Go Flush Yourself

#55: Field Spaniels: The Rare Flushing Breed You’ve Probably Never Heard of with Mike Ritterbeck

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In this episode, Matt talks with Mike Ritterbeck and learns about Field Spaniels! No, not field bred springer spaniels, field spaniels! Mike does talk about how heavily boned field spaniels are, if you want to see the photo talks about with their feet compared to lab's feet, it was sent out in today's newsletter and if you aren't signed up for that yet, you can see it here.
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Go Flush Yourself is also brought you by HuntRedi! Visit HuntRedi.com for premium USA-made upland strap vests built for real miles in the field. Check out their tough and modular vests designed by hunters for hunters. They also run the Pave the Way program, accepting nominations to help get quality vests into the hands of the next generation of young bird hunters.
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 Supporter or Producer! 
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Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
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#54: Idaho Grouse Hunting, Goldens, & French Brittanys with Author Andrew Marshall Wayment

In this episode, Matt talks with Andrew Marshall Wayment, author of upland books and the owner of a golden retriever and a French Brittany.
You can find Wayment on Instagram, his blog, Upland Ways,and pre-order a signed copy of his new book that comes out in August here.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. Thanks to their Conservation Program, all purchases give part of the proceeds from the purchase to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is also brought you by HuntRedi! Visit HuntRedi.com for premium USA-made upland strap vests built for real miles in the field. Check out their tough and modular vests designed by hunters for hunters. They also run the Pave the Way program, accepting nominations to help get quality vests into the hands of the next generation of young bird hunters.
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 Supporter or Producer! 
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Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
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#53: Labs Deep Dive: Picking the Right Line, Pedigrees, Pointing Labs, & Real Talk with Dennin & Taylor

Jared and Matt talk labs with Taylor Esvelt and Dennin Harding!
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. Thanks to their Conservation Program, all purchases give part of the proceeds from the purchase to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
Go Flush Yourself is also brought you by HuntRedi! Visit HuntRedi.com for premium USA-made upland strap vests built for real miles in the field. Check out their tough and modular vests designed by hunters for hunters. They also run the Pave the Way program, accepting nominations to help get quality vests into the hands of the next generation of young bird hunters.
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 Supporter or Producer! 
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Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
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#52 Mordor Gundogs with Charlie Thorburn

In this episode, Matt chats with Charlie Thorburn of Mordor Gundogs. Charlie is a world-renowned breeder and trainer of springers, cockers, and labradors from Scotland. Check out his YouTube channel, Mordor Gundogs, and his podcast, The Dogfather.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
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 Supporter or Producer! 
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Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
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#51: Ron Boehme Interview

Matt and Jared sit down with Ron Boehme of The Hunting Dog Podcast! Ron is also known for The Upland Institute and his appearances on MeatEater. We talk about his cocker, pointers versus flushers, and have an all around good time.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
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 Supporter or Producer! 
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Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady.
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#50: Michaela Maupin Interview

In this episode, Matt and Jared talk with Idaho hunter and springer enthusiast, Michaela Maupin! On top of her springer, Michaela hunts ducks with her husband over their two labs, hunts cats and bears with their hounds, and has taken up falconry with a red-tailed hawk!
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
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 Supporter or Producer! 
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Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
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#49: Pheasants Forever Clays for Conservation 2025

In this episode Matt sits down with Benton Franklin Pheasants Forever chapter Vice President, Matt Staudenmaier, and Clays for Conservation's 2025 champion, Dennin Harding.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
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 Supporter or Producer! 
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Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
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#48: The History of the Pump Shotgun in the Uplands

In this episode Matt takes you through the history of the pump shotgun in the uplands.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
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 Supporter or Producer! 
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
Sign up for the Benton Franklin Pheasants Forever Clays for Conservation event in West Richland, WA, on March 28, 2026. Space is limited! 
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#47: Book Review of Wingshooting the Palouse

This episode is our first book review! We peel back the cover of Wingshooting the Palouse: Pursuing American Upland Tradition from Eastern Washington by fellow Washingtonian, Bradley A. Trumbo. Let us know how you liked this format and if you want more book reviews in the future.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
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 Supporter or Producer! 
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#46: James Harter Interview

Jared and Matt talk to fellow Eastern Washington bird hunter, James Harter! James is best known as the creator and moderator for EWUBH. He is an avid upland hunter, chasing birds over his three labs in Washington and South Dakota. James hosted Jared on a tribal reservation earlier in the season. We go through that hunt and more on this episode.
Go Flush Yourself is brought to you by Bird Hunter Supply! Visit birdhuntersupply.com for all your upland, waterfowl, hunting dog, and training needs. All purchases give to the customer’s choice of Pheasants Forever, Ruffed Grouse Society, or Delta Waterfowl.
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 Supporter or Producer! 
Join Jared and Matt at a Pheasants Forever Clays for Conservation event. Hang out with us and others and help a great cause! The event is on March 28th, 2026, in West Richland, Washington. Register for the event here.
You can search Facebook for "Eastern Washington Upland Bird Hunters" to find and request to join James' group. 
Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer
Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady
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