The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

The Flush: Ep 56 – Goshawks, Gundogs & Quail

Tyler Sladen joins host, Travis Frank, to discuss his bird hunting passion, hunting quail with a goshawk, the art of falconry, quail hunting with dogs and falcons, how he learned to train falcons to hunt with his dogs, and what it’s like to hunt with and without a shotgun.  Plus, Tyler shares his story growing up, serving in the army, leaving an NHL photography career behind to become a nuisance wildlife control operator, and keeping his passions separate from his work. Tyler also offers simple tips to take quality photos in the field.Instagram @Quail_hawk | Website - www.sladenphotos.com  Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)

Call of the Uplands

Andrew Vavra & Joe Long join the show to discuss Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s massive new campaign “Call of the Uplands.”  We discuss how they plan to raise $500 million for conservation, their vision for the mission, where the money will go, how they plan to get there, and how we all can help answer the call. www.calloftheuplands.org Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)

How to Gain More Hunting Land Access

Ben Brettingen joins the show to recap his hunting season and explain his methods for finding productive public hunting grounds.  Then we discuss proven tactics to gain permission to hunt on private grounds and form lasting relationships with landowners. Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)

Buying Hunting Land with Buddies

It’s the age-old question- “What would it be like to have my own hunting land?”  Jeff Striker and Rob Beyer have asked and answered that question for themselves.  They join us today to tell us what it is like to own hunting land with friends as well as on your own.  They offer a few tips on what to do and not do when looking for land and partnering with your hunting buddies. Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)

Robert Jones

Robert Jones is a dedicated upland bird hunter that’s driven by good dog work.  Robert hunts upland birds from California’s mountains to North Dakota’s prairies & public access places in between.  He explains how his love for the hunt has evolved and why he shares his hilarious relationship with his hunting dogs on social media for all to see. Presented by OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) 

Deep South Quail

Keith Pass operates Deep South Guide Service & Kennels.  He guides upland bird hunters on public lands in North Carolina and America’s deep southern quail regions.  He provides wild bird hunting experiences from his traveling quail camps and explains what it took to quit his day job and follow his heart into a career in the upland hunting and dog training world.  Keith shares about lessons learned in the field, successful hunts, bobwhite quail biology, rising quail numbers, leaving field dog competitions for wild bird hunts, finding a wife that encouraged him to follow his dream, dog training tips, public lands, and being struck by a rattlesnake 3 times. 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/)