The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field: Recent Episodes
Ron Schara Productions
The Flush Podcast hunts down the greatest upland bird hunting stories ever told. Award-winning television host & producer, Travis Frank, goes behind the camera lens of the bird hunting TV show, The Flush, to share stories from inspiring characters, incredible hunting adventures, and lovable bird dogs. This is an open mic experience to talk about life through the eyes of a bird hunter. We’ll discuss wild birds, guns, hunting gear, dogs, conservation, hunting secrets, and the ones that got away.
John Zeman has a lifetime of experience training bird dogs and handlers. We discuss his calm approach to training, having the right mindset to work as a team, slowing down the training process, setting expectations, training how you hunt & hunting how you train, introducing puppies to birds and gun shot, steady to flush vs shot, and so much more. We also learn about John’s work with the state of Minnesota to access new dog training grounds. @jdzeman Presented by Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/) HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.com/) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)
Tyler Webster & Ben Brettingen jump in Travis Frank’s boat to catch a muskie while discussing gear and gift ideas for bird hunters, talking about this year’s anticipated bird hatch, making plans for a new hunting season, another season of The Flush tv hits the air, Hank Hunt announcement looms, heckling buddies, and did the big one get away? @benbrettingen @birds.booze.buds.podcast Presented by Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/) HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.com/) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)
Jim Wood has been a DVM for nearly 38 years! Jim has a wealth of bird dog knowledge to share as an avid bird hunter. Jim has been helping Scott through the steps of breeding Millie, the first dog he has ever bred. Jim offers sage advice on breeding a dog and a hot tip on an over-the-counter de-skunking option for your dog!
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Seth Owens is a wildlife photographer and PF employee who has become “One with the Birds.” Seth shares stories from his 3,000-mile journey into America’s wildest places to come face-to-face with our favorite upland birds. Seth describes spending time with grouse, touching grouse, talking to grouse, observing their behaviors in the wild, why he’s on a journey to see all upland bird species in person, what he’s learned about the birds, why he cares more about them today, his campaign to “save our sagebrush,” and why he wants everyone to “Go Get Lost.”
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Avery Aalfs is an outdoor-loving man on a mission. One year ago he changed his life, taking full control of it, proving to himself that he can be the man he wants to be. Avery shares his inspirational and emotional story that he credits to his bird dog.
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Dr. Joe Spoo (aka: Gun Dog Doc) joins the show to discuss his new Gun Dog Field Emergency & First Aid online course. Joe explains why he developed the course, what dog owners will learn, how and when to treat dogs in the field, tools to keep at the truck and tools to bring in the field, how to read your dog for signs of stresses, when to act and when to call for help, and why it’s important to be prepared in the field. We also discuss common injuries, diseases, genetics and changes that Joe has witnessed in the past 20-plus years of caring for sporting dog breeds.
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Jacob & Ethan Schurter are DIY upland bird hunters on a mission to bag North America’s Upland Slam. We dig into their DIY trip planning and execution, scouting before and during a hunt, hunting strategies, the challenges each bird presents, worst experiences, favorite memories, finding the right hunting partners, thanking farmers, laughing at each other, and reason to hunt in new places.
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Adam Nelson & Evan Curtin join the show to discuss the mission at Hunters For Access, a non-profit organization working with private landowners on their private lands to foster positive hunter relationships to create more publicly accessible hunting opportunities.
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Meadow Kouffeld joins the show for another deep discussion into the life of Ruffed Grouse. Meadow explains ruffed grouse mating, nesting, raising chicks, daily patterns, habitat choices, predators, diseases, turkey vs grouse debate, West Nile disease, and hunting techniques. Plus, Meadow answers listener questions about our favorite upland birds, research projects, and life in the outdoor field.
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Tyler Webster, Ben Brettingen, & Scott Fransen join Travis Frank to share brutally honest stories from life outdoors. Awful, embarrassing, and heartbreaking moments come with life lessons and reminders to be grateful.
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Ben Fretz from North Country Sporting Dogs joins the show to talk about “spring training” for bird dogs. Ben & Travis discuss methods to build a strong working relationship to help the dog handler and our dogs work with confidence, enjoy the process, clean up mistakes, retrieve to hand, and remove pressure from performance.
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Nicolas Lirio & Kent Boucher, hosts of The Prairie Farm Podcast join us for a deep, thought-provoking conversation about our comfortable way of life, working the landscape, making healthy choices, farming practices, and taking our turn on the land. They also share the inspiring, hard-earned story behind their 5-generation family farm that gave up row crops to grow native seeds.
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Meadow Kouffeld joins the show for an honest and in-depth discussion about ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, woodcock, wildlife biology, conservation, and her career path through the outdoor world. Meadow has devoted much of her life to the birds and understanding them, earning her Master’s degree studying ruffed grouse in northern Minnesota, working for conservation organizations, and teaching college students about our natural resources. She’s also a dog trainer, upland bird hunter, taxidermist, and stands by the motto “live small, do big things.”
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Scott Rall shares powerful words of wisdom from his 40-year career as a volunteer in the outdoor world. Scott explains why he pours his heart into the land for others to enjoy, plus his fiancé said yes at Pheasant Fest, tailgating at the PF’s national banquet, winning volunteer of the year, creating a “Dinner in the Wild” experience, keeping his father’s words alive, a Lorax tattoo, and so much more.
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We’re LIVE at Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Sioux Falls, SD at Remedy Brewing for our 2nd annual game of Upland Trivia with guests Tyler Webster, George Lyall, Scott Fransen & a room full of listeners. Play along & enjoy the camaraderie, competitiveness, trash-talking, laughter & fun as our guests and the audience compete for more than $1K in upland gear.
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We start the party early by previewing Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Scott Fransen & Tony Jones play a short version of our upland trivia game to get ready for our Friday night live show at Remedy Brewing 611, Travis gets rear-ended, and we share listener stories that will make your day.
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Mr. Jimmy Bryan, owner of Prairie Wildlife in Mississippi, 2023 Quail Forever farmer of the year and avid quail hunter, shares his legendary story of bringing wild bobwhite quail back to Mississippi. Mr. Jimmy explains why quail populations plummeted, why he took a stand to bring them back on his land, how he balances habitat with agriculture on the landscape, working with the state of Mississippi and university biologists, what he’s learned about wild quail, and leaving a legacy. Todd Robinson, operations manager at Prairie Wildlife shares what it’s like working alongside a living legend, and how the quail research on their property will benefit future generations of quail hunters.
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Guests from our third annual “Hank Hunt” join Travis Frank & Scott Fransen at Prairie Wildlife in Mississippi to share laughs & stories from their bobwhite quail hunt. They also share touching stories about their bird dogs and each hunter explains why they traveled to Mississippi to be a part of this special bird hunting experience and how their dogs have forever impacted their lives.
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We celebrate our 200th episode of The Flush podcast with stories from our listeners. We turn the microphone around and let our regular podcast listeners tell their stories of inspiration, adversity, highlights from the field, interesting dogs, moving to America, coming face to face with a wolf, and moments that will be cherished forever. It’s a milestone episode filled with more highs than lows.
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Bob St. Pierre from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever joins the show to relive memorable moments from a bird hunting season gone by, discuss current and future goals for our favorite habitat organization, and preview the largest gathering of upland bird hunters in the world – also known as Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic.
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On this episode of The Flush Podcast, we turn the mic around and let our podcast listeners speak, sharing their own personal stories from the field. We hear the good, the scary, the inspirational and the lessons learned in the field - from taking a bullet in the eye to first birds, rescuing a dog caught under the ice, ER visits, finding history, and so much more.
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Mike Neiduski the new owner of Ugly Dog Hunting joins the show to talk about his journey through the upland world and why he decided to buy an online retail store that provides gear for bird dogs and bird hunters. Mike talks about his time working for the Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, what he’s learned about the upland world, and what he’s working on to help us bird hunters and our bird dogs.
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Travis Frank joins Ryan Newmarker and his hunting buddies at their remote bird hunting camp in Nevada. The crew recaps our first hunt of the new year flushing big-time numbers of chukar and hungarian partridge before sharing wild stories from a lifetime of chasing birds in the mountains. Find out what happens when they come face to face with mountain lions, how Ryan rescued his dog on a cliff after a 150-foot fall, and more!
