Kentucky Afield

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 not hunted, fished, or trapped. Enjoy!

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!