The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

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)

Late Season Tour

Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins the show to discuss late-season upland bird hunting tactics, hunting for different bird species out of your comfort zone, camping in the cold, keeping your dog warm during late-season hunts, when to trust your dog in the field, preparing for accidents in the field, and so much more.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)

Going, Going, ALMOST GONE!

Ted Koch from the North American Grouse Partnership (NAGP) joins the show to discuss the USFWS listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act.  Ted explains why hunters should “get pissed” about this issue, why it happened in the first place, upland game birds that might be next on the list, and solutions to reverse the habitat loss trends across North America.  www.grousepartners.orgPresented 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)

LIVE With our Listeners

Travis Frank and Ron Schara host another LIVE podcast at Bear Cave Brewing. In this episode they share a few of their favorite stories from a busy season of bird hunting and talk about lessons that roosters teach. They also welcome several guests to the show to celebrate success stories, and Ron falls in love.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)

A Hunting Season to be Thankful For

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!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)

Iowa Dream Hunt

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!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)

Legends Lodge Pheasant Hunt

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!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)

2022 Quail Hunting Forecast

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!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)