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Kentucky Afield
by Kentucky Afield
The official Podcast of Kentucky Afield... Covering hunting, fishing, wildlife, and everything Kentucky Outdoors.
Episodes
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#169 Jon Weece - Boone Brothers: Hunting to fight Hunger
What if harvesting a deer could help feed a hungry child in your own community? Jon Weece, founder of Boone Brothers, joins the Kentucky Afield Podcast to talk about a new effort connecting hunters with families facing food insecurity. Boone Brothers accepts hunter-harvested deer, pays for the...
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#168 Tommy Apostolopoulos - 2026 Deer Season Changes, Management, and Outlook
On this episode of the podcast we're joined by Tommy Apostolopoulos, a deer biologist with KDFWR. Archery season has arrived, and most of Kentucky's best deer hunting is right around the corner! Tommy walks us through some changes that are in place for the 2026 season, gives us insights into deer...
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#167 - Fish & Wildlife at The Kentucky State Fair
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're at the 2026 KY State Fair! We bounced around the KDFWR booth, talked briefly to a variety of guest from the agency, and also chatted with podcast listeners and others from the public. Some of the highlights were finding out everyone's favorite...
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#166 – Fall Hunting Is Almost Here, and So Is the State Fair
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Nathan Brooks, who's not only an avid outdoorsman, but also an Assistant Director in the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife's IEM division. Nathan oversees the TV show, magazine, website, press releases, and hunting guides... So...
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#165 - KY Wild Pig Eradication | Myths and Misconceptions
There’s no shortage of opinions, questions and misconceptions when it comes to wild pigs — so we’re tackling them head-on in this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast. KDFWR Wild Pig Biologist Terri Brunjes joins KDFWR Social Media Manager Ashlynn Trevino to talk about Kentucky’s wild pig...
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#164 – Roger Lapointe & Tom Waters | Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry
As deer season approaches, there's no better time to learn how your harvest can make a real difference. This week, we're joined by Roger Lapointe and Tom Waters of Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry to discuss one of Kentucky's most impactful conservation and outreach programs. Coming off a...
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#163 Marcy Anderson – Southeast Kentucky Fishing Hotspots & The Alabama Bass Threat
Southeast Kentucky is home to some of the state's most scenic and productive fisheries, and on this week's episode we're joined by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Fisheries Biologist Marcy Anderson to talk about what anglers and outdoor enthusiasts can expect this summer. Marcy highlights several...
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#162 Courtney Hayes — Favorite Animals, Wildlife Research & Kentucky Wild
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast, we’re joined by Courtney Hayes, a Wildlife Biologist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources who specializes in Kentucky’s non-game species. This episode is a fun dive into some of Kentucky’s most fascinating and overlooked...
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#161 Zak Danks - Record Harvest (So Far), Turkey Reproduction, Lee's Derby Picks
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast, we’re once again joined by Zak Danks, KDFWR Turkey Program Coordinator. This time, we get a mid-season update on the turkey harvest, which is trending toward an all-time high. Zak breaks down why that’s happening and what it could mean for the…
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#160 Zak Danks - Turkey Numbers, Research & Spring Season Forecast
Turkey season is right around the corner in Kentucky, and there’s no better way to get prepared than hearing straight from the source. In this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast, we sit down with Zak Danks, the Turkey Program Coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, to...
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#159 - From History to Headwaters: Bass Relocation, River Recovery, and Jay’s Top Kentucky Fishing Spots
This week’s episode takes a storytelling approach to fisheries management with Jay Herrala of the Rivers and Streams Research Branch of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Jay walks us through the history behind today’s bass populations — starting with the changes that shaped...
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#158 Rich Storm – From the Field to the Commissioner’s Office
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast, we sit down with KDFWR Commissioner Rich Storm to talk about the path that led him from a passion for the outdoors to leading The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Rich shares how his early hunting and fishing experiences shaped…
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#157 David Baker - Good Fishing RIGHT NOW, Habitat Work, How You Can Help
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by David Baker, KDFWR Central District Fisheries Biologist! We're talking about what's "hot" right now in regards to fishing, and some of the best-eating species that the state has to offer are currently on the menu. We'll discuss how…
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156 Dr. John Hast — Black Bear Hunting Common Questions, Management Goals, A First Harvest
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast, we're joined by Dr. John Hast, Bear and Elk Program Coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, for an in-depth conversation on black bears and bear hunting in the Commonwealth. With Kentucky currently in the middle of its rifle...
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#155 Joe McDermott - Deer on the Move: GPS Collars, Rut Action, and Modern Gun Season
Modern Firearms Season kicks off this weekend, and deer hunting doesn’t get much better than this! 🦌 In this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast, we’re joined by Deer Program Coordinator Joe McDermott to talk about the latest deer research shaping management decisions across the Commonwealth…
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#154 - Early Season Deer Hunting, R3 Opportunities, BOW
This week, we’re joined by Rachel Crume, KDFWR’s R3 Program Coordinator, and Megan Bagby from the R3 Branch. We kick things off with early season deer hunting strategies, and Rachel—who’s also an experienced deer tracker—shares valuable post-shot advice every hunter can use this fall. From there,...