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Come for the grouse hunting lessons, and stay for the rattlesnake bite. Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins Travis Frank in Minnesota’s Northwoods for a late-season Christmas Grouse Camp. Ben & Travis talk about finding incredible ruffed grouse numbers, birds that won’t hold for points, running grouse, and finding ways to outsmart them. Plus, cameraman, Lance Tangen joins the conversation to share stories from more than 20 years of filming outdoor television, including the time he got bit by a rattlesnake in Montana.
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Rich Wong joins the show to recap a successful hunting season and talk about late-season lessons learned with a young bird dog, how to read your dog in the field, being present in the moment, helping others break into an outdoor career, and special dogs that forever change your lives. We also throw out Christmas gift ideas for bird hunters, talk bird-dog first aid, and give thanks for time spent in the field.
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Trevor & Karissa Geiger are passionate upland bird hunters and DIY bird dog trainers who just celebrated their honeymoon with an upland bird hunt in Idaho. Trevor shares their journey into the bird-hunting world and how they’ve grown together as a married couple, dog trainers, and hunters. Travis also opens the show with a scary eye-opening accident.
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Miles Nelson from NutriSource Pet Foods joins the show to discuss bird dog nutrition and a healthy diet to help our bird dogs thrive during rigorous hunting seasons. Miles & Travis also talk about toppers to help during hunts, staying hydrated, when to change foods, feeding puppies & older dogs, and how to help our hunting athletes recover quickly.
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Jake Lindemann, owner of Chief Upland, announces his acquisition of Q5 Outdoor Products, makers of upland hunting vests, clay shooting belts & accessories. Travis & Jake walk through each hunting vest option and his upcoming improvements to the vest then Jake announces NEW Chief Upland products that he’s going to release in the coming months, and they both give reasons to be thankful during this holiday & hunting season.
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After a week camping on the prairie in North Dakota Travis Frank sits down with his son Weston to discuss their first pheasant hunt and Weston’s first pheasant. They talk about Weston’s hunting journey as a 9-year-old bird hunter, life lessons learned together, joys & struggles of hunting with kids, overcoming challenges together, camping on the prairie, and a few tricks to outsmart pheasants.
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Matt Hardinge is a western bird hunter who pushes his mind, body, and bird dogs to find upland birds in some of America’s most rugged places. We talk about what it takes to harvest chukar, quail, and pheasants in the mountains, his new venture called “Cheatgrass Cowboys”, the best mountain hunting gear, new DECKED storage systems, habitat vs water, wild adventures, snake bites, and so much more.
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Mike Yashko is on a 5-state bird hunting road trip with his Picardy Spaniels. Mike and Travis discuss the Picardy Spaniel breed, temperament, hunting style, their introduction in the US along with bird reports from Minnesota to Montana, the effects of social media on hunting, and lessons learned traveling across bird country. @birddogoftheday
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Travis Frank, Scott Fransen & Bill Sherck recap a crazy month of October hunting upland birds from Minnesota to Montana and places in between. Are bird numbers up? Yes! The Flush team shares success stories, first time hits, lessons learned, reasons to get excited, and what’s on tap for the rest of our season.
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Andy Edwards from Quail Forever joins us to go in-depth on America’s 2023 quail hunting forecast. We talk bird numbers for all quail species, areas to target for DIY bird hunters that like to travel, areas where birds are down, Quail Forever success stories, and so much more.
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Ben Brettingen & Jake Hanson join us for a LIVE show to kick start South Dakota’s pheasant hunting season and the launch of the PATH program opening up more acres of pheasant hunting habitat for public access in the state of South Dakota. The show also includes pheasant trivia, giveaways, questions from the audience, a pheasant outlook, and so much more!
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Tom Carpenter & Jared Wiklund join the show to give an in-depth breakdown of America’s 2023 pheasant hunting forecast. We dissect bird numbers across pheasant country, explain why pheasant counts are up and down in regions, and give you advice to help you bag more birds this year.
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Brian Kelvington from Federal Ammunition joins us for a live show at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins, MN. We discuss the state of ammunition in America, bismuth upland loads, prairie storm, custom loads, where to find your ammo, Pittman Robertson excise tax, hunting ethics, hunters advocating for hunters, audience questions, and so much more.
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Travis Frank joins Tyler Webster from the Birds Booze & Buds podcast in North Dakota to recap their early season sharptail & partridge hunt. Tyler & Travis talk about a boost in NoDak bird numbers, where huns & sharptails move throughout the day and tactics to help you put more in your game bag, a perfect hunt with “Legends of the Fall,” and plenty or reasons hunters should be pumped for the rest of this season.
Join us for a LIVE podcast recording on September 28th, 7 p.m. at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins!
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Our first bird hunt of the season takes us to Alberta Canada with Perry McCormick, Ben Brettingen, & George Lyall. We break down our long journey to ‘hunt for huns,’ explain why Hungarian Partridge populations exploded in Alberta and where they stand today, appreciation for the covey rise, cutting a dog out of a snare trap, being prepared in the field, Pheasants Forever Canada, and so much more.
Join us for a LIVE podcast recording on September 28th, 7 p.m. at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins!
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Dr. Clair Maples is a veterinarian and owner of Paradigm Sporting Dog. Clair is a passionate upland bird hunter who created her own first aid field kit to help bird hunters head into the field prepared for emergencies and everyday hunting scenarios. We break down all the items in her first aid kit and explain when, where, why, and how to use each of them.
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Meghan Krohn & Jim Dario from Sportsman’s Guide join the show to talk hunting gear from ammo to boots, dog kennels to GPS collars, and their roles to help you find the best deals on all of them. They also explain their conservation “round up” model and we share stories from favorite moments in the field.
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Kenton Bryant is a country music singer & songwriter with a passion for big-running bird dogs and the open prairie. Kenton gives us a bird report from western North Dakota and we talk about finding the Lebron James of bird dogs - dogs that separate from the pack. Kenton explains life in the field trial world, training grand champions, field trial dogs vs hunting dogs, training for broke, and life in the music business.
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Tim Brown from northwest Iowa gives us a glimpse into his current roadside pheasant counts. We discuss how accurate roadside counts really are, big broods, factors that affect his data, where bird numbers are highest, reasons to get pumped for this hunting season, losing bird dogs, inviting new hunters into the field, and so much more.
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Jonathon Tremblay from Walton’s joins Travis Frank while on a road trip through Canada to share stories, catch up on life in the meat processing world, and discuss more ways for hunters to prepare their wild game.
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Bob St. Pierre & Eran Sandquist from Pheasants Forever join the show for a deep dive into the life and biology of wild pheasants. From mating to nesting, chick broods to adult birds, and factors that help them survive. We also discuss an optimistic outlook for this hunting season, ways to protect birds on the landscape, ways to outsmart them on the hunt, the case for and against extending hunting seasons, history at PF, and a habitat update.
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Ben Fretz owns North Country Sporting Dogs in Alberta, Canada. Ben joins the show to discuss his journey into the dog training and breeding world, breeding versatile dog breeds, summer dog training scenarios introducing dogs to birds, training on wild birds, how to help a dog understand their role in the hunt, finding a family, work, & hunting balance, and a positive outlook for upland bird hunting in Alberta.
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Katie Willis joins the show to share her inspirational journey through the upland world, living a life in a camper on the road with her bird dogs, hunting North America’s wildest places, and the life lesson’s she’s learned along the way. Katie explains why she sold her home, why she doesn’t take a moment in life for granted, and what it’s like to be a woman traveling solo and camping in wild places. She also shares dog training stories, mentor advice, and ways to connect with dogs while training.
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Scott Fransen joins the show to announce this year’s Hank Hunt invitation. Scott and Travis reveal the dates, details, and location of the 3rd annual Hank Hunt at Prairie Wildlife Lodge in Mississippi, how YOU can sign up to join us in the field to be on an upcoming episode of the Flush television show, and why this annual hunt has grown so quickly to help us support Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s habitat mission.
