Dive into the fascinating world of migratory bird management with Joel Kleefisch and his crew, featuring special insights from Wild Goose Chase and Migratory Bird Management. Learn how Border Collies are used to humanely herd nuisance geese, preventing urban chaos without harm. Explore the challenges and triumphs faced by bird enthusiasts like Taylor Finger, Wisconsin’s chief game bird ecologist, as they balance bird love with practical management. Get garden tips from homesteader Sarah Marenes, and discover why learning never stops—whether it’s about bird poop or planting deterrents. Brace yourself for laughs, learning, and a bit of goose-related chaos!

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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.