The Flush Podcast hunts down the greatest upland bird hunting stories ever told. Award-winning television host & producer, Travis Frank, goes behind the camera lens of the bird hunting TV show, The Flush, to share stories from inspiring characters, incredible hunting adventures, and lovable bird dogs. This is an open mic experience to talk about life through the eyes of a bird hunter. We’ll discuss wild birds, guns, hunting gear, dogs, conservation, hunting secrets, and the ones that got away.
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We talk to political scientists about what field research looks like on the ground. In each episode, we bring on expert guests to discuss different ethical and logistical aspects of the field research process, based on the book we co-edited with the same title: Stories From the Field: A Guide to Navigating Fieldwork in Political Science (Columbia University Press, 2020).
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Join us for wide-ranging interviews with water monitoring professionals, who share everything from nitty-gritty project details to big-picture perspective. These conversations between guests and our own groundwater and surface water experts offer fascinating insight into the world of water science and the incredible work being done to protect our precious water resources. Presented to you by In-Situ. We specialize in the manufacture and design of equipment and software used to solve water mo ...
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Leading students on wilderness adventures make for some of the best stories. Join former National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) instructor and author of TEAMS ON THE EDGE Shawn Stratton each week as he interviews fellow outdoor educators from NOLS, Outward Bound, and other organizations to hear their most entertaining stories from leading expeditions with students around the world. Take a listen to these professional adventurers as they entertain you with stories of misadventures, wildlif ...
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Welcome to the Career Stories Podcast - a place where you can learn more about real life career stories and careers advice from the field. I'm Penny Strutton your host. A qualified coach, certified business psychologist and organisational development consultant who works with organisations across the private, public and voluntary sector. When choosing a career or switching career, building your knowledge of other careers available is one of the first steps in starting your development journe ...
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Travis Frank and his wife (Sarah), mom (Phyliss), daughter (Lydia), and son (Weston), sit down to share stories from their unforgettable “Frank Family Pheasant Hunt” in North Dakota. The crew shares their favorite moments from the hunt, celebrating first pheasants & partridge, outsmarting wild pheasants, overcoming obstacles as a family, planning a…
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While chukar hunting in Idaho, Trevor Henderson’s bird dog, Ellie, went on point and was then shot and killed by a coyote hunter. Trevor relives the horrific story from that hunt, and describes the events that followed when officers arrived on the scene and told him there was no crime committed. Trevor shares his mission to seek Justice for Ellie, …
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Ali Walton & Jon Tremblay join the show to help us get wild in the kitchen. We laugh and share stories from special moments shared together, talk tools to help your wild game cooking, share recipes, share more stories, heckling friends and having fun, social media tips and viral videos, field reports from pheasant country, the big one that didn’t g…
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America’s 2024 Quail Forecast
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Is this the year of the quail? It might be! Ryan Sparks from Quail Forever joins the show to preview America’s upcoming quail hunting season. Find out where quail numbers are up, where quail have rebounded from drought, where timely rains have dramatically raised quail numbers, stories from the covey rise, growing up in quail country, and all thing…
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In a 100-year-old church-turned hunting camp we share stories from our bird hunt in Minnesota’s Northwoods. Brian Kelvington, Ted Anderson, Chris Christy join the show to talk about flushing big numbers of ruffed grouse and woodcock, hunting only the best cover, when to pull the plug on a spot and when to stay, finding perfect habitat, hunting camp…
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Sunset Channel Grouse Adventure
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After a week in Canada’s bush country, Ben Brettingen & George Lyall sit down with Travis Frank to share stories from their remote wilderness ruffed grouse hunting adventure based out of Sunset Channel Outpost on Lake of the Woods. The trio share laughs, struggles, lessons learned, success stories, tips to find ruffed grouse in the upper Midwest, g…
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2024 Pheasant Hunting Preview
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Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to preview the 2024 pheasant hunting season. We break down each state to discuss where upland bird hunters will flush more roosters this fall, areas that were hit hardest by spring rain, where the hatch exceeded expectations and where it fell short, pheasant facts, build a wildlife area week, rain…
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North Dakota’s Fall Hunt Preview
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Jeb Williams is the Director of North Dakota Game & Fish. Jeb & Travis preview North Dakota’s bird hunting season by discussing bird counts for pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge & waterfowl. The two also talk about the impact of non-resident hunting in ND, expanding public access, gaining permission on private ground, electronical…