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Ron Boehme from the Hunting Dog Podcast joins the show to discuss his new video series, "Behind the Dog.” Ron and Travis have an in-depth discussion about hunting dog breeds and breeders in North America, understanding hunting dog talents, traits, genetics, purposes, and the evolution of hunting dogs & dog trainers.
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Ron Boehme from the Hunting Dog Podcast joins the show to discuss his new video series, "Behind the Dog.” Ron and Travis have an in-depth discussion about hunting dog breeds and breeders in North America, understanding hunting dog talents, traits, genetics, purposes, and the evolution of hunting dogs & dog trainers.
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Josh Miller from River Stone Kennels joins the show to discuss summer dog training & DIY dog training resources, puppies & puppy development, how to pick a dog trainer, working with different dog breeds, how to gain the confidence to train your own dog, and so much more.
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Tyler Webster from the Birds, Booze & Buds podcast joins the show to catch up on North Dakota prairie life and to talk about his role as President of a new Pheasants Forever chapter in his hometown. Tyler & Travis also discuss upland bird nesting conditions in North Dakota, reasons for optimism this fall, where to plan great hunts this fall, and plenty more.
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Travis Frank kicks off the holiday season with a personal reflection on life in the outdoors, a tribute to land owners, bird dogs, wild birds, and wild places. Plus Travis shares ‘Thankful’ messages from you, our loyal listeners.
Next live show is Wednesday, November 30, 7 pm at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins!
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Jared Wiklund & Josh Divan from Pheasants Forever join the show along with Jim Damnehy, the highest bidder in this year’s pheasant hunting road trip auction. The crew share stories from the field after an epic pheasant hunt in Iowa, they also discuss Iowa’s pheasant numbers statewide, talk about how this “dream hunt” came to be, habitat success stories, fertile soil, long-term concerns, heckling hunters, and so much more!
Next live show is Wednesday, November 30, 7 pm at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins!
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The Flush team hunts pheasants in western Minnesota at Scott Fransen’s new bird hunting camp he calls “EP Legends Lodge.” Scott explains how his hunting camp came about, what he’s learned partnering with hunting friends, and why hunting camps are so special. We also discuss Ron Schara’s 12 years of service on the Lessard Sams Council and give an updated pheasant hunting report from the field chasing wild birds in hot, dry conditions.
Next live show is Wednesday, November 30, 7 pm at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins!
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Chad Love & Andy Edwards from Quail Forever join the show to provide an extensive quail hunting forecast for the 2022 hunting season. We also talk about where to find quail in different habitats around the country, sleeper spots, drought impact, and so much more…
Next live show is Wednesday, November 30, 7 pm at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins!
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Travis Frank joins Tyler Webster from the Birds, Booze & Buds podcast at his home on the prairie in North Dakota. Travis and Tyler relive their best and worst hunting stories from this year, discuss hunting behind a variety of dog breeds and what to do when the wheels fall off in the field, recap their week hunting together, under-reported North Dakota bird numbers, and so much more…
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Nathan Freshour is a dedicated upland bird hunter that trained his own bird dog and achieved his own personal goal, harvesting 10 different species of birds in Minnesota. Find out why he set a goal, how he achieved it, what he learned along the way, and why setting your own hunting goals can make you a better hunter.
Next live show will be Wednesday, November 30, 7 pm at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins!
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Live from Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins, MN the Flush crew celebrates the start of a new pheasant hunting season, shares stories from Northwoods grouse hunting camps, discusses a grizzly bear attacking a bird hunter, answers questions from listeners, sips drinks with a live audience of hunters, and so much more.
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Emily Spolyar, a Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, lives, works and bird hunts on the land in western North Dakota. Emily gives a NoDak bird hunting report and then shares about her journey into the world of upland bird hunting & conservation. She also opens up about her experiences traveling across the country on solo bird hunts, leaving her comfort zone, and overcoming obstacles to achieve success.
Live at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins, MN at 7 pm on October 13!
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Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to review America’s 2022 pheasant hunting forecast. Jared and Travis give a state-by-state and region-by-region break down of pheasant numbers, habitat and drought conditions, as well as provide a few sleeper spots for pheasant hunters to check out this fall.
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Live from Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins, MN the entire Flush crew celebrates the start of a new hunting season answering questions from viewers and listeners, while sippin’ drinks with an audience of hunters.
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Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins the show to talk through early season success strategies from prairie grouse to pheasants, ruffed grouse to quail. Plus, Travis and Ben relive their first upland bird hunts of this season in opposite parts of the world, bird numbers to be excited about, new OnX features, Ben’s controversial “kennel divided” article, learning with and laughing at friends, and so much more...
Join The Flush for a LIVE podcast at 7pm on September, 21 at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins, MN
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Eric Locker & Evan Withrow are extreme upland bird hunters that live in Alaska. Travis Frank joins them for a remote bush country bird hunt in the mountains in pursuit of ptarmigan. They discuss the challenges and dangers of hunting in for ptarmigan in the remote wilderness, how to prepare for the worst, and how to savor success from one of the world’s most epic upland bird hunts.
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Terry Wilson from Ugly Dog Hunting is a conservation volunteer with the Ruffed Grouse Society and a NAVHDA judge. Terry and Travis discuss partnerships between hunting, conservation & dog training organizations, habitat for all species, ruffed grouse & woodcock coverts, painful dog training lessons learned by mistake, making hunting camps a priority, and so much more!
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The “Hank Hunt” is back, and you’re invited! Scott Fransen and Travis Frank announce the invitation to pheasant hunt with The Flush team in South Dakota, why they’re hosting this hunt, and how you can sign up to join us.
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Tim Joseph from Benelli joins The Flush team at a remote fishing lodge to talk shotguns, COVID-19’s effect on the firearm industry & bucket list bird hunts.
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Jonathon Tremblay from Walton’s joins the show for an uncut conversation about meat. Travis and Jon discuss topics ranging from America’s current meat crisis to the worst tasting meat they’ve ever eaten (python & beaver tail), plus they explain several of their favorite upland game bird recipes.
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Scott Rall has been a Pheasants Forever chapter super-volunteer in southwestern Minnesota for nearly 40 years. Scott explains his lifetime pursuit of making the wild world a better place, acquiring 65 private properties and converting them into public lands, conducting roadside counts for the MN DNR, working with farmers to plant grass, Guiding the Governor, killing cottonwoods, inspiring others, and so much more…
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Dr. Jay Brekke is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a passionate upland bird hunter. Travis and Jay discuss several topics to keep your dog safe during the hottest months of the season, but also primed and ready for the start of the upcoming hunting season. They also talk about several items to include in your first aid field kit.
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Tyler Webster from the Birds, Booze & Buds Podcast joins Travis Frank to discuss DIY bucket list bird hunts and planning your own dream season. Tyler lays out his itinerary to hunt his way from Alaska to Arizona this season and the plans needed to achieve a successful hunt start to finish. The two also discuss several factors that should be considered while planning, making your own bucket list, finding success in the field, finding the right partners to hunt with, weather factors, and so much more.
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Matt Kucharski serves as chairman of the National Board of Directors for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. Matt and Travis Frank discuss big picture views of America’s conservation, roles in Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, finding a new President & CEO, using your talents to make a difference, outdoor politics, wildlife habitat, wild birds, hands-on land, and so much more.
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Will Larsen from The Upland Rookie Podcast joins our show to discuss his journey into the upland bird hunting world, launching a podcast, learning with his listeners, finding a mentor to train dogs, summer dog training and conditioning, his upland hunting gear addiction, bringing his kids into the field, DIY bird hunts, and so much more! @theuplandrookiepodcast
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Ron Schara, Bill Sherck, & Scott Fransen join Travis Frank to kick off a new television season of The Flush on the Outdoor Channel. The crew breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly from our new season of episodes, and then we look ahead to the start of another hunting season – inviting listeners to send us ideas for their own hunting destinations.
