Raised in Wisco

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 tur…

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…

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…

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 reci…

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…

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-Smol…

We were all raised in Wisco. And you know who else was? A gorilla named Samson. In 1981, Samson the gorilla, a beloved Milwaukee icon who inspired so many to pursue science and love animals, died. Af…

Oh Wisconsin, the hunting and fishing seasons may be drawing to a close. But that doesn't mean there's any shortage of fantastic things to do in this great state! Ice fishing remains open and viable …

What does it take to achieve high accuracy long distance shooting? Well, Wisconsin, we asked the expert. Tom Stewart of American Defense Manufacturing joins us to discuss guns, shooting, hunting, and…

Wisconsin, get ready for a TRULY Wisco episode. Two weeks ago, we talked with outdoor enthusiast and guide, Dan Timm. Dan shared how he'd recently attended the 98th Annual Delafield American Legion C…

Wisconsin, you know how we roll. Every week, we bring you people with the experience and connections to help you get *out there* and enjoy the best of this amazing state! This week, Nick Scaffidi and…

It can be intimidating to start a new hobby. Especially if you don't know anyone who has the connections, equipment, and know-how to get you started. When that hobby is hunting, it can feel extra obs…

At long last, Danielle returns to the group! And thank goodness for that, we've been a little off track (do we ever really have one of those though?...) In addition, Shotgun Sarah Engel joins us, wit…

Bonjour, Wisconsin! Danielle is still out this week, so Ellie Lawton-Smoller and Mike Kretschmer fill out the ranks. This week, it's all about treating Producer Jess, with two surprises from Joel! On…

Wisconsin, winter is truly upon us as the fall turkey season ended this past Sunday. However, there's plenty more hunting to be done this season and so much more to come in spring.

This week, Dan…

Happy New Year, Wisconsin! We start off this new year of 2025 just like we finished t2024- talking about all the great things Wisconsin offers in her beautiful outdoors. A few days ago Joel, Danielle…

Happy Holidays, Wisconsin! This week, we're revisiting some of our favorite moments from the past few months.

First, highlights from our star-studded November 23rd episode with The Fowl Life crew.…

Wisconsin, we've got another packed house for you for this episode! We've got First Hunt Wisconsin's state director Alex Ezell and deputy state director Megan Salazar. Also along for the ride is frie…

Helloooo Wisconsin! This week, Raised in Wisco takes a southern turn as Joel, Danielle, and Ellie Lawton-Smoller share their tales of hunting in central Florida. The team primarily journeyed south to…

Wisconsin, we are currently spoiled for choice when it comes to hunting. Whatever species you're choosing to hunt or fish this week, bring us along for the ride! This week, Ellie Lawton-Smoller joins…