The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

A New Bird Dog

Tyler Webster joins the show to help Travis introduce a new bird dog to The Flush team. Plus, we relive a special hunting season and look ahead to what may be a banner bird hunting year in the fields of North Dakota. Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary

Planting Seeds in Souls

Scott Kinnane never had a father.  He grew up seeking a male role model and a teacher.  One day in 1972, his neighbor invited him to shoot clay pigeons and it changed his life forever.  On this episode, Scott shares his personal story, and explains how he mentors young hunters to help them learn everything they need to know to find lifelong hunting success.  Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - #BeNDLegendary

Beyond the Shot

Kelsi Wehrman has worked for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever for nearly 15 years.  She recently helped launch a hunting group called “Beyond the Shot.” They provide women with an opportunity to learn and hunt with other women.  She also explains her own hunting journey, how to get more women in the field, growing opportunities across the US, and a bird hunting outlook for the state of Nebraska.www.pheasantsforever.org/Participate/Women-on-the-Wing  Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - Be Legendary

North Dakota Public Land Pheasants

Jason Babinchak joins the show to discuss public land bird hunting opportunities in North Dakota, breaking down our hunt on Mallard Island in the center of Lake Sakakawea.  Plus, he explains his efforts working with ND legislators to legalize the use of hunting dogs to retrieve wounded big game. Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - Be Legendary

Upland Jitsu

Jorge Ramirez, creator of “Upland Jitsu – The Art of Upland Hunting” joins the show to discuss his unique hunting mission, creating an inclusive hunting culture, DIY western public land hunts without a dog, calling quail, upland art & advice to help hunters in search of quail in California. Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - Be Legendary

COVID’s Effects on Conservation

Howard Vincent is the President and CEO of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever.  We discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his conservation organizations and the path forward. Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - Be Legendary

Ode to Izzy

Scott Fransen, and his wife, Jean, join the show to recap their husband & wife North Dakota pheasant hunt, giving an “Ode to Izzy” their beloved bird dog.  Thanks to North Dakota Tourism (https://www.ndtourism.com/)  - Be Legendary

Great Lakes Grouse Hunting

Ron Boehme joins the show to break down our epic Lake Michigan Beaver Island grouse hunting adventure.  Check out Ron’s podcast at: https://thehuntingdogpodcast.com/

Upland Hunting in Alaska

Jim McCann is a dedicated upland bird hunter, world renowned wildlife photographer, writer, and author of the book, “Upland Hunting in Alaska.”  We discuss his 50-year bird hunting career in Alaska’s bush country, epic bird hunts, grizzly bear & wolf encounters, plus he reveals how his career as a detective ultimately lead to a career in the outdoors.www.jimmccannoutdoors.com

Tinker Kennels

Jeff Gillaspie operates Tinker Kennels near Pierre, South Dakota.  He guides hunters to wild birds on South Dakota’s rolling short grass prairie.  They follow his fleet of Setters while riding horseback, creating one of the most unique bird hunting opportunities in America. www.tinkerkennels.com