The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

A New Season

Scott Fransen joins host Travis Frank to discuss the launch of a new season of The Flush television show. They also discuss a new bird dog joining the team, summer dog training, staying in shape, tasty bird recipes, and Father’s Day gift ideas for the upland bird hunters in your life. Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/,) Federal Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/) & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)

The Hunting & Fishing Comedian

Daren Bulow is “The Hunting & Fishing Comedian.”  His comedy is about hunters, fishermen, crazy dog people, and the spouses who put up with them. Daren shares stories from his journey onto the stage, conquering his fear of stage fright, why and where he performs his act, and how he raises money for non-profits.  Plus, Daren opens up about his near-death battle with Covid-19, learning to walk and talk again, and his grateful outlook to hunt in the field again this fall. Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) & Federal Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/)

Upland Institute

Ron Boehme is a NAVHDA judge and host of The Hunting Dog Podcast.  Ron joins Travis Frank to discuss his new online dog training program called the Upland Institute.  The two laugh at each other’s failures in the field and share real-life hunting stories before breaking down helpful dog training steps that any dog owner can use to train their hunting dogs.  www.uplandinstitute.com Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) & Federal Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/)

NoDak Field Rep

Renee Tomala is a Pheasants Forever Field Representative in North Dakota.  Renee explains her love for bird hunting, why she chooses to hunt when her sisters don’t, her journey into habitat conservation career, her role at PF, helping women hunters, working with kids in the field, wing shooting clinics, investing in real one-on-one time with new hunters, plus she gives us her North Dakota bird and drought update. Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) & Federal Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/)

Chief Upland

Jake Lindemann is a driven hunter and a driven business owner that launched his own line of upland gear called Chief Upland.  Jake explains his entrepreneurial journey into the world of hunting, how he started his first business at the age of 16, what he’s learned by trusting in himself, how he defines success, how he combines his passion for the outdoors with his career, launching a business during a global pandemic, and overcoming his greatest obstacle in life to inspire others to find joy and success. Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/,) Chief Upland (https://chiefupland.com/) & Federal Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/)

Develop a Positive Foundation for Your Hunting Dog

Sonny Piekarz has more than 20 years of dog training experience as the lead guide and owner of Hay Creek Kennel in Gilman, Wisconsin.  Sonny trains bird dogs to confidently reach their full potential using the Huntsmith Silent Command System.  On this show, Sonny joins host Travis Frank to discuss the importance of developing a positive foundation for your hunting dog that will lead to a healthy, confident dog, and a lifetime of success.  Plus, Sonny explains the importance of obedience training, and developing a working relationship with your dog, and how to achieve it during all stages of a dog’s life. Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Federal Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/)

Preserving a Trophy of a Lifetime

Jim Manuel is a full-time taxidermist, operating Jim’s Lakeland Taxidermy since 1981. Jim specializes in North American & African mammals, birds & fish, stuffing thousands during his 40-year career.  We discuss the art of taxidermy, preserving a trophy after the hunt, stuffing your own trophy, starting your own business, stories from the field, and unique mounts that stand out. www.jimsllt.com Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Federal Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/)

Field to Fork Tips & Tools

Jonathon Tremblay joins the show to talk in-depth about wild game cooking and the equipment that can take your meals from average to extraordinary.  Jon is in charge of product testing for Walton’s Inc.  That means he puts every meat-making piece of equipment to the test along with recipes, seasonings, sausage, jerky, smoker’s, brine’s, & their user questions.  We also dig into food fraud controversy and other meat-related topics while picking the brain of a man that makes a living by cooking meat. Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Federal Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/)

Ruffed Grouse & Woodcock Banding & Biology

Bailey Petersen is a wildlife biologist for Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources.  Bailey shares fascinating ruffed grouse and woodcock biology, her role as a woodcock banding mentor, training dogs to safely find birds on nests, what biologists are learning about woodcock, grouse habitat restoration projects in the north woods, timber harvest vs non-timber harvest, ruffed grouse drumming counts, and how volunteers can help during a catch & release season. Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Federal Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/)

Flush Roundup for Habitat

Flush television hosts, Ron Schara, Bill Sherck & Scott Fransen join Travis Frank for an upland bird hunting roundup.  We answer listener questions, discuss hunting dog breeds, training advice, dream bird hunts, first hunts, Canada hunting opportunities, and we share favorite stories from the field.Plus, we launch Flush apparel to support Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s “Call of the Uplands” habitat campaign. Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Federal Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/)