Julia Schrenkler & Mercedes Akinseye join the show to discuss their annual opening day bird hunting tradition called “Grousemas.” The duo of dedicated bird hunters also share about their passion for conservation, their path to the uplands, learning together at their own pace, starting a tradition vs waiting for an invite, the gifts of giving back, being polite & respectful hunters, and so much more.  @juliaschrenkler

 

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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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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/)

Jim Wood has been a DVM for nearly 38 years! Jim has a wealth of bird dog knowledge to share as an avid bird hunter. Jim has been helping Scott through the steps of breeding Millie, the first dog he has ever bred. Jim offers sage advice on breeding a dog and a hot tip on an over-the-counter de-skunking option for your dog!

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Seth Owens is a wildlife photographer and PF employee who has become “One with the Birds.”  Seth shares stories from his 3,000-mile journey into America’s wildest places to come face-to-face with our favorite upland birds.  Seth describes spending time with grouse, touching grouse, talking to grouse, observing their behaviors in the wild, why he’s on a journey to see all upland bird species in person, what he’s learned about the birds, why he cares more about them today, his campaign to “save our sagebrush,” and why he wants everyone to “Go Get Lost.”  Presented by Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/) HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.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/)

Avery Aalfs is an outdoor-loving man on a mission. One year ago he changed his life, taking full control of it, proving to himself that he can be the man he wants to be.  Avery shares his inspirational and emotional story that he credits to his bird dog. Presented by Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/) HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.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/)

Dr. Joe Spoo (aka: Gun Dog Doc) joins the show to discuss his new Gun Dog Field Emergency & First Aid online course. Joe explains why he developed the course, what dog owners will learn, how and when to treat dogs in the field, tools to keep at the truck and tools to bring in the field, how to read your dog for signs of stresses, when to act and when to call for help, and why it’s important to be prepared in the field.  We also discuss common injuries, diseases, genetics and changes that Joe has witnessed in the past 20-plus years of caring for sporting dog breeds. Presented by Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/) HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.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/)

Jacob & Ethan Schurter are DIY upland bird hunters on a mission to bag North America’s Upland Slam.  We dig into their DIY trip planning and execution, scouting before and during a hunt, hunting strategies, the challenges each bird presents, worst experiences, favorite memories, finding the right hunting partners, thanking farmers, laughing at each other, and reason to hunt in new places. Presented by Aberdeen, SD (https://huntfishsd.com/) HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.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/)

Adam Nelson & Evan Curtin join the show to discuss the mission at Hunters For Access, a non-profit organization working with private landowners on their private lands to foster positive hunter relationships to create more publicly accessible hunting opportunities. Presented by HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.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/)

Meadow Kouffeld joins the show for another deep discussion into the life of Ruffed Grouse. Meadow explains ruffed grouse mating, nesting, raising chicks, daily patterns, habitat choices, predators, diseases, turkey vs grouse debate, West Nile disease, and hunting techniques. Plus, Meadow answers listener questions about our favorite upland birds, research projects, and life in the outdoor field. Presented by HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.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/)

Tyler Webster, Ben Brettingen, & Scott Fransen join Travis Frank to share brutally honest stories from life outdoors.  Awful, embarrassing, and heartbreaking moments come with life lessons and reminders to be grateful. 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/)

Ben Fretz from North Country Sporting Dogs joins the show to talk about “spring training” for bird dogs.  Ben & Travis discuss methods to build a strong working relationship to help the dog handler and our dogs work with confidence, enjoy the process, clean up mistakes, retrieve to hand, and remove pressure from performance. 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’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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Nicolas Lirio & Kent Boucher, hosts of The Prairie Farm Podcast join us for a deep, thought-provoking conversation about our comfortable way of life, working the landscape, making healthy choices, farming practices, and taking our turn on the land.  They also share the inspiring, hard-earned story behind their 5-generation family farm that gave up row crops to grow native seeds. 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/)

Meadow Kouffeld joins the show for an honest and in-depth discussion about ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, woodcock, wildlife biology, conservation, and her career path through the outdoor world. Meadow has devoted much of her life to the birds and understanding them, earning her Master’s degree studying ruffed grouse in northern Minnesota, working for conservation organizations, and teaching college students about our natural resources. She’s also a dog trainer, upland bird hunter, taxidermist, and stands by the motto “live small, do big things.” 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/)

Scott Rall shares powerful words of wisdom from his 40-year career as a volunteer in the outdoor world.  Scott explains why he pours his heart into the land for others to enjoy, plus his fiancé said yes at Pheasant Fest, tailgating at the PF’s national banquet, winning volunteer of the year, creating a “Dinner in the Wild” experience, keeping his father’s words alive, a Lorax tattoo, and so much more. 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’re LIVE at Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Sioux Falls, SD at Remedy Brewing for our 2nd annual game of Upland Trivia with guests Tyler Webster, George Lyall, Scott Fransen & a room full of listeners. Play along & enjoy the camaraderie, competitiveness, trash-talking, laughter & fun as our guests and the audience compete for more than $1K in upland gear. 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 start the party early by previewing Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Scott Fransen & Tony Jones play a short version of our upland trivia game to get ready for our Friday night live show at Remedy Brewing 611, Travis gets rear-ended, and we share listener stories that will make your day.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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After a week camping on the prairie in North Dakota Travis Frank sits down with his son Weston to discuss their first pheasant hunt and Weston’s first pheasant. They talk about Weston’s hunting journey as a 9-year-old bird hunter, life lessons learned together, joys & struggles of hunting with kids, overcoming challenges together, camping on the prairie, and a few tricks to outsmart pheasants.