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#153 Deer Season 2025 - Opportunities, Trends, Management
In this episode, we’re joined by Tommy Apostolopoulos, Wildlife Biologist with the KDFWR Deer Program, to talk all things early season deer hunting in Kentucky. With archery and crossbow seasons just around the corner, Tommy breaks down what hunters can expect this year—from whitetail behavior in...
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#152 - R3- The Future of Kentucky's Outdoors with Rachel Crume
We sat down with KDFWR R3 Coordinator Rachel Crume to talk about the importance of recruiting, retaining, and reactivating outdoor enthusiasts—for the future of conservation in Kentucky. From Learn to Hunt and Fish classes to Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshops and Annie Oakley Range Days, there...
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#151 Terri Brunjes - Wild Pigs in KY, Issues and Efforts, Paddlesports
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast, we’re talking wild pigs and wild water! Biologist Terri Brunjes from KDFWR’s wild pig program joins us to break down the damage feral swine cause in Kentucky—and what’s being done to root them out. We also swap stories about kayaking and whitewater...
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#150 Jay Herrala - Stream Fisheries, Affects of Flooding, Lee's Derby Picks
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Jay Herrala, a biologist who specializes in moving-water fisheries for the KDFWR. It's the best time of the year to stream fish in Kentucky, so we're definitely talking about opportunities. Additionally, we've had some unique rainfall...
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#149 Dr. John Hast - Elk Hunting in Kentucky, The Drawing, Odds, Process
Ahead of the Kentucky Elk Hunt Drawing we're all excited at the thought of elk hunting in the Commonwealth! So we asked Dr. John Hast, KDFWR Bear and Elk Program Coordinator, to join us for an episode... We discuss elk hunting in the state over the years and what it's like now, what the odds of...
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#148 Jeff Crosby - Hybrid Vigor, Top Fish, Spring Fishing
Jeff Crosby, KDFWR Fisheries Biologist, joins us for this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast! We'll dive into some of the most aggressive biting and hard fighting fish that the state has to offer, and explore the hybrid species in-depth. Why do they make hybrids? What's the advantage? Do they...
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#147 Zak Danks - Spring Turkey Hunting, The Population, Management
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Zak Danks, the Turkey Program Coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources! Zak has some exciting news to share as turkey season is on the horizon, both for this year's hunt, and for the next several years to...
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#146 David Baker - Spring Fishing Is Nearly Here!
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Dave Baker, a fisheries biologist with The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources! Dave is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to both fish and fishing, as he's not only a professional in the field, but also an excellent...
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#145 Nick Ray - The EIT Division, Access Points, Shooting Ranges and Opportunity
We're joined by Nick Ray, the Assistant Director of KDFWR's EIT division! "EIT" stands for Engineering, Infrastructure and Technology, and the follks who work in this division really make things work for the outdoors men and women of the state... We'll learn about some of the projects they take…
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#144 Dr. John Hast - Bears and Elk in Kentucky, Bear Hunting, Great Winter Fishing
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined Dr. John Hast, Kentucky's lead bear and elk biologist, and he's taking us deep into the world of wildlife management and conservation efforts for two of the state's most iconic species: black bears and elk. Dr. Hast discusses the ongoing...
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#143 Dr. John Brunjes - Waterfowl Hunting Sounds Awesome, Migratory Bird Conservation
We're joined by Dr. John Brunjes, the Migratory Bird Program Coordinator for KDFWR! John is an avid outdoorsman, and specifically a waterfowl lover. He speaks to all the reasons that waterfowl hunters love what they do, and about what makes it such a unique hunting opportunity. Additionally, Dr....
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#142 Tommy Apostolopoulos - The Rut, New CWD Surveillance Zone, Deer Hunting
We're joined by Tommy, a biologist with the KDFWR deer program! The whitetail rut is right around the corner, and so is the state's modern firearms season for deer... We'll talk about that, tips and tactics, and also go over some need-to-know information for hunters in Kentucky.
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#141 Rachel Crume - Tracking Deer, Shot Placement, Tracking Do's And Don'ts
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Rachel Crume, who's not only the R3 Branch Manager for KDFWR, but also an experienced deer tracker who services the state of KY! Rachel is going to give us the rundown on deer tracking from her perspective, sharing information that...
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#140 Jimmy Woods - Small Game Hunting, Mast Crops, Game Participation
We're joined by Jimmy Woods, a biologist with The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, and we're talking about small game! Jimmy's giving us the rundown of the mast crops across the state, discussing how this information is useful for outdoors men and women, talking about hunting with dogs,...
