Go Flush Yourself

Public lands are at risk again! Here's another quick update on public lands and the Senate's current plans to liquidate them. Please call your Senator at (202) 224-3121. It's easy and takes less than a minute! 

Jared and Matt talked with Jordan Horak and went deep into bird dog training focusing on Jordan's unique approach to training. Check out Jordan's Cato Boards and follow along on Instagram. You can also follow Jordan onJuggernaut Gundog's Facebook and Instagram pages. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and X or email us.

Matt interviewed Patrick Berry about his experience with and passion for English springer spaniels. You may know Patrick best from his role as President and CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and we do get into public lands at the end of episode, but we spend most of the time chatting about our springers. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Thank you to all of our current Patreon members, you all are why awe are able to have a podcast! Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and X or email us.

Matt hops on the show for a quick minute to ask you to please reach out to your representatives in Washington D.C. and ask them to save our public lands from being sold off! You can use the Pheasants Forever link below or call (202) 224-3121. It's easy and takes less than a minute! pheasantsforever.quorum.us/campaign/standforpubliclands2025

In this episode, Jared and Matt chat with Chris Midgette. Chris is a lifelong Boykin Spaniel guy. He gets the most out of the breed, hunting waterfowl and upland birds over his Boykins. Chris is an outdoor writer who has been published in a variety of publications including Gun Dog and Wildfowl. You can find more about Chris on his website, The Hunting Traveller, and on Instagram. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and X/Twitter or email us.

In this episode, Jared and Matt are joined by Jeff Lusk! Jeff runs his cocker spaniels in field trials and hunts them mostly the Pacific Northwest. Jeff has his own podcast, Cocker Chronicles, where he talks all things field bred English Cocker Spaniels with guests from the cocker community.   You can find Cocker Chronicles wherever you find podcasts including on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and X/Twitter or email us.  

Jared and Matt sit back down with Josh Riddle of Rockey's Kennels.  They discuss hunting grouse with spaniels, upcoming cocker and springer litters, pheasant release programs, thinking about your place in the food web, and more. Josh was first on Go Flush Yourself in October 2024 on Episode 17.  If you want to hear more about Josh's background and Rockey's Kennels, you may want to go back to that episode before you listen to this one. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and X/Twitter or email us.

Jared and Matt are joined by Rex Sherburn.  Rex is the Habitat Coordinator for the Benton Franklin Pheasants Forever Chapter and an avid upland hunter in Eastern Washington over his Bringer (Sprittney?). Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and X/Twitter or email us.

In this episode, Jared and Matt discuss what they have been doing the off season so far, their favorite pieces of gear, and more. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and X/Twitter or email us.

Jared and Matt sit back down with Jon Nguyen! You can find Jon on: The Jon Hoan YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@jonhoan?si=JW74GrzMB94xem4n   Jon's instagram: Threadsjonhoannguyen And at https://hackoutdoors.com Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, or email us.

Jared and Matt discuss their 2024-25 upland seasons and their plans for the off season. They also discuss Matt's distaste of side-by-sides, Jared's new vest, and drones. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Jared and Matt learn talk with Chris Maurer and learn about Boykin Spaniels. For more information on Boykin Spaniels, check out the Boykin Spaniel Society at http://boykinspaniel.org. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds (including Boykins!) check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Jared and Matt sat down with Hannah Hayes from Prairie Fauna Kennels and got some spaniel talk in. We talked about training house dogs that go hunting, cockers versus springers, cockers and their big personalities, and more! You can find Hannah and Prairie Fauna Kennels on Instagram at @prairiefaunakennels and on Facebook. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Jared and Matt discuss their recent hunts, grouse hunting in the Pacific Northwest, gun weights, and rescuing bird dogs. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

In this episode, Jared and Matt discuss their recent upland hunts and some thoughts that emanated from them. They get into the role nostalgia plays in upland hunt and eventually veer into hunting vehicles that results in a lot of Subaru talk. Go Flush Yourself is hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

