Kentucky Afield

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Roger LaPointe, executive director of KY Hunters for the Hungry! This organization donates hundreds of thousands of meals to those in-need each year, and those meals are made of venison that comes from the state's deer hunters... He's here to tell us how their operation works, and how individuals can get involved!

Joe Clements and Jack Reid, two of the creators of the film "WildTail", are here to shed some light on their new movie and to talk about the general importance of whitetail deer to conservation success! You can find details and a trailer for the film at wildtailmovie.com, and will be able to watch for yourself on October 27, 2023... Do something good, go deer hunting!

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Joe McDermott, the deer program coordinator for the state of Kentucky! With archery season opening up in just a day or so we're talking about early season hunting, deer management, and answering questions from listeners... Good luck this season!

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by John Brunjes, the Migratory Bird Program Coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, as well as an avid white water rafter and wildlife photographer. John gives us a great rundown of how data is used to make wildlife conservation decisions, as well as some advice on how to get that perfect shot!

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Laura Burford and Zack Couch, the state wildlife action plan coordinator and wildlife diversity program coordinator for the state of Kentucky, respectfully. Laura and Zack are the experts when it comes to the state wildlife action plan (SWAP), which is a very comprehensive document that is beneficial to both conservation organizations and individuals alike, as well as (and most importantly) the wildlife in the state of Kentucky... Give it a listen and find out why SWAP matters, how it benefits wildlife, and how it can potentially benefit you!

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by the director of KDFWR's wildlife division, Ben Robinson. Ben is an expert on all things wildlife, and we certainly bounce around from topic to topic a bit, but in general we cover what the wildlife division does, public lands, public land acquisitions, and conservation funding. Enjoy, and good luck this fall!

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Jay Herrala, who's a fisheries biologist with the "Stream Investigations" unit here in the commonwealth. Jay travels the entire state to identify access locations, and to do species assessments... Essentially there's no better person to talk stream fishing with in the state! Here we get a rundown of his job duties, the goals of the stream investigation team, and Jay's "can't miss" fishing opportunities in each of the states 7 fisheries districts!

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by KDFWR Boating Safety Officer Marcus Bowling, and we're "taking a dive" into the numbers... At this point in 2023 there have been 23 drowning deaths on Kentucky's waterways. Why is that, and what can boaters/kayakers do to make their outings both more enjoyable and safer? Marcus is here to explain it all to us, Additionally, we're planning some fishing trips and talking about opportunities... Enjoy!

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we are joined by wildlife artist Rick Hill, who also happens to be an avid outdoorsman. We talk about the old days and the late Ron Rhody, Kentucky Afield's first host. Additionally, Rick and Chase tell the stories of their turkey hunts and discuss tactics for the remaining 3 days of the season. Rick also dives into being a wildlife artist, and Lee gives his Derby picks... Enjoy!

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast, a day ahead of the 2023 Spring Turkey Season, we're joined by wild turkey biologist Elizabeth Johnson! She was nice enough to shed some light on wild turkey conservation efforts, current research, and habitat management for us, in addition to being a good sport and just talking hunting... Additionally, Lee caught his saugeye after years of trying, so we had to hit on that too!