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Travis Frank joins Josh Tatman & Dan Towsley in the mountains of Wyoming in search of blue grouse & cutthroat trout. At 10,000 ft above sea level the crew takes a break from the adventure to share stories from the hunt, discuss blue grouse hunting in-depth, hunting in high elevations, preparing for wild west terrain, camping on top of the mountain,…
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Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed Harnesses the Power of Partnership to Meet Ecological Challenges
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The Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed partners with Northern Colorado municipalities, county and federal agencies, universities, private landowners, volunteers and others to develop and implement a broad range of projects to restore the river, mitigate fire risk, restore land scorched by wildfire, and protect water quality in a one of the re…
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Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt and Travis Frank go through their opening day checklist to prepare for the new hunting season. The two talk hunting gear head to toe, new gear for this season, setting personal goals for the season, tips to be more successful in the field, breaking down cover & understand birds, planning for long roadtrips, new OnX Hunt…
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Julia Schrenkler & Mercedes Akinseye join the show to discuss their annual opening day bird hunting tradition called “Grousemas.” The duo of dedicated bird hunters also share about their passion for conservation, their path to the uplands, learning together at their own pace, starting a tradition vs waiting for an invite, the gifts of giving back, …
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Marc Musselman & Jonny Serrano from Alclair join the show to discuss the least sexy topic in hunting – hearing protection. Marc and Travis talk about overcoming the challenges upland bird hunters face when it comes to blocking wind noise, hearing the sound direction of a flush, and enhancing natural sounds while still blocking the muzzle blast of a…
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MN Upland Bird Hunter Diaries
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We’ve assembled a special upland bird hunter’s super show episode with Bob St. Pierre of On the Wing Podcast and Nick Larson of Birdshot Podcast for a conversation focused on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ new Bird Hunter Diary app and ruffed grouse drumming counts. Joining the conversation from the Minnesota DNR are Assistant Area …
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Training Days with George Lyall
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George Lyall and Travis Frank dig deep into preseason dog training tips to get your bird dogs ready for opening day. They discuss training topics ranging from puppies to veteran dogs, holding dogs accountable at home and in the field, setting you dog up for success, overcoming obstacles, accepting your role as the pack leader and so much more. Plus…
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Matt Kucharski has served as Chairman of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s National Board of Directors for the past decade. Matt’s term has come to an end, so we sit down to learn about what he’s learned, what he’s accomplished, what he wishes he could have done better, why he volunteers his time, stages of a hunter, mentorship roles, diversifyin…
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Nicolas Lirio & Kent Boucher, hosts of The Prairie Farm Podcast join us for another deep, thought-provoking conversation about our quality of life, working the landscape, making healthy choices, farming practices, connection to food, and taking our turn on the land. We also discuss if wild birds can be considered organic, Midwest floods, bird hatch…
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Tom Landwehr is a former DNR Commissioner for the state of Minnesota. Tom shares stories from 8 years in office, plus we discuss how he got the job, what he accomplished that he was proud of, what he wishes he could have done differently, why DNR offices take so much heat, how politics and legislation affect wildlife conservation, what hunters and …
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Train the Dog in Front of You
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Hannah Hayes is the owner and head dog trainer at Prairie Fauna Kennels. We discuss a variety of dog training topics that revolve around her philosophy to “Train the dog in front of you.” Topics include obedience, training in and out of the house, training flushers vs retrievers, cocker spaniels vs springer spaniels, developing good habits, giving …
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Scott Fransen joins the show to announce this year’s annual Hank Hunt – AND YOU’RE INVITED! We discuss the Hank Hunt details of returning for another hunt at Brown’s Lodge & Hunting Ranch in South Dakota **605-765-9150** We also share behind-the-scenes information about our new season of Flush television episodes ready to hit the air and answer lis…
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John Zeman has a lifetime of experience training bird dogs and handlers. We discuss his calm approach to training, having the right mindset to work as a team, slowing down the training process, setting expectations, training how you hunt & hunting how you train, introducing puppies to birds and gun shot, steady to flush vs shot, and so much more. W…
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Tyler Webster & Ben Brettingen jump in Travis Frank’s boat to catch a muskie while discussing gear and gift ideas for bird hunters, talking about this year’s anticipated bird hatch, making plans for a new hunting season, another season of The Flush tv hits the air, Hank Hunt announcement looms, heckling buddies, and did the big one get away? @benbr…
