The Adventures of a Former “DNR Czar”
From Raised in the Woods by Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton
May 23, 2026 · 44 min
About this episode
Joel Kleefisch hosts a lively episode featuring discussions on outdoor adventures and wildlife management with guests from Wisconsin's DNR.
Joel Kleefisch hosts a lively episode featuring Eric Loebner from Wisconsin's DNR and former Chief Warden Todd Schaller. They dive into outdoor adventures, wildlife management, and the joys of turkey hunting. Chef Lawton introduces a mouthwatering brunch dish—turkey toast with poached eggs, avocado, and pomegranate seeds. The discussion shifts to turkey camp cuisine, including a delectable turkey wild rice curry soup and venison-bacon burgers. The episode wraps up with a nod to supporting local Midwest eateries and a reminder of the outdoor wonders waiting to be celebrated. Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventurous lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton have truly been Raised in the Woods. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our region, from the Sleeping Bear Dunes to the Mississippi River and Lake of the Woods to Door County! Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows.
People in this episode
Hosts: Joel Kleefisch, Ellie Lawton
Guests: Eric Loebner, Todd Schaller
Topics covered
- outdoor adventures
- wildlife management
- turkey hunting
- cuisine
- local eateries
Keywords
- turkey hunting
- wildlife management
- cuisine
- turkey toast
- venison-bacon burgers
- Midwest eateries
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wisconsin's DNR, Morris Original LLC
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