Jeff Pritzl - Deer, DNR Career, CWD, Hunter Numbers, and Aldo Leopold - Episode #61

Jeff Pritzl is the recently retired Deer Specialist with the Wisconsin DNR. Following formative years growing up in Marshfield, then earning bachelor's and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin – Steven’s Point in natural resources and wildlife management, Jeff began his career with the DNR in 1988. After multiple promotions, and spending almost 19 years as a Wildlife Program Supervisor, Jeff ultimately voluntarily accepted a “demotion” by taking the Deer Specialist position, wanting to spend his last few years giving back to the Wisconsin outdoors folks that gave him so much support.In this episode, Brad and Jeff talk about their shared appreciation for Aldo Leopold, his Land Ethic, and the Sand County Almanac, conservation and passion for the outdoors, Jeff’s waterfowl hunting roots and career with the DNR, our shared fond connection of the Wisconsin Northwoods, and DEER (of course). https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-pritzl-131b6b5a/Huge shoutout to the great sponsors of Rooted Wisconsin that keep these episodes coming: Karouser – Non-Alcoholic social beverages delivered to your doorhttps://www.karouser.com/Epic Mortgage – Your partner in homebuying, empowering communities and supporting home ownershiphttps://www.yourepiclender.com/Genuine Lynn – Custom apparel, decorative engravings, and one of a kind pieces where Lynn brings your vision to life!https://genuinelynn.com/