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Andy Doak from NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association) joins the show to discuss the organization's history, their mission today, chapter opportunities around the country, hunt tests & events, dog training mentors, dog pedigree data, hunting grouse & woodcock in Maine, finding love in the field, and so much more…
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Douglas Spale is a lawyer by day, dog trainer by night. Douglas also serves on the Board of Directors for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. Douglas shares how his lifelong hunting journey has led to a love for bird dogs and a voice in support of America’s wild places. Douglas and Travis also discuss training dogs in city limits, becoming a role model for African American hunters, how losing a dog led to his role at PF, writing to inspire, and so much more…
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John Zeman is a passionate upland bird hunter that has been training bird dogs for more than 40 years. John and Travis discuss summer training techniques, introducing dogs to birds, maintaining a solid foundation in the field, reading your dog, diagnosing errors in the field, & helping your dogs succeed, and so much more.
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Greg Harson is a Conservation Officer in Iowa with more than 20 years of experience in the field. Greg shares stories from his line of duty, catching poachers and dumb criminals in the act, plus Greg shares about what it’s like working for wildlife in wild places and the journey that his career has taken him on.
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Michael Mapes rescues unwanted bird dogs, trains them, and finds them new homes through a service he calls “Second Chance Bird Dogs. Michael explains how it all started and why he invests so much time taking in dogs and giving them a second chance to hunt.
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Whitney Miller manages the breeding operation at River Stone Kennels. Whitney and Travis talk in-depth about the life of puppies from genetic testing sire and dams through the birth process, and ultimately sending puppies to their hunting homes.
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Wayne Trapp is a bird hunter, Pheasants Forever member, high school teacher, and diehard volunteer that has found a way to introduce thousands of kids to the outdoors. Wayne explains the mission behind his school’s Conservation Club, and the impact it’s made on the next generation.
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Josh Miller, owner of River Stone Kennels, joins the show for episode #2 of our 2-part series on training flushing and retrieving dog breeds using his “Retriever Roadmap.” In this episode Josh and Travis discuss, training the trainer, picking a puppy, training a puppy, foundation training, intermediate training, the trained retrieve, gun shy dogs, advanced training, and so much more.
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Josh Miller, owner of River Stone Kennels, joins the show for a 2-part series on training flushing and retrieving dogs using his “Retriever Roadmap.” In episode 1 of this 2-part series Josh explains the journey he took to fully understand dogs and how to train them to the best of his ability.
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Fred Bohm, owner of Sage & Braker, joins the show to share stories from a hunting season spent traveling the country with his family while living in a camper and running a business in some of America’s wildest places. Topics discussed include: raising a family in the outdoors, teaching children with hands on experiences, learning patience, learning what really matters in a hunt, introducing kids to hunting, leaving kids wanting more, making mistakes in the field, hunting new landscapes, running a business remotely, removing rust from your gun, running toward your dreams - not away, memories over materials, plus so much more…
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We go behind the camera lens with photojournalists and editors of The Flush TV show to share memorable moments, exciting adventures, life lessons learned in the outdoor industry, & answer viewer questions. Topics discussed include; challenges filming wild birds in wild locations, how to make a tv show, dangerous situations in the field, beautiful places, breaking gear, favorite birds, favorite dogs, funny moments, tv news drama & scary situations, working as a team, taking your photography and video skills to the next level, and so much more…
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Bret Wonnacott and Travis Frank discuss dog training, field trials, conservation in a classroom, impacting non-hunters, and Bret’s book “A Millionaire’s Dream.”
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After a long day of bird dog training, George Lyall, Ben Brettingen & Travis Frank sit down to talk in-depth about training, puppy development & building a solid foundation for your hunting dog. They also discuss the importance of obedience, finding a good mentor, investing your own time training, raised tables, the chain gang, when to introduce birds, and so much more.
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Dr. Jay Brekke DVM, owns and operates Brekke Veterinary Clinics in Colorado. Jay and Travis Frank discuss a variety of hunting dog-related medical topics ranging from first aid in the field to rattlesnake bites. They also discuss the importance of finding a good vet that understands your hunting dog, what constitutes an emergency, tic medication, vet changes since Covid, what to do if your dog has seizures in the field, poison intake, twisted stomach, proper nutrition, year-round exercise, and so much more.
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Travis Frank, Scott Fransen, and Tyler Webster host our first live podcast at Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic at the Brickway Brewery in Omaha, Nebraska. It’s an open mic experience where guests young and old come to the microphone to share stories from the field and heckle our hosts.
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Travis Frank previews Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s 2022 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. Join us for a quick guide through America’s largest upland bird hunting get-together in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Josh Tatman is a dedicated upland bird hunter that lives in Wyoming and invests his time, money, and efforts into protecting wildlife habitat and upland game birds. Josh and Travis take a deep dive into current conservation issues facing the iconic sage grouse, a bill in Wyoming’s legislature that allows privatized sage grouse farms, why sage grouse numbers keep dropping, habitat issues in western states, dirty politics (Travis soapbox), and small efforts each hunter can do to make a huge difference. Travis & Josh also dig into the effects of increased hunting pressure nationwide, fire, herbicides, invasive grasses, when to stop shooting, why chukar are jerks, being prepared for danger, finding explosives in the field, watching dream covey explosions escape, planning bucket list western hunts, and so, so, so much more!
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Nate Akey joins the show from America’s northwest Chukar country. Nate shares about his hunting journey from Michigan to Oregon, training his first bird dog, NAVHDA mentors, the value of a great mentor, watching a dog turn into a rock star in the field, finding your own path in the uplands, introducing your wife to hunting, finding your niche and making a career in the hunting industry, outdoor photography, and so much more…
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Who stole Travis’ dog? Travis shares the odd story. Then, Matt Morlock, Pheasants Forever’s North & South Dakota state coordinator provides an update on wintering bird conditions across both states, Matt explains the value in the expanded CRP program and current open enrollment period, and we look ahead to the upcoming Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. Matt & Travis discuss a controversy surrounding emergency haying on CRP lands, building a wildlife paradise, the seasons hunters go through, when your kids become better hunters than you, live at Pheasant Fest, riding with a conservation officer, and so much more…
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From the high of a “four-legged” family reunion to the text you never want to get. Dan Berglove joins the show to talk about the hunt we filmed with Millie, her mom and sister, and what happened to his beloved “Lucy” a little over a week later.
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Bill Sherck joins the show to discuss his epic snipe hunting adventure in Florida. First, we discuss the mythical hunt for snipe, then dig into the real life bird hunting opportunities in the “Sunshine State.” Bill explains how this hunt came together alongside hunting and fishing legends, battling rain to find birds, using air boats to bird hunt, dodging snakes & gators, finding snipe habitat, snipe hunting 101, rocket launches, celebrating a Flush podcast milestone, and so much more.
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Ben Brettingen joins the show to discuss a successful season in the field and explain ways to become a more confident bird hunter. Ben and Travis break down a variety of upland bird hunts from across the country, training puppies, giving bird dogs space to learn in the field, entering a bird dog trial for the first time, dissecting food & cover, scouting, knowing when to stay and when to move, how far to move to find birds, using tools to your advantage & celebrating success. Plus, Ben and Travis discuss a year end gear review, and so much more.
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Travis Frank dives into our Flush emails and social media pages to answer listener questions and cover a variety of bird hunting topics. Topics range from shotguns, ammunition, hunting solo, hunting without a dog, training young bird dogs, finding a training system that works for you and your dog, building a foundation with your bird dog, planning hunts, mentoring hunters, finding a hunting mentor, mixed dog breeds, the seasons hunters go through, running multiple dogs on a hunt, and so much more.
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Brett Walton is President & CEO of Walton’s Inc. He’s also a big-time bird hunter. Brett & Travis talk about Kansas quail & pheasant hunting today vs 40 years ago, which parts of Kansas hold the most quail, where did the roosters go, “Hunt Thursdays,” when everything clicks for a bird dog, balancing work, family & hunting life, launching a small business in the meat processing world, an update on meat processing shortages due to Covid, hearing loss caused by shotguns, and apologizing for careless mistakes in the field.
