Kentucky’s whitetail deer herd is one of the greatest conservation success stories in the country — but it wasn’t always that way. In this episode, Rick takes a deep dive into the rise, fall, and incredible recovery of the Bluegrass whitetail, exploring how biologists, hunters, and landowners worked together to bring deer back from the brink.

Then, Rick is joined by Chip Hart, host of The Big Outdoors on 700 WLW, for a wide-ranging conversation about hunting, fishing, and what makes Kentucky such a special place for sportsmen.

🎧 A quick heads-up — the audio on this one isn’t quite studio-perfect (Rick’s still dialing in the mic setup 😅), but the stories and insights are top-notch.

Stick around through the Sports Minute for the latest updates on Kentucky Football, Women’s Volleyball, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Bengals — plus a sneak peek at upcoming guests including Chad Miles, Lt. Jason Ping, and Ethan Newman.

As always — Cast. Hunt. Kentucky.
And keep your lines tight and your sights straight.