The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

Summer Bird Dog Training

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.Presented by Soundgear (https://soundgear.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Stories from a Conservation Officer

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.Presented by Soundgear (https://soundgear.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Second Chance Bird Dogs

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.Presented by Soundgear (https://soundgear.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Bird Dog Puppies

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.Presented by Soundgear (https://soundgear.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Cheers to Volunteers!

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.Presented by Soundgear (https://soundgear.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Retriever Roadmap (Part 2)

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.www.retrieverroadmap.com | www.riverstonekennels.comPresented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Retriever Roadmap (Part 1)

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.www.retrieverroadmap.com | www.riverstonekennels.comPresented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Traveling Hunting Family

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…Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Behind the Camera Lens

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… Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com/,)  Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

A Millionaire’s Dream

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.” Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)