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Tyler Webster from the Birds, Booze & Buds Podcast joins the show to help Travis break down a week in Arizona’s quail country. Travis and Tyler chat from the tailgate in the mountains after a hunt for Mearns, Gambel’s & Scaled quail. They discuss their hunt for Arizona’s Upland Slam, the appeal of Mearns quail, outsmarting running quail, big explosions of birds, dogs reaching their pinnacle, a bucket list hunt turns into the hunt of a lifetime, tips to take quail, preparing for disasters in the field, hunting out of cell coverage, a close call with a rattlesnake, and the drive to succeed. Plus, Tyler shares about another dream season hunting upland birds across the country for more than 130 days this year.
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We take bird hunting stories from the field to a whole new level on this special episode of The Flush podcast. Our podcast listeners from around the country join us to relive their greatest and worst hunting moments from this season. Stories include saving a bird dog that got hit by a car, nearly drowning in a swamp trying to retrieve a pheasant, hunting chukar with a flushing Labrador, becoming a south Dakota pheasant hunting guide for a day, the ups and downs learning how to become a dog trainer, getting sprayed by a skunk, sharing first flushes with your kids, family & friends, learning how to bird hunt without a dog, family dogs becoming rock star hunters, the ones that got away, and so much more!
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Scott Fransen just returned from hosting a special “Hank Hunt” at Brown’s Hunting Lodge in central South Dakota. Scott explains why he chose to host this hunt and the idea to invite Flush followers. John Peasley was a guest on this hunt, and helps us relive the best moments from a world-class hunt chasing wild and wily late-season roosters in South Dakota. Will Scott host a second “Hank Hunt” in the future? You’ll find out. Plus, we share a few Christmas gift ideas for the bird hunters in your life.
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Hunter Schwind joins the show along with Renee Tomala & Emily Spolyar from Pheasants Forever during a 3-day upland bird hunting road trip in western North Dakota. We explain how and why Hunter bid on PF’s dream hunt two years in a row, hunting wild birds from South Dakota to North Dakota, meeting generous landowners with a passion for conservation, epic bird flushes, hits & misses, nicknames & family time. Renee and Emily explain the work they do on the ground in North Dakota and provide late-season advice for the rest of this season.
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Tony Jones “The Reverend Hunter” and Brandon Morton join the show to talk about bird hunts gone right & wrong. We break down a failed pheasant hunt, hunting in water, running roosters on public lands, making adjustments in the field, helping others learn to hunt, accepting defeat, first-timers experience the rush of the flush, hunting behind flushers vs pointers, getting back to the basics, and the sweet rewards from success.
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Bob St. Pierre from Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever joins the show to discuss his mid-season review and look ahead to late-season hunting. Bob & Travis talk about lessons learned in the field, hunting public lands, finding new properties, hunting on weekends, how to outsmart wily roosters, where do ruffed grouse go when it snows, running roosters, falling through ice, drought updates, habitat success stories, quail numbers, losing a bird dog, and so much more.
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Tim Brown “The Bearded Uplander” lives in western Iowa. Tim joins Travis on the first two legs of a 3-state pheasant hunting road trip. Tim and Travis talk about Iowa’s rooster rebound, hunting public lands, missing roosters, late hatches, South Dakota pheasants vs Iowa pheasants, predator bounties, asking for permission, making the most of a season, blaming misses on bent sights, and so much more.
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Scott Fransen joins the show to discuss back to back successful upland bird hunts in North Dakota. Scott and Travis also talk about hunting with young bird dogs, watching the light switch turn on, celebrating special moments in the field, and making the most of seasons that never last long enough.
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Brian Kelvington works for Federal Ammunition. Brian and Travis take a break from pheasant hunting to talk about America’s current ammunition supply, millions of new gun owners, Federal’s acquisition of Remington & Hevi-Shot, trying to keep up with ammunition demands, new upland bird hunting loads, Prairie Storm, Bismuth & TSS loads, plus Federal Ammunition celebrates 100 years in business.
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Bill Sherck joins the show to recap his recent ruffed grouse hunt on Minnesota’s North Shore. Plus, Bill and Travis talk about life in outdoor television, wild adventures behind the camera lens, leaving news to produce outdoor television, missing birds on camera, favorite hunts, and least favorite hunts. Bill shares about his personal hunting journey, being a color-blind bird hunter, living an outdoor lifestyle, and looking ahead to a Florida snipe hunt.
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Matt Fruge & Aaron Martin join the show to help us break down our prairie chicken and sharptailed grouse hunt in the Sandhills of Nebraska. We discuss the ups and downs of hunting on horseback, getting bucked from a horse, hunting rugged terrain, prairie chicken history & habits, gaining access to private ranch lands, an upland bird hunting outlook for the rest of this season, mixed bag hunting in Nebraska, and a few Nebraska hot spots to target for pheasants, sharptails, bobwhite quail & prairie chicken.
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Tim Caughran & Andy Edwards from Quail Forever join the show to help us break down the 2021 quail hunting forecast across America. Drought, fires, & arctic winter blasts had an impact on bird numbers, but prospects for this season are still good across much of the country. We break down each state and highlight hot spots to help you plan for your hunting season.
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Dylan Waller joins Travis Frank to break down their ptarmigan and dusky grouse hunt in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Blizzard conditions in the high mountain terrain had a major impact on this hunt. Dylan and Travis explain their journey, the hunt through brutal conditions, disappearing birds, alpine tundra habitat, a bird most hunters avoid, preparing your body for high altitude hunting, first aid, dogs, bird biology, and the success of bagging all 10 species of Colorado’s upland game birds.
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Tom Carpenter from Pheasants Forever joins the show to help us break down a state-by-state outlook for the 2021 pheasant hunting season. How bad did the drought hurt pheasant numbers? Which areas saw an increase in bird numbers? Are there locations to avoid this year? We’ll answer those questions, and share a few sleeper pheasant hunting spots. https://www.pheasantsforever.org/
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Mike Jensen works for the state of North Dakota. Mike joins the show to break down North Dakota’s updated 2021 bird counts and their upland bird hunting outlook for this season. We dig into the roadside counts for pheasants, as well as sharptailed grouse, and Hungarian partridge. We also talk about the waterfowl numbers across the state and the effects of the drought on the landscape. Mike explains North Dakota’s new trespass laws and the steps hunters must take this season to stay on the right side of property boundaries. Plus, Mike shares a few of his sleeper spots in North Dakota and under the radar ruffed grouse hunting haunts.
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Scott Fransen joins this week’s show to invite listeners on a wild bird pheasant hunt this fall at Browns Hunting Ranch in South Dakota. Scott will host a group of hunters at camp while filming the hunt for a future episode of The Flush television show. Scott explains why losing his dog to cancer inspired him to host this hunt, plus we talk about the excitement around opening days and a new season with a young puppy. Sign up at https://www.brownshuntingranch.com/ or (605) 765-9150.
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We’re back in the field, celebrating Montana’s upland opener. George Lyall joins the show to help us relive our opening week successes and failures. We’ll talk bird numbers, drought conditions, dog’s point, porcupines, public lands, big sky country, losing a dog in the field, blue-green algae, first aid in the field, cowboy hats train bird dogs, and are bird dogs selfish, or do they have the biggest hearts?
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Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins the show to help us count down the last remaining hours before America’s first upland openers kick-off. We’ll discuss new features just released on the OnX Hunt app that will help you become better hunters in the field this fall, plus we’ll talk about hunting with young bird dogs, do-it-yourself bird hunts, and so much more.
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Brittany French works for Pass it On – Outdoor Mentors. Brittany explains how the organization began, their mission, and how they successfully take hundreds of new hunters into the field each year. She relives important hunting memories, shares how she’s working on more than 300 upcoming hunts this season, roll call for mentors, plus we discuss how each hunter can make an impact in simple yet meaningful ways this hunting season to help Pass it On!
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Fred Bohm is a diehard upland bird hunter that owns the company Sage & Braker. Fred joins the show to talk about the importance of gun cleaning and maintenance, then we discuss his passion for hunting upland birds in the mountains. Fred explains how and where to find Dusky grouse and Ptarmigan in Colorado, along with a simple approach to exploring new public lands. Fred also explains the upland bird hunting roadtrip that he’s taking his family on this season, beginning in October and running through February, plus we discuss making a hunting lifestyle a normal part of family life.
