The Fowl Life

The Fowl Life

As Chad chases the waterfowl migration, each new episode, brings you a behind-the-scenes experience at different Duck Hunting Camps across the U.S. Here you’ll get to hear from industry leaders, expert waterfowl hunters, professional athletes and folks that are just as obsessed as you are about waterfowl hunting. You’ll find advice on choosing the right gear, learn new hunting strategies, duck calling techniques, how to prepare wild game and so much more. So, join the conversation and subscribe to the podcast so you’ll get future episodes downloaded directly to your computer, phone or tablet.

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July 3, 2026 46 mins
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...
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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 no...
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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...
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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...
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Chad's got two big stops coming up, and he's fired up about both of them. First up is Texas for an Axis deer hunt during the rut with Jason Vanderbrink, CEO of the Kinetic Group. Benelli Lupo, Federal Premium Ammunition. Hayes Carl at Green Hall in New Braunfels. Dinner with Ted Nugent and Shemaine at the Nugent compound in Waco. And something personal he's keeping close to the heart. Then it's Nashville for the Freedom Hunters Nas...
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Chad promised a Wisconsin turkey hunt recap, and here it is. Jeff Tarsi from Nutrien Ag Solutions came to camp, not just as a sponsor but as a hunter. Joel Kleefisch had boots on the ground, Chef Ellie was throwing down in camp (hear all about that in our Eat Wild Series), Jay Wando from Wando's Bar in Madison joined the crew, and the Dodgers-Brewers game at American Family Field was in the mix, too. But this episode is about the ...
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Chad just got back from Wisconsin, and he's not slowing down. Next stop is Texas for an axis deer hunt during the rut with Jason Vanderbrink, CEO of the Kinetic Group. When you think Federal, Remington, Speer, CCI, Heavy Shot, Black Cloud — this is the man behind all of it, and he's invited Chad down to the San Antonio hill country for a spot and stalk during one of the most exciting times of the year to be in the field. Chad...
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When you thought you’ve heard it all, you need to check out this Fowl Life Eat Wild Series. Award winning Chef Ellie Lawton teams up with Sous Chef Salazar and TFL Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch for Duck Tongue Stir fry. You won’t believe how delicious. To feed the whole camp, you’ll need to watch your bag limits! This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Camospace, and Banded Brands!
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Just when you thought The Fowl Life Eat Wild series couldn’t get any better, TFL host Chad Belding and Nutrien Ag Solutions Jeff Tarsi joined Joel Kleefisch in the studio. Between Chef Lawton’s awesome Wild Turkey recipes and Turkey camp dinners, the crew hammered out strategies for Thunder chicken success and ag management importance that will make you look differently at wild game conservation. You’ll be yelling...
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Chad's been a part of something big in Texas, and he's ready to pull the curtain back and dive into the details. Banded Drake Ranch. 750 acres just north of Paris, Texas — 90 minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth, right on the edge of the Oklahoma panhandle. Flooded corn, natural marsh, flooded timber, rice, millet, and the Red River. This is part one of a series, and Chad starts from the ground up. From the huntable areas (All 14 o...
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It’s turkey time, but don’t be afraid to turn that wild bird into a delicacy. Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch and TFL award-winning Chef extraordinaire Ellie Lawton bring the world’s best Whiskey into the mix. You gotta try this easy, knock your socks off recipe that will have your turkey camp yelping for more. This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Camospace, and The Provider Culinary
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Chad's still on location at Premier Prairie in Kansas with Randy Young and Lynn McDonald when the conversation turns to someone who meant a great deal to all of them. John Lamonico passed away at 95. Safari Club International world records. Hunted in nearly 40 countries. Black and blue from his knuckles to his navel at 91 from trying to shoot 1000 doves. Rigged to the side of a cliff at 90 just to make the climb. Still jumping in a...
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Brad Arington is back to talk everything dogs! Brad owns and operates Mossy Pond Retrievers out of South Georgia, and there is no other operation in this country doing it at the level he is. The pedigrees, the training, the lodge, the employees... It is truly the new standard. Chad's had Brad hand-pick his new pup, Slash, and this conversation is a long time coming. They get into everything from how to evaluate a puppy's natural ab...
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Recorded in Kansas after a turkey hunt, Chad, Lyn from Temple Bay Lodge, and Randy from Premiere Prairie Adventures sit down and let the conversation flow, like old friends at turkey camp do. One minute they’re talking giant musky, walleye, perch, fish recipes, and cooking at camp… the next it’s aggressive turkey calling, gobblers getting worked up, Hunter Macklemore staying on a call, and birds hanging just clos...
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Chad's solo this week, and he's got a lot on his mind. 18 seasons of The Fowl Life. That doesn't happen by chance. It's years of work ethic, tenacity, and the kind of people who show up for you along the way. Chad takes a minute to recognize that. From the friendships, the partnerships, the relationships that have made this thing what it is, to one of his mentors, John Lomonaco. John was someone who left a real mark on this industr...
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April 17, 2026 28 mins
Hunters don't really talk about recovery. You just go. Early mornings, cold water, miles of walking, hauling decoys, doing it again the next day. But the body keeps score whether you're paying attention or not. Chad's solo this week is talking about something he put on his property that's been changing that equation. Almost Heaven sauna. It turns out that name's earned. He gets into what the sessions look like, what's shifted in hi...
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Chad sits down solo at the mic to reflect on everything this life has blessed him with. The friendships, the partnerships, the miles, the years of filming and chasing the migration. None of it was forced, and none of it was planned out like that; it just kept building over time. At the center of all of it is something pretty simple... A mallard duck. Hunting really is the thing that brings it all together. It doesn’t matter w...
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This Fowl Life Eat Wild series will blow your mind! Jack Links ain’t just for the duck blind or road trip. TFL Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch and the Eat Wild award-winning Chef Ellie Lawton take Jack Links from the snack station to the Easter Brunch Buffet! You’ll never look at beef jerky the same way again! Hit the gas station to prep for your gourmet grub! This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Jack Link's,...
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Chad’s back with another SCI Fowl Thoughts, and this one’s been sitting on his mind. Canada just changed the rules. Fewer days, tighter regulations, and it didn’t happen for no reason. He breaks down what’s really going on, from illegal outfitting to people taking advantage of the system, and how it’s starting to catch up to everyone, including the hunters doing it right. This isn’t a rant, it&rs...
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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 Benell...
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