Kentucky Afield

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by the KDFWR Deer Program Coordinator, Noelle Thompson! She's here to give us the rundown on deer hunting in the state of Kentucky this year, including what the requirements are within the 5 county CWD surveillance zone. Enjoy!

Migratory bird biologist Wes Little is back with us ahead of the 2022 fall hunting seasons! We're previewing some of the state's first fall hunting opportunities, learning about those species and conservation efforts related to them, and touching on some reg changes as well. Visit FW.KY.GOV for fall hunting & trapping season dates and information.

On this episode of the podcast we're joined by KDFWR Boating Safety Officer, Marcus Bowling, and we're talking all things kayaking, boating, safety, and much more! Enjoy.

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're on the bank of the beautiful Elkhorn Creek in Franklin County, and we're going fishing! You might hear some geese flying over, some running water, and some wind during this episode... We apologize for that, but things happen when you try to record outside! Here we talk about what Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery does for the state, recap a fish catch from the past weekend, and cover the basics of fishing Elkhorn Creek right now... Enjoy!

R3 Coordinator and Conservation Educator Olivia Dangler is here to talk about the KDFWR's learn to hunt, fish, and kayak programs! Additionally we of course also touch on the looming white bass run and other opportunities across the state... Enjoy!

KDFWR Fisheries Biologist David Baker is here, and we're talking fishing! Water temperatures are warming up and opportunities are becoming more and more plentiful for bass, perch, and panfish species across the state. Enjoy!

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!