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Tyler Webster joins the show to give us his up-to-date view from the prairie in North Dakota. We talk about current pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, & hungarian partridge populations in his home state and in Montana. Plus we discuss how upland birds can survive a drought, adjusting hunting plans to find pockets of habitat with ample moisture, early-season bird dog training, personal training, new North Dakota trespass laws, hunting boots, and planning a dream upland bird hunting season.
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Andrew Wayment is the author of the book Idaho Ruffed Grouse Hunting: The heartbeat of the Woods. We talk about grouse hunting in Idaho, chasing 9 different species of Idaho’s upland birds, why grouse in the mountains don’t see hunters, and reasons that Idaho is one of the best upland bird hunting destinations in America. We also discuss the current drought conditions and the impact it will have on a variety of birds. Plus, we name our bird dog segment and pay tribute to a hunting dog that was loved and lost.
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Scott Fransen joins the show to help us say goodbye to Hank, his beloved Labrador retriever. Hank unexpectedly died from cancer at the age of 5 years old. Scott shares the impact of losing Hank too soon, and we relive special moments in the field. We also discuss the launch of a weekly bird dog tribute segment on this podcast, inviting listeners to share their favorite memories with bird dogs they’ve loved and lost. Join us as we celebrate the life of Hank!
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Andy Houser is a Senior Wildlife Biologist at Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. Andy gives us his view of Nebraska’s upland bird populations and habitat conditions going into this season and he shares his opinion of the best places to chase the state's mixed bag of upland birds. Andy also gives an update on the state's growing list of publicly accessible acres to hunt, and habitat projects that will benefit wildlife and hunters. Plus, Andy explains the interesting results from research projects done in the field, such as putting tracking devices on wild birds and hunters to find out what birds do when hunters step into the field.
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Erik Vrbas operates a year-round outfitting business called Outdoor Obsessions based out of Downs, Kansas. We dig into Erik’s life as a full-time hunting and fishing guide, and get a pheasant, quail & prairie chicken report from Kansas, a potential bird hunting hot spot for this coming season. Plus, Eric shares a few regions in Kansas to look at this season for DIY public land upland bird hunters. www.myoutdoorobsessions.com
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Terry Ides operates Ides Guides in the Ruffed Grouse Capital of the World - Park Falls, Wisconsin. Terry shares a wealth of grouse hunting knowledge from his 40+ years of guiding in the grouse woods, public lands worth hunting, his habitat management recipe for continuous grouse hunting success, grouse dogs, grouse that make humans their friend, when is the best time to hunt grouse each day, plus Terry gives us a ruffed grouse report from his neck of the woods. www.idesguides.com
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Tim Joseph is the Vice President of Marketing for Benelli USA. Tim gives us an inside perspective into America’s surge in firearm demands & explains how Benelli has worked double-time to manufacture shotguns and rifles. Tim also shares incredible stories from exotic hunts; grizzly bear attacks, standing in water with caimans (alligators), shooting stars lighting up South American marshes, and his favorite upland hunts with his boys. Tim and Travis also discuss the benefits of shooting sporting clays to increase your hunting success, the role of today’s hunters in the outdoor world, and how good America’s bird hunters have it compared to the rest of the world.
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Eric Johannsen operates Johannsen Farms near Aberdeen, South Dakota. Eric’s passion revolves around proper land, habitat & wildlife management, farming his land for 100% wild pheasants. We discuss his life on a working ranch, finding a balance managing wildlife habitat, cattle, and row crops. Then Eric gives us his pheasant hatch update, severe drought conditions, and a hunting outlook for this season. Plus, Eric shares the view watching more than 1,000 wild pheasants erupt in a single flush.
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Scott Fransen joins host Travis Frank to discuss the launch of a new season of The Flush television show. They also discuss a new bird dog joining the team, summer dog training, staying in shape, tasty bird recipes, and Father’s Day gift ideas for the upland bird hunters in your life.
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Daren Bulow is “The Hunting & Fishing Comedian.” His comedy is about hunters, fishermen, crazy dog people, and the spouses who put up with them. Daren shares stories from his journey onto the stage, conquering his fear of stage fright, why and where he performs his act, and how he raises money for non-profits. Plus, Daren opens up about his near-death battle with Covid-19, learning to walk and talk again, and his grateful outlook to hunt in the field again this fall.
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Ron Boehme is a NAVHDA judge and host of The Hunting Dog Podcast. Ron joins Travis Frank to discuss his new online dog training program called the Upland Institute. The two laugh at each other’s failures in the field and share real-life hunting stories before breaking down helpful dog training steps that any dog owner can use to train their hunting dogs.
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Renee Tomala is a Pheasants Forever Field Representative in North Dakota. Renee explains her love for bird hunting, why she chooses to hunt when her sisters don’t, her journey into habitat conservation career, her role at PF, helping women hunters, working with kids in the field, wing shooting clinics, investing in real one-on-one time with new hunters, plus she gives us her North Dakota bird and drought update.
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Jake Lindemann is a driven hunter and a driven business owner that launched his own line of upland gear called Chief Upland. Jake explains his entrepreneurial journey into the world of hunting, how he started his first business at the age of 16, what he’s learned by trusting in himself, how he defines success, how he combines his passion for the outdoors with his career, launching a business during a global pandemic, and overcoming his greatest obstacle in life to inspire others to find joy and success.
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Sonny Piekarz has more than 20 years of dog training experience as the lead guide and owner of Hay Creek Kennel in Gilman, Wisconsin. Sonny trains bird dogs to confidently reach their full potential using the Huntsmith Silent Command System. On this show, Sonny joins host Travis Frank to discuss the importance of developing a positive foundation for your hunting dog that will lead to a healthy, confident dog, and a lifetime of success. Plus, Sonny explains the importance of obedience training, and developing a working relationship with your dog, and how to achieve it during all stages of a dog’s life.
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Jim Manuel is a full-time taxidermist, operating Jim’s Lakeland Taxidermy since 1981. Jim specializes in North American & African mammals, birds & fish, stuffing thousands during his 40-year career. We discuss the art of taxidermy, preserving a trophy after the hunt, stuffing your own trophy, starting your own business, stories from the field, and unique mounts that stand out.
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Jonathon Tremblay joins the show to talk in-depth about wild game cooking and the equipment that can take your meals from average to extraordinary. Jon is in charge of product testing for Walton’s Inc. That means he puts every meat-making piece of equipment to the test along with recipes, seasonings, sausage, jerky, smoker’s, brine’s, & their user questions. We also dig into food fraud controversy and other meat-related topics while picking the brain of a man that makes a living by cooking meat.
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Bailey Petersen is a wildlife biologist for Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources. Bailey shares fascinating ruffed grouse and woodcock biology, her role as a woodcock banding mentor, training dogs to safely find birds on nests, what biologists are learning about woodcock, grouse habitat restoration projects in the north woods, timber harvest vs non-timber harvest, ruffed grouse drumming counts, and how volunteers can help during a catch & release season.
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Flush television hosts, Ron Schara, Bill Sherck & Scott Fransen join Travis Frank for an upland bird hunting roundup. We answer listener questions, discuss hunting dog breeds, training advice, dream bird hunts, first hunts, Canada hunting opportunities, and we share favorite stories from the field.
Plus, we launch Flush apparel to support Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s “Call of the Uplands” habitat campaign.
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Dean Snelling is a lifelong resident of Hawaii and a diehard upland bird hunter. He joins host Travis Frank to discuss upland bird hunting opportunities that are open to the public on the islands of Hawaii. Dean breaks down the 12 species of upland game birds found on the Hawaiian islands, how they got there, where they live, how to hunt them, the diverse mountain and desert habitats, and of course the rewards that come with hunting upland birds in a tropical island paradise.
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North Country guide, Matt Breuer joins the show to share about his life growing up in Minnesota’s sharp-tailed grouse country and how witnessing their population crash inspired him to volunteer his time with Minnesota’s Sharp-Tailed Grouse Society. We discuss the organization's conservation mission today, how and where to watch the spring mating ritual of dancing sharp-tailed grouse on leks, the busy life of a hunting and fishing guide, and the outlook for Minnesota’s grouse species in a sleeper region of bird country. Plus, we throw in spring turkey hunting talk and foraging for wild mushrooms.
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Keng Yang is an anti-hunter turned hunting mentor. Keng joins the show to discuss how he’s using social media to find and recruit new hunters, plus he shares the importance of 1-on-1 time in the field with first-timers, real-life hunting experiences with rookies, lessons he’s learned as a mentor, & why he invests so much of his time to help others. Keng also shares about his bird hunting clubhouse on a new app that lets hunters talk to each other in real-time.
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Tyler Sladen joins host, Travis Frank, to discuss his bird hunting passion, hunting quail with a goshawk, the art of falconry, quail hunting with dogs and falcons, how he learned to train falcons to hunt with his dogs, and what it’s like to hunt with and without a shotgun. Plus, Tyler shares his story growing up, serving in the army, leaving an NHL photography career behind to become a nuisance wildlife control operator, and keeping his passions separate from his work. Tyler also offers simple tips to take quality photos in the field.
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Andrew Vavra & Joe Long join the show to discuss Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s massive new campaign “Call of the Uplands.” We discuss how they plan to raise $500 million for conservation, their vision for the mission, where the money will go, how they plan to get there, and how we all can help answer the call. www.calloftheuplands.org
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Ben Brettingen joins the show to recap his hunting season and explain his methods for finding productive public hunting grounds. Then we discuss proven tactics to gain permission to hunt on private grounds and form lasting relationships with landowners.
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It’s the age-old question- “What would it be like to have my own hunting land?” Jeff Striker and Rob Beyer have asked and answered that question for themselves. They join us today to tell us what it is like to own hunting land with friends as well as on your own. They offer a few tips on what to do and not do when looking for land and partnering with your hunting buddies.
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Robert Jones is a dedicated upland bird hunter that’s driven by good dog work. Robert hunts upland birds from California’s mountains to North Dakota’s prairies & public access places in between. He explains how his love for the hunt has evolved and why he shares his hilarious relationship with his hunting dogs on social media for all to see.
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Keith Pass operates Deep South Guide Service & Kennels. He guides upland bird hunters on public lands in North Carolina and America’s deep southern quail regions. He provides wild bird hunting experiences from his traveling quail camps and explains what it took to quit his day job and follow his heart into a career in the upland hunting and dog training world. Keith shares about lessons learned in the field, successful hunts, bobwhite quail biology, rising quail numbers, leaving field dog competitions for wild bird hunts, finding a wife that encouraged him to follow his dream, dog training tips, public lands, and being struck by a rattlesnake 3 times.
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Custis Coleman left his family on the east coast to follow his passion – training bird dogs and hunting wild birds in America’s western mountains. He shares his introduction to dogs and hunting, his journey hunting across America, the value of mentors, and the path he’s taken to achieve his life goals. Custis explains how he cut his teeth training bird dogs with legendary trainers, guiding hunters on legendary lands, and a new tool he’s creating to help point hunters and their dogs in the right direction to find more birds.
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Randy Herlein grew up hunting in the forests and fields of Michigan. He walked miles each hunting season following his bird dog, until the day he could no longer walk at all. Cancer knocked him down, and ultimately took one of his legs, but Randy fought hard to get back up. Today, Randy’s journey brings him back into his favorite fields, beating cancer, and pushing the limits by hunting with one leg. Randy the “Wandering Amputee” shares his inspiring story of tragedy and triumph.
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Nick Martin hunts birds on public lands in Iowa. He’s on a personal mission to bag a rooster pheasant in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. We’ll find out why this hunt began, how far his mission has come, what he’s learned by challenging himself and his dog in new fields, and how you can set your own hunting goals.
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Travis Frank celebrates the first year of The Flush podcasts with a look back at where we’ve been and a look ahead to where we’re going. We remember some of our favorite stories from the field, guest conversations that left a lasting impression, discuss lessons learned, and give thanks for a year filled with wild bird flushes.
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Simon Tiedge joins the show to discuss DIY late season public land hunting in South Dakota and across the pheasant belt after returning from an epic hunt through South Dakota’s bird country. He explains his passion for upland hunting, hunting alone & with friends, finding success following his dog, learning while on the hunt, reading habitat, and appreciating America’s public lands. After all, two years ago, Simon had never hunted a day in his life.
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Darwin Weeldreyer has turned his family farm into a wildlife paradise. He shares his story growing up on the farm, his evolution as a hunter, learning how to successfully farm for pheasants, wildlife, and row crops, and the positive effects of being involved in a hunting community. Plus, we break down an epic hunt on Darwin’s land to fully understanding the whole story behind Darwin, a habitat champion for South Dakota’s Wessington Springs Pheasants Forever chapter.
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Trent Leichleiter is a trick shooting dog trainer that operates Pheasant Bonanza Hunt Club in Nebraska. He also founded an organization called KAMO Inc. Trent’s on a hunting mission to change lives, one bird, and one dog at a time. He shares his story, plus gives some explosive tips to make you a better shotgunner.
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Expert shotgunner, Scott Carlson, from Carlson’s Choke Tubes joins the show to talk about becoming a better shot in the field. Scott gives candid & simple advice that will make you a better hunter while explaining the mistakes hunters make in the field.
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Matt King from NutriSource Pet Foods joins the show to talk about hunting dog nutrition. Matt provides sound wisdom to help hunters get the most out of their bird dogs.
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Tom Carpenter is the editor for the Pheasants Forever Journal. When he’s not writing about upland birds, he’s in the field hunting them. Tom shares his life journey through the uplands and offers a variety of tips to fool late-season pheasants on America’s public lands.
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Tim Caughran is the Director of Field Operations for Quail Forever. We break down America’s quail hunting forecast heading into the start of 2020 hunting seasons throughout quail country and share a few of his predicted hot spots.
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Tony Jones is an outdoorsman, hunter, writer, podcaster and theologian that finds meaning in life through experiences in the outdoor world. Tony joins the show to discuss his life’s mission, bird dogs, relationships with hunters, helping others find success in the field, and his recent pheasant hunt in South Dakota. He also shares his life’s struggles, and the journey to find happiness.
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Bob St. Pierre from Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever joins the show to break down the impressive pheasant numbers across America’s bird country. We highlight regions to hunt, plus we talk Rooster Road Trippin’, bird dog puppies becoming bird dog hunters, future hunters making a difference on the landscape and share memorable stories from early season adventures. www.pheasantsforever.org
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Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins our crew in Montana for a Big Sky Country pheasant opener explosion. We set up our bird camp on the open prairie, hunt public lands for wild birds, get overwhelmed by pheasants, hungarian partridge & sharp-tailed grouse. Ben explains how he uncovers prime public land hot spots, almost losing his gun dog, and his path to DIY adventure upland bird hunts. Plus, we share two tasty secrets found in North Dakota during bird season.
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Travis Frank is joined on the prairie by Rhett Hall to break down their bird hunt in North Dakota’s Badlands. Daisy goes on her first hunt, Travis loses his dog, the hunters find incredible success, and we break down one of North America’s most unique upland bird hunting opportunities while watching the sunset over public grasslands.
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Scott Fransen joins the show fresh off of a bucket list upland bird hunting adventure in Wyoming. He breaks down his pursuit of a grouse hunting slam in the mountains, and offers tips to help make this public land DIY adventure possible. Plus we look ahead to pheasant openers across the Midwest, and exciting hunts on the horizon.
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Josh Bathke hunts the Fort Pierre National Grasslands each year, camping in a modified ambulance with his fleet of Gordon Setters. We joined Josh for his first hunt of the season chasing sharp-tailed grouse and prairie chicken. Our excitement to document the first wild bird hunt of the season quickly turns to terror.
