Woods, Wilds, and Whitetails: A Journey with Patrick Durkin

Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton host a lively panel featuring esteemed outdoor writer Patrick Durkin, who shares tales from his 50-year career in the outdoor industry, including his work with Meat Eater. The episode covers everything from crafting liver sausage to the challenges of making it in the outdoor media landscape. Durkin opens up about his passion for hunting, especially whitetail and elk, and the importance of storytelling in connecting people to nature. With stories of eagles snatching fawns and Midwest culinary adventures, this episode is a feast of nature, nostalgia, and nosh. 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 civicmedia.us/shows.