Midwest Flyways Podcast

The Midwest Flyways Podcast is an authentic take on waterfowl hunting from Midwest Flyways. Duck and goose hunting has continued to evolve throughout the years and we aim to connect duck hunting traditions with the future of waterfowling. If you’re passionate about ducks and geese then come hang with Joey Vassallo and Cal Ness as they talk duck hunting, goose hunting and everything else in between.

Midwest Flyways Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Midwest Flyways, with 556 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Midwest Flyways hosts Midwest Flyways Podcast, a sports show with 556 episodes published.

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  Episode #571

  Sports Guyz Only; Sell the Farm

  Oct 2, 20261h 1m

  This week on Sports Guyz Only... Cal is calling in sick from the corner of his bedroom, Carter is extra crabby after another week of fantasy football abuse, and the guys waste no time revisiting some truly terrible roster decisions. Between insulting trade offers, injured players, and everyone finding a draft pick they'd like back, the fantasy league is already providing exactly the level of dysfunction everyone expected. Then the conversation turns to the Vikings and a much bigger question: if Justin Herbert is actually available, do you sell the farm to get him? With the Chargers offense struggling and Herbert looking like he could use a fresh start, the guys debate whether Minnesota should throw three first-round picks or even more at the Chargers and finally take a massive swing at quarterback. They compare Herbert to Kyler Murray, question how much patience the Vikings should have with their current situation, and ask whether a roster with this defense is simply too good to waste waiting for average quarterback play. That opens up an even bigger conversation about team building. Are first-round picks overrated when you're already close to competing? Should the Vikings copy the Rams and trade future assets for proven stars? And if Minnesota is sitting near the top of the NFC with a Super Bowl-caliber defense, how aggressive should they be about fixing the few positions still holding them back? The guys also run through another week of NFL picks and underdog locks, debate whether Case Keenum should keep starting in Chicago, react to the Chargers' brutal start, and continue trying to figure out which NFL teams are actually good after the first few weeks of the season. Plus: •Carter's latest questionable fantasy trade offers •The Vikings' offensive line problems •Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy •Marvin Harrison Jr. as a potential Vikings trade target •The NFL admitting it blew a Rams call •Scottie Scheffler's classy Presidents Cup moment •Playoff baseball heating up •Another week of fantasy football regret It's Vikings trade-machine madness, fantasy football slander, NFL overreactions, and one simple solution to every problem: trade the picks and go get somebody good. Thanks so much for listening to Sports Guyz Only and be sure to subscribe and review! Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP

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  Episode #569

  Sam Soholt; Protecting a Life Outdoors Pt. 2

  Sep 28, 20261h 11m

  This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Sam Soholt is back for Part 2 of the conversation, and this time the focus turns heavily toward conservation, habitat, and what hunters can do to protect the places and wildlife they care about. Sam and the guys talk about how your perspective changes the longer you hunt. At some point, it becomes about more than shooting ducks, you start thinking about where those birds come from, the habitat they need, and what needs to happen to make sure the next generation still has the same opportunities. The conversation gets into wetland loss, drain tile, changing agricultural practices, conservation organizations, Duck Stamp dollars, and why habitat remains at the center of so many wildlife issues. Sam also explains why wetlands matter far beyond waterfowl, from water quality and flood control to the hundreds of species that depend on them. They also talk about putting conservation dollars directly toward specific projects, getting involved locally, and Sam's Duck Ruck including what it was like walking 100 miles in three days and eventually knocking out 50 miles in a single day to raise money for conservation. Toward the end, things get more personal as Sam talks about becoming a dad, wanting his kids to experience the same outdoor life he grew up with, and why preserving those opportunities matters even more now. The guys also look at how duck hunting changes as you get older, from chasing limits to appreciating the entire experience and finding just as much enjoyment in passing it on to someone else. Topics Covered: •Hunters and conservation •Protecting waterfowl habitat •Wetland loss and drain tile •Duck Stamps and where the money goes •The 100-mile Duck Ruck •Passing hunting on to the next generation Thanks for listening to the Midwest Flyways Podcast! Be sure to check out the Flyways Hunt Club for even more exclusive content every week. Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP