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Travis Warren might best be described as a “Bird Hunting Athlete,” hunting birds in high elevations. We discuss his unique journey to become a hunter, defeating cancer, chasing Chukar in the mountains of Nevada, hunting Himalayan Snowcock, mountain bird conservation, launching his own podcast, and the rich rewards from hunting experiences on mountain peaks. www.upchukar.com
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Pheasants Forever’s, Jared Wiklund, joins the show to discuss Iowa’s rooster rebound. Jared shares his journey through PF’s organization, Iowa’s down years and why they are now finding success in the fields again. Plus, we discuss potential bird hunting hot spots for 2020.
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The entire Flush crew, Ron Schara, Bill Sherck & Scott Fransen join the podcast to answer viewer questions and look ahead to an unusual hunting season during a pandemic.
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Tyler Webster joins the show to help Travis introduce a new bird dog to The Flush team. Plus, we relive a special hunting season and look ahead to what may be a banner bird hunting year in the fields of North Dakota.
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Scott Kinnane never had a father. He grew up seeking a male role model and a teacher. One day in 1972, his neighbor invited him to shoot clay pigeons and it changed his life forever. On this episode, Scott shares his personal story, and explains how he mentors young hunters to help them learn everything they need to know to find lifelong hunting success.
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Kelsi Wehrman has worked for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever for nearly 15 years. She recently helped launch a hunting group called “Beyond the Shot.” They provide women with an opportunity to learn and hunt with other women. She also explains her own hunting journey, how to get more women in the field, growing opportunities across the US, and a bird hunting outlook for the state of Nebraska.
www.pheasantsforever.org/Participate/Women-on-the-Wing
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Jason Babinchak joins the show to discuss public land bird hunting opportunities in North Dakota, breaking down our hunt on Mallard Island in the center of Lake Sakakawea. Plus, he explains his efforts working with ND legislators to legalize the use of hunting dogs to retrieve wounded big game.
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Jorge Ramirez, creator of “Upland Jitsu – The Art of Upland Hunting” joins the show to discuss his unique hunting mission, creating an inclusive hunting culture, DIY western public land hunts without a dog, calling quail, upland art & advice to help hunters in search of quail in California.
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Howard Vincent is the President and CEO of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. We discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his conservation organizations and the path forward.
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Scott Fransen, and his wife, Jean, join the show to recap their husband & wife North Dakota pheasant hunt, giving an “Ode to Izzy” their beloved bird dog.
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Ron Boehme joins the show to break down our epic Lake Michigan Beaver Island grouse hunting adventure.
Check out Ron’s podcast at: https://thehuntingdogpodcast.com/
Jim McCann is a dedicated upland bird hunter, world renowned wildlife photographer, writer, and author of the book, “Upland Hunting in Alaska.” We discuss his 50-year bird hunting career in Alaska’s bush country, epic bird hunts, grizzly bear & wolf encounters, plus he reveals how his career as a detective ultimately lead to a career in the outdoors.
www.jimmccannoutdoors.com
Jeff Gillaspie operates Tinker Kennels near Pierre, South Dakota. He guides hunters to wild birds on South Dakota’s rolling short grass prairie. They follow his fleet of Setters while riding horseback, creating one of the most unique bird hunting opportunities in America.
www.tinkerkennels.com
Bird dog trainer & public land hunter, George Lyall, joins the show to discuss part-2 of our DIY bucket list bird hunting destinations. We break down sage grouse, Hungarian partridge & chukar hunting opportunities on Wyoming’s public lands, prepping your dog for western hunts & what happens when a rattle snake bites.
Durrell Smith, host of the Gun Dog Notebook Podcast, shares about his journey into the world of hunting. He broke through color barriers to find hunting success and help create change. He’s a passionate hunter, dog trainer and advocate for hunting equality - but his mission has just begun.
http://www.theflush.tv/
Sabin Adams is a wildlife biologist and program director for Pheasants Forever. He explains what’s happening on the ground right now in his region of western Minnesota, plus he shares about his hunting chronicles called “The Bird Tales.” Sabin’s hunting journey involves conservation, heartbreak, & inspiration.
Casey Weismantel lives and works in the pheasant rich country of Aberdeen, SD. He’s a tourism director that makes bird hunters his top priority. We discuss SD’s open stance on COVID-19, spring bird numbers, habitat conditions, rich public hunting opportunities, sleeper spots, and falling through the ice in search of pheasants.
Jim Millensifer spent his career working in the hospitality industry. His love for bird hunting led him to encourage businesses to support hunters, including the governor of Kansas. Today, Jim still supports hunting tourism, but his early retirement days are mostly spent with his bird dogs hunting wild game all across North America.
*this episode was recorded 2-14-20
Sam Daly is a hunter, a dog trainer, and a hero. Sam trained dogs that saved lives, leading soldiers in battle on the frontlines in Afghanistan. Today, he still trains dogs for soldiers, but for a much different reason. Sam trains dogs that hunt, and dogs that save lives. www.believet.org
Keith Marcott has traveled the world in pursuit of upland birds. On this episode he shares stories and challenges from his adventures, do-it-yourself tips to hunt North America’s wild birds, upland bird hunting in South America, conservation, passion & food.
Rick Stoeckel from Federal Ammunition discusses the ammunition and firearm industry during the COVID-19 Crisis. Are manufacturing plants still open? Will you have shotgun shells this fall? He answers those questions plus we discuss new loads hitting the field this fall, their custom ammo shop, and much more. www.federalpremium.com
Dog trainer and upland bird hunting extraordinaire, George Lyall, joins the show to break down DIY bucket list upland bird hunts, plus he shares a few summer dog training tips, and unforgettable memories from the field.
Patrick Flanagan operates Border to Border Outfitters, guiding bird hunters from northern Minnesota to southern Arizona and wild places in between. He shares about his life as a “Bird Hunting Nomad,” living in a tent with his dogs, starting and growing his wildly successful guide business, where he’s at today, plus the up and down life journey that drew him into the upland world in the first place.
www.bordertoborderoutfitters.com
Wildlife photographer Steve Oehlenschlager shares his passion and approach for capturing award-winning wildlife photos. We discuss how easy it is to get started in outdoor photography, why spending time in the field is good for your mental health during the COVID-19 crisis, and why now is the best time of the year to photograph birds. Plus, Steve shares about his flock of birds - he’s not the Tiger King, but he may be the Grouse King.
Jonathon Tremblay from Walton’s Inc. joins the show to talk about food, safe food storage, how to process your own meat, wild game recipes, meatgistics, and more during the COVID-19 crisis.
From an Anti-Hunter to a hunting mentor – Keng Yang shares about his journey into the field and the lives he’s impacting along the way. www.Minnesota-Hunter.com
From a non-hunter, to hunting diehard - Simon Tiedge explains how his first season in the field changed his life. He shares about the journey of becoming an adult hunter for the first time, why he started, and his unique perspective on today’s world of hunting.
Ron Schara bids an emotional farewell to his trusty sidekick, Raven, the iconic black lab with a red bandana.
Matt Hardinge might be the most interesting man in the world of upland bird hunting. He explains his journey around the world and the path that ultimately lead to his career in conservation. Plus, we dive in to the details that make his extreme mountain bird hunts a reality. www.uplndr.com | www.Instagram.com/matthardinge
Ron Boehme, host of “The Hunting Dog Podcast” shares about his 50 year long journey through America’s uplands, his passion for hunt hunting dogs, and his life behind the microphone of the first upland bird hunting podcast. www.thehuntingdogpodcast.com
Tyler Webster (Birds. Booze & Buds Podcast) joins Travis Frank to recap his latest dream season, hunting more than 120 days in the field. He reveals how he finds success on public and private grounds from America’s northern border down to its southern edge. Plus he opens up about his journey into the uplands, his career path that keeps him in the field, and friendships forged along the way.
The Flush television co-host, Scott Fransen, joins the show to talk about his
journey into outdoor media, bird dogs becoming family dogs, plus an unbreakable bond between a
father, son & therapy dog.
Travis Frank & Ron Schara launch the first episode of The Flush podcast. Ron
takes us back through 65 years of upland bird hunting stories, his first hunt, launching outdoor
television, and his view of America’s changing landscape.