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Jim Wood has been a DVM for nearly 38 years! Jim has a wealth of bird dog knowledge to share as an avid bird hunter. Jim has been helping Scott through the steps of breeding Millie, the first dog he has ever bred. Jim offers sage advice on breeding a dog and a hot tip on an over-the-counter de-skunking option for your dog! Presented by Aberdeen, SD…
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Seth Owens is a wildlife photographer and PF employee who has become “One with the Birds.” Seth shares stories from his 3,000-mile journey into America’s wildest places to come face-to-face with our favorite upland birds. Seth describes spending time with grouse, touching grouse, talking to grouse, observing their behaviors in the wild, why he’s on…
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Avery Aalfs is an outdoor-loving man on a mission. One year ago he changed his life, taking full control of it, proving to himself that he can be the man he wants to be. Avery shares his inspirational and emotional story that he credits to his bird dog. Presented by Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/) HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsi…
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Dr. Joe Spoo (aka: Gun Dog Doc) joins the show to discuss his new Gun Dog Field Emergency & First Aid online course. Joe explains why he developed the course, what dog owners will learn, how and when to treat dogs in the field, tools to keep at the truck and tools to bring in the field, how to read your dog for signs of stresses, when to act and wh…
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The Hunt for North America’s Upland Slam
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Jacob & Ethan Schurter are DIY upland bird hunters on a mission to bag North America’s Upland Slam. We dig into their DIY trip planning and execution, scouting before and during a hunt, hunting strategies, the challenges each bird presents, worst experiences, favorite memories, finding the right hunting partners, thanking farmers, laughing at each …
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Okavango Wilderness Project: A Conversation with Scientists Studying Southern Africa’s “Oasis in the Desert”
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Scientists face any number of challenges when they venture into the field, but it’s not often that aggressive hippos are among them. The researchers conducting annual expeditions in the Okavango Delta in Southern Africa, as part of the Okavango Wilderness Project, risk life and limb to collect the environmental data that will be used to protect thi…
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Adam Nelson & Evan Curtin join the show to discuss the mission at Hunters For Access, a non-profit organization working with private landowners on their private lands to foster positive hunter relationships to create more publicly accessible hunting opportunities. Presented by HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.com/) Hoksey Native See…
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Meadow Kouffeld joins the show for another deep discussion into the life of Ruffed Grouse. Meadow explains ruffed grouse mating, nesting, raising chicks, daily patterns, habitat choices, predators, diseases, turkey vs grouse debate, West Nile disease, and hunting techniques. Plus, Meadow answers listener questions about our favorite upland birds, r…
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Tyler Webster, Ben Brettingen, & Scott Fransen join Travis Frank to share brutally honest stories from life outdoors. Awful, embarrassing, and heartbreaking moments come with life lessons and reminders to be grateful. Presented by Mr. Heater (https://www.mrheater.com) Huron, South Dakota (https://www.hunthuronsd.com) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://ho…
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Ben Fretz from North Country Sporting Dogs joins the show to talk about “spring training” for bird dogs. Ben & Travis discuss methods to build a strong working relationship to help the dog handler and our dogs work with confidence, enjoy the process, clean up mistakes, retrieve to hand, and remove pressure from performance. Presented by Mr. Heater …
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Nicolas Lirio & Kent Boucher, hosts of The Prairie Farm Podcast join us for a deep, thought-provoking conversation about our comfortable way of life, working the landscape, making healthy choices, farming practices, and taking our turn on the land. They also share the inspiring, hard-earned story behind their 5-generation family farm that gave up r…
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Putting the “Remote” in Remote Monitoring with Tom Killingbeck of Arcadis
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“Do your set-ups at home before you ever put equipment out in the field.” That’s Tom Killingbeck’s advice and his own practice as he develops instrumentation solutions for groundwater and surface water. Often partnering with In-Situ Regional Sales Manager Chris Howard to develop solutions, Tom is a classic “out-of-the-box” thinker able to wow clien…
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Meadow Kouffeld joins the show for an honest and in-depth discussion about ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, woodcock, wildlife biology, conservation, and her career path through the outdoor world. Meadow has devoted much of her life to the birds and understanding them, earning her Master’s degree studying ruffed grouse in northern Minnesota, working f…
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Scott Rall shares powerful words of wisdom from his 40-year career as a volunteer in the outdoor world. Scott explains why he pours his heart into the land for others to enjoy, plus his fiancé said yes at Pheasant Fest, tailgating at the PF’s national banquet, winning volunteer of the year, creating a “Dinner in the Wild” experience, keeping his fa…
