The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

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)

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)