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Matt Hardinge is a western bird hunter who pushes his mind, body, and bird dogs to find upland birds in some of America’s most rugged places. We talk about what it takes to harvest chukar, quail, and pheasants in the mountains, his new venture called “Cheatgrass Cowboys”, the best mountain hunting gear, new DECKED storage systems, habitat vs water, wild adventures, snake bites, and so much more.

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Mike Yashko is on a 5-state bird hunting road trip with his Picardy Spaniels.  Mike and Travis discuss the Picardy Spaniel breed, temperament, hunting style, their introduction in the US along with bird reports from Minnesota to Montana, the effects of social media on hunting, and lessons learned traveling across bird country. @birddogoftheday

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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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Travis Frank, Scott Fransen & Bill Sherck recap a crazy month of October hunting upland birds from Minnesota to Montana and places in between.  Are bird numbers up?  Yes! The Flush team shares success stories, first time hits, lessons learned, reasons to get excited, and what’s on tap for the rest of our season.

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Andy Edwards from Quail Forever joins us to go in-depth on America’s 2023 quail hunting forecast.  We talk bird numbers for all quail species, areas to target for DIY bird hunters that like to travel, areas where birds are down, Quail Forever success stories, and so much more.

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Ben Brettingen & Jake Hanson join us for a LIVE show to kick start South Dakota’s pheasant hunting season and the launch of the PATH program opening up more acres of pheasant hunting habitat for public access in the state of South Dakota.  The show also includes pheasant trivia, giveaways, questions from the audience, a pheasant outlook, and so much more!

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Tom Carpenter & Jared Wiklund join the show to give an in-depth breakdown of America’s 2023 pheasant hunting forecast.  We dissect bird numbers across pheasant country, explain why pheasant counts are up and down in regions, and give you advice to help you bag more birds this year.

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Brian Kelvington from Federal Ammunition joins us for a live show at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins, MN. We discuss the state of ammunition in America, bismuth upland loads, prairie storm, custom loads, where to find your ammo, Pittman Robertson excise tax, hunting ethics, hunters advocating for hunters, audience questions, and so much more.

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Travis Frank joins Tyler Webster from the Birds Booze & Buds podcast in North Dakota to recap their early season sharptail & partridge hunt.  Tyler & Travis talk about a boost in NoDak bird numbers, where huns & sharptails move throughout the day and tactics to help you put more in your game bag, a perfect hunt with “Legends of the Fall,” and plenty or reasons hunters should be pumped for the rest of this season.

Join us for a LIVE podcast recording on September 28th, 7 p.m. at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins!

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Our first bird hunt of the season takes us to Alberta Canada with Perry McCormick, Ben Brettingen, & George Lyall. We break down our long journey to ‘hunt for huns,’ explain why Hungarian Partridge populations exploded in Alberta and where they stand today, appreciation for the covey rise, cutting a dog out of a snare trap, being prepared in the field, Pheasants Forever Canada, and so much more.

Join us for a LIVE podcast recording on September 28th, 7 p.m. at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins!

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Dr. Clair Maples is a veterinarian and owner of Paradigm Sporting Dog.  Clair is a passionate upland bird hunter who created her own first aid field kit to help bird hunters head into the field prepared for emergencies and everyday hunting scenarios.  We break down all the items in her first aid kit and explain when, where, why, and how to use each of them.

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Jay Brekke, DVM, joins the show to discuss new ways to help old (geriatric) bird dogs thrive in the field.  Jay explains medical advancements that help old dogs hunt again, joint injections, supplements, glucosamine, weight management, good & bad nutrition, physical therapy, and prevention advice for young dogs.  If you have an older bird dog, this podcast is for you.  If you have a young bird dog, this podcast is also for you, because time catches up to us all. www.brekkevet.com

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Mike Lemke is a podcast listener who wrote us a story about his 3-week solo bird-hunting adventure in Montana that he titled “Upland Eldorado.”  Mike explains in detail the motivation for his bird hunting trip, his gear – from hunting rig to camping supplies, first aid to patterning his shotgun, why two pairs of boots last more than twice as long, hunting ethics, camping solo, lessons learned, hunting conservation theories, and why spending time in a place with great richness and opportunity is ultimately good for the soul.

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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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Meghan Krohn & Jim Dario from Sportsman’s Guide join the show to talk hunting gear from ammo to boots, dog kennels to GPS collars, and their roles to help you find the best deals on all of them.  They also explain their conservation “round up” model and we share stories from favorite moments in the field.

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Kenton Bryant is a country music singer & songwriter with a passion for big-running bird dogs and the open prairie.  Kenton gives us a bird report from western North Dakota and we talk about finding the Lebron James of bird dogs - dogs that separate from the pack.  Kenton explains life in the field trial world, training grand champions, field trial dogs vs hunting dogs, training for broke, and life in the music business.

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Tim Brown from northwest Iowa gives us a glimpse into his current roadside pheasant counts.  We discuss how accurate roadside counts really are, big broods, factors that affect his data, where bird numbers are highest, reasons to get pumped for this hunting season, losing bird dogs, inviting new hunters into the field, and so much more.

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Jonathon Tremblay from Walton’s joins Travis Frank while on a road trip through Canada to share stories, catch up on life in the meat processing world, and discuss more ways for hunters to prepare their wild game.

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