The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

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

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