The 2026 upland season is officially underway, and Jared and Matt are kicking things off with some new toys.

In this episode of Go Flush Yourself, we talk about the new gear we bought, the gear we built, and the equipment we're taking into the field this season. We also get into one of the less glamorous (but considerably more useful) parts of getting ready for bird season: shotgun patterning.

Welcome to the 2026 season.

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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, Producer, or Business Supporter!

Hosted by Jared Kirk and Matt Millbauer

Produced by Khord Campbell, Laramie Pettichord-Mathews, and Paul Rady

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