Kentucky Afield

Today we are talking about water safety, which is becoming an increasingly more and more important issue... In addition we will also be getting everyone ready for "Free Fishing Weekend" (June 6-7, 2020) by going over a few great opportunities that are happening right now! Enjoy!

Conservation educator Rachel Young joins us to discuss some of her favorite outdoor hobbies, and to shed some light on how you can become a better outdoorsman or woman over the coming summer months... Enjoy!

Lee and myself practice some social distancing, and take a walk around the campus lake to sight fish for bass during this episode. Enjoy!

KDFWR Fisheries Director Paul Wilkes joins the podcast to answer Kentucky Afield viewers fishing questions, to talk about the broodstock musky program that supports the states entire musky population, and to discuss what's going on with the asian carp on the big lakes. Enjoy!

It's a podcast version of Kentucky Afield Television's 2020 Live Fishing Call-In Show! The panel includes host Chad Miles, biologist Jeff Crosby and Jeff Ross, and conservation officer Cody Berry. Enjoy!

KDFWR urban fisheries biologist Dane Balsman stops by to join us for an episode of the podcast, and lends his knowledge regarding fishing opportunities that are here now and on the horizon. We learn a bit about what's going on with trout and catfish stocking, a bit about hybrid bass, and talk about a whole mess of other things. Enjoy!

On this episode KDFWR furbearer biologist Laura Palmer joins us to talk coyotes and all things hunting/trapping related to other furbearer species. Give it a listen and find out all about one of Kentucky's most interesting animals!

Kentucky's threatened species biologist, Zack Couch, joins us to talk about the newest species to be discovered in the state. He also shares his knowledge of bats, salamanders, and a number of Kentucky's other most threatened animals. Enjoy!

It's just me (Chase) and Lee on this episode, but we've got some great stuff to talk about. We're looking back on our favorite outdoors memories from 2019 and looking forward to 2020. Enjoy!

Deer and elk biologist Kyle Sams joins us to talk about the record deer harvest Kentucky saw during modern firearms season, and to go over a few things that late season hunters should keep in mind. Enjoy!

The legendary Tim Farmer joins the podcast to talk a number of outdoors topics. Tim is a former host of Kentucky Afield TV, and the current host of Tim Farmers Country Kitchen. He's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the outdoors, and especially cooking. We hope you enjoy the podcast, and encourage you to try one of his wild game recipes this winter!

KDFWR wildlife artist Rick Hill joins us to talk about his artwork, his inspirations, and his experiences. Rick has been an artist and an outdoorsman his entire life, and is likely best known by the outdoorsmen and women of Kentucky for his paintings that have been used on magazines, posters, license plates and more.

KDFWR Deer and Elk Program Coordinator Gabe Jenkins joins us to talk deer and deer hunting. It's that time of year, activity is picking up and modern firearms season opens statewide this weekend, so we thought it was fitting. Give it a listen and enjoy!

On this episode small game biologist Cody Rhoden joins us to field leftover questions from the Kentucky Afield Fall Hunting Call-In Show, and to lend his expertise on a variety of wildlife related topics. Enjoy!

It's been awhile since we recorded a podcast, but that's because we've been busy in the field! On this episode we're talking deer behavior and pre-rut hunting tactics, as well as what's coming up in the near future, some fishing opportunities, and fielding Instagram questions from listeners. Enjoy!

John Hast is a wild pig, bear, and furbearer biologist for KDFWR, and on this episode he's giving us the rundown of hogs here in Kentucky. He tells us about their biology, the problems they create, their origins, what's being done, and much more... Enjoy!

KDFWR biologist Wes Little joins us to tell us what he knows about dove hunting and migratory bird management, as well as to tell us what he learned during a CWD mock scenario recently. He's a migratory birds biologist, but an outdoorsman through and through. We also covered quota hunt opportunities and sign ups, and gave our sports takes for the local teams, which will be a regular occurrence fro...

KDFWR private lands biologist Joe Lacefield joins the podcast in anticipation of deer season to lend us his knowledge on all things deer hunting, deer habitat, and deer behavior. Joe is an avid and experienced outdoorsman, a woodsman, a trapper, and much much more. Give it a listen and enjoy!

Brent McCarty joins us to talk about how important it is to get new people outdoors, and how to do it! We also touch on the BAFF system, keeping fish, and a whole host of other topics. Enjoy, and take somebody hunting or fishing!

Rachel Crume joins the Kentucky Afield Podcast to talk about a number of topics, including: Asian Carp, Deer Hunting, Dove Hunting, the BOW Program and many more! Give it a listen and enjoy! Be safe out there this fall, whether you're hunting, fishing, or just enjoying yourself in some other way.

Brandon Williams, a friend of mine and accomplished bowhunter joins the show to talk about different scouting strategies, trail cameras, archery hunting tactics, and much more... Give it a listen, get yourself ready for deer season, and enjoy!

KDFWR aquatic education program coordinator Easton Copley joins the podcast to talk fishing, and specifically kayak fishing. Not only is creek fishing hot right now but the department is also giving away a very very nice kayak fishing setup. Give it a listen and enjoy!

Fisheries biologist David Baker joins the podcast to talk about what he knows about... Fish. We know through the inter-workings and complexities of rock bass fishing, the in's and out's of managing a fishery, and also touch on a few great area locations to catch some nice fish. Enjoy!

Stream biologist Jason Herrala joins us on this episode to share his knowledge of all things related to Kentucky's creeks and rivers. We field some Instagram generated questions, talk a lot of fishing, and ultimately had a great time doing it. Enjoy!

Chad Harp from Canoe Kentucky joins the podcast to lend us his paddling knowledge and expertise. Kayaking and kayak fishing has grown at an amazing rate over the past several years, and this man has seen it all happen. Enjoy!