The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

Alaska Wants to Kill You

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 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.Join The Flush for a LIVE podcast at 7pm on September, 21 at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins, MNPresented 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/)

Ugly Dog Hunting

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!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/)

Hank Hunt is Back!

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.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/)

Shotgun Talk

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.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/)

We’re Here for the Meat!

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.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/)

Habitat Superhero!

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…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/)

Preparing Your Dog for Hunting Season

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.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/)

Planning A Dream Season

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. @birds.booze.and.buds.podcastPresented 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/)

A Big Picture of Conservation

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.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/)

Upland Rookie

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! @theuplandrookiepodcastPresented 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/)