gross. Nor...

LAYOUT BOAT HUNTING; BUCKET LIST TRIPS

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ta...

Matt Robertson; Big Goose Guy

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 tou...

TMT; Pulled the Snows

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Last Minute Spread Change

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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....

TMT; GUESS THIS SOUND

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another TMT and Conor shares an audio recording that sparks some interesting conversation. Try to guess the sound before Conor shares what it is!  Le...

Uncle Spaulding ”It’s a Good Day To Die”

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Robe...

The Balance (A Beauty of a Boat, Micah Ness Insight)

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Balance: -Phone call with Micah Ness.  -heading to ND.   -hot topic; Canada removes vaccine mandate.   -deep dive on enjoying the ...

TMT; Scouting Tips

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Playin’ Bangers, Slingin Beef (MEAT RAFFLE)

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Joe Heintz; Trailer Park Meter Man

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 hu...

Joe Heintz; Trailer Park Meter Man

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 hu...

The Balance ft. Gavin Kolles (”Get a Bigger Hammer”)

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

TMT; Walleye Tournament Cheaters

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. -...

Scott Threinen ”It’s Gonna Be a Slow Roll”

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 G...

10 Minute Wednesday (Duck Opener 2022)

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Balance (Trouble At the Border)

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

”What It’s All About” with Ben Brettingen

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 waterf...

Disrespectfully Hilarious

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

LOST FILES; 12 of the Dumbest Guys You Know

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Balance (Early Season Realities)

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ro...

Ten Minute Tuesday (New Fling, Steady Love, Old News)

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Balance (Logan Webster; Camoretro)

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Truth About the Industry

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Live and Learn with Alex Langbell and David Maestas

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 fi...

Hunting Stories and Rigged Band Draws

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Jake Wightman: Against Everything You’ve Ever Known

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...