Department of Grievances

Midwest Flyways Podcast

Midwest Flyways

Sports, Wilderness

4.9 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2026

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Cal is joined by Carter (no Joey this week) to break down a controversial topic that’s been gaining traction—the proposed Greyhound Protection Act and its potential impact on bird dog training, live bird use, and hunting culture as a whole. What starts as a conversation about legislation quickly turns into a deeper discussion about federal overreach, unclear laws, and how vague wording could affect hunters, dog trainers, and field trials across the country. If you run dogs, train dogs, or care about the future of hunting, this is one you need to hear. Then… things take a turn. We introduce a brand new segment: The Flyways Department of Grievances—and the first submission might be the most unhinged hunting story we’ve ever heard. It involves a dog, a public boat ramp, and a situation that spirals completely out of control. You’ve been warned. Topics covered: What the Greyhound Protection Act is and why it matters How it could affect bird dog training and live bird use The role of organizations like the AKC and hunting groups Animal welfare vs. hunting tradition Why clarity in legislation matters more than ever Flyways Department of Grievances (Case #1) Don’t forget, duck hunting is still fun. Thanks so much for listening 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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0:00.0	Bien.
0:01.0	Biennios Alam.
0:06.2	It was Flyways podcast.
0:09.1	I am your host, Cal Ness.
0:11.4	And guess what?
0:12.2	No Joey Vassallo this week.
0:14.1	Guys soaking it up in a hot tub with his soulmate.
0:17.5	Here we have Carter.
0:18.6	Carter Deny in the closet.
0:21.8	Carter, how's it going, buddy?
0:37.8	It's going great. That was a great intro, by the way. Was it? That was amazing. Thank you, man. Better than the other guy ever does. What's that guy's name again? I don't know. I already forgot. This podcast is brought to you by Migra, 2-4 stack. The original stacked load. If you guys having checked out my grip, please go ahead and do it.
0:40.1	That's what Joey and I shoot all years, the two, four.
0:37.8	It's incredibly consistent. stack, the original stacked load. If you guys haven't checked out Migra, please go ahead and do it.
0:42.1	That's what Joey and I shoot all years, the two four. It's incredibly consistent ammunition,
0:47.8	which seems to be not that common these days, Carter. Correct. So they also have turkey loads.
0:51.5	They do. For your turkey hunters. They have turkey loads. They have upland loads now. They've got waterfowlodes. So go check out migra, migraammo.com.
0:57.1	Carter, really quick before we get going,
0:59.0	do you know if there's a song that you might be able to...
1:02.0	Yes, sir.
1:05.0	Turn it up a little bit, dude.
1:07.5	Come on.
1:08.9	You can get this as a ringtone in our link tree.
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