Advertise on podcast: The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

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 the landscape, working with the state of Mississippi and university biologists, what he’s learned about wild quail, and leaving a legacy. Todd Robinson, operations manager at Prairie Wildlife shares what it’s like working alongside a living legend, and how the quail research on their property will benefit future generations of quail hunters. Presented by Mr. Heater (https://www.mrheater.com) Huron, South Dakota (https://www.hunthuronsd.com) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Ready Rest (https://readyrest.com/) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

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 dogs have forever impacted their lives. Presented by Mr. Heater (https://www.mrheater.com) Huron, South Dakota (https://www.hunthuronsd.com) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Ready Rest (https://readyrest.com/) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

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 milestone episode filled with more highs than lows. Presented by Mr. Heater (https://www.mrheater.com) Huron, South Dakota (https://www.hunthuronsd.com) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Ready Rest (https://readyrest.com/) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

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 Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Ready Rest (https://readyrest.com/) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

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, and so much more. Presented by Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Ready Rest (https://readyrest.com/) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

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 world, and what he’s working on to help us bird hunters and our bird dogs.Presented by Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Ready Rest (https://readyrest.com/) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

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 mountain lions, how Ryan rescued his dog on a cliff after a 150-foot fall, and more!Presented by Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Ready Rest (https://readyrest.com/) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

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, cameraman, Lance Tangen joins the conversation to share stories from more than 20 years of filming outdoor television, including the time he got bit by a rattlesnake in Montana.Presented by Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (https://mndeerhunters.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://HelloND.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

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 bird-dog first aid, and give thanks for time spent in the field.Presented by Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (https://mndeerhunters.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://HelloND.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

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 accident.Presented by Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (https://mndeerhunters.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://HelloND.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

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.Presented by Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (https://mndeerhunters.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://HelloND.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

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 they both give reasons to be thankful during this holiday & hunting season.Presented by Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (https://mndeerhunters.com/,) Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/,) North Dakota Tourism (https://HelloND.com,) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)