The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

Her Upland

Amanda Ponti & Hannah Leonard join the show to discuss the mission of Her Upland – a nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering education and providing opportunities for women and girls in upland hunting, bird dog training, conservation, and mentorship. We discuss how Her Upland formed, why it’s growing so fast, where they’re going, and how this group of women is changing lives in the outdoor world. Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

The Bird Dog Society

Jim Burris joins the show to discuss his new organization called, The Bird Dog Society. Jim explains why he launched the organization and its mission – to create and enhance resources for the physical and mental well-being of bird dogs, and to facilitate a more rewarding experience for bird dog owners.Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Upland Trivia LIVE at Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic

Live from Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Travis Frank and the Flush team host an Upland Trivia Game Show at The Local in downtown, Minneapolis.  Play along with contestants Scott Fransen, Ron Boehme, George Lyall & Matt King as they compete to become the 2023 Upland Champ.  Audience listeners also participate in this fun game to win prizes.Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/,) & Bear Cave Brewing (https://bearcavebrewing.com)

Looking Back & Launching Ahead

Jared Wiklund & Casey Sill from Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever join the show to preview Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, plus we take a look back at 2022 in the uplands and a look ahead at 2023 for the Habitat Organization.Join Us LIVE on February 17th at 6:00 pm at The Local in Downtown Minneapolis!Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/,) & Bear Cave Brewing (https://bearcavebrewing.com)

A Young Bird Hunting Phenom

Ryan and Jace Newmarker have become a dream bird-hunting team.  Jace is a 9-year-old bird-hunting phenom, and Ryan, his father, is a lifelong traveling hunter that thrives with his bird dogs in America’s western mountains.  The father-son duo discuss Jace’s journey to becoming a dead-eye shot at such a young age, their drive to hunt together, extreme adventures, favorite moments that’ll make you smile, and so much more…Join Us LIVE February 17th at The Local in Downtown Minneapolis!Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/,) & Bear Cave Brewing (https://bearcavebrewing.com)

Late, Late Season Roosters

Scott Fransen and Tony Jones join Travis Frank for a live show at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins, MN.  Tony & Scott relive the painful moments from their late, late, late season pheasant hunt in South Dakota’s deep snow-covered fields.  The crew talks about the impact of this snow on roosters, overcoming the challenges, and dogs that can flush ‘em out, plus we look ahead to Pheasant Fest and answer questions from the audience.Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/,) & Bear Cave Brewing (https://bearcavebrewing.com)

Modern Carnivore

Mark Norquist from Modern Carnivore joins the show to discuss his organization's mission and how they use food to get more hunters in the field. Mark and Travis discuss how non-hunters connect to wild animals, a fascination to field dress and butcher, a changing culture, wild game vs farm raised animals, learn to hunt classes & events, hunting priorities vs sports, and so much more.Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/,) & Bear Cave Brewing (https://bearcavebrewing.com)

Kansas Quail Camp

In a small hunting shack in central Kansas Travis Frank talks quail hunting, bird dogs, and the value of good hunting friends with George Lyall and his lifelong bird hunting crew.  George reveals the real reason for this quail hunt, embracing a hunt with his best friend, Britt, that’s battling ALS.  We talk about life, hunting stories, lessons learned, laughing together, crying together, and so much more.Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/,) & Bear Cave Brewing (https://bearcavebrewing.com)

Bird Hunting from Alaska to Arizona

Eric Locker joins the show to discuss his recent dream hunting season – chasing wild birds from Alaska to Arizona and places in between. Eric discusses his pursuit of 14 different species of upland birds, letting his young bird dog work through challenges in the field, how to fly with your dog, hunting out of your comfort zone, and so much more.Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/,) & Bear Cave Brewing (https://bearcavebrewing.com)

Bomb Cyclone!

Matt Morlock, Pheasants Forever’s North & South Dakota State Coordinator joins the show to discuss the impact of the blizzards and arctic blasts that have pummeled America’s bird country.  We discuss the devastating effects these storms can have, current conditions in the field, when to pull the plug on hunts, what hunters can expect for the final weeks, and why it may benefit the overall population to harvest a few more pheasants before your season closes.Presented by North Dakota Tourism (https://www.legendarynd.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/,) & Bear Cave Brewing (https://bearcavebrewing.com)