The Fowl Life Takes a bite out of the big cheese, Traveling Wisconsin
December 16, 2024

From exclusive interviews with Green Bay Packers all-stars to big laughs in the duck blind and the world’s finest grilling champion, no corner of the cheese wheel goes unexplored in TFL’s latest Travel Wisconsin journey.

Nowhere in the world do waterfowl hunters harvest more giant Canada geese than in Wisconsin’s Mississippi flyway. Shoulder to shoulder with six-time world BBQ pitmaster Tuffy Stone, UFC superstar Cody Staman, Camospace social media inventor Denny Reid, Chad Belding, and Joel Kleefisch, the team reigned in the ducks and geese in Wisconsin’s marshy mecca. Coming up, you’ll see the crew taking waterfowl cooking to levels unimaginable as unrivaled grilling superstar Tuffy Stone brings his smoking cuisine crusade to the folks in Wisconsin.

No one eats like you when you travel to Wisconsin. From Grandma Mary’s generations-old world recipe, watch Chad make gnocchi from scratch with wild game sauce. You’ll see the inside secrets of fabulous food, field to table.

The Fowl Life returns home to a state brimming with newfound lifelong friends. From dignitaries like the sitting Lieutenant Governor Sarah Rodriguez to past lieutenant governors, no one is outside the reach of The Fowl Life’s wings. Get inside knowledge on what to do on the water hole with Wisconsin’s former chief DNR warden. Chad and Joel pick his brain on the specifics of legalities when you waterfowl hunt. From bag limits to gun plugs, how to avoid the pratfalls in the field. Check out the journey the Midwest team embarks upon as they travel the state, appearing on more than 13 radio stations, including the number one morning show in the entire state. Come along as Chad spreads the message of waterfowl hunting, eating, and camaraderie, all because of a mallard duck.

When you travel Wisconsin with the fowl life, you never know what's in store. Tune into The Fowl Life Podcast to listen in on Chad's exclusive interview he had with the author of “Monster,” the Jeffrey Dahmer story. Hear what it was like to be at Dahmer's apartment the moment police discovered the gruesome fate of his victims.

The cheese wheel kept rolling as The Fowl Life dove deeper into Wisconsin’s rich culture on this trip. From legendary Packers safety LeRoy Butler, inventor of the Lambeau Leap, to UFC superstar Cody Staman dominating in the duck blind, this trip had it all.

The crew savored unforgettable meals, including a roast duck dinner prepared by award-winning French chef Jan Sather and Tuffy Stone’s mouthwatering goose pastrami and roasted antelope. Meanwhile, Denny Reid, inventor of the Camospace App, kept everyone in stitches with his constant antics.

No Wisconsin journey is complete without a fish fry, and Bark River Lanes delivered crispy, golden perfection with a side of small-town charm. The camaraderie continued under one roof with not one but two lieutenant governors: current Lt. Gov. Sarah Rodriguez and former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch. Add in Joel Kleefisch’s Raised in Wisco radio show and a guest appearance on the legendary Bob and Bryan Show on 102.9 The Hog, and the team’s message of waterfowl hunting and conservation reached every corner of the state.

From field to table, blinds to broadcast, Wisconsin opened its arms to The Fowl Life, proving once again that it’s not just about the hunt—it’s about the stories, the people, and the memories made along the way. In the words of Joel Kleefisch, “The only thing missing was sleep!” If you haven't been already, you simply must travel to Wisconsin; the state truly has it all!