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#139 Dave Dreves - Eating Bass, Trophy Bass, Getting Feedback
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Dave Dreves, the Director of the Fisheries Division for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, and the primary topic is bass... We're talking about eating bass, and why doing that could lead to improved fisheries.…
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#138 John Boel - From WI To KY, Learning To Fish KY, Why We Fish
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by John Boel, an avid-angler and nightly news anchor with too many accolades to mention individually... John is a Wisconsin native and Kentucky transplant who's mastered walleye, smallmouth, musky, and a number of other species in the...
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#137 Rachel Young - Fundraising For Conservation, Getting Kids Outdoors
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Rachel Young, who's with The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation! Rachel's organization helps fund conservation, and does some amazing things for the state's youth... She's telling us how they accomplish these goals, and how you can...
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#136 Adam Martin - WKY Fisheries, Bass Up, Carp Down
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Adam Martin, Program coordinator and Sport-Fish Biologist in the western region of the state! Adam is here to tell us some good news related to bass and catfish in the big lakes, and to break down some interesting data that the...
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#135 - Kentucky Kayak Fishing Destinations, Public Access, Blue Water Trails
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're talking about the best way to beat this Summer heat... Kayaking! Lee has traveled the state and documented 38 streams, and has multiple kayaking trips mapped for each stream. We're going to learn about his process, what is included in the...
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#134 - "Hunter" the Beagle, What's Going on Now, Spring Fishing
This episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast is a special one for me (Chase), as I tell the story of my recently-passed beagle "Hunter". He was an excellent hunting dog and companion who did a lot for me personally... In addition to that we're discussing what we've been up to lately and spring...
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#133 Josh Bender - The Parklands Of Floyds Fork, Stream Smallmouth Fishing
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Josh Bender of The Parklands of Floyds Fork! We talk to Josh for a bit about the mission of the park and the opportunities that it provides, and then we head out to do a little smallmouth stream fishing in Floyds Fork itself!
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#132 Zak Danks - About Turkeys, Turkey Management, Turkey Hunting
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Zak Danks, Turkey Program Coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources! Zak is involved in all things related to turkey management and turkey hunting in the state of Kentucky, and he's lending us his…
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#131 - Bananas On Boats, Mushroom Hunting In KY, Abilities
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're talking about bad luck and beneficial skills, or in other words, bananas on boats and foraging... We'll give you a "banana boat" experience or two, as well as the backstory on why they're bad luck, and then we will dive into one of the most...
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#130 Jeff Ross - State Record Fish, Changes For 2024 -2025, Fish Recruitment
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Jeff Ross, Assistant Director of Fisheries for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. We talk about a newly certified state record fish, the process for documenting a record, fish recruitment, the importance of…
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#129 John MacGregor - Non-Game Species, Finding Things at Night, Conservation
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by one of the leading experts on flora and fauna in the Southeast United States, KDFWR's John MacGregor. John has lived a lifetime catching and studying critters both for fun and as a professional. Although he's never listened to a…
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#128 Cody Rhoden - Small Game Animals, Hunting, Science, Habits
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Cody Rhoden, Small Game Program Coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Cody's an expert on all things small game (and a few other things too), and today we're picking his brain about the hunting, science, and...
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#127 Sgt. Rufus Cravens - Coyote Hunting Day And Night, Law Enofrcement
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Sgt. Rufus Cravens, who's both an avid predator hunter and a conservation officer with nearly 20 years of experience... We're talking all things coyotes and coyote hunting, and are definitely taking a dive into night hunting, the...
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#126 - 2023 In Review and Resolutions For 2024
We're discussing the past 363 days on this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast! We'll take a look back at episodes from the past year, discuss what we found interesting, and make some resolutions for 2024... Also, we want feedback from YOU! Shoot us an email or a social media message and let…
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#125 Gabe Jenkins - We Found CWD In KY, What Next?
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Gabe Jenkins, Deputy Commissioner for KDFWR and Kentucky's CWD Response Lead. Gabe has been involved in the management and conservation of whitetail deer and elk in the state for years, and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to...
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#124 Tommy Apostolopoulos - KY's Deer Hunting to Date, Public Land, Bears
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by KDFWR Deer Program Biologost, Tommy Apostolopoulos! Tommy's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to deer, and specifically deer and deer hunting in the state of Kentucky... In addition to whitetails he also has experience with bear and...
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#123 Chad Miles - Reloading, Upcoming Hunting, Hunting On TV
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by Chad Miles, host of Kentucky Afield TV! Chad is not only the host of the worlds longest running outdoors TV show, but has been a lifelong outdoorsman of the bluegrass state as well... We're talking about a newly-found and cost-saving...
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#122 Rich Storm - KDFWR Commissioner
On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by the commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Rich Storm! We'll find out who the commissioner is, look back on his tenure to this point, and look ahead to the future... Enjoy!
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#121 Roger LaPointe - KY Hunters For The Hungry
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...
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#120 Joe Clements & Jack Reid - WILDTAIL
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…
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