Raised in the Woods

We all love the Sand Crane, that much isn’t up for debate, but when it comes to conservation things are never simple. Today Joel and Ellie welcome Dan Trawicki of SCI to discuss their ongoing efforts to bring about a hunting season for the sand crane. The rebounding of the sand crane population has been […]

Guest: Dan Trawicki

Sat May 17, 2025

46:32

9/10 hunters agree that Wisconsin is THE best place in the whole wide world to enjoy the outdoors. We know that better than anyone around here on Raised in Wisco. But a man has needs, and sometimes what he needs is to fly to Croatia with his buddy to hunt wild European sheep in the […]

Guests: Megan Salazar, George Ermert

Sat May 10, 2025

46:32

The outdoors of Wisconsin provide so much to us, from natural beauty to bountiful harvests, but one thing that many folks don’t know is that one of the most delicious delicacies in Dairyland can actually be found in our own front lawns. Today Chef Ellie Lawton-Smoller teaches us about the many ways that the humble […]

Guest: Mike Kretschmer

Sat May 3, 2025

46:32

Last week we met a young outdoorswoman who went on her first ever turkey hunt, but this week we’re spicing things up another notch by talking to Tylor Flynn of the National Wild Turkey Federation! Tylor and the NWTF know just about everything there is to know about turkeys in Wisconsin, including how to do […]

Guest: Tylor Flynn

Sat Apr 26, 2025

46:32

Hey-o, Wisco! Today Joel Kleefisch and chef-eree Ellie Lawton- Smoller are joined by special guests Mr. and Mrs. Justin Kumbier and 13-year-old Harper Schumacher to talk about Harper’s first time turkey hunting! It’s an exciting day as Joel gets to share his feelings on that special first hunt experience, Justin tells us about the joy […]

Sat Apr 19, 2025

45:33

Spring is sprunging and it’s time to talk about all of our favorite spring-based activities in Wisconsin. Dad jokes start flying left and right as the team introduces themselves to their new producer. Joel challenges chef-eree Ellie to come up with a recipe for a delicious meal based only on the random assortment of ingredients […]

Sat Apr 12, 2025

46:32

Wisco, today we end one chapter so that another may begin. Producer Jess- hi, that’s me writing this podcast as I’ve written them all for the past 10 months!- is moving on. No, nothing dramatic, it’s just time for a new adventure in healthcare! So today, we reflect. From our first meetings to my first […]

Guests: Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Jess Plotkin-Sell

Sat Apr 5, 2025

46:33

Wisconsin, we made it to spring! In just a few short days, the spring turkey season opens. You butter believe we’re ready for those birds, with Joel scouting like crazy and Ellie testing out new recipes daily. Make sure you’re ready for it as well by buying leftover spring turkey tags, information available here. Today […]

Guests: Ellie Lawton-Smoller, George Ermert, Tim Andryk

Sat Mar 29, 2025

46:32

Wisconsin, we’re in that quiet time between hunting seasons, but there’s still so much to do in our great state! Buy your leftover turkey tags for the spring season here and be ready to get out there! Today, we talk with our newest recurring guest, taxidermy extraordinaire Wendy Christensen. She last joined us a few […]

Guests: Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Wendy Christensen

Sat Mar 22, 2025

46:32

Wisco, at the end of the day, what is this program? That’s right, all together now: A COOKING SHOW! In honor of Joel’s favorite dish, food, today’s episode features culinary artists Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Megan Salazar, and Alex Ezell, with Mike Kretschmer along for commentary. Still, we begin with some Weekly Wiscos- highlights (or, er, lowlights […]

Guests: Alex Ezell, Megan Salazar, Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Mike Kretschmer

Sat Mar 15, 2025

46:32