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The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

Ron Schara Productions

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 huntingTV show, The Flush, to share stories from inspiring characters, incredible hunting adventures, andlovable 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 gotaway.

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All Episodes

93:26

Firearm Safety Training

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/04/09

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 down questions and answers. We also discuss regular firearm handling mistakes that hunters make, along with some common laws hunters break without even knowing it. We discuss how the course has evolved over time and how online courses differ from hands-on learning in a classroom. This episode is a gun safety course refresher for some hunters and

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76:26

The Rich Life of a Bird Hunter

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/04/02

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 member of several PF chapters, dedicated husband & father, farmer, and conservationist. Travis and Arlyn share stories from the field and discuss the seasons that hunters go through over the course of a rich & fulfilling life as a bird hunter. It’s a conversation that ranges from first birds in the bag to controlled burns. From

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73:07

Wyoming Sage Grouse Conservation Management

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/03/26

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 21-year-old sage grouse work groups. Justin and Travis discuss the role of the work groups, why they were dissolved, the new path toward sage grouse management, reasons for optimism in Wyoming’s management plan, where wildlife habitat funding comes from, current sage grouse populations and future trends, lek monitoring, invasive habitat

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86:17

The Business Side of Forest Habitat Management

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/03/19

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 consumers have on wildlife habitat. Troy explains how our forests have evolved with logging practices and commercial contracts, trends in the logging industry based on consumer goods, when, where & why forests are logged, which trees are in high demand, who does the work and why some bids don’t get accepted, public vs private land

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61:01

Aiming For A Cure

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/03/12

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 Cure to help other families in their fight against cancer. Steve explains the mission of Aiming For A Cure today, how they’ve raised $8 million dollars to help others, why others join the fight, the details of their upcoming hunt & banquet, and how it all helps kids and families that need assistance the most. We also talk about Steve’s 35

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82:19

Zeitler Memorial Hunt

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/03/05

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 explains why he started this event in his father’s honor, what the memorial hunt entails, the Law Dog Challenge, raising funds to help K9 officers, and the value of volunteering to serve alongside others. We also discuss The Method dog training seminars coming up and a whole lot more. @karlzeitlermemorialhunt

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69:01

Pheasant Fest Q&A

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/02/26

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 their questions to Travis Frank, Scott Fransen & Tyler Webster. It’s a totally unscripted bird hunting Q & A with guests from all over North America. Presented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb), Black Gold Explorer Dog Food (blackgoldpet.com/),

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68:30

Upland Feud LIVE @ Mill City Upland Social Club

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/02/24

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 an after party event with our friends at OnX Hunt, called the Mill City Upland Social Club. In front of a packed audience at Hell’s Kitchen, teams from The Flush & OnX Hunt compete with audience guests to raise money for the birds and to be crowned 2026 upland champions! Presented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/), OnX Maps

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75:31

6 Years & 300 Episodes

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/02/12

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, reflect on hard times, look for perspective, and stand in awe at some of the feats we’ve accomplished with our incredible friends and loyal listeners. It’s a milestone episode that we’re grateful to share with you all as we look ahead to 300 more episodes of The Flush Podcast!Presented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/),

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55:27

Pheasant Fest Preview

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/02/05

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 Hunt, which includes a LIVE recording of the Flush podcast featuring a game of Upland Feud. We discuss a new OnX upland game at their booth, Concert for Conservation, Karaoke for Conservation, seminar schedules, new gear, and so much more… find show details @pheasantsforever.orgPresented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/), OnX Maps

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70:30

Wildlife Winter Survival

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/01/29

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 feeding wildlife help? When and where do wildlife go to eat during arctic blasts, how pheasants winter differently than grouse and quail, what’s our current winter severity index, snow roosting, ice and snow vs extreme cold, habitat success areas, did West Nile affect North Dakota’s sharptailed grouse populations, potential changes to North

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77:01

Old West Shootout

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/01/22

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 some of the coldest experiences in our lives, getting stuck in the mountains, wild hunting adventures from Alaskan ptarmigan to Himalayan Snowcock to Chukar, winter weather, and the habitat to survive arctic blasts, and of course we dig into hunting wild birds in the wild western states. @trakn_outdoorsPresented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/),

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78:48

It’s Never Over

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/01/15

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 for a conversation full of fun stories, lessons learned and reports from across bird country. Plus, a listener's story leads to plenty of laughter and a reminder of why bird hunting with dogs is always unpredictable. Presented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator

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78:23

A Perfect 10!

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2026/01/08

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 effort they’ve put in to create a bobwhite quail hunting paradise on their farms. Andrew explains his addiction to grow high quality habitat, the details quail need to thrive, how to farm for wildlife and row crops, studies proving more quail die than we think, how to protect quail from predators, the changing quail hunting culture in

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72:46

It's Hank Hunt #5

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/12/23

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 shots, and of course our dogs, along with making unforgettable memories made- all because of a dog, a dog named Hank!Presented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/) OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (alumaklm.com) GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb) Hunt Huron (HuntHuronsd.com), Federal Premium Ammunition

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99:57

Taking Over The Prairie Farm

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/12/18

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 founder (Nic’s father) to cancer, and Nicolas taking over at their prairie farm. It’s a story with laughs and tears that will affect hunters around the country who may one day walk in a wildlife habitat with seeds grown on their farm. Nicolas shares his personal struggles with taking over the family farm and his new mission to make our

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81:07

Late Season Field Reports

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/12/11

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 pheasants, George McNamara gives a snow and rooster report from North Dakota, Tim Brown shares his views from Iowa, Avery Alfs gives a fresh report from Minnesota, and Josh Diller closes out the show with his hunting perspective from Colorado and other western states. It’s a late-season episode full of updated information and tips to help you bag

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56:32

How to Save a Life

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/12/04

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 during his 30-year Air Force & Law Enforcement career. On this episode, Roger and Travis discuss the value of CPR & First Responder Emergency Training for hunters. They share real-life hunting horror stories and explain how you can prepare yourself right now to save a life in the field.Presented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/) OnX

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34:47

Thanksgiving Hunts

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/11/26

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 Trailers (alumaklm.com) GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb) Hunt Huron (HuntHuronsd.com), Federal Premium Ammunition (federalpremium.com/) Hunt North Dakota (helloND.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (luckyduck.com/) & Samaritan Tire (samaritantire.com/)

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83:30

Mid-Season Shenanigans

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/11/20

Travis Frank, Tyler Webster & Scott Fransen pick apart each other’s flaws, brag about birds, discuss mid-season pheasant and prairie grouse hunting tactics, scouting advice, upland bird recipes, giving advice to our younger selves, giving thanks, game planning a future competition hunt, and so much more!Presented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/) OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (alumaklm.com) GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb) Hunt Huron (HuntHuronsd.com),

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