Raised in Wisco

Wisconsin, it's gun deer season and that's enough to keep Joel running on about 3 hours of sleep a night. He's been busy, so tune in for even more Joel tangents than usual, and try to keep up. He hos…

What do a 6 time World Barbecue Grand Champion, a watermelon farming social media platform creator, a UFC Featherweight, and our two Raised in Wisco hosts have in common? A friendship with Chad Beldi…

Hey there, Wisconsin! Joel's back from Spain, but his voice might still be across the Atlantic. In addition to sampling local cuisine that gets us salivating, Joel went hunting. Because of course he …

We're all Raised in Wisco, but this week Joel is in Spain! Through the wonder of modern technology, we're able to record a show across the Atlantic Ocean. It should surprise no one that one of Joel's…

Matt Johnson and Jeremy Walker join Joel and Danielle this week. Matt and Jeremy organize Gold Star Shoot, an annual charity event to support Gold Star families- those who have lost a family member t…

Wisconsin, you are in for a treat of an episode. Joel seemingly invited an entire village for this one! We've got Jerry Valdez and Nando Gonzalez, two Texas hunters in town for a few days to experien…

Hey Wisconsin, are your ducks in a row? Well ya better get 'em, cause Taylor Finger needs to count and band them! Taylor, Wisconsin DNR State Game Bird ecologist, joins the show with Mike Kretschmer.…

Join Joel and Danielle as they talk with Adam Andler of the Midwest Kayak Bass Club. Yes, that is the correct arrangement of letters and words. And if those words lead you to as many questions as it …

Bee Frederick, governmental liaison for Safari Club International joins the Raised in Wisco team to talk non-partisan advocacy for hunting and fishing.

Finding common ground is easy when the groun…

Hunting isn't just a physical act. It more easily reduces to a social experience than to the act of potentially killing an animal. Jeff Prizl joins Joel, Danielle, and recurring guest Ellie Lawton-Sm…

Wisconsin, the Fall Turkey and Deer hunting seasons are active NOW! Ellie Lawton-Smoller of First Hunt Foundation's Share the HERitage division and Mike Kretschmer, a friend of the show, join Joel an…

It's goose season. It's dove season. It's Teal season. It is so very nearly turkey and deer season. Oh Wisconsin, we are entering fall hunting season! And this season, Producer Jess will be going out…

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 happen…

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…

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 …

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 epi…

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 sma…

Hey there Wisconsin! This week we are absolutely soaking in the joy of Wisco summer and gearing up for Wisconsin autumn- when goose hunting will be back on the docket. And with wild game comes wild g…

What a great Wisco week! Milwaukee hosted the RNC, Danielle won a bass fishing competition, and Joel attended an invigorating legislative event to protect our outdoor resources.

Today, Joel and D…

Hey there, Wisconsin! Big question, no wrong answers: what's your favorite hidden gem in this hidden-gem state of ours? Tune in to hear ours' as we discuss the unparalleled beauties and bounties of W…