E529 - Dave Stanley: A Life Built Outside – Part 2 - The Nevada Silver State Sessions
In Part 2, Chad and Dave Stanley talk about age, time, and what life teaches you when you’ve been doing this for decades. They get personal about fatherhood, being girl dads, and how that changed their priorities and perspective.
They touch on one of their biggest inspirations as a person, Les Nesbit, and they talk details of their dream hunts, and the people who shaped them along the way. They spend some time on the waterfowl world.; what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what the industry gets right and wrong.
Dave has an important take on the role of media and the misconception that great footage is just “point and shoot.” Chad reflects on credibility, ego, and the difference between people who’ve earned it and people who just post about it online.
It's another insightful, honest conversation about passion, legacy, and caring deeply about a lifestyle that’s given them everything. We know you'll love this one!
This episode is proudly brought to you by Travel Nevada, Benelli shotguns, Hi Viz sights, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, and Banded Brands.
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E528 - Dave Stanley: A Life Built Outside – Part 1 - The Nevada Silver State Sessions
In Part 1, Chad sits down with Dave Stanley to talk about hunting, family, and how much the landscape has changed since they first started doing this together. They touch on the new rules and realities of hunting in Canada, getting youth involved the right way, hunting with family, and what it means to pass on knowledge instead of just chasing birds.
Dave also reflects on how his life looks now with grandkids in the blind, family moving back home, and the next generation stepping into leadership. This one is grounded and full of perspective from someone who’s lived the outdoor lifestyle his entire life. This episode is brought to you by Travel Nevada, Benelli shotguns, Hi Viz sights, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, and Banded Brands
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E527 - Preparing a Wild Thanksgiving Meal Like a Pro - The Provider Eat Wild Series
Ain’t nothin like giving thanks with a wild game feast. The Fowl Life Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch, award-winning Provider Chef Ellie Lawton, and TFL Contributor Megan Salazar break down a Thanksgiving feast from field to table. Get the flock together, cuz these recipes are anything but for the birds.
This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Jack Link's Jerky, and Camospace
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E526 - How Did He Do it? Matt Roseman and The BDR Success Story
Chad’s fresh off a trip to Banded Drake Ranch, celebrating the birthday of the man who built it: Matt Roseman.
Matt’s story is the kind you hardly hear enough of anymore. It's a true American Dream success. Vision, grit, sweat, and a work ethic that never lets off the gas. What he’s built at Banded Drake Ranch is a gift to the land, the wildlife, and everyone lucky enough to step foot on it.
Chad breaks down what Matt has pulled off, how he did it, and why stories like his are important to share to keep us inspired!
The type of dream that is BDR is what this country was built on.
Chad also shares what’s coming up next for The Fowl Life, the crew, and the season ahead.
This episode is brought to you by Benelli shotguns, Corning Ford, and Hi Viz Sights
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E525 - The Responsibility We Carry - SCI Fowl Thoughts with Chad
In this solo episode, Chad gets real about the importance of protecting the culture and heritage we’ve been handed. He talks about why this lifestyle matters, why it’s worth fighting for, and why each generation has a responsibility to keep it alive for the next. It’s a reminder to get involved, pay attention, and recognize that none of this, the land, the freedom, the lifestyle, is guaranteed.
It’s heartfelt, honest, and a call to action for anyone who cares about preserving what makes our way of life special, and why SCI's work matters deeply.
This episode is brought to you by Safari Club International, Benelli shotguns, Federal premium ammunition, and Travel Nevada.
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