Kentucky Afield

Central district fisheries biologist Jeff Crosby is here to talk about what's going on in the world of Kentucky's fisheries! We bounce from favorite fishing opportunities, to habitat work and it's importance, and then cover one stream in Kentucky that is getting many more trout than it has in the past this year... Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Conservation Educator Geoff Roberts, a man who know's a ton about Kentucky's wildlife, and has also been out braving the cold to catch stream smallmouth! We talk creek fishing in the winter, raptors of Kentucky, and much much more... Enjoy!

We're back for our first Kentucky Afield Podcast of 2022, and we're both recapping what's happened recently, and looking ahead to opportunities that are right around the corner! Black bear hunting, coyote hunting, and winter fishing opportunities are some highlights, but there's much much more... Enjoy!

Migratory Bird Biologist Wes Little joins us for todays podcast, and he sheds a lot of light on the topic of waterfowl hunting for us. We go over all of the rules, gear, and tactics that someone needs to know when setting out to waterfowl hunt for the first time. In addition we also talk about a number of other wintertime hunting opportunities that the state of Kentucky has to offer. Enjoy!

KDFWR Program Coordinator John Hast joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming modern firearms season for deer, regulation changes pertaining to predators, and bear hunting in the state of Kentucky. We take a dive into the deer season to this point, and look ahead to the coming weeks as the bulk of the state's hunters take to the woods. Enjoy, and good luck out there!

Rachel Crume is here to talk deer hunting, deer tracking, hunter education, and much more! Additionally Lee is excited about Fall fishing and Chase just wants to punch his buck tag so he can hit the water... Enjoy!

Lee is back, and we're talking deer hunting and fall fishing on this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast! There is some important information regarding CWD and deer hunting in the state of Kentucky that all sportsmen need to be aware of. On top of that we're also excited and looking forward to some of the best fishing the state has to offer... It's right around the corner. Enjoy!

Deer biologist Kyle Sams is here to talk about what he knows the most about... Deer! We're previewing the upcoming archery season, talking about what's going on with the state's deer herd now, and also looking back at stats and data from the 2020-21 deer season. Enjoy!

On this episode of the KY Afield Podcast we're tuning in to hear the experts answer questions on a recent Kentucky Afield TV show! Michaela Rogers, Kate Slankard, and Geoff Roberts are here alongside Chad Miles to field and answer all of the audiences questions related to KY Wild. For those not familiar with KY Wild, it's a program that supports the states most vulnerable species; those that are n...

Lee is back, and we're talking about what's going on now and what's coming up in the world of Kentucky's outdoors! In this episode we cover state record fish and fish ID, stream fishing and kayaking resources, and hit on early deer season preparations. Enjoy!

KDFWR fisheries biologist David Baker is here to talk about low head dam removals, such as the Elkhorn creek dam that was recently removed, and also to help highlight some underutilized waterways here in the bluegrass state! Enjoy!

We're at the beautiful Elkhorn Creek in Frankfort for this episode of the podcast, and we're trying to catch smallmouth bass!

It's Derby week in the bluegrass, but on top of that it's also turkey season and time to hit the creeks! We're talking about all three on this week's episode. If you'd like to hear Lee's Derby stories in full you'll have to ask him about it in person sometime... Enjoy!

Today KDFWR Turkey Program Coordinator Zak Danks joins the podcast to talk all about turkeys and turkey hunting! The history of turkeys in the state, the conservation efforts, and the current management plan for this species are all fascinating, and certainly something that sportsmen and women should be aware of... Enjoy!

We're talking white bass fishing, how to prep for the upcoming turkey season, and much more on this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast. Enjoy!

Rachel Crume, KDFWR's R3 Branch Manager, joins the podcast to talk about her blood tracking dog Sookie and all kinds of happenings surrounding the R3 program! Want to send your kids to conservation camp? She tell's us how to get that done, and much much more! Enjoy.

Lee is back for this episode, and we're sitting down to discuss some excellent outdoor opportunities that are right around the corner. We're also going over one of the best resources for fishermen in the state of Kentucky, the annual fishing forecast, and answering some questions! Enjoy.

It's just me and you on this podcast as we're hitting the field for a quick coyote hunt, and then talking tactics back at the office! Thanks for tuning in... I hope you were able to learn something. If you have any questions just let me know!

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we are joined by KDFWR migratory bird biologist Wes Little, and he's giving us a heavy dose of waterfowl knowledge! We talk migratory birds, field questions from Instagram and much more. Enjoy!

KDFWR wildlife biologist John Hast is sitting down with us to discuss the recent Kentucky black bear season, what's going on with the states population, favorite wild game recipes, and much much more... Enjoy!

On this weeks episode we are joined by KDFWR law enforcement officer Marcus Bowling to discuss the cold weather ahead, and how to handle it from a fishing and a boating perspective. We're also covering the new coyote hunting night season with rifles, and much much more... Enjoy!

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're breaking down harvest numbers from opening weekend of modern firearms season, giving information related to a recent poaching case, and talking winter fishing opportunities... Towards the end we also get derailed and talk ballistics and other nonsense. Enjoy!

On this weeks episode we are joined by Gabe Jenkins, former KDFWR Deer and Elk Program Coordinator, to discuss deer season to this point, deer season to come, and to go over some tactics that might be useful when modern firearms season opens up... We're breaking down the numbers and taking a deep dive into the 2020 deer season! Enjoy!

On this episode wildlife biologist Cody Rhoden joins us to talk about the 2020 mast crop and its effect on wildlife movement and harvest. Enjoy!

On this episode we sit down to discuss an absolutely amazing day of fishing that, and give you a few pointers so you can try it for yourself sometime! We also cover deer hunting during the month of October and include the basics of grunting and rattling for whitetails... Enjoy!