The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

Custis Coleman

Custis Coleman left his family on the east coast to follow his passion – training bird dogs and hunting wild birds in America’s western mountains. He shares his introduction to dogs and hunting, his journey hunting across America, the value of mentors, and the path he’s taken to achieve his life goals. Custis explains how he cut his teeth training bird dogs with legendary trainers, guiding hunters on legendary lands, and a new tool he’s creating to help point hunters and their dogs in the right direction to find more birds. Supported by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

One-legged Bird Hunter

Randy Herlein grew up hunting in the forests and fields of Michigan.  He walked miles each hunting season following his bird dog, until the day he could no longer walk at all.  Cancer knocked him down, and ultimately took one of his legs, but Randy fought hard to get back up.  Today, Randy’s journey brings him back into his favorite fields, beating cancer, and pushing the limits by hunting with one leg.  Randy the “Wandering Amputee” shares his inspiring story of tragedy and triumph.   Supported by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Iowa’s Bird Chaser

Nick Martin hunts birds on public lands in Iowa.  He’s on a personal mission to bag a rooster pheasant in each of Iowa’s 99 counties.  We’ll find out why this hunt began, how far his mission has come, what he’s learned by challenging himself and his dog in new fields, and how you can set your own hunting goals. Supported by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Celebrating a Year of Flush Podcasts

Travis Frank celebrates the first year of The Flush podcasts with a look back at where we’ve been and a look ahead to where we’re going.   We remember some of our favorite stories from the field, guest conversations that left a lasting impression, discuss lessons learned, and give thanks for a year filled with wild bird flushes.   Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

DIY South Dakota Late Season Public Land Pheasants

Simon Tiedge joins the show to discuss DIY late season public land hunting in South Dakota and across the pheasant belt after returning from an epic hunt through South Dakota’s bird country.  He explains his passion for upland hunting, hunting alone & with friends, finding success following his dog, learning while on the hunt, reading habitat, and appreciating America’s public lands.  After all, two years ago, Simon had never hunted a day in his life.  Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Building a Wildlife Paradise

Darwin Weeldreyer has turned his family farm into a wildlife paradise.  He shares his story growing up on the farm, his evolution as a hunter, learning how to successfully farm for pheasants, wildlife, and row crops, and the positive effects of being involved in a hunting community.  Plus, we break down an epic hunt on Darwin’s land to fully understanding the whole story behind Darwin, a habitat champion for South Dakota’s Wessington Springs Pheasants Forever chapter.  Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

KAMO

Trent Leichleiter is a trick shooting dog trainer that operates Pheasant Bonanza Hunt Club in Nebraska.   He also founded an organization called KAMO Inc.  Trent’s on a hunting mission to change lives, one bird, and one dog at a time.  He shares his story, plus gives some explosive tips to make you a better shotgunner.Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary, OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & SCHEELS (https://www.scheels.com/)

How to Become a Better Shot

Expert shotgunner, Scott Carlson, from Carlson’s Choke Tubes joins the show to talk about becoming a better shot in the field.  Scott gives candid & simple advice that will make you a better hunter while explaining the mistakes hunters make in the field.Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary, OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & SCHEELS (https://www.scheels.com/)

Hunting Dog Nutrition

Matt King from NutriSource Pet Foods joins the show to talk about hunting dog nutrition. Matt provides sound wisdom to help hunters get the most out of their bird dogs.   Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Tips to Fool Pheasants

Tom Carpenter is the editor for the Pheasants Forever Journal. When he’s not writing about upland birds, he’s in the field hunting them. Tom shares his life journey through the uplands and offers a variety of tips to fool late-season pheasants on America’s public lands. Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)