The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

Ron Schara, Bill Sherck, & Scott Fransen join Travis Frank to kick off a new television season of The Flush on the Outdoor Channel.  The crew breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly from our new season of episodes, and then we look ahead to the start of another hunting season – inviting listeners to send us ideas for their own hunting destinations. Presented by Soundgear ( https://soundgear...

Andy Doak from NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association) joins the show to discuss the organization's history, their mission today, chapter opportunities around the country, hunt tests & events, dog training mentors, dog pedigree data, hunting grouse & woodcock in Maine, finding love in the field, and so much more… Presented by Soundgear ( https://soundgear.com ,) Aluma ( h...

Douglas Spale is a lawyer by day, dog trainer by night.  Douglas also serves on the Board of Directors for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever.  Douglas shares how his lifelong hunting journey has led to a love for bird dogs and a voice in support of America’s wild places.  Douglas and Travis also discuss training dogs in city limits, becoming a role model for African American hunters, how losin...

John Zeman is a passionate upland bird hunter that has been training bird dogs for more than 40 years.  John and Travis discuss summer training techniques, introducing dogs to birds, maintaining a solid foundation in the field, reading your dog, diagnosing errors in the field, & helping your dogs succeed, and so much more. Presented by Soundgear ( https://soundgear.com ,) Aluma ( https://www.a...

Greg Harson is a Conservation Officer in Iowa with more than 20 years of experience in the field.  Greg shares stories from his line of duty, catching poachers and dumb criminals in the act, plus Greg shares about what it’s like working for wildlife in wild places and the journey that his career has taken him on. Presented by Soundgear ( https://soundgear.com ,) Aluma ( https://www.alumaklm.com ,)...

Michael Mapes rescues unwanted bird dogs, trains them, and finds them new homes through a service he calls “Second Chance Bird Dogs.  Michael explains how it all started and why he invests so much time taking in dogs and giving them a second chance to hunt. Presented by Soundgear ( https://soundgear.com ,) Aluma ( https://www.alumaklm.com ,) Walton’s ( https://www.waltonsinc.com/ ,) OnX Maps ( htt...

Whitney Miller manages the breeding operation at River Stone Kennels.  Whitney and Travis talk in-depth about the life of puppies from genetic testing sire and dams through the birth process, and ultimately sending puppies to their hunting homes. Presented by Soundgear ( https://soundgear.com ,) Aluma ( https://www.alumaklm.com ,) Walton’s ( https://www.waltonsinc.com/ ,) OnX Maps ( https://www.on...

Wayne Trapp is a bird hunter, Pheasants Forever member, high school teacher, and diehard volunteer that has found a way to introduce thousands of kids to the outdoors.  Wayne explains the mission behind his school’s Conservation Club, and the impact it’s made on the next generation. Presented by Soundgear ( https://soundgear.com ,) Aluma ( https://www.alumaklm.com ,) Walton’s ( https://www.waltons...

Josh Miller, owner of River Stone Kennels, joins the show for episode #2 of our 2-part series on training flushing and retrieving dog breeds using his “Retriever Roadmap.” In this episode Josh and Travis discuss, training the trainer, picking a puppy, training a puppy, foundation training, intermediate training, the trained retrieve, gun shy dogs, advanced training, and so much more. www.retriever...

Josh Miller, owner of River Stone Kennels, joins the show for a 2-part series on training flushing and retrieving dogs using his “Retriever Roadmap.”  In episode 1 of this 2-part series Josh explains the journey he took to fully understand dogs and how to train them to the best of his ability. www.retrieverroadmap.com | www.riverstonekennels.com Presented by Aluma ( https://www.alumaklm.com ,) Wal...

Fred Bohm, owner of Sage & Braker, joins the show to share stories from a hunting season spent traveling the country with his family while living in a camper and running a business in some of America’s wildest places. Topics discussed include: raising a family in the outdoors, teaching children with hands on experiences, learning patience, learning what really matters in a hunt, introducing ki...

We go behind the camera lens with photojournalists and editors of The Flush TV show to share memorable moments, exciting adventures, life lessons learned in the outdoor industry, & answer viewer questions. Topics discussed include; challenges filming wild birds in wild locations, how to make a tv show, dangerous situations in the field, beautiful places, breaking gear, favorite birds, favorite...

