The Fowl Life
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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.
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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
Leer Truck Toppers, Hi Viz Sights, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Benelli Shotguns
Federal Premium ammunition, Realtree brand camo, Jargon game calls, And Banded Brands
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!
Chad sits down with Cody Cannon, lead singer and songwriter of Whiskey Myers, in duck camp, for a conversation that stays centered on music and the life around it.
They talk about what Cody listens to, where ideas come from, and how songs turn into something real. Touring, playing live, writing, and the rhythm of being on the road all come up.
Cody’s thoughtful, funny, and easy to listen to, and the conversation moves naturally between stories. If you care about music, songwriting, or what it actually looks like to build something over time, this episode has plenty to offer.
This episode is brought to you by Demerbox,
the Nashville Palace, Scoreboard Nashville, Tactacam, Zline appliances, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Gatr coolers, Oakley sunglasses, and Mickey Thompson tires and wheels
Chad’s coming to you solo from Banded Drake Ranch, talking travel, long drives, and the mindset that drives him. Music on the road. Visualization. Working toward something and enjoying the build instead of rushing the payoff. This one is laid back and drifts between stories and thought provokers.
This episode is brought to you by CamoSpace, Leer Truck Toppers, Hi Viz Sights, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium ammunition, Realtree brand camo, Jargon game calls,
And Banded brands
Chad records this solo episode from Banded Drake Ranch and answers fan questions with one goal in mind: helping people become better hunters.
He talks openly about how The Fowl Life started, whether he ever thought this would be his life, and the failures and mistakes that forced him to grow. Chad explains what’s going through his head when he’s hunting and filming, why the show became what it is, and how early missteps in the field turned into hard-earned experience.
This episode is about learning from trial, error, discipline, and years spent paying attention. Chad puts it all on the table so others don’t have to learn everything the hard way.
This Episode is brought to you by Banded Drake Ranch, Banded Brands, Jack Links Jerky, and ZLINE. We know you'll love this one!
Chad jumps on the mic solo and talks about hunting, gratitude, and why this lifestyle still means so much to him. He gets into some of the best outfitters he’s hunted with, the moments that stick with you after the season ends, and why being able to do this every year is something he never overlooks.
It’s a reflective episode about being thankful, staying grounded, and remembering how fortunate we are to spend time in the field doing what we love. Tune in and get ready to feel proud to be a hunter!
This episode is brought to you by Avery Outdors, Featherlite, Hi Viz, and Baja lights.
Don’t be escared! That food you ate in the lean times is all the rage! Ramen like you’ve never eaten it before! TFL’s Midwest Host and award-winning Chef Ellie Lawton bring you Duck Ramen that will have you migrating to the dinner table. Fast, easy, and tastier than wild rice on timber covered marsh pond! Check it out.
This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, The Provider Culinary, and Camospace!
Chad kicks off the 2026 season with a solo episode focused on the birds.
The weather’s been strange, birds aren’t always where people expect them to be, and some states are clearly having more success than others. (Where might surprise you.)
He shares a waterfowl report from around the country and Canada, and he gets into what separates good hunters from great ones. From patience, to adaptability, preparation, and understanding the birds instead of fighting them.
There's a little current-season talk, some on-the-ground perspective, and a look at what really goes into mastering this game, or if it can be mastered at all.
This episode is brought to you by Benelli shotguns, Avery Outdoors, Federal Premium Ammunition, Oakley Sunglasses, and Banded Brands
Chad jumps on the mic solo for a Provider Eat Wild episode that’s all about food. He talks recipes, cooking wild game, getting together with friends, and the different ways people prepare the same animals.
From simple meals to some of the recipes found in The Provider cookbook, this one stays centered on good food and the time spent around it. Chad also wraps things up with a few updates from The Fowl Life world.
Easy listening. Bring an appetite.
This episode is brought to you by The Provider Culinary, ZLINE, Nappa Valley Olive Oil, and BAJA Lights!
Chad is joined by Gregg Farrell, of Tactacam cameras. They dig into the modern hunting world and how much it’s changed. From fall weather and time outdoors to the rise of trail cameras, new tech, and the ethical questions that come with all of it.
They talk about conservation, wildlife management, and the responsibility hunters carry as technology advances. They also get into the connection with nature, the excitement of the hunt, and the community that keeps this lifestyle alive.
It's a thoughtful, interesting, and real conversation about the future of hunting and the roots we can’t afford to lose.
This episode is brought to you by Jack Link’s Jerky, Featherlite of Reno, Camospace, and Oakley Sunglasses!
Chad sits down with Bo Jackson for a conversation that goes way beyond sports. Bo opens up about his childhood, how he discovered hunting, and the values that carried him through the toughest parts of his life. His mindset from injury, to loss, and everything in between.
He talks about shooting a bow in the locker room, hunt camp stories, prayer, raising kids, and the pressure young athletes face today. Bo shares advice for parents, insight from decades of experience, and a reminder that money can buy gear, but it can’t buy talent, grit, or character.
A rare, personal look at a legend whose life has been defined by much more than athletic greatness. We know you'll love this one!
This episode is brought to you by BO3.0 Hydration, Benelli shotguns, Mickey Thompson Tires, Federal Premium ammunition, Avery Outdoors, and Banded Brands
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.
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
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
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
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.
The crew is back at Hunt Camp in Canada with QuickLoad Waterfowl Outfitters, and this time, the talk gets technical.
Chad, Brad, Hunter, and Blake sit down after a few unforgettable days in the field to swap stories and break down what really makes a great shotgunner. They cover everything from practice routines to gear setups, eye dominance, and the mindset behind every pull of the trigger.
It’s a mix of campfire laughs, hunting stories, and honest talk about responsibility, because true hunters know that accuracy is part of respect.
If you love great company, sharp shooting, and big Canadian skies — this one hits dead center.
This episode is brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Ammunition, Hi Viz sights, Quickload Outiftters, Leer toppers, Mickey Thompson Wheels and Tires, and Banded Waterfowl Hunting Gear.
Nothing caps a day in the blind like a hearty wild game stew or soup back at camp. Fowl Life Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch and award-winning French Chef Ellie Lawton break down recipes good for the goose or the whole gander. Set down your Benelli and pick up your ladle, cuz, it’s as easy as duck soup!
This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Camospace, and GATR coolers
Fred Zink is BACK! And he’s bringing perspective that only time, toughness, and miles in the marsh can.
Fresh off his healing journey, Fred talks honestly about getting healthy again, slowing down just enough to appreciate the hunt, and the reality of chasing birds in a changing world. From freelancing in Saskatchewan to the pressure from outfitters, to the rise of tech in the field, nothing’s off-limits.
He and Chad dig deep into mentorship, patience, woodsmanship, and building the next generation of hunters the right way, with sweat, humility, and respect for the game.
Another conversation rooted in grit, gratitude, and that fire that never leaves a true hunter.
This episode is brought to you by Benelli Shotguns, Banded Brands, Federal Premium Ammunition, Avery Outdoors, and GHG Decoys.
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