The Fowl Life

Chad sits down with Jeff Tarsi of Nutrien Ag Solutions at Banded Drake Ranch for a thoughtful conversation about farming, conservation, and the full-circle relationship between agriculture and waterfowl.
Jeff shares his perspective on sustainability, innovation, and why honesty in business is so important, even if that means saying, “I don’t know, but I’ll find out.” They talk about generations of farmers, new technology, AI in agriculture, and the opportunities available not just to large-scale producers, but to weekend growers and backyard gardeners as well.
The episode explores how modern farming supports wildlife populations, strengthens conservation efforts, and ultimately plays a role in the success of wildlife numbers across the country. It’s a reminder that hunting and agriculture aren’t at odds; they’re connected.
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You wanna talk about the perfect food to take into the blind, eat around a campfire, or serve at your Superbowl party? The Fowl Life Midwest host Joel Kleefisch and TFL’s award-winning chef Ellie Lawton whip up End Game Empanadas. The only place you’ll install these apps is in your stomach!
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Recorded at Banded Drake Ranch, Chad sits down with Will Clark for a wide-open duck camp conversation that goes wherever it needs to.
They start with food, from wild game, sauces, boudin, to the details that make a meal worth sitting down for, then move into baseball, the Giants, spring training, and what it took for Will to separate himself at the highest level. Will talks openly about work ethic, preparation, training, and why he never backed away from telling people exactly what he thought.
The conversation also gets into hunting, shooting, and ethics in the field, along with why being a responsible, accurate shooter matters. Will shares how that same mindset carried over from sports into the outdoors.
An awesomeconversation with one of the game’s greats, recorded the way these talks are meant to happen — at duck camp.
This episode is presented by Banded Drake Ranch and brought to you by CamoSpace
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Recorded at Banded Drake Ranch, Chad sits down with Will Cain for a conversation shaped by duck camp, time outdoors, and a willingness to speak openly and honestly. Will is host of FOX News Channel’s The Will Cain Show. The guys talk about conviction, work ethic, belief, and what it means to stand firm in your values, especially when it’s easier not to. It’s full of inspiration, passion, and topics that make you really think.
Set against one of the premier waterfowl destinations in the country, this conversation is the kind you will only find in hunt camp.
This episode is presented by Banded Drake Ranch, and brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud, Hi Viz Sights, Mickey Thompson Tires, Napa Valley Olive Oil, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Corning Ford, Leer Camper Shells, Oakley Sunglasses, and GATR Coolers and Drinkware!

Why should Wellington grace only the finest restaurants when you can turn your duck camp into a 5-star feast? The Fowl Life Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch, acclaimed Chef Ellie Lawton, and professional butcher Mike Kretschmer show you an easy way to make duck, goose, or venison the centerpiece of your dinner table with a Wild Wellington fit for any flyway in this episode of The Fowl Life, Eat Wild edition.
This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin and Camospace!