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The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
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.
Episodes
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
The Heart of Hunting Season
Travis Frank, Scott Fransen & Tyler Webster catch up during the heart of hunting season to share stories and pheasant hunting reports from Minnesota, South…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
An Epic Grouse Hunting Adventure
Travis Frank and lifelong hunting buddy, Matthew Hennen, share stories from an epic week in Minnesota’s Northwoods during the peak of grouse hunting season…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
2026 Quail Hunting Forecast
Ryan Sparks from Quail Forever joins the show to break down America’s 2026 Quail hunting forecast and help you find them on the landscape. Travis & Ryan…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
2026 Pheasant Hunting Forecast
Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to break down America’s 2026 pheasant hunting forecast. Travis & Jared discuss where pheasant populations…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
DIY Alaska Upland Slam
On the second leg of a remote Alaska adventure, Travis Frank, Ben Brettingen & George Lyall discuss the challenges and rewards that come from their bird hunt…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Alaska’s Ultimate Adventure
Travis Frank & Ben Brettingen join Eric Locker from All Alaska Outdoors to experience Alaska’s Ultimate Adventure hunting and fishing deep in remote bush…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Build a Wildlife Area
Eric Sytsma is the Habitat Protection Officer at Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. Eric and Travis discuss the “Build a Wildlife Area” week campaign and how…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
The Impact of Hunting on Upland Birds
Dr. James Martin discusses the impact of hunting on upland birds species and the effects of crippling loss. Dr. Martin is a college professor, scientist…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Ruffed Grouse & Woodcock Forest Reports
Friends in the forest give pre-season ruffed grouse and woodcock hunting reports from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Bailey Petersen, Mike Amman and Jake…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Weekend Warrior
Nick McGuire is a Weekend Warrior in search of America’s Upland Slam. He’s also a habitat conservation manager who works with NRCS and landowners to protect…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
The Truth About Rattlesnake Bites in Bird Dogs
Josh Lizer is the Chief Scientific Officer at MG Biologics, the manufacturer of Rattler Antivenom. Josh and Travis discuss the evidence-based science and…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Sporting Dog Nutrition & Medicine
Dr. RuthAnn Lobos & Dr. Chris Frye from Cornell University of Veterinary Medicine join the show to discuss sporting dog nutrition and sports medicine. Dr. Frye…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Early Field Reports from Bird Country
Friends in the field give mid-summer brood reports from MN, ND, SD, IA, WY, MT & KS. We discuss areas where drought has had an impact on chicks and regions…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Escaping Fire in the BWCA
Avery Aalfs' annual BWCA fishing trip changed when a wildfire broke out near their camp, forcing an unexpected evacuation. Avery explains how quickly the…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Dog Trainer Q&A
George Lyall & Sonny Piekarz join the show to answer the most commonly asked dog training questions they receive. George & Sonny have a combined 70+ years of…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Hank Hunt #6
Scott Fransen joins the show to announce Hank Hunt #6. Now is the time to sign up to be a part of this annual hunt celebrating your favorite bird dogs and the…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Pheasants Forever’s First Biologist
Jim Wooley was Pheasants Forever’s third full-time employee and first wildlife biologist. Jim shares the story of his career in conservation and the role he…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Understanding Hearing Protection
Marc Musselman from Alclair joins the show to help us understand hearing protection for shooters and hunters. We discuss how shotgun blasts slowly steal your…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
A New Season of The Flush
Scott Fransen & Tyler Webster join Travis to celebrate the start of another season of The Flush television show. The trio share behind the scenes moments that…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Introducing OnX Hunt Gameday
We’ve partnered with OnX Hunt to launch a brand-new television show called OnX Hunt Gameday. Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins us to reveal this television…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Upland News, PATH, Farm Bill, Acquisitions & More
John Laux is the Permanent Habitat Protection Manager at Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. John & Travis discuss recent news in the upland world, USFWS to…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Reaching the Bird Dog Pinnacle
Greg Blair is the Sporting Dog Manager at Purina, and has walked the fields with some of the finest bird dogs in America – including his own National Champion…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Going ALL IN!
