The Fowl Life

For Chad, it’s not just about chasing turkeys or wrapping up another waterfowl season. He's shifting gears. From the field to the business, to the grind of a long season, to preparing for what’s next.
In this episode, Chad talks through the reality of building a life in the hunting industry. The travel, the pressure, the partnerships, the opportunities, and the responsibility that comes with it. From Season 18 of Benelli’s The Fowl Life to relationships with brands like Travel Wisconsin and Nutrien Ag Solutions, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to keep it all moving.
He also dives into what it means to truly be part of this culture. It's conservation, giving back, working with veterans, supporting the next generation, and respecting the resource every step of the way.
This isn’t just about hunting. Listen in and hear how the season never really ends. It just changes.
This episode is brought to you by Caesar's Palace and Entertainment, Banded Brands, Hi Viz Sights, Eukanuba Premium Dog food, Safari Club International, Jack Link's Jerky, Avery Outdoors, and Banded Casual Wear.

Snow geese and spring are in the air, and there’s no better way to kick out the winter doldrums than with a stick to your ribs wild game Poblano Pasta recipe that’ll knock your coveralls off! On this Eat Wild Podcast, Fowl Life Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch and TFL award-winning Chef Ellie Lawton have a Mother Cluckin' Poblano Pasta for any occasion. Check it out!
This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Camospace, and The Provider Culinary!

Chad sits down with Sheriff Chad Bianco for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues shaping California today.
They discuss the state’s political climate, the role of leadership, and the challenges surrounding public safety, homelessness, and taxation. Sheriff Bianco explains why he believes California needs a return to common-sense governance and accountability.
The conversation also turns toward wildlife management, conservation, and hunting ethics; Topics that often get lost in political debates but play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
From forest management to the responsibilities hunters carry in conservation, this episode connects politics, policy, and the outdoor lifestyle in a way that affects everyone who cares about the land and the future of wildlife. This episode is brought to you by Benelli shotguns, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Featherlite, Avery Outdoors, GATR coolers, Napa Valley Olive Oil, Banded Brands, and Hi Viz Sights

Ted Nugent joins Chad for a wide-open conversation that goes everywhere.
They start with politics (something Ted has never shied away from) and get deep into his views on leadership, freedom, conservation, and the role hunters play in protecting wildlife and the land.
From there, the conversation moves into what Ted has always loved most: hunting and the outdoor lifestyle. Ted explains why hunting, conservation, and personal responsibility are all tied together, and why he believes the hunting community still has such an important role to play.
They also talk music, some major moments Ted has experienced recently, and what he’s working on next.
It’s honest, passionate, and exactly what you’d expect when Ted Nugent sits down at the mic.
This episode is brought to you by Benelli shotguns, Federal Premium Ammunition, Avery Outdoors, Banded Brands, Jack Link's protein snacks, and Hi Viz Sights.

Fresh off the Safari Club International Convention, Chad is back in the studio breaking down everything that made this year’s event unforgettable.
From the energy on the show floor to the conversations around conservation, SCI continues to prove why it’s one of the most important organizations in the hunting world. Chad shares what he saw, who he met, and why the mission behind SCI and the SCI Foundation matters now more than ever.
He talks about leadership, including the work being done by Laird Hamberlain and the SCI Foundation, and why the convention is a driving force behind global conservation, wildlife management, and advocacy. This episode is a firsthand look at what makes SCI so powerful and why every hunter should experience the convention at least once.
This episode is proudly presented by Safari Club International and Safari Club International Foundation, and brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks, Nashville Palace, CamoSpace, and Merlo Waterfowl