The Fowl Life

On this special episode from Raised In The Woods, Chad and the crew Travel Wisconsin to the State’s Capitol. They discuss everything from social media’s impact on the hunting world to technology’s effect in the waters and woods. Guest host Brittni Christiansen and host Ellie Lawton give their take on women in the outdoors. Don’t miss this controversial discussion from the seat of TFL Midwest.
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As Chad Belding Travels Wisconsin, The Fowl Life lands in the Capitol of Madison for Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch’s radio show, Raised in the Woods. Ride along on this laugh-filled adventure. From an unbelievable turkey hunt to the greatest eats to a guest appearance by the one and only Wando, the godfather of “The Jump Around”, you don’t want to miss this fantastic journey.
This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Ammunition, HiViz Sights, and CamoSpace

Mitch Petrie joins Chad from a campsite in Wisconsin, and the two get into it. They talk Wisconsin versus Minnesota, the political tension Mitch has watched build at home, and the infighting that's been creeping into the hunting community, including Chad's response to Matt Rinella's Hunt Quietly podcast and the argument that outdoor TV has done more harm than good.
Mitch breaks down where outdoor television actually stands right now: the audience, the numbers behind My Outdoor TV and Game and Fish TV, why linear isn't dead even if it's changed, and whether a new producer could ever build a show like The Fowl Life from the ground up today. Chad and Mitch close it out talking sheep tags, axis deer recipes, and nineteen seasons of The Fowl Life still going strong.
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Chad's got some thoughts. That's what this series is! Safari Club International's Fowl Thoughts!
He starts where it all began. The toilet business. Portable units, job sites, construction managers, bid meetings. Learning customer service and communication and resilience and when to pump the brakes. Then a duck hunt with some buddies changed everything.
From a duck mount on the wall of his toilet office called Strike Up the Band, of nine banded greenheads through flooded timber, to a phone call with a production company that fell through and started everything.. The blessing to go do it himself. And just like that, the dream was born.
18 seasons of Benelli's The Fowl Life on the Outdoor Channel. Year 15 with Benelli. Year 15 with Federal. Year 20 with Realtree. Year 20 with Mojo. All of it happened because of hard work, resilience, tenacity, and the people who showed up along the way.
Chad talks about what this life has given him. The blinds, the musicians, the athletes, the military, the sick kids who got to hold a mallard for the first time. The moments that don't make the highlight reel but mean everything to him.
Season 18 is getting ready to air. Season 19 starts filming in September, Banded Drake Ranch is growing, Seth Van Dover is playing the Silent Valor Project event at Caspians in Vegas on June 24th; There's a lot in motion!
This episode of Safari Club International's Fowl Thoughts is proudly presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions and brought to you by Benelli, Federal Premium Ammunition, Banded Brands, Gatr Coolers, Corning Ford, Hi Viz Sights, Jack Link's, Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels, and Avery Outdoors!

The perfect early waterfowl scouting activity might just set you up with a gourmet meal in the process.
In this Fowl Life Eat Wild series, Midwest host Joel Kleefisch and acclaimed chef Ellie Lawton team up with Banded pro staffer James Cooper to catch and cook frog legs, from the field to table. From the water to the pan, Chef Ellie makes it look easy and tastes even better.
You're going to want to jump at the chance to check this out.
This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Banded Brands, Camospace, and Realtree Camo!