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  Episode #568

  Sam Soholt; Chasing a Life Outdoors Pt. 1

  Sep 24, 20261h 18m

  This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, the guys sit down with photographer, filmmaker, conservationist, and lifelong hunter Sam Soholt. Sam takes the guys through how he actually broke into the outdoor industry, from filming hunts and taking whatever opportunities he could find to eventually turning outdoor photography and filmmaking into a career. They talk about rejection, grinding when nobody knows who you are, and why simply showing up over and over again can eventually open some pretty crazy doors. And in Sam's case, some of those doors led to filming from helicopters, working on television productions, spending time on Kodiak Island, and ending up in situations where he wasn't entirely convinced he was making it home. The conversation also gets into duck hunting versus big game, some unforgettable hunting stories, and what eventually pushed Sam toward doing more of his own work instead of always working for someone else. Toward the end, the guys get into the beginnings of Sam's public land work, including the ideas that eventually became Public Land Tees, the Public Land Bus, Stamp It Forward, and some of the conservation projects he's become known for. Topics Covered: •Sam Soholt's path into the outdoor industry •Getting your foot in the door •Dealing with rejection •Public Land Tees •The Public Land Bus •Stamp It Forward •Waterfowl conservation and public lands Part 2 with Sam Soholt continues next week. Thanks for listening to the Midwest Flyways Podcast! Be sure to check out the Flyways Hunt Club for even more exclusive content every week. Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP

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  Episode #566

  History Lesson: The Reelfoot Night Riders

  Sep 22, 202621 min

  In this episode of Ten Minute Tuesday, the guys continue the story of Reelfoot Lake with Part 2, diving into the violent conflict that erupted over who actually had the right to control the lake. After the earthquakes of 1811 and 1812 transformed dry land into water, generations of local families came to rely on Reelfoot for fishing, hunting, and travel. But when private land claims began colliding with those long-standing public uses, the dispute quickly became much more than a legal argument. The episode gets into the rise of the Night Riders, a masked group that used intimidation and violence as the fight over Reelfoot intensified. The conflict ultimately led to the kidnapping of two men, the killing of Quentin Rankin, a major Tennessee National Guard response, mass arrests, death sentences, and eventually a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling over the lake’s legal status. Along the way, the guys mix the history with plenty of side conversations and joking around, from movie references to earthquakes, ancient seismic detectors, and the strange natural disasters that have shaped different parts of the country. What started as a fight over fishing rights became one of the strangest chapters in American outdoor history. In the end, the courts determined that Reelfoot Lake would be held for public use, helping preserve the same legendary waterfowl destination hunters still recognize today. Thanks for listening to the Midwest Flyways Podcast! Be sure to check out the Flyways Hunt Club for even more exclusive content every week. Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP

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  Episode #567

  Nick Johnson; The Traveling Waterfowler

  Sep 21, 20261h 1m

  This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Nick Johnson is back for his annual visit to talk waterfowl hunting, traveling the world, and some of the weird stuff he’s tried along the way. Nick and the guys get into everything from old-school duck hunters and spring goose hunting on James Bay to chasing waterfowl in Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Europe, and beyond. They talk about the places Nick has already hunted, the trips still on his list, and why some of the most interesting waterfowl hunting in the world happens far outside the places most hunters ever think about. The conversation also gets into changing hunting regulations in Canada, freelance hunting versus outfitters, and whether the giant pile pictures coming out of Canada and Mexico actually have as much impact on duck populations as people think. Nick breaks down why hunter numbers matter and what he believes really determines whether a hunt is going to be great or miserable: weather, juvenile birds, and how hungry the birds are. Nick also talks about turning Wingshoot Wisconsin into a full-time career, what guiding has taught him about bad hunts, and why keeping the right attitude matters when the birds don’t cooperate. And because it wouldn’t be a Nick Johnson episode without trying something ridiculous, the guys finish with live pigeon decoys, baiting pigeons, hawk attacks, and a few experiments that definitely sounded better on paper. Topics Covered: •Waterfowl hunting around the world •James Bay spring goose hunting •Changes to Canadian hunting regulations •Freelance hunting vs. outfitters •Weather, juvenile birds, and hungry birds •Building Wingshoot Wisconsin •Hunting experiments Thanks for listening to the Midwest Flyways Podcast! Be sure to check out the Flyways Hunt Club for even more exclusive content every week. Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP

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