Keng Yang is a young hunter on a mission to protect wild places and mentor new hunters. Keng and Travis share a few hunting stories before diving into Keng’s…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Plan Ahead For Your Bird Dog
George Lyall joins the show to talk about finding and implementing a trusted dog training program that works for you and your dog. George & Travis also talk…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Kennel Talk
Reid Vander Veen from Ruffland Kennels joins the show to talk in-depth about dog kennel and dog transportation. We discuss scary accidents, lap dogs vs shotgun…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Second Chance Bird Dogs
Michael Mapes from Second Chance Bird Dogs joins the show to explain his mission to rescue bird dogs and give them a second home. Michael shares the astounding…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Hoksey Boys
Nicolas Lirio & Kent Boucher from the Prairie Farm Podcast join the show to talk about a variety of current events in the world of conservation, including the…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Habitat University
Aaron Kuehl is the National Director of Habitat Programs for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. On this episode, Aaron reveals the launch of PF & QF’s new…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldFirearm Safety Training
Doug Ernst has taught firearm safety training courses for 53 years. On today’s episode, we take Minnesota’s official firearm safety training test and break…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldThe Rich Life of a Bird Hunter
Arlyn DeBruyckere has been bird hunting for more than 50 years. He’s also a teacher, firearm safety instructor, hunting mentor, trap shooting coach, active…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldWyoming Sage Grouse Conservation Management
Justin Binfet (Wyoming’s Game & Fish Deputy Chief) joins the show to discuss in-depth sage grouse management in Wyoming and recent news about dissolving their…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
The Business Side of Forest Habitat Management
Troy Holcomb is a forester for the Minnesota DNR. Troy and Travis have an in-depth discussion on the business & economy of forest management and the effects…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldAiming For A Cure
Steve Ries from Top Gun Kennels in Iowa lost his son to cancer back in 2003. At his son’s request, they started a non-profit organization called Aiming For A…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldZeitler Memorial Hunt
George Lyall & Mark Zeitler join the show to discuss the Karl Zeitler Memorial Hunt & the many ways that bird dogs bring people together to help others. Mark…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Pheasant Fest Q&A
This episode is an open-mic experience on the show floor at the 2026 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Listeners of this podcast bring…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldUpland Feud LIVE @ Mill City Upland Social Club
Upland Feud LIVE at Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Minneapolis, Minnesota! We celebrate the largest gathering of upland bird hunters in the world by throwing…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field6 Years & 300 Episodes
We celebrate six years and 300 episodes of The Flush podcast by digging back through powerful stories that have shaped this show. We celebrate good times…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Pheasant Fest Preview
Ben Brettingen joins Travis Frank to preview Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. We share the details of our Friday night Mill City Upland Social Club with OnX…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldWildlife Winter Survival
RJ Gross is an Upland Game Biologist for the state of North Dakota. RJ and Travis talk in-depth about how wildlife survive extreme winter conditions. Does…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldOld West Shootout
Rowan Ricks from Trakn Outdoors joins the show to discuss his upcoming event for wild bird hunters called the Old West Shootout. We also share stories from…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldIt’s Never Over
We recap our hunting season, sharing stories of the good, bad, and memorable moments that we’ll remember most. Scott Fransen & Tyler Webster join Travis Frank…
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A Perfect 10!
Behind an English Setter named Mac, Travis Frank shares the story of a “Perfect 10” bobwhite quail hunt in Kansas. Travis talks with Nate & Andrew Scott about…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldIt's Hank Hunt #5
It’s a “Hank Hunt” podcast! We talk to the hunters from “Hank Hunt” #5- Fathers, Daughters and Sons share stories from the hunt- laughs, first birds, great…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldTaking Over The Prairie Farm
After a hunt in Iowa for pheasants and bobwhite quail, Travis sits down with Nicolas Lirio & Kent Boucher from Hoksey Native Seeds to talk about losing their…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldLate Season Field Reports
We’re talkin’ late-season upland bird hunting with field reports from 5 different bird hunters in 5 different states. Darwin Weeldreyer talks South Dakota…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldHow to Save a Life
Roger Roach saved his father’s life after he suffered a heart attack while they were hunting. Roger has saved hundreds of lives, giving CPR more than 300 times…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldThanksgiving Hunts
Travis Frank speaks from the heart to give thanks during a busy hunting and holiday season! Presented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/) OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) Aluma…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldMid-Season Shenanigans
Travis Frank, Tyler Webster & Scott Fransen pick apart each other’s flaws, brag about birds, discuss mid-season pheasant and prairie grouse hunting tactics…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
How to Outsmart Pheasants
Travis Frank & Scott Rall dissect ringneck pheasants and strategies to outsmart them. Scott shares tips from more than 4 decades in the field chasing wild…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Hunting Our Way Down highway 2 in The “White Whale’!
Scott and the guys break down their three-state bird hunting adventure while relaxing in their mobile hunting rig affectionately dubbed the "White Whale”! 4…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldScott’s Buying
Travis Frank & Scott Fransen share stories from the heart of hunting season, and Scott’s throwing a party. We discuss pheasant and grouse hunts in Minnesota…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldUP Grouse Camp
At Superior Upland’s rustic ruffed grouse camp in the UP of Michigan, Travis Frank and a crew of passionate bird hunters share stories from the Northwoods. We…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldMinnesota Pheasants, Inc
Eric Anderson & David Ewel of Minnesota Pheasants, Inc. join the show to discuss the state of their unique habitat organization, how they work alongside…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field2025 Quail Hunting Forecast
Ryan Sparks, Quail Forever editor, published the 2025 Quail Hunting Forecast and joins the show to break it all down. Travis and Ryan discuss areas where quail…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldBird Dog Field First Aid
Clair Maples, DVM joins the show for a refresher course on first aid for hunting dogs using Paradigm Sporting Dog field kits. Clair and Travis walk through…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
September Field Reports
Travis Frank talks with upland bird hunters in the field to get real-time reports on bird numbers, habitat, moisture, food sources, hatch results, and…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field2025 Pheasant Hunting Forecast
Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to break down America’s 2025 pheasant hunting forecast. We explain where pheasant populations saw a…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Big Sky Adventure
Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins Travis Frank in Big Sky Country to kick start the new season of The Flush television show. The two discuss their…
- The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field
Prairie Grouse Preview
Tom Carpenter from Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever joins the show to break down the 2025 prairie grouse primer presented by Sportsman’s Guide. We break down…
The Flush Podcast - Stories from the fieldPreseason Bird Dog Tune-Up
Ben Fretz from North Country Sporting Dogs joins the show to discuss preseason tune-ups for our bird dogs. We talk about getting yourself and your bird dog…