The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

2020 Quail Hunting Forecast

Tim Caughran is the Director of Field Operations for Quail Forever.  We break down America’s quail hunting forecast heading into the start of 2020 hunting seasons throughout quail country and share a few of his predicted hot spots. Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

The Reverend Hunter

Tony Jones is an outdoorsman, hunter, writer, podcaster and theologian that finds meaning in life through experiences in the outdoor world. Tony joins the show to discuss his life’s mission, bird dogs, relationships with hunters, helping others find success in the field, and his recent pheasant hunt in South Dakota.  He also shares his life’s struggles, and the journey to find happiness.  Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Rooster Road Trippin’

Bob St. Pierre from Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever joins the show to break down the impressive pheasant numbers across America’s bird country.  We highlight regions to hunt, plus we talk Rooster Road Trippin’, bird dog puppies becoming bird dog hunters, future hunters making a difference on the landscape and share memorable stories from early season adventures. www.pheasantsforever.org Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Montana Bird Camp

Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins our crew in Montana for a Big Sky Country pheasant opener explosion.  We set up our bird camp on the open prairie, hunt public lands for wild birds, get overwhelmed by pheasants, hungarian partridge & sharp-tailed grouse.  Ben explains how he uncovers prime public land hot spots, almost losing his gun dog, and his path to DIY adventure upland bird hunts.  Plus, we share two tasty secrets found in North Dakota during bird season.  Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Daisy Hunts The Badlands

Travis Frank is joined on the prairie by Rhett Hall to break down their bird hunt in North Dakota’s Badlands. Daisy goes on her first hunt, Travis loses his dog, the hunters find incredible success, and we break down one of North America’s most unique upland bird hunting opportunities while watching the sunset over public grasslands.  Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Wyoming Upland Slam

Scott Fransen joins the show fresh off of a bucket list upland bird hunting adventure in Wyoming.  He breaks down his pursuit of a grouse hunting slam in the mountains, and offers tips to help make this public land DIY adventure possible. Plus we look ahead to pheasant openers across the Midwest, and exciting hunts on the horizon. Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Terror Strikes on the Prairie

Josh Bathke hunts the Fort Pierre National Grasslands each year, camping in a modified ambulance with his fleet of Gordon Setters.  We joined Josh for his first hunt of the season chasing sharp-tailed grouse and prairie chicken.  Our excitement to document the first wild bird hunt of the season quickly turns to terror.  Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary

UPCHUKAR

Travis Warren might best be described as a “Bird Hunting Athlete,” hunting birds in high elevations.  We discuss his unique journey to become a hunter, defeating cancer, chasing Chukar in the mountains of Nevada, hunting Himalayan Snowcock, mountain bird conservation, launching his own podcast, and the rich rewards from hunting experiences on mountain peaks. www.upchukar.com Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary

Iowa’s Rooster Rebound

Pheasants Forever’s, Jared Wiklund, joins the show to discuss Iowa’s rooster rebound.  Jared shares his journey through PF’s organization, Iowa’s down years and why they are now finding success in the fields again.  Plus, we discuss potential bird hunting hot spots for 2020. Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary

Preseason Primer

The entire Flush crew, Ron Schara, Bill Sherck & Scott Fransen join the podcast to answer viewer questions and look ahead to an unusual hunting season during a pandemic. Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary