45 episodes

Kentucky Afield - Season 33

First aired Oct 8, 2016Season 33

Kentucky Afield 2016/17

Episodes

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Episode 1

On a Family Dove Hunt

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Oct 8, 201626 min

A father/daughter dove hunt, custom crank baits in Bowling Green, and fisheries biologists conduct a fish shocking study.

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Episode 2

Fall Fishing Call-In 2016

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Oct 15, 201656 min

Host Chad Miles and representatives from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' calls about fishing

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Episode 3

Hooks and Bows, and Smallmouth Bass

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Oct 22, 201626 min

Chad and the crew are ready with hooks and bows, outdoorsmen learn new skills, and one of the best streams in the state for smallmouth bass are featured.

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Episode 4

Hunting Bull Elk, Fishing Bluegill

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Oct 29, 201626 min

Go hunting for bull elk in Knott County during the rifle season, Chad puts some venison on the table, and kids catch bluegill from a farm pond.

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Episode 5

Boat Electronics and Muskie Fishing

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Nov 5, 201626 min

Fishing for muskie in Cave Run Lake, a class to understand your boat electronics, and fishing for stripers and hybrids on the Ohio River are featured.

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Episode 6

Fall Hunting Call-in 2016

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Nov 12, 201656 min

Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about hunting.

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Episode 7

Deer Hunting and Dangerous Reptiles

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Nov 19, 201626 min

Some of the best deer hunting in the state, a different approach for crappie anglers, and dangerous reptiles are featured.

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Episode 10

Trout, Deer, and Canoe Making

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Dec 10, 201626 min

Catch and release trout streams, a quota hunt to weigh the importance between deer and data; and a master craftsman who builds canoes using basic tools are featured.

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Episode 11

Rabbit Hunting with Denny Crum

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Dec 17, 201626 min

Chad and former University of Louisville men's basketball coach Denny Crum hunt for rabbits in Nelson County, catching turtles, and a Spencer County sure-shot are featured.

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Episode 13

Looking Back on 2016

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Dec 31, 201626 min

Chad looks back at some of the stories from 2016 including searching for bighead carp, hunting bull elk, and fishing for one of the most elusive fish in Kentucky waters.

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Episode 14

Early Winter Bass and Songbirds

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Jan 7, 201726 min

We're on Barren River Lake for the early winter bass bite. Then, we check with our avian biologists on the population of songbirds. And we pay our respects to a popular guest of the show.

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Episode 15

Turkey Hunting and Crankbaits

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Jan 14, 201726 min

Turkey hunting, a float and fish at Floyds Fork in Jefferson Co., and handcrafting crankbaits in western Kentucky are featured.

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Episode 16

Fishing Laurel Lake and Venison

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Jan 21, 201726 min

Fisheries biologist John Williams hunts for big fish on Laurel Lake; the connection between Frankfort, Kentucky and the original bait casting reel; and Chad goes in search of venison.

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Episode 17

A New Fishery and Boat Electronics

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Jan 28, 201726 min

The newest fishery in the state, flushing a covey of quail in western Kentucky, and boat electronics are featured.

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Episode 18

Hunting Dogs and Wild Hogs

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Feb 4, 201726 min

We're in the company of good dogs in Anderson County on the trail of busy tails, biologists investigate wild hogs in the bluegrass, and learn how to keep fishing tackle in tip-top shape

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Episode 19

Boating Items and Elk Measurements

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Feb 11, 201726 min

Fishing for crappie on Green River Lake, new boating items, and the official measurements of the state record elk are featured.

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Episode 20

Bass Fishing, Trappers, and Ducks

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Feb 18, 201726 min

Fishing for bass on Lake Cumberland, next generation of trappers, and searching for the American black duck are featured.

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Episode 21

Hunting Beagles and Boat Safety

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Feb 25, 201726 min

Beagles in western Kentucky on the scent of cottontails, reminders on boating safety at Taylorsville Lake, and fishing for crappie are featured

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Episode 25

Turkey Call-In

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Mar 25, 201726 min

Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about turkey hunting.

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Episode 26

Raccoons, Deer Hunting, and More!

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Apr 7, 201726 min

Chasing raccoons at Otter Creek, searching for white bass in the Salt River, and a deer hunting activity are featured.

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Episode 27

Black Bears and Knife Making

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Apr 14, 201726 min

Black bears are here to stay in Kentucky! Host Chad Miles travels to Harlan County with biologists to check on a mother and her cubs in the den. Meet one of the most well-known knife makers in Oldham County who has created knives for Elvis, a president, and Rambo, among others! Then we're on the water casting our fishing lines for spring time bass!

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Episode 28

Searching for Sauger and Mammoth Cave Reptiles!

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Apr 15, 201726 min

Searching for sauger on the Kentucky River, the NASP State Championship, and John MacGregor and his slithering friends at Mammoth Cave National Park are featured.