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Upland Trivia LIVE @ Pheasant Fest 2024
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We’re LIVE at Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Sioux Falls, SD at Remedy Brewing for our 2nd annual game of Upland Trivia with guests Tyler Webster, George Lyall, Scott Fransen & a room full of listeners. Play along & enjoy the camaraderie, competitiveness, trash-talking, laughter & fun as our guests and the audience compete for more than $1K in up…
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We start the party early by previewing Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Scott Fransen & Tony Jones play a short version of our upland trivia game to get ready for our Friday night live show at Remedy Brewing 611, Travis gets rear-ended, and we share listener stories that will make your day. Presented by Mr. Heater (https:…
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Mr. Jimmy Bryan, owner of Prairie Wildlife in Mississippi, 2023 Quail Forever farmer of the year and avid quail hunter, shares his legendary story of bringing wild bobwhite quail back to Mississippi. Mr. Jimmy explains why quail populations plummeted, why he took a stand to bring them back on his land, how he balances habitat with agriculture on th…
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Guests from our third annual “Hank Hunt” join Travis Frank & Scott Fransen at Prairie Wildlife in Mississippi to share laughs & stories from their bobwhite quail hunt. They also share touching stories about their bird dogs and each hunter explains why they traveled to Mississippi to be a part of this special bird hunting experience and how their do…
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We celebrate our 200th episode of The Flush podcast with stories from our listeners. We turn the microphone around and let our regular podcast listeners tell their stories of inspiration, adversity, highlights from the field, interesting dogs, moving to America, coming face to face with a wolf, and moments that will be cherished forever. It’s a mil…
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A Season Gone By & PFest Preview
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Bob St. Pierre from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever joins the show to relive memorable moments from a bird hunting season gone by, discuss current and future goals for our favorite habitat organization, and preview the largest gathering of upland bird hunters in the world – also known as Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic. Presented by Hoksey Nati…
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On this episode of The Flush Podcast, we turn the mic around and let our podcast listeners speak, sharing their own personal stories from the field. We hear the good, the scary, the inspirational and the lessons learned in the field - from taking a bullet in the eye to first birds, rescuing a dog caught under the ice, ER visits, finding history, an…
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A Beautiful Journey to Ugly Dogs
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Mike Neiduski the new owner of Ugly Dog Hunting joins the show to talk about his journey through the upland world and why he decided to buy an online retail store that provides gear for bird dogs and bird hunters. Mike talks about his time working for the Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, what he’s learned about the upland w…
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Travis Frank joins Ryan Newmarker and his hunting buddies at their remote bird hunting camp in Nevada. The crew recaps our first hunt of the new year flushing big-time numbers of chukar and hungarian partridge before sharing wild stories from a lifetime of chasing birds in the mountains. Find out what happens when they come face to face with mounta…
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Come for the grouse hunting lessons, and stay for the rattlesnake bite. Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins Travis Frank in Minnesota’s Northwoods for a late-season Christmas Grouse Camp. Ben & Travis talk about finding incredible ruffed grouse numbers, birds that won’t hold for points, running grouse, and finding ways to outsmart them. Plus, camera…
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Rich Wong joins the show to recap a successful hunting season and talk about late-season lessons learned with a young bird dog, how to read your dog in the field, being present in the moment, helping others break into an outdoor career, and special dogs that forever change your lives. We also throw out Christmas gift ideas for bird hunters, talk bi…
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Trevor & Karissa Geiger are passionate upland bird hunters and DIY bird dog trainers who just celebrated their honeymoon with an upland bird hunt in Idaho. Trevor shares their journey into the bird-hunting world and how they’ve grown together as a married couple, dog trainers, and hunters. Travis also opens the show with a scary eye-opening acciden…
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Miles Nelson from NutriSource Pet Foods joins the show to discuss bird dog nutrition and a healthy diet to help our bird dogs thrive during rigorous hunting seasons. Miles & Travis also talk about toppers to help during hunts, staying hydrated, when to change foods, feeding puppies & older dogs, and how to help our hunting athletes recover quickly.…
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Jake Lindemann, owner of Chief Upland, announces his acquisition of Q5 Outdoor Products, makers of upland hunting vests, clay shooting belts & accessories. Travis & Jake walk through each hunting vest option and his upcoming improvements to the vest then Jake announces NEW Chief Upland products that he’s going to release in the coming months, and t…
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