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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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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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67:38

How to Outsmart Pheasants

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/11/13

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 roosters, the best times of the day to hunt them, finding habitat seams, pinching roosters, how to pick a public property to hunt, where pheasants go when pressured, a golden hour trick, opening up a pheasant crop, hunting non-toxic only areas, how to stop running roosters, and so much more!Presented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/) OnX Maps

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55:05

Hunting Our Way Down highway 2 in The “White Whale’!

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/11/06

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 guys, 3 dogs in a 31-foot RV, someone please crack a window!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

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80:32

Scott’s Buying

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/10/30

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, Michigan, North & South Dakota, plus we share details on a conservation collaboration with Walton’s, Scott wins longest tail feather contest, and we invite you out to a night on the town with Scott & Tyler Webster this week in Stanley, North Dakota. Learn more about the Walton’s X The Flush pack for conservation @

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72:09

UP Grouse Camp

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/10/23

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 discuss current ruffed grouse hunting conditions and what to look for to find birds now through the end of season, the woodcock migration, breaking down habitat, creating grouse hunting habitat, the beauty of grouse camp, life of a grouse guide, from the White House to the Northwoods, Women in the Woods, smells from the forest, and so much

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88:13

Minnesota Pheasants, Inc

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/10/16

Eric Anderson & David Ewel of Minnesota Pheasants, Inc. join the show to discuss the state of their unique habitat organization, how they work alongside Pheasants Forever and other wildlife groups to acquire land and turn it into publicly accessible wildlife habitat, raising money and putting it into the soil, how farmers view hunters, building trust & relationships, how to start your own habitat organization, joining other hunters on a mission, celebrating a great Minnesota pheasant opener,

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80:21

2025 Quail Hunting Forecast

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/10/09

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 production saw huge spikes and places where numbers took a hit this year. We cover nearly 30 states throughout America’s quail country to give hunters a glimpse at what they might find when they hit the fields this season. @quailforeverPresented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/) OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (alumaklm.com) GAIM Hunting

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85:14

Bird Dog Field First Aid

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/10/02

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 Clair’s handmade field kit & truck kits, discussing the tools in each kit and how to use them. They also discuss several topics like rattlesnake bites & Benadryl, removing porcupine quills, stapling a dog in the field, mean seeds, when to go to the vet, tailgate checks, how & when to use Hunt.Vet, and being prepared with a plan for

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79:16

September Field Reports

The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field ·

2025/09/25

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 highlights. Tyler Webster gives us his views from Montana and North Dakota. Joe Lesmeister shares his Montana report along with hunt information from North Dakota & the Sandhills region in Nebraska. Bailey Peterson provides a Northwoods Minnesota ruffed grouse & woodcock report along with tips to find early season birds. Jake Perry checks

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