The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

Bird Dog Development 101

After a long day of bird dog training, George Lyall, Ben Brettingen & Travis Frank sit down to talk in-depth about training, puppy development & building a solid foundation for your hunting dog. They also discuss the importance of obedience, finding a good mentor, investing your own time training, raised tables, the chain gang, when to introduce birds, 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/)

Questions for a Hunting Dog Veterinarian

Dr. Jay Brekke DVM, owns and operates Brekke Veterinary Clinics in Colorado.  Jay and Travis Frank discuss a variety of hunting dog-related medical topics ranging from first aid in the field to rattlesnake bites.  They also discuss the importance of finding a good vet that understands your hunting dog, what constitutes an emergency, tic medication, vet changes since Covid, what to do if your dog has seizures in the field, poison intake, twisted stomach, proper nutrition, year-round exercise, 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/)

Live in Omaha!

Travis Frank, Scott Fransen, and Tyler Webster host our first live podcast at Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic at the Brickway Brewery in Omaha, Nebraska. It’s an open mic experience where guests young and old come to the microphone to share stories from the field and heckle our hosts. Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic *Bonus Episode!

Travis Frank previews Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s 2022 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. Join us for a quick guide through America’s largest upland bird hunting get-together in Omaha, Nebraska.Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Fighting for Wild Birds

Josh Tatman is a dedicated upland bird hunter that lives in Wyoming and invests his time, money, and efforts into protecting wildlife habitat and upland game birds.  Josh and Travis take a deep dive into current conservation issues facing the iconic sage grouse, a bill in Wyoming’s legislature that allows privatized sage grouse farms, why sage grouse numbers keep dropping, habitat issues in western states, dirty politics (Travis soapbox), and small efforts each hunter can do to make a huge difference.  Travis & Josh also dig into the effects of increased hunting pressure nationwide, fire, herbicides, invasive grasses, when to stop shooting, why chukar are jerks, being prepared for danger, finding explosives in the field, watching dream covey explosions escape, planning bucket list western hunts, and so, so, so much more!Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Follow Your Dreams

Nate Akey joins the show from America’s northwest Chukar country.  Nate shares about his hunting journey from Michigan to Oregon, training his first bird dog, NAVHDA mentors, the value of a great mentor, watching a dog turn into a rock star in the field, finding your own path in the uplands, introducing your wife to hunting, finding your niche and making a career in the hunting industry, outdoor photography, and so much more…Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com/,) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Don’t Take My Dog

Who stole Travis’ dog? Travis shares the odd story.  Then, Matt Morlock, Pheasants Forever’s North & South Dakota state coordinator provides an update on wintering bird conditions across both states, Matt explains the value in the expanded CRP program and current open enrollment period, and we look ahead to the upcoming Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. Matt & Travis discuss a controversy surrounding emergency haying on CRP lands, building a wildlife paradise, the seasons hunters go through, when your kids become better hunters than you, live at Pheasant Fest, riding with a conservation officer, and so much more… Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com/,) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Mother-Daughter Hunt

From the high of a “four-legged” family reunion to the text you never want to get.  Dan Berglove joins the show to talk about the hunt we filmed with Millie, her mom and sister, and what happened to his beloved “Lucy” a little over a week later. Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com/,) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

An Epic Snipe Hunting Adventure

Bill Sherck joins the show to discuss his epic snipe hunting adventure in Florida.  First, we discuss the mythical hunt for snipe, then dig into the real life bird hunting opportunities in the “Sunshine State.”  Bill explains how this hunt came together alongside hunting and fishing legends, battling rain to find birds, using air boats to bird hunt, dodging snakes & gators, finding snipe habitat, snipe hunting 101, rocket launches, celebrating a Flush podcast milestone, and so much more. Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com/,) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Become a More Confident Bird Hunter

Ben Brettingen joins the show to discuss a successful season in the field and explain ways to become a more confident bird hunter.  Ben and Travis break down a variety of upland bird hunts from across the country, training puppies, giving bird dogs space to learn in the field, entering a bird dog trial for the first time, dissecting food & cover, scouting, knowing when to stay and when to move, how far to move to find birds, using tools to your advantage & celebrating success.  Plus, Ben and Travis discuss a year end gear review, and so much more. Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com/,) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)