In this episode of Go Flush Yourself, Jared and Matt sit down with Josh Riddle. Josh is of Rockey's Kennels in northern Utah where he and his dad breed and train cocker and springer spaniels.  Their spaniels have various titles and championships and, as Jared and I can personally attest, produce some great bird dogs. Go Flush Yourself is hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Matt and Jared's pheasant opener led to some scenarios that needed some discussion.  Listen to them recap their hunt which covers shotgun and shell selection, wild birds versus pen-raised birds, dog management, and more. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

In this episode, Jared and Matt are joined by Julie and Bob Wickwire of Creswick Clumbers where we talk about the rare flushing breed, the Clumber Spaniel.   You can find Julie and Bob on Facebook and Instagram at @creswickclumbers. You can also contact them by email at riwick@comcast.net They are also on Good Dog and gundogbreeders.com. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on bird hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

This week, Jared and Matt sit down with Chad Harvey.  Chad is a regional representative for Pheasants Forever and he is here to talk Golden Retrievers!   You can find Chad on Instagram at @gundogarms Go Flush Yourself is an ad-free podcast and is supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. It's only $2 per month! Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.  

In this episode, Matt and Jared chat with Jon Nguyen.  Jon has a YouTube channel called Jon Hoan where he post videos of his hunts over his lab in Southern California where he mainly chases California quail.  Go Flush Yourself is an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. You can find Jon on: - Instagram at @jonhoannguyen - YouTube - Hack Outdoors Go Flush Yourself is hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Jared and Matt discuss what they've been up to so far during dove season, the youth hunt, and Jared's plans for the upcoming grouse opener.  They somehow (but not surprisingly) get on the topic of shotguns.  They also talk about the upcoming valley quail, pheasant, and chukar seasons.  Lastly, they tease upcoming interviews and talk about what flushing breeds they want and want to know more about. Go Flush Yourself is an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Jared and Matt talk about their fledgling 2024 hunting seasons, first-aid kits for dogs, pointing labs and where they fit into the flushing world, and how OnX has changed how they hunt. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.  

This episode starts with Matt going through his dove bucket and getting ready for the upcoming upland season in general.  The second half of the episode contains a midday conversation between Jared and Matt discussing their dove opener activities. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Jared and Matt discuss the upcoming dove season. They dabble in doodles. But most of the episode is a deep dive rabbit hole in shotguns.  As always, Jared gives a Bones update. Go Flush Yourself is hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

On this week's episode, join hosts Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer as they interview Will Such. Will shares his experiences with flushing dogs from doodles to  springers. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Jared and Matt talk about talk about dog goggles and dog vests.  Jared makes a plea for frozen birds.  Matt talks about his Bird Dog Portraits endeavor.  Matt and Jared touch on the hot topic of dog food.  And as always, Jared gives a Bones update.   Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Jared and Matt interview fellow springer spaniel owner, Steve Dunsmore.  We talk about dog goggles, hunting in the northeast versus northwest, and, of course, flushing dogs. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

This is the updated version of this episode, there was an audio artifact in the middle of the original upload that made it difficult to hear the interview.  This new version removed the issue. Apologies! In this episode of Go Flush Yourself, you're treated to an interview with spaniel trainer, Todd Agnew.  Todd Agnew is of Craney Hill Kennels and spanieltraining.com. Check out Todd and Craney Hill Kennels out on Facebook and Instagram.  Also check out Craney Hill's Dog Training Forum and their Training Courses. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Jared and Matt talk about how they like to approach a day of hunting, how it contrasts and how they deal with it as friends.  They also give a Bones update and how they try to deal with the dog days of summer and missing hunting season. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member. Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Matt and Jared talk about why they currently have springer spaniels, finding a breeder, theories on bird dog breeder websites, and plans for the upcoming hunting season. Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.   Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer   Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch.   Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.

Go Flush Yourself is an upland hunting podcast focusing on hunting with flushing dogs. On top of hunting, training, and living with flushers, we also discuss shotguns, upland hunting in general, and gear. If you want to hear more about labradors, cockers, goldens, springers, and the rest of the flushing breeds check us out! We are also an ad-free podcast and are supported purely by our listeners. If you want to help support us, please consider becoming a Patreon member.   Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer   Browse and purchase Go Flush Yourself merch.   Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter or email us.