Wisconsin, in mere hours, it is going to be early goose and Teal duck season. Joel is quick to remind us however, that the hunting season has actually already begun- because SO much of hunting happens before you pull the trigger. It starts with building relationships with land owners and conservationists, scouting locations for future […]

Hey hey hey, it’s another Women’s Zone episode! First Hunt Wisconsin’s state director Alex Ezell and deputy state director Megan Salazar join solo-host Danielle Fairman and Producer Jess. A few weeks ago, Joel encouraged Jess to buy a leftover turkey tag AND offered to take her on her first hunting trip. Well, we’re following through […]

Join Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman as they celebrate Wisconsin’s outdoor riches while recounting Joel’s recent hunting trip in the Austrian Alps. Discover how the Badger State prepares hunters for global adventures, learn about the upcoming Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters Expo, and explore why Wisconsin is the ultimate playground for outdoor enthusiasts. From local hunting grounds […]

Where oh where is Joel Kleefisch? Eh, we’ll find him… Today, Danielle is the solo host of Raised in Wisco with Jess on the board, and our fantastic guest Connie Markham, making for an all woman episode! Speaking of… make sure to check out the brand new Women’s Zone at this year’s annual Wisconsin Waterfowl […]

What’s up Wisconsin? A lot of birds, that’s for sure. Taylor Fingers, game bird ecologist for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, joins us this week to talk all things winged (and actually small non-winged mammals too). As summer creeps on, we are fast approaching duck season, with turkey season right behind. To prepare, Wisco DNR […]