The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

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Alclair Aug 22, 2024

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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 gun. Travis shares his own story about losing his hearing and the impact it’s had on his life. Marc explains his lifetime commitment to serving others, enhancing the quality of life, and adapting with hearing technology to make hearing protection part of every hunt. @alclairoutdoors

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MN Upland Bird Hunter Diaries Aug 15, 2024

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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 Wildlife Manager for northeast Minnesota Bailey Petersen and Resident Gamebird Coordinator Nathan Huck. The conversation begins with ruffed grouse drumming counts and hatch information and then takes a deep dive into the app to explain how it works, what the DNR will learn from it, how hunters can participate, and the benefit of using citizen science to learn about our favorite upland birds. @pheasantsforever - @quailforever - @birdshotpodcast - @minnesotadnr

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Training Days with George Lyall Aug 08, 2024

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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, George & Travis share stories from fish camp and the senses that us to our favorite places. @g.lyall66

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PF Chair Signs Off Aug 01, 2024

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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, diversifying the fields, adding a puppy to his family, cherishing land access, plus so much more... @pheasantsforever & @quailforever

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Quality of Life Jul 25, 2024

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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 status, silence motivates, and so much more. @hokseynativeseeds | @theprairiefarm

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DNR Commissioner Jul 18, 2024

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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 anglers can do to make a difference on the landscape, water wars, losing habitat, losing hunters, who pays the bills, is the North American Model of Conservation working, and so much more… @tomtheduckman

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Train the Dog in Front of You Jul 11, 2024

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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 yourself & your dog grace, when to correct dogs, advanced obedience, field trailing, puppy development, North Dakota bird hatch update, taking a chance on yourself, winning dog training trophies, having fun with your dog, and so much more. @prairiefaunakennels

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Hank Hunt #4 Jun 27, 2024

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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 listener questions.

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Train How You Hunt Jun 20, 2024

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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. We also learn about John’s work with the state of Minnesota to access new dog training grounds. @jdzeman Presented by Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/) HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.com/) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

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Gone Fishin’ Jun 14, 2024

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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? @benbrettingen @birds.booze.buds.podcast Presented by Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/) HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.com/) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

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