The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

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 al...

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 c...

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...

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:...

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/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

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/ ) See...

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/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

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...

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   Th...

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.  Plu...

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/ )...

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/ )  -...

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/ )  - #BeNDLegend...

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 Dako...

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

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 ( http...

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 Nebras...

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 See Privacy Policy at h...

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 See Privacy Policy at ht...

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 See Privacy Poli...