Bret Wonnacott and Travis Frank discuss dog training, field trials, conservation in a classroom, impacting non-hunters, and Bret’s book “A Millionaire’s Dream.” Presented by Aluma ( https://www.alumaklm.com ,) Walton’s ( https://www.waltonsinc.com/ ,) OnX Maps ( https://www.onxmaps.com/ ) & Nutri Souce ( https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

After a long day of bird dog training, George Lyall, Ben Brettingen & Travis Frank sit down to talk in-depth about training, puppy development & building a solid foundation for your hunting dog. They also discuss the importance of obedience, finding a good mentor, investing your own time training, raised tables, the chain gang, when to introduce birds, and so much more. Presented by Aluma...

Dr. Jay Brekke DVM, owns and operates Brekke Veterinary Clinics in Colorado.  Jay and Travis Frank discuss a variety of hunting dog-related medical topics ranging from first aid in the field to rattlesnake bites.  They also discuss the importance of finding a good vet that understands your hunting dog, what constitutes an emergency, tic medication, vet changes since Covid, what to do if your dog h...

Travis Frank, Scott Fransen, and Tyler Webster host our first live podcast at Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic at the Brickway Brewery in Omaha, Nebraska. It’s an open mic experience where guests young and old come to the microphone to share stories from the field and heckle our hosts. Presented by Aluma ( https://www.alumaklm.com ,) Walton’s ( https://www.waltonsinc.com/ ,) OnX Maps ( https://www....

Travis Frank previews Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s 2022 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. Join us for a quick guide through America’s largest upland bird hunting get-together in Omaha, Nebraska. Presented by Aluma ( https://www.alumaklm.com ,) Chief Upland ( https://chiefupland.com/ ,) Walton’s ( https://www.waltonsinc.com/ ,) OnX Maps ( https://www.onxmaps.com/ ) & Nutri Souce ( h...

Josh Tatman is a dedicated upland bird hunter that lives in Wyoming and invests his time, money, and efforts into protecting wildlife habitat and upland game birds.  Josh and Travis take a deep dive into current conservation issues facing the iconic sage grouse, a bill in Wyoming’s legislature that allows privatized sage grouse farms, why sage grouse numbers keep dropping, habitat issues in wester...

Nate Akey joins the show from America’s northwest Chukar country.  Nate shares about his hunting journey from Michigan to Oregon, training his first bird dog, NAVHDA mentors, the value of a great mentor, watching a dog turn into a rock star in the field, finding your own path in the uplands, introducing your wife to hunting, finding your niche and making a career in the hunting industry, outdoor p...

Who stole Travis’ dog? Travis shares the odd story.  Then, Matt Morlock, Pheasants Forever’s North & South Dakota state coordinator provides an update on wintering bird conditions across both states, Matt explains the value in the expanded CRP program and current open enrollment period, and we look ahead to the upcoming Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. Matt & Travis discuss a controversy...

From the high of a “four-legged” family reunion to the text you never want to get.  Dan Berglove joins the show to talk about the hunt we filmed with Millie, her mom and sister, and what happened to his beloved “Lucy” a little over a week later.   Presented by Aluma ( https://www.alumaklm.com/ ,) Chief Upland ( https://chiefupland.com/ ,) Walton’s ( https://www.waltonsinc.com/ ,) OnX Maps ( https:...

Bill Sherck joins the show to discuss his epic snipe hunting adventure in Florida.  First, we discuss the mythical hunt for snipe, then dig into the real life bird hunting opportunities in the “Sunshine State.”  Bill explains how this hunt came together alongside hunting and fishing legends, battling rain to find birds, using air boats to bird hunt, dodging snakes & gators, finding snipe habit...

Ben Brettingen joins the show to discuss a successful season in the field and explain ways to become a more confident bird hunter.  Ben and Travis break down a variety of upland bird hunts from across the country, training puppies, giving bird dogs space to learn in the field, entering a bird dog trial for the first time, dissecting food & cover, scouting, knowing when to stay and when to move...

Travis Frank dives into our Flush emails and social media pages to answer listener questions and cover a variety of bird hunting topics.  Topics range from shotguns, ammunition, hunting solo, hunting without a dog, training young bird dogs, finding a training system that works for you and your dog, building a foundation with your bird dog, planning hunts, mentoring hunters, finding a hunting mento...

Brett Walton is President & CEO of Walton’s Inc.  He’s also a big-time bird hunter.  Brett & Travis talk about Kansas quail & pheasant hunting today vs 40 years ago, which parts of Kansas hold the most quail, where did the roosters go, “Hunt Thursdays,” when everything clicks for a bird dog, balancing work, family & hunting life, launching a small business in the meat processing wo...