Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton

Raised in the Woods

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Born in Waukesha, WI and making his adventuresome life in Wisconsin, Joel Kleefisch is Raised in the Woods!  Join Joel and co-host Ellie Lawton weekly to hear their fresh perspective enjoying the great outdoors in the Midwest --and eating well afterwards. Joel served 14 years in the State Assembly, mingled with presidents,  and has traveled the world on hunting and fishing adventures. Ellie Lawton is a lifelong Midwest farm girl whose love of the outdoors and eating what she harvests led to a career feeding the masses. As a certified award winning French Chef, hunter angler, and forager, Ellie...

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Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton

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Sports

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Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Senator Robert Stafsholt and SCI 03.03.2023

Joel and Danielle are joined by Senator Robert Stafsholt, chairman of the Senate Committee on Sporting Heritage, Small Business and Rural Issues, to talk about the Wisconsin outdoors and Safari Club International.

2nd Amendment Gunsmithing LLC 27.01.2023

Joel and Danielle are joined by Mathew Tenges, owner and head gunsmith at 2nd Amendment Gunsmithing LLC, and his daughter Angie Tinsley to talk about all things firearms. Guest: Matthew Tenges

Hardwater Freaks 20.01.2023

Danielle is joined in studio by marine infantry veteran, personal trainer, and owner/operator of Hardwater Freaks, Max Zaruba. Hardwater Freaks a social media platform centered around ice fishing and community building. The group also hosts benefits that bring the outdoors to veterans and children. Guest: Max Zaruba

Epic Guide Services 13.01.2023

Joel and Danielle are joined by Jacob Kaprelian, owner and guide of Epic Guide Services. They talk about Joel's Chinese water deer hunt in England and the guided services that Jacob offers. Guest: Jacob Kaprelian

Calling in the New Year 30.12.2022

Danielle is joined in the studio by Angie Tinsley and Michelle Faretta for the final show of 2022! They recap their holiday weekends and reminisce on the best hunts of the year. Guests: Michelle Faretta , Angie Tinsley

Girl’s Night: Christmas Edition 23.12.2022

With Joel out of town for the holiday, Danielle brings her friend Angie into the studio to talk about archery, getting women and youth involved in the sport, and thrilling stories from the hunt.

Huntin’, Fishin’, Lovin’ Everyday 09.12.2022

With Danielle out of town this week. Joel is joined by surprise co-host Rob Brennecke, hunter/mother Jean Reed, and very special guest Rob Sherper, owner of the Sherper's outdoor sporting good's store. They talk about everything pertaining to the outdoors and hunting. Guests: Rob Brennecke , Rob Sherper , Jean Reed

Hours in the Stand 02.12.2022

Joel and Danielle chat with whitetail expert, Paul Hausz and one of his master students, Rob Brennecke. They talk about two of the most under looked factors in deer hunting; patience and the mental game. Guests: Paul Hausz , Rob Brennecke

Tales from the Hunt 18.11.2022

Joel is back from Florida bringing tales of alligator and iguana hunting. Then, Paul 'the White Tale Whisperer' Hausz joins the show to share his craziest whitetail stories, how to get started in the sport, and his best tips for harvesting a trophy buck. Guest: Paul Hausz

Wisconsin Whitetail: Week 2 11.11.2022

With Joel in Florida hunting boar and alligator, Danielle welcomes deer hunting expert Jared Grunewald and master taxidermist Kyle Schmidt to talk about whitetail in Wisconsin. The conversations include; when to hunt for sheds, how to properly utilize decoys on your hunts, and everything you should be aware of when preserving your animal for taxidermy. Guests: Jared Grunewald , Kyle Schmidt

In the Rut 04.11.2022

Joel and Danielle share their unfortunate deer hunting experiences of the day and chat with Jared Grunewald about all things whitetail in Wisconsin including the importance of scent, wind. weather, decoys and calling. Guest: Jared Grunewald

Danielle’s Return and How to Get Youth Started in Hunting 28.10.2022

Danielle is back and brings tales from her North Dakota duck hunting adventure. Then, Josh Petrie comes by with one of his youth hunter's, 15 year old Makayla, to talk about getting kids and young adults hunting through trap shooting and water fowl. Guest: Josh Petrie

The Outdoor Adventure Series with the A-Team 21.10.2022

Joel chats with Robin Kennedy from the A-Team about the Outdoor Adventure Series and how it seeks to make the outdoors accessible to people with diverse-abilites. Hear first hand from Max about his experience participating in the Outdoor Adventure Series's angling event and his recent turkey hunt. Finally, Joel's daughter Violet and Max's mother Leah give their perspective on working with the A-Te...

Sangre Fresca 14.10.2022

This week, catch the thrilling end to Joel’s story about his Spanish red stag hunt. Then, Rita Verhalen comes to talk about women in the outdoors and killing her first buck and Robin Kennedy from the A team stops by to chat about diverse-abilities. Guests: Robin Kennedy , Rita Verhalen

#18 – Goose Hunting w/ First Responders and the Spanish Red Stag Hunt 07.10.2022

Joel is back this week! Him and Danielle talk about the duck hunting opener and the reason for Joel’s absence; goose hunting in New York with 9/11 first responders and an international trip to hunt Spanish red stag.

#17 – Girls Night Out: Round 2 30.09.2022

This week, Danielle talks with her friend Stephanie Stevens and her daughter Lucia about hunting, fishing, being a part of the Oneida community, and farming white corn. Guest: Stephanie Stevens

#16 – Girl’s Night Out 23.09.2022

With Joel out of town, Danielle hosts ‘Girl’s Night Out’ with her friend Michelle Faretta. They talk about life and women’s experience with hunting and the outdoors. Guest: Michelle Faretta

#15 -Diverse Abilities with the A Team 09.09.2022

Advocate Robin Kennedy joins the show to speak on behalf of A-Team Grassroots and share the importance of a full array of choices with the citizens of Waukesha and beyond. Guest: Robin Kennedy

#14 – Women in the outdoors and Goose season 02.09.2022

Join Joel and Danielle to talk about women in the outdoors and the first day of goose season.

Episode 13 19.08.2022

Join Joel Kleefisch as he talks hunting, fishing, and building a provider lifestyle for you and your family.

Episode 12 05.08.2022

Thanks for tuning into Raised in the ‘Sha with Joel Kleefisch!

Episode 11 03.07.2022
Episode 10 24.06.2022
Episode 9 20.05.2022
Episode 8 23.04.2022

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