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Episode 29

Spring Fishing Call-in, 2017

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Apr 24, 201726 min

Where are the fish biting? What is the best bait? Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about fishing.

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Episode 31

Alabama Rig, Wildlife Survival, and More

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Apr 29, 201726 min

Host Chad Miles discovers why a lock and dam near Brownsville was demolished and what it means for fishing. Drew Sadler from Shimano goes to Laurel Lake to demonstrate the Alabama rig, one of the most popular methods of bass fishing. Also, learn how you can improve habitat on your property to ensure the long-term survival of wildlife.

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Episode 32

Squirrel Hunt and Wild Hogs

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May 6, 201726 min

Dogs go on a squirrel hunt in Anderson County, wildlife biologists investigate wild hogs, and tips for keeping your fishing gear in tip top shape are featured.

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Episode 33

Elk in Kentucky

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May 13, 201726 min

Celebrate 20 years of elk in Kentucky and get a behind-the-scenes look at the annual drawing for elk permits.

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Episode 34

Spring Hunting Lesson

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May 20, 201726 min

Spring hunting lesson, gearing up for fishing, and looking out for roaming bears are featured.

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Episode 35

Homemade Bait and More!

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May 27, 201726 min

Homemade bait that really catches fish, conservation education is fueling interest in outdoor kids, and see how one of Kentucky's largest boat ramps came to be.

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Episode 36

Fishing Tradition and a Record Elk!

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Jun 5, 201726 min

A fishing tradition on Nolin River, a new Kentucky elk record, and a reintroduction of a native Kentucky bird of prey are featured.

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Episode 37

Learning to Hunt, and Kayaking!

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Jun 10, 201726 min

Learn to hunt, visit the largest gathering of kayakers in the country, and go to Cedar Creek Lake with a Kentucky-based lure maker.

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Episode 38

Father's Day Celebration and More!

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Jun 17, 201726 min

Meet a Grayson Co. man who is an artist, outdoorsman, and friend of hall-of-famer archer Fred Bear. Learn how popular species of fish maintain a healthy population. Chad celebrate's Father's Day with his dad and son.

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Episode 39

Kentucky Birds and Deep-Water Bass Fishing

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Jun 24, 201726 min

A fishing trip to Rough River Lake, preserving the populations of some of Kentucky's best birds, and learning a technique for deep-water bass fishing.

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Episode 40

A New Shooting Sport, Plus Catfish!

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Jul 8, 201726 min

A new shooting sport created in Kentucky, fishing for catfish on Taylorsville Lake, and Chad hops on a shocking boat at Cedar Creek Lake to get a lesson from a couple of fisheries biologists.

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Episode 41

Muskie Fishing and Medicinal Plants

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Jul 15, 201726 min

Muskie fishing with River Rat Guide Service, Betty Perry, and medicinal plants of Kentucky are featured.

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Episode 42

Reeling in Panfish and More!

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Jul 22, 201726 min

Reeling in panfish on Lake Barkley, floating down the Licking River, and tagging and studying fawns are featured.

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Episode 43

Bass Fishing with State Champs

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Jul 29, 201726 min

Bass fishing with state champs, testing a bass fishing technique on Nolin Lake, and paying tribute to a beloved Kentucky Afield guest are featured.

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Episode 44

Frog Gigging and Fishing Memories

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Aug 5, 201726 min

Frog gigging on a Kentucky pond, how to preserve a memory of catching a big fish, and summertime bait are featured.

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Episode 45

Becoming an Outdoorswoman

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Aug 12, 201726 min

A simple fishing trip and a look at the Becoming an Outdoorswoman Program are featured.

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Episode 46

Non-Game Call-In

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Aug 19, 201756 min

Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer questions from viewers about non-game wildlife and conservation issues.

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Episode 47

Fishing with UK Football Players

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Aug 26, 201726 min

Fishing with Kentucky football players, fishing at night, and a look at the upcoming deer season

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Episode 48

Dove Season and Canoe Craftsman

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Sep 2, 201726 min

Dove season, a master craftsman in Bowling Green builds wooden canoes, and catching white bass at Nolin Lake are featured.

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Episode 49

Fishing for Trout, and Deer Season!

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Sep 9, 201726 min

Fishing for trout on some of the most serene waters in the state, your own private paradise, and searching for deer are featured.

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Episode 50

Fall Hunting Call-In 2017

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Sep 16, 201756 min

Chad Miles and experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources answer viewers' questions about hunting.

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Episode 51

Fishing During the Solar Eclipse!

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Sep 23, 201726 min

Hunting season is finally here, and we're in the field in pursuit of doves. Then, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is realized when we go fishing during the solar eclipse. Also, don't forget to apply for quota hunts.

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Episode 52

Turkey Calling and Fishing with a Bow!

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Sep 30, 201726 min

Deer hunting, world-class turkey callers in southern Kentucky, and fishing with a bow are featured.