Bobby Carey joins us to talk about the different ways we get our food and their affect on the environment. Bobby is a biologist and engineer who does his best to live "green", and uses both hunting and foraging to accomplish that. Enjoy!
We're talking about these brutal cold temperatures, elk relocation, the awesomeness of hunting dogs, and also about the current state of our reservoirs on this weeks episode! Stay warm, and we hope you enjoy it!
Rachel Young and Becky Wallen join the podcast to talk about the amazing Field to Fork programs and a small controversy surrounding who created them. We also talk about the opportunity provided by Otter Creek Park, coyote habits and tactics, and the explosion of eagles in Kentucky.
On the 28th episode of the podcast we're talking about one of the most impressive, interesting, and controversial stories in Kentucky's history... The world record smallmouth bass. We also have a new commissioner at KDFWR, Rich Storm, so that's a topic of conversation. And in addition to that coyote hunting is just starting to get good this winter so I wanted to share some tips and pointers for any of you who might be giving it a try for the first time. Enjoy!
Steve Beam joins us just before his retirement to talk about a long career in Wildlife Management. Currently Steve is the Director of Wildlife for the state of Kentucky, and he knows and has seen a thing or two... Some main topics are Cougars in Ky and CWD, but we also break off into a great Q&A and various random topics on the side. Enjoy!
Wes Little joins us for the 26th episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast, and to talk waterfowl. Give it a listen and find out how you can easily get into waterfowl hunting without breaking the bank, and what to expect for the rest of the season if you're already an experienced hunter. One thing that I thought was especially interesting was the information surrounding lead shot. Enjoy!
On a very fun 25th episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast John Hast, Bear, Pig, and Furbearer Biologist, joined us to talk about the state of black bears and wild pigs in Kentucky. I learned a lot, and had a lot of fun... As always, enjoy!
Assistant Director of Fisheries Mike Hardin joins us for the 24th episode of the podcast. Mike is a musky fishing genius who has great knowledge of fishing in general across the state, as well how to catch them and what's hot right now. We talk about musky (of course), asian carp, and other species that are just heating up... Such as smallmouth bass, sauger and trout. As always, we hope you enjoy it! Good luck out there.
Gabe Jenkins, Deer and Elk Program Coordinator for KDFWR, and Kyle Sams, Deer Biologist join me for the 23rd episode of the Kentucky Afield podcast. We talk about the impact and significance of Firearms Season, preview the rut, answer some listener questions, and much more. As always thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy it! Good luck and be safe if you're hitting the woods!
Migratory Bird Program Coordinator John Brunjes joins us for the 22nd episode of the podcast. John is an expert on all things waterfowl, and an avid outdoorsman himself. He takes us through expectations for this season, surveys and studies that have been done, and also walks us through what's new for this year. We take questions from instagram and talk deer hunting as well. In addition to being a waterfowl expert John is an avid paddler, so we of course talk whitewater in the bluegrass state. En...
On the 21st episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we've got Scott and Rachel Crume on as guest; a married couple who happen to both be very avid outdoors people... We've also got a list of controversial topics and questions from Facebook. We're going through and giving our take on each of them. It was a fun one to record, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
On the 20th episode of the Kentucky Afield podcast we're joined by Roger LaPointe and Tom Hebert of Hunters for the Hungry to discuss what programs are available, and how they are useful tools that benefit the needy, the hunters, the landowners and the environment.
R3 branch manager Brent McCarty joins the podcast to discuss the future of hunting, fishing, and conservation in general. The future of wildlife management depends in large part on the success of programs within his division... Which are very very helpful for anyone who is interested in getting involved in the outdoors.
AS REQUESTED!! We've got the 2018 Kentucky Afield Fall Hunting Call-In Show for you on this episode of the podcast. We hope you learn something new, and of course hope that you enjoy it!
Deer season is upon us, and there are a lot of reg changes this year! We get you covered with all the changes you need to know about, talk about catching some big musky, and talk dove recipes on this episode!
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield podcast we briefly touch on the status of deer reg changes in the state, preview dove season with the most recent information, and also answer some random questions submitted by fans of the show and podcast. Enjoy!
Avid public land deer hunters Rachel Crume and Nathan Brooks join the podcast to talk about the upcoming deer season. We cover a variety of topics, and also take questions from fans via Instagram. Enjoy!
On this episode we are joined by KDFWR migratory birds biologist Wes Little. Wes is an expert on all things dove, duck, goose, crane and waterfowl in general. We talk about the banding process and why it's important, preview the upcoming dove season, and cover some interesting migratory bird stats and info as well! Enjoy.
Chad Miles, host of Kentucky Afield TV, joins us to talk about what it's like being the host of an outdoors hunting and fishing show... Of course we also touch on a few of his favorite hobbies, which include deer hunting and night fishing!
On this episode we're joined by KY Afield executive producer Nathan Brooks to talk about the quickly approaching deer season, striper fishing, lake turnover, and a variety of other topics... One of the KDFWR maintenance workers also continuously interrupts with his mower.
Easton Copley joins the podcast to discuss the agencies aquatic education programs, and what they mean for future anglers across the bluegrass.. Then, Lee tells the awesome (and comical) story of the world record smallmouth bass, and eventually the conversation leads to Asian carp, getting hooked, and much much more!
In this episode of the Kentucky Afield podcast we are joined by Laura Burford, wildlife program coordinator for KDFWR to discuss an exciting new program designed to help the states important and vulnerable species... But we of course get off topic and discuss a whole host of other things!
On the 9th episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we sit down and discuss some interesting history related to trout on the Cumberland River and landmarks on Elkhorn Creek. We also touch on coyote hunting, pistol shooting, the NBA and more. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast Chase and Lee sit down and talk about eating bad fish, what's biting right now, Asian carp, and kayak safety.
For this episode we are joined by Nathan Brooks, executive producer of Kentucky Afield TV to discuss recent outings in the woods and on the water. We also talk about the fact that fishing is heating up across most of the state, and go into some detail about Lee's Bluewater Trails series that detail and describe kayaking/fishing access across Kentucky.
On the sixth podcast we sit down with KDFWR turkey program coordinator Zak Danks to discuss the state of wild turkeys in the commonwealth and preview this years turkey season. In addition we also talk about one of Kentuckys most prolific fishing events, the White Bass run.
On the fifth Kentucky Afield podcast Deer and Elk program coordinator Gabe Jenkins joins Chase and Lee to discuss the new deer hunting regulations for the 2018-19 season. From there the conversation leads to crossbows and the idea that Fish and Wildlife is always dropping things out of helicopters.
Legendary outdoorsman Harold Knight joins the podcast to talk turkey hunting and business. Midway through we're joined by surprise guest Chad Miles, host of the Kentucky Afield TV show!
On the third Kentucky Afield podcast Chase and Lee are joined by Rachel Crume of the Fish and Wildlife Foundation to discuss preparing wild game, public land hunting, turkey season, the Foundation itself, and a whole host of other topics!
In the second podcast produced by Kentucky Afield Chase and Lee discuss the current flooding around Kentucky and it's effect on the wildlife; as well as Spring fishing, wild turkey, and an array of other subjects.
